PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Ivanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tee Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ivanov comes to the cage accompanied by HINO RUSSO. Bone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Somebody's gonna get it. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ivanov
vs
Bone

180 cm
30
182 lbs
17 - 9 - 2

180 cm
38
180 lbs
33 - 29 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

TWGC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

GRAND Royal Wear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sergei Ivanov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 29 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tee Bone!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bone in his tracks.
Bone digs a good body shot into Ivanov's ribs.
Bone has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Ivanov cracks Bone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A big left from Bone misses.
Ivanov scores with a one two! Bone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Ivanov pushes Bone up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ivanov trying to land knees to the body.
Ivanov is working Bone over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ivanov.
Ivanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ivanov tries to work over Bone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivanov scores with a hook to the body.
Bone is looking for a takedown.
Bone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ivanov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ivanov connects with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Ivanov does no damage.
Ivanov fails in his attempt to clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Ivanov breaks from the clinch.
Ivanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bone is just out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Ivanov. That snapped Bone's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bone. Ivanov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bone fails with a takedown attempt.
Sergei Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tee Bone.
Ivanov scores with a hook to the body. Bone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Ivanov.

Bone darts in and clinches Ivanov up against the cage.
Ivanov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ivanov is trying to maintain a safe position but Bone gets an underhook and turns Ivanov into the cage.
Ivanov trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bone struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivanov controls his hands.
Bone throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivanov.
Ivanov is trying to stall.
Bone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bone changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ivanov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bone paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Ivanov.
Ivanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Ivanov drives through and clinches with Bone against the cage.
Bone taking a breather.
Ivanov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ivanov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bone's elbow.
Bone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ivanov is defending well.
Ivanov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ivanov is trying to stall.
Ivanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bone manages to pull guard.

Bone has his foot on Ivanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ivanov works his way back into a safe position though.

Bone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ivanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ivanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Bone looking for a guillotine here but Ivanov defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bone has a closed guard, preventing Ivanov from standing up.

Bone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Ivanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ivanov has managed to get both his arms back between Bone's legs - danger averted.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Ivanov dominated that round.
That's time! Ivanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ivanov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bone eats them both and turns towards Ivanov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ivanov lands an overhand right.
Ivanov misses the shot to the body.
Ivanov misses with a body shot.
Ivanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ivanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ivanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bone counters with a nice uppercut.
Bone dodges the punch combination from Ivanov.
Sloppy strikes from Ivanov. Those never looked like landing.
Ivanov misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to clinch.
Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ivanov lands a nice hook to Bone's body. Bone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bone tries to clinch there but Ivanov circles away.
Bone is looking to clinch.
Ivanov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ivanov throws a low kick but Bone avoids it.
Ivanov connects with a body shot that sends Bone's belly button to the back.
Bone lands a nice hook to Ivanov's body. Ivanov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov swings for the body but Bone moves out of range.

Ivanov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ivanov gets underhooks to prevent Bone's takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov blocks an uppercut.
Ivanov lands with a right to the head.

Ivanov breaks from the clinch.
Ivanov is looking to slow Bone down with leg kicks.
Ivanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ivanov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bone. That did some damage!
Bone scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Sergei Ivanov has been cut.
Ivanov throws a big shot that misses.
We've been told by Ivanov's head coaches at Evolution Fight Academy [16 Coaches] 1000$ LowCap that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ivanov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone throws a right hand that misses
and Ivanov counters with a thumping low kick.
Ivanov tries to clinch up but Bone circles away and keeps his distance.
Ivanov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivanov throws a series of punches but Bone moves out of range.
Sergei Ivanov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanov wants to land a leg kick but Bone is out of range.
Ivanov moves in looking to clinch but Bone pushes him off.
Ivanov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Bone is having none of it.
Sergei Ivanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ivanov throws a hook but Bone blocks it.
Ivanov throws a series of strikes that have Bone backpedaling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov wants to clinch.
Bone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ivanov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bone swats away the attempt to clinch by Ivanov.
An inside leg kick lands from Ivanov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanov ducks under a wild hook from Bone.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ivanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ivanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ivanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Ivanov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Ivanov's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Bone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Bone is having none of it.
Ivanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Bone tries a head kick but it misses.
Ivanov misses with a straight right.
Ivanov just misses with a punch to the body.

