PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kova Paska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and dylan madgwick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kova Paska has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Paska
vs
madgwick

185 cm
22
221 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

210 cm
22
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kova Paska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, dylan madgwick!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Summer Carpenter.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

madgwick clinches up with Paska and pushes him back against the cage.
madgwick looking for a takedown.

Paska drags the fight down to the ground.
madgwick won't allow Paska to sweep him here.
Paska is pulling down on madgwick's head. It's preventing any offense from madgwick, at least for the moment.
madgwick throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Paska on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Paska tries to get out of the position.
madgwick wants to control from the top but Paska keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paska managing to control the position.
madgwick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
madgwick won't allow Paska to sweep him here.
madgwick being controlled here momentarily.
madgwick throws a big right hand that misses.

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.
madgwick stays in close to Paska's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
madgwick trying to control but Paska is working from the bottom.
Paska has his hands on madgwick's head, controlling the position.

madgwick stands up from Paska's guard - madgwick perhaps looking for a knockout.
madgwick connects with a high kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Paska or perhaps it was just good defense by madgwick which made him look bad.
madgwick stuffs the takedown attempt from Paska. Paska gets slowly back to his feet.
Paska wants to clinch

and madgwick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
madgwick looking to slow down the pace here.

madgwick pulls guard.
Paska stays in close to madgwick's body and controls the position.
madgwick 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.
Paska stays in close to madgwick's body and controls the position.
Paska is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
madgwick wants to sweep here but Paska controlling him for the moment.
madgwick is trying to control the position from the bottom.
madgwick is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
madgwick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

madgwick is working for a kimura here but Paska manages to reverse the position and he's now in madgwick's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

dylan madgwick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

madgwick scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Paska trying to remain calm as madgwick controls from the top position.

madgwick goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Paska rolls with the submission and now he's on top in madgwick's guard! Nice work there by Paska!
Paska looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Paska's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
madgwick is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paska advances to half guard.
madgwick is looking for a sweep. Paska is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Paska in particular looking to stall.

Paska stands up from half guard.
madgwick tries for a takedown but Paska circles away easily

and Paska counters with a nice double leg into side control. madgwick won't be happy with that.
madgwick is trying to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
madgwick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paska wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
madgwick is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
madgwick is trying to control Paska's posture but Paska avoids it.
madgwick is looking for a sweep.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
madgwick is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Paska asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
madgwick misses with a takedown attempt

and Paska counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paska.
Paska wants to control from the top but madgwick keeps moving.
Paska slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Paska has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
madgwick is striking off his back. Paska thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
madgwick trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Paska tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kova Paska dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Paska doesn't succeed with the takedown
and madgwick counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Paska shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

Paska with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Paska trying to control but madgwick is having none of it.
Paska takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
madgwick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Paska controlling from the full mount.
madgwick tries to hold on but Paska postures up.
madgwick is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Paska working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
madgwick is desperately trying to improve his position but Paska has a good base and remains in mount.
madgwick flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
madgwick tries to hold on but Paska postures up.
madgwick's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paska sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

Paska stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Paska doesn't succeed with the takedown

and madgwick counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by madgwick.
Paska looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kova Paska. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

madgwick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Paska fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

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

Paska stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows madgwick to get to his feet.

Paska scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kova Paska overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
madgwick sneaks back into half guard.
Paska looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
madgwick trying to get back to full guard but Paska takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kova Paska showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Paska 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kova Paska!