PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mixalis Pavlis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Guivarra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diego Guivarra is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Pavlis
vs
Guivarra

180 cm
19
260 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
20
250 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mixalis Pavlis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Diego Guivarra!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guivarra defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pavlis.
Guivarra misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Guivarra connects with a high kick.
Pavlis shoots in but Guivarra avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pavlis is breathing heavily.

Guivarra darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pavlis is staying active underneath Guivarra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Guivarra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Pavlis is staying active underneath Guivarra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Diego Guivarra was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Guivarra works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pavlis fails with the takedown

and Guivarra counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mixalis Pavlis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Guivarra - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Guivarra stops a takedown attempt from Pavlis.
Guivarra misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Guivarra has Pavlis pressed against the cage.
Guivarra receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Guivarra tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Guivarra has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pavlis uses from the top position.

Pavlis gets to his feet. Guivarra looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Pavlis gets tackled into the cage by Guivarra. Guivarra maintains the clinch.
Guivarra tries to stall but Pavlis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

Pavlis tightens his grip and picks Guivarra up, before dumping him to the ground. Guivarra manages to land in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Guivarra is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pavlis is aware though and is defending well.
Pavlis wants to control from the top but Guivarra keeps moving.
Pavlis pushes down on Guivarra's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pavlis prevents Guivarra from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guivarra looking for submissions off his back.
Pavlis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Guivarra punching from the bottom.
Pavlis is trying to control. Guivarra wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guivarra is looking to control Pavlis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Guivarra avoid being mounted?

Pavlis stands up and beckons Guivarra to join him on the feet.

Pavlis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Guivarra sprawls well initially but Pavlis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guivarra is trying to maintain the position but Pavlis is very close to passing his half guard.
Pavlis wants to control but Guivarra is keeping him busy.
Pavlis is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pavlis trying to control the action but Guivarra is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mixalis Pavlis wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guivarra is defended easily by Pavlis.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guivarra lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Diego Guivarra will probably get the nod.
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.

Pavlis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guivarra but Guivarra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Guivarra displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Guivarra moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Guivarra shoots in looking for a takedown but Pavlis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Guivarra's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pavlis closes the distance and clinches up with Guivarra, looking for a takedown. Pavlis pushes Guivarra against the cage but Guivarra circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guivarra is defended easily by Pavlis.
Pavlis misses with a takedown attempt
and Guivarra counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mixalis Pavlis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavlis blocks the body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Guivarra scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pavlis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Guivarra scores with a takedown into Pavlis's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guivarra trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pavlis's guard.
Guivarra stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlis.
Pavlis wants to stand and escape but Guivarra is having none of it.
Guivarra is pushing down on Pavlis's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pavlis is fighting to maintain full guard but Guivarra has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlis works his way to full guard. Good work.
Guivarra trying to control but Pavlis is working from the bottom.
Guivarra pushing down on Pavlis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Pavlis looking for submissions off his back.
Guivarra is looking to take a break and control but Pavlis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guivarra is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Pavlis is not content to let Guivarra control the position.
Guivarra is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Diego Guivarra wasn't active enough on the ground.
Guivarra throws a right and a left that Pavlis avoids nicely.
Pavlis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Guivarra avoids it really well and circles away.

Guivarra fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pavlis sprawls well initially but Guivarra persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Guivarra stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guivarra trying to control from half guard but Pavlis is working away.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Guivarra thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pavlis to regain full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pavlis has a closed guard, preventing Guivarra from standing up.
Guivarra is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Diego Guivarra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Guivarra shoots in but no luck this time.

Guivarra closes the distance and clinches.
Pavlis wants a takedown but no success here.
Guivarra tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pavlis just stands there and leans against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Guivarra throws an elbow but misses.
Guivarra wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pavlis looking for a takedown.

Guivarra manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guivarra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guivarra swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guivarra keeping moving, preventing Pavlis from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mixalis Pavlis.
Guivarra shoots in for a double leg but Pavlis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mixalis Pavlis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Guivarra.

Guivarra looking to score a takedown here. Pavlis is defending well but Guivarra drives through and ends up in Pavlis's guard.
Diego Guivarra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guivarra wants to control from the top but Pavlis keeps moving.
Pavlis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guivarra stops Pavlis from standing up.
Pavlis wants to improve his position but instead Guivarra has moved into half guard.
Guivarra takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavlis wants to improve his position but Guivarra is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Guivarra is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pavlis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Guivarra is taking a breather. Pavlis says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Guivarra wants to pass to mount but Pavlis is defending the position.

Guivarra is working for a kimura but Pavlis is defending it quite comfortably.
Guivarra is keen to just control but Pavlis is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pavlis has one foot on Guivarra's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Guivarra tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Guivarra has a takedown stuffed.
Pavlis shoots in for a takedown but Guivarra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guivarra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mixalis Pavlis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Guivarra is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Guivarra avoids the head kick by Pavlis.

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Guivarra comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Guivarra 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Guivarra!