PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Pavlinsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kegon Saratuwari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Pavlinsky
vs
Saratuwari

195 cm
21
179 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Pavlinsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kegon Saratuwari!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlinsky has his takedown stuffed

and Saratuwari counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Pavlinsky's guard now.
Saratuwari advances position into side control!
Pavlinsky prevents Saratuwari from moving into mount.
Pavlinsky sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saratuwari throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saratuwari thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pavlinsky's head.
Saratuwari wants to free his trapped foot but Pavlinsky is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saratuwari controlling the pace.
Pavlinsky trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saratuwari is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pavlinsky!
Pavlinsky is looking to improve his position but Saratuwari isn't that keen on the idea.
Pavlinsky wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Saratuwari.
Pavlinsky is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Saratuwari throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Saratuwari throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pavlinsky because Saratuwari loaded up on that one.
Saratuwari throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Pavlinsky because Saratuwari loaded up on that one.
Pavlinsky is breathing heavily.
Saratuwari looking to control and managing it successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saratuwari is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pavlinsky to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pavlinsky shrugs it off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saratuwari looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pavlinsky is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavlinsky blocking the ground and pound.
Saratuwari controlling the pace for now.
Saratuwari thowing shots but they're missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Saratuwari throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Saratuwari looking to finish with strikes here!
Saratuwari tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saratuwari landing strikes, looking to finish!
Saratuwari controlling his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlinsky blocking the ground and pound.
Saratuwari controlling from the full mount.
Saratuwari throwing strikes here but Pavlinsky is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Saratuwari thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Saratuwari content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kegon Saratuwari dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Saratuwari throws a nice looking combination but Pavlinsky bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saratuwari leaves Pavlinsky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Pavlinsky slips under a jab.

Saratuwari shoots in and gets a takedown into Pavlinsky's guard.
Pavlinsky being controlled here, momentarily.
Pavlinsky 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.
Pavlinsky really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Kegon Saratuwari was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Saratuwari throws an off balance right hand

and Pavlinsky counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saratuwari holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kegon Saratuwari hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Saratuwari looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Saratuwari not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Saratuwari tries to pass to full mount but Pavlinsky defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari controlling the action here.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kegon Saratuwari wasn't active enough on the ground.

Saratuwari shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pavlinsky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pavlinsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saratuwari.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari throwing strikes but missing.
Saratuwari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saratuwari postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saratuwari stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlinsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saratuwari pushing down on Pavlinsky's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Saratuwari perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saratuwari has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Saratuwari tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pavlinsky holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Saratuwari tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Saratuwari unloads with some shots from mount but Pavlinsky bucks and avoids them well.
Saratuwari sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kegon Saratuwari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Saratuwari misses with a double jab.
Pavlinsky ducks under a wild hook from Saratuwari.
Saratuwari misses the jab.
Saratuwari throws a big shot that misses.
Saratuwari misses with a hook. Pavlinsky ducked under it nicely.

Saratuwari drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pavlinsky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saratuwari is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saratuwari pushes down on Pavlinsky's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saratuwari stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Pavlinsky to get to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saratuwari misses with a hook

and Pavlinsky counters with a single leg into guard. Saratuwari didn't expect that.
Saratuwari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saratuwari is on top in guard.
Saratuwari sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Saratuwari drops back looking for a leg! Pavlinsky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pavlinsky manages to kick Saratuwari off! Saratuwari jumps back into Pavlinsky's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari throws a big right hand that misses.

Saratuwari stands and steps away. Pavlinsky gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice shot lands for Saratuwari.

It looks like Ivan Pavlinsky has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saratuwari jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saratuwari throws a right hand that Pavlinsky ducks under and follows up with a left that Pavlinsky also avoids with ease.

Saratuwari throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pavlinsky was covering up waiting for the punch and Saratuwari finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Saratuwari sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kegon Saratuwari hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Saratuwari bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pavlinsky's head backwards.

Saratuwari throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pavlinsky tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Saratuwari is in Pavlinsky's guard.
Kegon Saratuwari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saratuwari passes into half guard.
Saratuwari keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Saratuwari postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Pavlinsky to stand up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Pavlinsky gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Saratuwari to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Saratuwari controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pavlinsky doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kegon Saratuwari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saratuwari has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kegon Saratuwari!