PBP Commentary

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

Abramov
vs
Pavlik

184 cm
26
270 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

209 cm
22
269 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gosha Abramov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ingo Pavlik!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Abramov counters with a single leg into guard. Pavlik didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pavlik wants to get back to his feet but Abramov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Abramov 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.
Pavlik keeping moving, preventing Abramov from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pavlik can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pavlik wants to stand up but Abramov is controlling him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abramov wants to control from the top but Pavlik keeps moving.
Abramov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Abramov has gone for a leg lock! Pavlik slips out almost immediately though and dives into Abramov's guard.
Pavlik must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abramov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Abramov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pavlik is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pavlik got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abramov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavlik has managed to get both his arms back between Abramov's legs - danger averted.
Abramov looking for a sweep. Not yet Abramov, not yet.
Abramov is working hard here to advance position.
Abramov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Abramov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pavlik doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pavlik manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Abramov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Abramov has a closed guard, preventing Pavlik from standing up.
Abramov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abramov is on top in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlik wants to stand up but Abramov is controlling him.
Abramov throwing strikes from guard but Pavlik blocks nicely.
Abramov thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abramov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pavlik's guard.
Abramov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pavlik's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gosha Abramov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Abramov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pavlik as he jumps to the side.
Pavlik throws a low kick but Abramov moves out of range easily.
Abramov tries to clinch up.
Gosha Abramov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab from Pavlik finds it's way through Abramov's defenses.

Pavlik fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abramov, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Pavlik.
Abramov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pavlik pulls his leg out and moves away.
Abramov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Pavlik moves into the clinch successfully.
Pavlik lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abramov has Pavlik pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pavlik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gosha Abramov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abramov avoiding damage as Pavlik throws knees to the body.
Abramov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pavlik is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pavlik throws a knee to the head but misses.
Abramov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pavlik gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Pavlik's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abramov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abramov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pavlik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abramov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pavlik tries to clinch but Abramov is having none of it.
Pavlik tries to clinch but Abramov is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Pavlik. Those never looked like landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abramov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abramov there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pavlik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Abramov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pavlik tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abramov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pavlik tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Abramov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pavlik lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Pavlik.
Pavlik looks to land a combination. Abramov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.

Pavlik pushes Abramov up against the cage in a clinch.
Abramov has Pavlik pressed against the cage, preventing Pavlik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Abramov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Abramov lands a good knee to the midsection. Pavlik won't want to take too many of those.
Pavlik just leaning against Abramov, taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abramov keeps control of Pavlik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abramov tries to pull guard but Pavlik holds him up against the cage and eventually Abramov drops back down to his feet.
Pavlik managing to block the knees to the body from Abramov.

Pavlik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pavlik displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abramov.
Pavlik scores with a three punch combo!
Pavlik throws a right hand that Abramov ducks under and follows up with a left that Abramov also avoids with ease.
Pavlik's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abramov under the eye.
Pavlik misses with a two punch combination.
Some bone on bone action there as Abramov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abramov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlik wants to clinch.
Abramov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ingo Pavlik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abramov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pavlik is fending him off so far but Abramov persists. Nope, Pavlik circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abramov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pavlik tries to clinch but Abramov is having none of it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pavlik throws a right hand that Abramov ducks under and follows up with a left that Abramov also avoids with ease.

Pavlik closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pavlik tries to land knees in the clinch but Abramov avoids the damage to the body.
Abramov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ingo Pavlik showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Pavlik tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abramov paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Pavlik closes the distance and clinches.
Pavlik lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.

It looks like Gosha Abramov has been cut.
Abramov fails to pull guard.
Pavlik is trying to break the clinch but Abramov has him pressed against the cage.
Pavlik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Pavlik pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pavlik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Abramov moves into the clinch.
Abramov drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pavlik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Abramov managing to block the knees to the body from Pavlik.
Abramov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pavlik.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlik tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Abramov avoids it.
Abramov looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gosha Abramov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pavlik gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abramov.

Pavlik manages to break the clinch.

Pavlik darts in and clinches Abramov up against the cage.
Pavlik works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Pavlik's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Abramov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pavlik has had enough of the clinch but Abramov keeps him there for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pavlik manages to break the clinch.

Pavlik has managed to clinch.
Abramov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pavlik prevents it.
Abramov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pavlik's elbow.
Pavlik prevents a takedown attempt there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pavlik is trying to break the clinch but Abramov is controlling him.
Abramov blocks a body shot from Pavlik.
Abramov wants a takedown but no success here.
Pavlik missing with knees to the body.

Pavlik breaks the clinch.
Abramov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ingo Pavlik seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pavlik moves into the clinch.
Abramov misses with an elbow strike.
Pavlik is trying to force a seperation but Abramov has the dominant position.
Pavlik lands a damaging elbow.

Pavlik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abramov fails with the takedown.
Pavlik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abramov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pavlik.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavlik lands a jab-cross combination.
Pavlik throws a push kick but Abramov slaps the foot to one side.

Pavlik gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abramov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pavlik fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlik is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pavlik throws a series of punches but Abramov moves out of range.
Pavlik is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

Pavlik closes the distance and clinches.
Abramov blocks an elbow strike.
Abramov goes for a takedown attempt but Pavlik pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pavlik throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pavlik misses with a few strikes there.
Pavlik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ingo Pavlik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pavlik has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ingo Pavlik!