PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merrick Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoran Pavicevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane comes to the cage accompanied by Blood Sugar - Pendulum. Pavicevic has chosen hello ladies (gas gas) as his entrance music. Zoran Pavicevic has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Kane
vs
Pavicevic

200 cm
19
290 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

225 cm
22
282 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Nemesis Cage Clothing
Convicted Trap House

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Merrick Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zoran Pavicevic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane shoots in for a takedown but Pavicevic shows good takedown defense.
Pavicevic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kane. Kane circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kane scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Zoran Pavicevic has been cut.
Pavicevic throws a series of punches but Kane moves out of range.
Pavicevic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pavicevic lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kane's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kane gets a takedown into half guard.
Pavicevic makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pavicevic.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pavicevic can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pavicevic trying to keep a closed guard but Kane is proving a slippery customer.

Pavicevic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kane being controlled here momentarily.
Pavicevic wants to sweep here but Kane controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavicevic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kane works over Pavicevic with some ground and pound from guard.
Kane throwing strikes but missing.
Pavicevic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Pavicevic is keeping the position.
Pavicevic is looking to stand up but Kane isn't so interested in that idea.
Pavicevic is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kane trying to control but Pavicevic is working from the bottom.
Pavicevic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kane trying to control but Pavicevic is working from the bottom.
Pavicevic is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kane throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pavicevic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pavicevic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kane avoids a kick to the body.
Kane swinging wilding here.
Zoran Pavicevic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Kane closes the distance and pushes Pavicevic back into the cage.
Pavicevic blocks an uppercut.
Kane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pavicevic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pavicevic is working for takedown but Kane is calmly controlling the position for now.

Kane has picked Pavicevic up - he's going for a ride! Kane dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kane is breathing heavily.
Pavicevic taking some punishment here, with Kane in his half guard.
Pavicevic is trying to stand back up but Kane is controlling him
Kane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pavicevic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavicevic keeps working.
Pavicevic is trying to stand back up but Kane is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pavicevic is looking to escape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kane lands a nice short elbow.
Kane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pavicevic with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pavicevic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pavicevic looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pavicevic is looking for a sweep. Kane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kane drops an elbow to the side of Pavicevic's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pavicevic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pavicevic has momentary wrist control but Kane slips an elbow through the middle.
Kane passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kane in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pavicevic taking a bit of punishment here - Kane scoring with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane is working Pavicevic over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kane prevents Pavicevic from escaping the position.
Pavicevic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kane working the ground and pound from side control.
Kane has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Kane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pavicevic is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pavicevic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kane.
Kane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pavicevic wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Merrick Kane dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zoran Pavicevic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kane on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pavicevic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pavicevic tries to clinch up.
Pavicevic fails to land with a series of punches.
Pavicevic feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kane's calf.
Pavicevic lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Pavicevic.
Kane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pavicevic defends it nicely.
Pavicevic tries to clinch up

and Kane counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pavicevic won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pavicevic is trying to buck Kane off.
Pavicevic manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Merrick Kane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pavicevic is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pavicevic is not content to let Kane control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavicevic tries to roll over but Kane keeps him under control.
Kane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavicevic keeps working.
Pavicevic tries to kick Kane off but Kane keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nice takedown defense from Kane. No joy for Pavicevic on that attempt.
Kane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pavicevic.
Kane tries to bum rush Pavicevic with a series of wild strikes but Pavicevic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Kane forces Pavicevic back against the cage and clinches.
Kane lands a nice uppercut.
Kane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pavicevic.
Pavicevic using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kane has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kane lands with a right to the head.

Kane has Pavicevic pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Kane pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pavicevic tumbling to the mat - Kane dives into Pavicevic's guard.
Kane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pavicevic's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic is looking to stand up but Kane isn't so interested in that idea.
Kane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pavicevic is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kane is controlling him.
Kane looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kane won't allow Pavicevic to get back to his feet.

Kane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Pavicevic pushes Kane off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic lands a jab-cross combination.
Pavicevic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pavicevic takes one to the side of the head.

Kane clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kane - that landed with a thud.
Kane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kane lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Kane.
Kane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Kane as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kane.
Kane lands a shot to the body.
Kane blocking some punches.
Kane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kane stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pavicevic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kane's brow.
Kane lands on the inside with an uppercut.

Pavicevic is trying to trip Kane. He has hold of a leg but Kane is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pavicevic persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pavicevic is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavicevic manages to get himself to full guard.
Pavicevic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavicevic is on top in guard.
Pavicevic preventing the sweep.
Pavicevic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Kane had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pavicevic is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kane Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pavicevic's back instead.
Kane punches the canvas rather than the man.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kane is trying to stick to Pavicevic's back but Pavicevic is turning into Kane. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kane's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pavicevic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Merrick Kane will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zoran Pavicevic's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Kane. No joy for Pavicevic on that attempt.
Kane wants to clinch.
Pavicevic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pavicevic throws a series of punches but Kane avoids them all with ease.
Pavicevic closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kane circles away.

Kane moves into the clinch.
Pavicevic misses with a punch to the body.
Pavicevic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kane lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A shot in the inside from Kane.
Kane looking for a takedown.
Kane lands a shoulder strike.
Kane digs a right hand into Pavicevic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pavicevic's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kane has Pavicevic pressed against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Kane.
Kane blocking some punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kane lands a nice shot to the body.
Kane lands with a right to the head.
Kane lands with a left to the head.
Kane scores with a shoulder strike.
Kane digs a right hand underneath Pavicevic's ribcage. Pavicevic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kane lands a left hand.
Kane pushes Pavicevic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pavicevic misses with a knee to the head.
Kane is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pavicevic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pavicevic scores with a knee to the head.
Pavicevic wants a takedown but no success here.
Merrick Kane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoran Pavicevic.
A short uppercut from Kane.
Kane stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pavicevic scores with a shot to the side of Kane's head.
Kane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Pavicevic.
Kane is working for takedown but Pavicevic is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pavicevic lands an elbow that stopped Kane in his tracks for a moment.
Pavicevic pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zoran Pavicevic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pavicevic misses with a punch to the body.
Pavicevic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kane is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right hook to the body lands for Kane.

Kane works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Pavicevic keeping moving, preventing Kane from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavicevic manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kane can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kane regains half guard.
Pavicevic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pavicevic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kane is pressing down on Pavicevic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pavicevic is controlling him.

Kane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pavicevic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pavicevic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kane 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.
Pavicevic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pavicevic stands up over Kane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kane manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pavicevic is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kane landing strikes from the mount and Pavicevic is in trouble!
Kane with good strikes from the mount here!
Pavicevic is trying to escape the mount.
Kane looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Merrick Kane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kane scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kane postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pavicevic looks a forlorn figure.
Kane tries to control but Pavicevic wriggling away.
Pavicevic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pavicevic is looking to work some ground and pound but Kane has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Merrick Kane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kane, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Merrick Kane!