PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cleto Rodriquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leko Pavicevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Rodriquez
vs
Pavicevic

188 cm
32
210 lbs
23 - 10 - 0

190 cm
26
219 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cleto Rodriquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leko Pavicevic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavicevic stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Pavicevic does no damage.
Pavicevic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rodriquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodriquez.
Nice takedown defense from Pavicevic. No joy for Rodriquez on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleto Rodriquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pavicevic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pavicevic is looking to clinch but Rodriquez is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavicevic lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rodriquez backs up against the cage.

It looks like Cleto Rodriquez has been cut.
Rodriquez shoots in but Pavicevic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pavicevic pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodriquez back to the cage. Pavicevic follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rodriquez misses with a takedown attempt
and Pavicevic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

Pavicevic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rodriquez to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Pavicevic has his foot on Rodriquez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodriquez works his way back into a safe position though.

Pavicevic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rodriquez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodriquez tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavicevic is retaining full guard.

Pavicevic working for a triangle but Rodriquez defends it easily.

Pavicevic looking for a guillotine here but Rodriquez defends easily.
Rodriquez throws a big right hand that misses.
Pavicevic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pavicevic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rodriquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pavicevic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Pavicevic wants to work for an arm triangle but Rodriquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rodriquez tries to roll over but Pavicevic keeps him under control.

Pavicevic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pavicevic trying to control the action but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Pavicevic is looking to advance position but Rodriquez won't allow it.

Pavicevic is looking for a kimura here.

Pavicevic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodriquez defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leko Pavicevic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleto Rodriquez's cut.
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.

Rodriquez on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Rodriquez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pavicevic to the ground. Rodriquez is now in Pavicevic's guard.
Rodriquez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Pavicevic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriquez defends well.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Pavicevic keeps moving.

Pavicevic working for a triangle but Rodriquez defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pavicevic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pavicevic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Pavicevic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodriquez is aware though and is defending well.
Rodriquez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pavicevic's guard.

Rodriquez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pavicevic tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
Pavicevic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavicevic controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pavicevic has his foot on Rodriquez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodriquez works his way back into a safe position though.
Rodriquez is stalling in the full guard.

Pavicevic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Pavicevic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rodriquez stopping the sweep attempt from Pavicevic.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Pavicevic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriquez wants to pass the guard but Pavicevic is keeping the position.
Rodriquez trying to control but Pavicevic is working from the bottom.

Pavicevic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rodriquez is aware though and is defending well.

Rodriquez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rodriquez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pavicevic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriquez.
Pavicevic keeping full guard, as Rodriquez tries to pass.
Pavicevic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavicevic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Pavicevic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriquez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavicevic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Leko Pavicevic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pavicevic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriquez.
Pavicevic is trying to control the position but Rodriquez postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

Pavicevic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pavicevic looking to control.
Rodriquez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pavicevic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodriquez.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavicevic moves into full guard.

Pavicevic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leko Pavicevic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cleto Rodriquez's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

No luck for Rodriquez with that takedown attempt.
Rodriquez shoots and misses
and Pavicevic counters with a series of strikes. Rodriquez will be more careful next time no doubt.
A solid body kick from Pavicevic.
Rodriquez takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavicevic swinging wildly here.
Rodriquez fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cleto Rodriquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pavicevic takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodriquez jumps guard but Pavicevic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pavicevic turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pavicevic manages to end up in side control.
Pavicevic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriquez keeps working.

Pavicevic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pavicevic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Pavicevic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rodriquez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pavicevic but great work by Rodriquez.

Rodriquez is trying to get an arm triangle but Pavicevic is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pavicevic is trying to improve his position.
Pavicevic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rodriquez off and has taken his back!
Leko Pavicevic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic is riding his opponent, not letting Rodriquez buck him off.
Let's hope that Pavicevic has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cleto Rodriquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Leko Pavicevic wasn't active enough on the ground.
A right-left combo lands from Pavicevic.

Cleto Rodriquez's cut is getting worse.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodriquez slips a jab and a cross from Pavicevic.
Pavicevic throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leko Pavicevic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pavicevic 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leko Pavicevic!