PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans von Finkelstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Pavel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). von Finkelstein comes to the cage accompanied by Queen - We Will Rock You. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

von Finkelstein
vs
Pavel

176 cm
19
220 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

191 cm
24
216 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hans von Finkelstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Pavel!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Dmitry Maklakov and Fedor Mirinova.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavel shoots in for a takedown but von Finkelstein shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pavel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pavel throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Hans von Finkelstein has been cut.
Pavel fails with a takedown attempt.
von Finkelstein fails in his attempt to clinch.

Pavel scores with a takedown into von Finkelstein's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
von Finkelstein looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pavel trying to control the position from guard on top but von Finkelstein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. von Finkelstein swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavel stops von Finkelstein from standing up.
Pavel trying to control but von Finkelstein is working from the bottom.
Pavel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Pavel would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
von Finkelstein is trying to control the position but Pavel postures up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Pavel shoots in but von Finkelstein avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hans von Finkelstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Pavel.
Pavel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Pavel with that takedown attempt.
Pavel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Pavel.
von Finkelstein is looking to clinch but Pavel is avoiding it.
Pavel keeps the fight on the outside.
Pavel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. von Finkelstein defends it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pavel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as von Finkelstein sprawls well. von Finkelstein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pavel gets slowly back to his feet.
von Finkelstein tries to clinch up but Pavel circles away and keeps his distance.
von Finkelstein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pavel shoots in for a double leg but von Finkelstein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
von Finkelstein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Roman Pavel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hans von Finkelstein's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

von Finkelstein is looking to clinch but Pavel is avoiding it.
Pavel takes one on the button.
Pavel fails with a takedown attempt.
Pavel misses with a straight left.
Pavel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pavel misses with a takedown attempt - von Finkelstein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
von Finkelstein tries to clinch up.
Pavel swats away the attempt to clinch by von Finkelstein.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pavel is defended easily by von Finkelstein.
Hans von Finkelstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Pavel.
Pavel has a takedown stuffed.

Pavel scores a takedown into full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Finkelstein blocking the ground and pound.
von Finkelstein can't escape the position.

Pavel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Pavel goes for an armbar but von Finkelstein turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from von Finkelstein.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavel wants to get back to his feet but von Finkelstein is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
von Finkelstein is stalling in the full guard.
von Finkelstein has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Pavel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. von Finkelstein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. von Finkelstein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
von Finkelstein won't allow Pavel to sweep him here.
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 Hans von Finkelstein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hans von Finkelstein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Pavel tries to score a power double leg takedown but von Finkelstein sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pavel somewhat.
Pavel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
von Finkelstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
von Finkelstein tries to clinch but Pavel moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

von Finkelstein has managed to clinch.
von Finkelstein has Pavel pushed against the cage.
von Finkelstein cracks Pavel with a nice body shot.
Pavel tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. von Finkelstein just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavel being controlled against the cage.
Pavel tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hans von Finkelstein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roman Pavel.
von Finkelstein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
von Finkelstein's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
von Finkelstein is leaning against Pavel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
von Finkelstein digs a right hand into Pavel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pavel's gas tank.
von Finkelstein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from von Finkelstein - that landed with a thud.
Pavel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from von Finkelstein.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
von Finkelstein has Pavel pushed against the cage.
von Finkelstein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pavel or not.
von Finkelstein lands a body punch in the clinch.
von Finkelstein has Pavel pushed against the cage.
Pavel fails to pull guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
von Finkelstein has Pavel pressed against the cage, preventing Pavel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
von Finkelstein throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from von Finkelstein.
von Finkelstein is leaning against Pavel and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
von Finkelstein scores with a shot to the side of Pavel's head.
von Finkelstein is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
von Finkelstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Pavel backwards.
Pavel tries to circle away but von Finkelstein has him pinned against the cage.
von Finkelstein just leaning against Pavel, taking a breather.
von Finkelstein gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hans von Finkelstein.
Pavel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - von Finkelstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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.
von Finkelstein loads up on a big right hand but Pavel slips the punch.
Pavel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but von Finkelstein swivels and escapes.
von Finkelstein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
von Finkelstein is looking to clinch.
Pavel looks for a takedown but von Finkelstein sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
von Finkelstein tries to close the distance and clinch but Pavel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hans von Finkelstein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think von Finkelstein has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans von Finkelstein!