PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitri Pavlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Overstream (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.

Pavlov
vs
Overstream

209 cm
18
256 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
242 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dmitri Pavlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayne Overstream!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Overstream blocks a head kick by Pavlov.
Pavlov tries to clinch up
and Overstream counters with a good, hard body kick but Pavlov shrugs it off.
Pavlov fails with the takedown.
Overstream is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pavlov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Overstream is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pavlov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Overstream fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pavlov on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Overstream fails with a takedown attempt.
Dmitri Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Overstream.
Nice takedown defense from Pavlov. No joy for Overstream on that attempt.
Pavlov has a takedown stuffed.
Pavlov throws a shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Overstream is defended easily by Pavlov.
Overstream should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Overstream fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Overstream showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pavlov.
Pavlov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Overstream shoots in for a takedown but Pavlov shows good takedown defense.

Pavlov gets tackled into the cage by Overstream. Overstream maintains the clinch.
Pavlov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overstream tries to pull guard but Pavlov won't allow it.

Overstream pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pavlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Overstream shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pavlov as he avoids it easily.
Pavlov fails with a takedown attempt.
Pavlov is breathing heavily.
Pavlov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Horrible takedown by Pavlov or perhaps it was just good defense by Overstream which made him look bad.
Overstream fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Overstream closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Overstream wants a takedown.
Overstream tries to pull guard but Pavlov won't allow it.
Pavlov slowing the pace effectively.
Overstream is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Pavlov to keep the fight standing.
Pavlov is struggling to control the position.
Pavlov seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Overstream gets underhooks to prevent Pavlov's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Overstream can't get the takedown.
Pavlov is struggling to control the position.

Overstream breaks the clinch.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Overstream sprawls well. Overstream wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pavlov gets slowly back to his feet.
Pavlov dives in and grabs Overstream's left leg, looking for a takedown. Overstream pushes down on Pavlov's head and hops out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Overstream looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pavlov is fending him off so far but Overstream persists. Nope, Pavlov circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Overstream dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Overstream's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Overstream duly obliges.
Overstream fails to land the takedown.
Overstream shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pavlov but Pavlov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pavlov dives in and grabs Overstream's left leg, looking for a takedown. Overstream pushes down on Pavlov's head and hops out.
Overstream shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dmitri Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Overstream.
Pavlov tries for a takedown but Overstream circles away easily
and Overstream counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Overstream throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Pavlov. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Overstream tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pavlov tries to clinch up but Overstream circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Overstream tries to avoid it but Pavlov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Overstream to the ground. Overstream escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Overstream forces Pavlov back against the cage and clinches.
Pavlov is trying to break the clinch but Overstream has him pressed against the cage.

Overstream breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Overstream looks for a takedown but Pavlov sprawls well.
Pavlov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Overstream circles away quickly and effectively.
Pavlov slips a jab and a cross from Overstream.
Pavlov thows a leg kick but Overstream checks it

and Overstream counters with a shoot takedown. Pavlov fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Overstream decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pavlov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Overstream moves into the clinch.
Pavlov is pressed up against the cage. Overstream has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pavlov down to the mat. Pavlov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Overstream shoots in but no luck this time.
Pavlov is looking to clinch but Overstream is avoiding it.
Pavlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pavlov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Overstream circles away.
Pavlov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Overstream makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Pavlov really felt that one!
Overstream tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pavlov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Overstream somewhat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstream moves out of range as Pavlov throws a body kick.
Overstream tries to clinch there but Pavlov circles away.

Overstream clinches up with Pavlov and pushes him back against the cage.
Overstream is trying to pull guard but Pavlov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Pavlov manages to break the clinch.
Overstream throws a head kick but Pavlov moves out of range.
Overstream fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pavlov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Overstream paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overstream keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pavlov is defended easily by Overstream.
Overstream jabs Pavlov right on the nose. Pavlov blinks but takes it well.
Overstream shoots for a takedown but Pavlov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Overstream has Pavlov up against the cage in a clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pavlov tries to break free but Overstream pushes him back against the cage.
Pavlov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Overstream just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Overstream 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! This is the final round!

Pavlov wants to clinch up but Overstream keeps it at a distance.
Overstream circles away from the clinch attempt
and Overstream counters with a nice kick to the body.

Overstream moves into range and clinches up with Pavlov.
Overstream wants to take the fight to the mat but Pavlov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Overstream manages to break the clinch.
Pavlov shoots in but no luck this time.
Overstream shoots in looking for a takedown but Pavlov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Overstream's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Overstream shoots in but Pavlov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dmitri Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Overstream.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Overstream has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Overstream defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pavlov.
Wayne Overstream seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Overstream fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pavlov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Overstream fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pavlov throws a head kick that misses.
Pavlov fails with the takedown.

Overstream forces Pavlov back against the cage and clinches.

Overstream pulls guard successfully.
Overstream tries to strike from the bottom.
Overstream is controlling Pavlov's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov stands and throws Overstream's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Overstream tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Overstream is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.

Overstream sneaks out the side door and pushes Pavlov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Overstream throws a head kick that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overstream shoots in for a double leg but Pavlov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pavlov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pavlov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Overstream fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Overstream as he avoids it easily.
Pavlov dodges the punch combination from Overstream.
Overstream shoots in for a double leg but Pavlov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pavlov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Overstream swivels and escapes.

Pavlov gets tackled into the cage by Overstream. Overstream maintains the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov taking a breather.
Overstream can't get the takedown.
Overstream working hard to break the clinch.
Pavlov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Overstream is defending well.
Overstream tries for a takedown but Pavlov manages to get underhooks.
Pavlov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Overstream just stands there and leans against the cage.

Overstream escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pavlov tries for a takedown but Overstream sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pavlov leaves Overstream with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pavlov slaps away a takedown attempt from Overstream, before circling back to the center of the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Overstream comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Overstream 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Overstream!