Bone throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ivanov was covering up waiting for the punch and Bone finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bone wants to control from the top but Ivanov keeps moving.
Bone might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Ivanov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov is pulling down on Bone's head. It's preventing any offense from Bone, at least for the moment.
Ivanov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ivanov has Bone pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bone takes a swing at Ivanov's ribcage but misses.
Ivanov misses with a few strikes there.
Ivanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bone slips a jab and a cross from Ivanov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov misses with the combination.
Bone lands a nice shot that snaps Ivanov's head back.
Bone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bone's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ivanov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bone scrambles back to his feet.
Bone lands a two punch combo.
Ivanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bone looks to land a combination but Ivanov avoids it well.
Ivanov thows a body shot but no joy.
Ivanov tries to clinch but Bone moves out of range.
Ivanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone fails to land with a series of punches.
Ivanov misses with a double jab.
Ivanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bone swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bone shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense.
Ivanov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bone paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ivanov!
Ivanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Ivanov misses with a body shot.
Ivanov tries to bum rush Bone with a series of wild strikes but Bone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivanov tests Bone's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov connects with a body shot that sends Bone's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ivanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ivanov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Bone is rocked!
Ivanov avoids the body shot from Bone.
Ivanov lands a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ivanov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ivanov missing with a left hand there. Bone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Ivanov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Ivanov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Ivanov misses with a body shot.
Bone throws a solid leg kick but Ivanov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bone.
Ivanov tries to clinch up.
Ivanov lands a really nice looking cross but Bone seems unphased.
Bone looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanov is just out of range.
Ivanov misses with a combination
and Bone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ivanov thinking.
Bone throws an off balance right hand
and Ivanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bone throws a push kick but Ivanov slaps the foot to one side.
Ivanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sergei Ivanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bone shoots in for a takedown but Ivanov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov lands a head shot.
Ivanov ducks under a wild hook from Bone.
Bone throws a lazy right hand but Ivanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ivanov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bone is still on wobbly legs! Can Ivanov finish him?
Ivanov throws out a leg kick but Bone moves out of range and Ivanov only half commits.
Bone has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ivanov.
Ivanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Bone seems to have recovered his senses.
Ivanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bone on the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ivanov. That's going to slow Bone down.
Ivanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bone can do to turn this around?
Ivanov misses with a low kick.
Bone throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanov manages to avoid it.
Ivanov swinging wildly here.
Ivanov misses with a two punch combination.
Ivanov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bone on the side of the head.

Bone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bone fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ivanov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A body shot lands from Ivanov.
Bone prevents a body shot from Ivanov.
Ivanov is working Bone over against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone letting Ivanov take a breather here.
Ivanov lands a body punch.
Ivanov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ivanov trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bone fails to land.
Sergei Ivanov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bone blocks a body shot from Ivanov.
Ivanov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bone is trying to break the clinch but Ivanov is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Ivanov.
Bone wants a takedown.
Bone is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Ivanov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bones head.
Ivanov tries to land knees in the clinch but Bone avoids the damage to the body.
Bone wants a takedown.
Sergei Ivanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tee Bone.
Ivanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bone backwards.
Ivanov scores with a shoulder strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanov is trying to break the clinch but Bone has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bone avoiding damage as Ivanov throws knees to the body.
Ivanov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bone wants to take the fight to the mat but Ivanov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ivanov is leaning against Bone and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ivanov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

It looks like Tee Bone has been cut.
Ivanov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bone.

Ivanov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ivanov tries to work over Bone's front leg with a kick but Bone checks it.

Ivanov clinches up against the cage.
Bone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bone lands with a short shot to the head.
Ivanov lands an uppercut.
Bone blocks an elbow strike from Ivanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergei Ivanov had his way with Tee Bone in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Ivanov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ivanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bone.
Bone misses with a wild body shot.
Bone takes one to the side of the head.
Ivanov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bone tries to clinch up but Ivanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice body punch from Bone.
Ivanov throws a leg kick but Bone moved away.
Ivanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ivanov jabs Bone right on the nose. Bone blinks but takes it well.
Bone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ivanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bone moves away.
Ivanov blocks a head kick by Bone.
Bone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Ivanov moves into the clinch.
Ivanov stops a takedown attempt from Bone.
Ivanov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Bone pulls guard successfully.
Bone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ivanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ivanov tries to stand but Bone is controlling from the bottom.
Ivanov won't allow Bone to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bone is on top in guard.

Bone has gone for a leg lock! Ivanov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bone's guard.
Bone is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ivanov is looking to stand up but Bone won't let him.
Bone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ivanov is controlling him.
Bone wants to sweep here but Ivanov controlling him for the moment.
Ivanov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tee Bone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bone lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ivanov!
Ivanov is trying desperately to improve position.
Bone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ivanov wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sergei Ivanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ivanov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ivanov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Bone seems to be working for a kimura but Ivanov defends the submission attempt.

Bone is trying to work for a kimura but Ivanov is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Ivanov makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Bone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bone throws a hook but Ivanov avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Ivanov.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ivanov circles away quickly and effectively.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergei Ivanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ivanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergei Ivanov!
Sergei Ivanov is the new welterweight champion!
Sergei Ivanov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.