PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Pavluchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irving Massimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Irving Massimo enters the cage!

Pavluchenko
vs
Massimo

205 cm
28
280 lbs
4 - 8 - 0

190 cm
27
290 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Pavluchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Irving Massimo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavluchenko tries to clinch up.

Massimo gets a double leg takedown into Pavluchenko's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Massimo wants to control from the top but Pavluchenko keeps moving.
Massimo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Massimo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavluchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Massimo postures up.
Pavluchenko seems keen to control Massimo's posture.
Pavluchenko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pavluchenko will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Massimo is trying to control but can't.
Pavluchenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Massimo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pavluchenko wants to free his trapped foot but Massimo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Massimo trying to control from the bottom.
Massimo manages to get to full guard.
Massimo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavluchenko manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Massimo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Massimo postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavluchenko looking to control but Massimo passes into half guard.
Massimo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pavluchenko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Massimo is stalling in the full guard.
Massimo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Massimo scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Massimo wants to control from the top but Pavluchenko keeps moving.
Massimo preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massimo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavluchenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Massimo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pavluchenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Massimo has managed to get both his arms back between Pavluchenko's legs - danger averted.
Pavluchenko is trying to keep Massimo in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massimo stopping the sweep attempt from Pavluchenko.
Pavluchenko has momentary wrist control but Massimo slips an elbow through the middle.
Massimo chips away with some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massimo preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Massimo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Massimo wants to control from the top but Pavluchenko keeps moving.
Pavluchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Massimo postures up and lands a big shot to Pavluchenko's brow.
Pavluchenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Massimo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pavluchenko is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Massimo throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Massimo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

Massimo throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pavluchenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Massimo is in Pavluchenko's guard.
Massimo pushes down on Pavluchenko's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Massimo is working for a submission of some sort.
Massimo thows a huge punch but Pavluchenko dodges it nicely.

Pavluchenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pavluchenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Massimo.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pavluchenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Massimo is looking for a kimura here.
Pavluchenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Massimo.
Massimo is thwarting Pavluchenko's attempts to control the position.

Pavluchenko pushes Massimo off and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Massimo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pavluchenko is trying to defend but Massimo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pavluchenko moves into full guard.
Massimo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pavluchenko works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Massimo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavluchenko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Massimo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pavluchenko working a defensive guard here.
Pavluchenko avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massimo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pavluchenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Massimo.
Massimo throws a big right hand that misses.
Massimo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavluchenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Massimo manages to get himself to full guard.
Pavluchenko keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Massimo's head.
Massimo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pavluchenko.
Pavluchenko trying to control but Massimo is working from the bottom.
Massimo is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Massimo wants to sweep here but Pavluchenko controlling him for the moment.
Pavluchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Massimo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Massimo is trying to control the position but Pavluchenko postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Roman Pavluchenko wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Massimo moves into the clinch.

Massimo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pavluchenko wants to control from the top but Massimo keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Massimo looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Irving Massimo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Massimo stuffs the takedown.
Massimo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pavluchenko shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Massimo but Massimo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Pavluchenko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Massimo avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roman Pavluchenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pavluchenko gets caught napping as Massimo dives in and scores a takedown. Pavluchenko manages to retain guard.
Massimo throws a big elbow that misses.
Massimo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pavluchenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Massimo.
Massimo stands up over Pavluchenko, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Massimo stopping the sweep attempt from Pavluchenko.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavluchenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Massimo manages to get himself to full guard.

Massimo working for a triangle but Pavluchenko defends it easily.
Massimo is pulling down on Pavluchenko's head. It's preventing any offense from Pavluchenko, at least for the moment.
Massimo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavluchenko trying to control but Massimo is working from the bottom.
Massimo wants to stand but Pavluchenko is controlling the position.
Pavluchenko scoring with some ground and pound.
Massimo 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.
Pavluchenko throwing strikes but missing.
Roman Pavluchenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pavluchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Massimo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massimo has his hands on Pavluchenko's head, controlling the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Massimo moves into the clinch.
Pavluchenko tries to pull guard but Massimo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Pavluchenko has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Massimo after a bit of a struggle.
Massimo has Pavluchenko pushed against the cage.

Massimo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Massimo is looking for a triangle but Pavluchenko pushes his legs off easily.
Irving Massimo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Massimo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavluchenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Massimo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Massimo 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.
Pavluchenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Massimo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavluchenko postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Massimo is trying to control the position but Pavluchenko postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Massimo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Massimo wants to sweep here but Pavluchenko controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Irving Massimo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Massimo 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irving Massimo!
Irving Massimo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.