PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Pawlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Pawlowski
vs
Christ

182 cm
18
225 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
22
280 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alex Pawlowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesus Christ!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pawlowski wants to clinch up but Christ keeps it at a distance.
Pawlowski misses with a wild body shot.
Pawlowski misses with a body kick.
Christ misses with a head kick.

Pawlowski darts in and clinches Christ up against the cage.

Pawlowski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Christ shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Christ was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Christ swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pawlowski is now in Christ's guard. A big mistake from Christ there, giving up the dominant position!
Pawlowski with a flurry of punches that miss.

Pawlowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christ is trying to keep Pawlowski in close.

Christ has his foot on Pawlowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pawlowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Pawlowski distracts Christ with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Christ lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Pawlowski throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Christ works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pawlowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlowski wants to get up but he can't break Christ's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Christ looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Christ looks gassed!
Pawlowski trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.

Christ had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Pawlowski is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Christ Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Pawlowski's back instead.
Christ gets his hands free as Pawlowski looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Pawlowski's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Pawlowski just trying to survive but Christ is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pawlowski holding on to Christ's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Christ is not going to allow Pawlowski to sit and survive in this position.

Pawlowski showing good submission defense here.
Pawlowski trying to control the hands but Christ won't let him.

That's two 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.
Pawlowski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Christ's guard. Nice work there by Pawlowski.

Pawlowski is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Pawlowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pawlowski trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
Pawlowski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The referee stands the fighters back up. Alex Pawlowski just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Christ showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pawlowski.
Christ shoots in for a takedown but Pawlowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Christ gets caught flat footed, as Pawlowski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pawlowski wants to get up but he can't break Christ's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Pawlowski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pawlowski wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Pawlowski is working Christ over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pawlowski lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pawlowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Christ is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pawlowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Pawlowski tries to clinch there but Christ circles away.
Pawlowski is looking to clinch but Christ is avoiding it.

Pawlowski rushes Christ and presses him up against the cage.
Pawlowski has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Christ is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pawlowski breaks from the clinch.
Pawlowski tries to clinch but Christ moves out of range.
Christ has his takedown stuffed
and Pawlowski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick from Pawlowski lands but Christ takes it in his stride.

It looks like Jesus Christ has been cut.
Pawlowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Pawlowski gets the takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pawlowski lands a few punches from side control.
Pawlowski working the head and body with strikes.
Pawlowski scores with a couple of short elbows.
Christ prevents Pawlowski from moving into mount.
Christ wants to control but Pawlowski postures up.
Christ tries to buck Pawlowski off but Pawlowski is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Pawlowski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Christ's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Danga de danga de dang - Pawlowski scores with a four punch combination!
Pawlowski throws a nice looking combination but Christ bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Alex Pawlowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Christ drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Christ is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pawlowski has escaped the position, nice work there.

Christ tries for a kimura but Pawlowski is defending well.

Christ working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pawlowski tries to buck Christ off but Christ is having none of it.
Pawlowski striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Christ is breathing heavily.

Christ is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pawlowski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlowski sneaks back into half guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Pawlowski here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Pawlowski is trying to maintain the position but Christ is very close to passing his half guard.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pawlowski tries to clinch up but Christ circles away and keeps his distance.
Christ fails with the takedown
and Pawlowski counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Pawlowski.
Nice body kick there by Pawlowski.
Pawlowski tests Christ's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Pawlowski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pawlowski lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Christ looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pawlowski is nestled in close to Christ, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pawlowski looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Christ looking for a kimura from the bottom but Pawlowski passes into side control!
Pawlowski working away.
Pawlowski working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christ trying to remain calm as Pawlowski controls from the top position.
Pawlowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Christ keeps working.
Pawlowski controls the position.

Pawlowski decides to stand back up. Pawlowski steps back and let's Christ get back to his feet.
Christ misses with a takedown attempt

and Pawlowski counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Christ escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pawlowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Christ looking for the choke from the back.

Christ looking for the RNC.

Christ looking to break Pawlowski's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pawlowski remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Christ will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Pawlowski breaks Christ's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pawlowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Christ is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pawlowski trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Christ looking for a guillotine here but Pawlowski defends easily.
Pawlowski distracts Christ with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Christ gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Pawlowski decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Christ's guard.
Alex Pawlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Christ.
Christ keeping moving, preventing Pawlowski from controlling successfully.
Christ tries to land a sweep but no joy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Christ is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pawlowski is aware though and is defending well.

Christ working for a triangle but Pawlowski defends it easily.

Christ working for a triangle but Pawlowski defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Pawlowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jesus Christ's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Christ misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pawlowski.
Pawlowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Christ paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Christ tries to move into range but Pawlowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pawlowski takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pawlowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice uppercut lands for Pawlowski. That snapped Christ's head back.
Christ shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Pawlowski counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christ tries to roll over but Pawlowski keeps him under control.
Pawlowski working Christ over with strikes.
Pawlowski working the head and body with strikes.

Pawlowski wants to work for an arm triangle but Christ is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Christ looking for submissions off his back.

Christ is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pawlowski pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Christ is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pawlowski pulls his head out easily.
Pawlowski wants to get back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Christ tries for a takedown but Pawlowski circles away easily

and Pawlowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Alex Pawlowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Christ.
Christ gets back to half guard.
It looks like Pawlowski is going to stand back up.
Pawlowski trying to control the action but Christ is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Christ actively working from the bottom here.

Christ looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Christ is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pawlowski missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pawlowski drops an elbow to the side of Christ's head.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Pawlowski throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Christ was covering up waiting for the punch and Pawlowski finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Alex Pawlowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pawlowski landing with the ground and pound.
Pawlowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Christ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Christ working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pawlowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pawlowski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Christ looking for a guillotine here but Pawlowski defends easily.

Christ working for a triangle but Pawlowski defends it easily.

Christ has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pawlowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pawlowski wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Pawlowski won't allow Christ to sweep him here.

Pawlowski drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pawlowski jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Christ keeping moving, preventing Pawlowski from controlling successfully.
Christ is trying to control the position but Pawlowski postures up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pawlowski fails to land with a series of punches.
Pawlowski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Jesus Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christ fails with the takedown

and Pawlowski counters with a takedown into side control.
Pawlowski lands a decent elbow from side control.
Jesus Christ has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pawlowski is looking to take a break and control but Christ is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Pawlowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Pawlowski has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Pawlowski!