PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trololo Trololo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivan Ivanov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Trololo Trololo's chin.

Ivanov
vs
Trololo

220 cm
20
285 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
275 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Russian Top Team Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Ivanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Trololo Trololo!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Fedor Mirinova and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trololo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ivanov as he avoids it easily.
Ivanov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Trololo avoids them all with ease.
Ivanov is looking to clinch.
A combination from Ivanov does no damage.
Trololo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Trololo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ivanov as he jumps to the side.

Oooooh!!! Ivanov has knocked Trololo down with a huge combo! Ivanov steps away and waves a wobbly Trololo back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Trololo Trololo has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Trololo tries to sprawl but Ivanov drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Trololo is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Trololo is looking for a sweep. Ivanov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ivanov wants to stand up but Trololo is controlling the position.
Trololo wants to improve his position but Ivanov is controlling well.
Trololo controlling the position well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trololo is trying to maintain the position but Ivanov is very close to passing his half guard.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Trololo Trololo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Trololo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ivanov sprawls well. Ivanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Trololo gets slowly back to his feet.
Ivan Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trololo Trololo.

Trololo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ivanov wants to stand but Trololo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov won't allow Trololo to sweep him here.
Ivanov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Trololo is controlling Ivanov's posture.
Trololo trying to control the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Trololo tries to clinch there but Ivanov circles away.
Ivanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Trololo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Ivanov moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trololo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ivanov prevents it.

Ivanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trololo is trying desperately to land a takedown but Ivanov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Trololo.
Ivanov misses with a takedown attempt - Trololo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Trololo closes the distance and clinches.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but Trololo has him pressed against the cage.
Ivanov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Trololo or not.

Ivanov breaks from the clinch.

Ivanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Trololo is trying to defend but Ivanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trololo is positioning himself well to prevent Ivanov advancing to mount.
Trololo wants to improve his position but Ivanov is controlling well.
Ivanov trying to mount his opponent but Trololo defends it.
Trololo is trying to control but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Still in half guard, Ivanov seems content to control.

Trololo Trololo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Ivanov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Ivanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trololo Trololo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Trololo looks for a takedown but Ivanov sprawls well.

Ivanov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Trololo regains half guard.
Trololo tries to roll over but Ivanov keeps him under control.
Trololo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ivanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Trololo on the ground.
Ivanov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

Trololo looking for a guillotine here but Ivanov defends easily.
Ivanov wants to control from the top but Trololo keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ivanov is sitting in close to Trololo's body. Trololo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ivanov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ivanov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Trololo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Trololo Trololo!