PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joro Paveto (ranked 1213 p4p, 2152 weight class) and Mac Keegan (ranked 68 p4p, 127 weight class). Paveto comes to the cage accompanied by Imperial March. The key to victory for Joro Paveto has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Paveto
vs
Keegan

169 cm
27
136
7 - 2 - 0

176 cm
28
145
10 - 3 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joro Paveto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Keegan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keegan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paveto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keegan fails with a takedown attempt.
Keegan fails with a takedown attempt.
Joro Paveto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Keegan.
Paveto throws an overhand right that lands on Keegan's shoulder, as Keegan tries to avoid the shot.
Paveto will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keegan staying out of range there.
Keegan has his takedown stuffed
and Paveto counters with a one-two to the body.
Keegan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paveto throws a right hand that Keegan ducks under and follows up with a left that Keegan also avoids with ease.
Keegan shoots for a takedown but Paveto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keegan.
Paveto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keegan shoots in and drives through. Paveto sprawls well.
Paveto throws a big shot that misses.
Keegan staying out of range there.
Paveto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keegan moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Paveto misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Keegan or perhaps it was just good defense by Paveto, which made it look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keegan goes for a double leg but Paveto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paveto continues to drive forward.
It looked like Paveto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keegan.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keegan.
Paveto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keegan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paveto.
Keegan shoots in but Paveto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Paveto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Keegan takes one to the side of the head.

It looks like Mac Keegan has been cut.
Keegan dives in and grabs Paveto's left leg, looking for a takedown. Paveto pushes down on Keegan's head and hops out.
Keegan avoids the body shot from Paveto.
Keegan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paveto tests Keegan's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keegan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good shot there by Paveto.

Keegan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Paveto uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Joro Paveto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Paveto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Paveto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Paveto scores with a jab to the body.
Mac Keegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keegan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Paveto defends well and Keegan ends up having to push Paveto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Keegan shoots in for a double leg but Paveto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A counter left hand to the body from Paveto misses its target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Paveto.
Keegan shoots in for a double leg but Paveto sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Paveto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Keegan has his takedown stuffed
and Keegan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Keegan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Paveto counters with a right hand to the body.
Keegan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paveto but Paveto pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Keegan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Paveto!
Keegan looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Paveto is avoiding damage well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joro Paveto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mac Keegan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Keegan fails with the takedown
and Paveto counters with a nice uppercut.
Keegan ducks under a wild hook from Paveto.
Keegan shoots in but no luck this time.
Keegan tries to close the distance and clinch but Paveto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keegan.
Joro Paveto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Keegan.
Keegan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Paveto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Keegan somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keegan tries for a takedown but Paveto circles away easily
and Paveto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Keegan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paveto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looks like Paveto has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Some wild striking there from Paveto.
And Keegan tries to counter it with a takedown but Paveto pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Keegan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Keegan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Paveto avoids it really well and circles away.
Keegan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Paveto.
Keegan shoots and misses
and Paveto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Keegan shoots in looking for a takedown but Paveto manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Keegan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Paveto was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Paveto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keegan can do to turn this around?
Paveto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Keegan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keegan shoots in for a takedown but Paveto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Keegan moves out of range of the strikes.
Keegan misses with a takedown attempt
and Paveto counters with a nice body shot.
Paveto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keegan.
Keegan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A quick step to the side and Paveto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keegan is breathing heavily.
Paveto throws a jab but it's blocked by Keegan.
Keegan moves away from the strike by Paveto.
Keegan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
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!
Paveto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Keegan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Keegan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Keegan stopping the sweep attempt from Paveto.
Paveto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paveto tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paveto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Keegan on the ground.
Keegan throws an elbow that misses. Paveto uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Keegan's guard. Nice move by Paveto!

Keegan trying to control the position.
Keegan is pulling down on Paveto's head to control his posture.
Keegan is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Keegan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paveto is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Keegan is on top in guard.

Keegan throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Keegan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joro Paveto dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mac Keegan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Paveto throws a hook to the side of Keegan's head but Keegan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keegan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Keegan shoots in but no luck this time.
Paveto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Joro Paveto is winning the standup battle so far.
Paveto stuffs the takedown.
Paveto misses with a hook.
Keegan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Paveto swivels and escapes.
Joro Paveto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Keegan.
Paveto smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Paveto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Paveto wants it to stay on the feet.
A quick step to the side and Paveto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Keegan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paveto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Paveto rushes Keegan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Paveto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Paveto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Keegan wants to take the fight to the mat but Paveto manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Paveto is struggling to control the position.
Paveto stops a takedown attempt from Keegan.
Paveto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Keegan misses with some punches.
Paveto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Paveto takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Paveto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Paveto.
Paveto struggles to land a body shot inside as Keegan controls his hands.
Paveto being controlled against the cage.
Paveto holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Paveto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keegan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paveto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Paveto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Paveto misses with a punch to the body.
Mac Keegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paveto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joro Paveto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Keegan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paveto keeps control of Keegan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Paveto keeps control of Keegan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paveto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keegan's elbow.
Keegan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keegan can't break the clinch.
Paveto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keegans head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paveto has Keegan pressed against the cage, preventing Keegan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Paveto blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Joro Paveto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paveto, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joro Paveto!
Joro Paveto decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.