PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Aguirre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Ivanovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peter Ivanovich will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Aguirre
vs
Ivanovich

156 cm
24
280 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Aguirre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Peter Ivanovich!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aguirre sprawls well. Aguirre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ivanovich gets slowly back to his feet.
Aguirre is looking to clinch but Ivanovich is avoiding it.
Aguirre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ivanovich manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ivanovich fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Aguirre checks it well.
Aguirre falls off balance throwing a combination

and Ivanovich counters with a takedown into side control.
Aguirre is looking for a sweep.
Ivanovich trying to control the position but Aguirre is working away.
Ivanovich wants to stand but Aguirre is controlling his arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguirre struggling a bit here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguirre holds on to Ivanovich's head and controls the position momentarily.
Aguirre is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aguirre keeping hold of Ivanovich's head, controlling as best he can.
Ivanovich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aguirre's head.
Aguirre looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ivanovich is looking to advance position but Aguirre won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguirre trying to control but Ivanovich postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Aguirre has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ivanovich is on him like a limpet, forcing Aguirre back against the cage.
Ivanovich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Aguirre smiles and moves away.
Ivanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aguirre looks to throw a body kick
and Ivanovich counters with a left and a right that stings Aguirre.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Aguirre has Ivanovich up against the cage in a clinch.
Aguirre fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguirre leaning against his opponent.
Aguirre tries to break the clinch but Ivanovich is controlling the position.
Ivanovich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jon Aguirre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Ivanovich.

Aguirre decides to pull guard.
Aguirre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ivanovich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aguirre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ivanovich trying to control but Aguirre postures up.
Ivanovich wants to improve his position but Aguirre is controlling well.
Ivanovich trying to control here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ivanovich wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ivanovich is looking to control Aguirre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivanovich avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Peter Ivanovich will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Aguirre takes the fight into the clinch.
Ivanovich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aguirre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Aguirre is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ivanovich gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ivanovich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Aguirre just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ivanovich will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Aguirre up against the cage.
Ivanovich has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Aguirre is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jon Aguirre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Ivanovich.

Ivanovich works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Aguirre manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ivanovich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aguirre throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Aguirre jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Ivanovich is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Ivanovich and Aguirre has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Ivanovich tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.

Aguirre looking for a guillotine from mount but Ivanovich is having none of it.
Aguirre thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ivanovich tries to lock up and control but Aguirre gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ivanovich is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aguirre thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ivanovich is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.

Aguirre is standing up, even though he is in mount.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ivanovich darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice sprawl there from Ivanovich as Aguirre shoots in.
Ivanovich tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aguirre counters with a series of strikes. Ivanovich will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aguirre stuffs the takedown attempt from Ivanovich. Ivanovich gets slowly back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguirre throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ivanovich is trying hard to land a takedown here. Aguirre sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ivanovich misses with a body shot.
Ivanovich is breathing heavily.
Aguirre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Aguirre tries to land a front kick but Ivanovich steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ivanovich tries to clinch but Aguirre moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ivanovich.
Aguirre tries for a takedown but Ivanovich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ivanovich fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguirre shoots in and drives through. Ivanovich sprawls well.
Aguirre looks to throw the jab but Ivanovich is out of range.
Ivanovich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Aguirre's waist but Aguirre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ivanovich off to one side.
Ivanovich slaps away a takedown attempt from Aguirre, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aguirre avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ivanovich is looking to clinch.
Aguirre looks for a takedown but Ivanovich sprawls well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ivanovich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Aguirre napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Aguirre sneaks back into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Peter Ivanovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Ivanovich feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ivanovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aguirre is keeping the position for now.
Ivanovich really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aguirre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ivanovich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Aguirre keeping moving, preventing Ivanovich from controlling successfully.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ivanovich. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ivanovich sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ivanovich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Peter Ivanovich was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Aguirre fails with a takedown attempt.
Aguirre leaves Ivanovich with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aguirre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aguirre fails in his attempt to clinch.

Aguirre rushes Ivanovich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aguirre is looking to break free of the clinch but Ivanovich has double underhooks.
Aguirre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Aguirre manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nice body punch from Ivanovich - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovich wants a takedown.
Aguirre is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ivanovich keeps control of Aguirre as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aguirre stops a takedown attempt from Ivanovich.
Jon Aguirre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Ivanovich.
Aguirre tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ivanovich smiles and moves away.
Ivanovich keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguirre fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ivanovich shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Aguirre defends it nicely.

Ivanovich shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ivanovich was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ivanovich wants to stand but Aguirre is controlling his arm.
A lull in the action here as Ivanovich stalls from top position.
Aguirre gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aguirre is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ivanovich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ivanovich's back!

Aguirre patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Aguirre controlling well, preventing Ivanovich from escaping the position.
Aguirre has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Ivanovich's body.
Aguirre not allowing Ivanovich to control his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Aguirre is persistently looking for the submission but Ivanovich is defending it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peter Ivanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ivanovich winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Ivanovich!