PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marijo Palavra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Yauch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yauch has chosen No Sleep Till Brooklyn as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Palavra
vs
Yauch

170 cm
33
140 lbs
23 - 23 - 1

182 cm
28
154 lbs
14 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marijo Palavra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Yauch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yauch throws a right and a left that Palavra avoids nicely.
Palavra misses with a hook. Yauch ducked under it nicely.
A head kick by Palavra misses
and Yauch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yauch slips a straight right by Palavra.
Yauch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palavra was well out of range. Poor timing from Yauch.
Palavra throws a head kick but Yauch moves out of range.
It seemed like Yauch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palavra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yauch with a jab.
Yauch takes a swing at Palavra's ribcage but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yauch throws a body punch but Palavra moves out of range.
Palavra half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Palavra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yauch.
Palavra half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yauch misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Palavra. Those never looked like landing.
Palavra with a poor takedown
and Yauch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

Palavra manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Yauch on his heels. He'll look to pass Yauch's guard now, I'm sure.
Yauch wants to get back to his feet but Palavra is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Palavra postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Yauch is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Palavra, into his guard.

Palavra is trying to control the position but Yauch postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palavra looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Palavra trying to control the position here.

Palavra is looking for a triangle but Yauch pushes his legs off easily.
Palavra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yauch's guard.

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yauch wants to stand but Palavra is controlling the position.
We've been hearing that Palavra has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yauch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palavra.
Palavra might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Yauch controls Palavra momentarily but Palavra frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Palavra tries to free his leg and advance position but Yauch is retaining full guard.
Palavra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yauch is trying to keep Palavra in close.
Yauch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Palavra is controlling him.
Palavra pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yauch is keeping the position for now.
Palavra stops Yauch from standing up.
Yauch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Palavra slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Palavra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yauch.

Palavra dives in and scores a takedown into Yauch's guard.
Yauch wants to stand up but Palavra is controlling him.
Palavra controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Yauch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Palavra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marijo Palavra dominated that round.
That's time! Palavra's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Yauch misses with a wild body shot.
Palavra shoots in but Yauch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yauch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yauch wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Palavra misses with a takedown
and Yauch counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marijo Palavra. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yauch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yauch throws a series of punches but Palavra moves out of range.
Palavra fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Palavra dives in and grabs Yauch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yauch pushes down on Palavra's head and hops out.
Palavra misses with a takedown
and Yauch counters with a straight right hand.
Yauch blocks a head kick by Palavra.
Yauch throws out a counter right but Palavra avoids it with no problem.
Palavra rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yauch counters with a straight right hand.
Palavra tries for a takedown but Yauch circles away easily
and Yauch counters with a right hand to the body.
Adam Yauch seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palavra with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yauch to score with a decent uppercut.
Palavra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yauch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Yauch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

Palavra scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Yauch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Palavra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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!
Palavra throws an elbow but Yauch slips to the side and avoids it well.
Palavra lands a nice forearm strike.
Yauch is looking to reverse the position.
Palavra working the strikes but Yauch uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Palavra is looking to take a break and control but Yauch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Marijo Palavra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Palavra stalling.
Palavra has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yauch wants to control but Palavra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Yauch pushes Palavra off looking to stand but Palavra dives back in and keeps control.
Yauch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palavra.
Palavra moves nicely into side control.
Yauch is looking for a sweep.

Palavra is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yauch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yauch is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Palavra scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Yauch to see if he's OK.

Palavra wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yauch, who protects the arm well.
Yauch tries to buck Palavra off but Palavra is having none of it.
Palavra wants to control but Yauch is keeping him busy.

Yauch throws Palavra to one side and escapes!
Yauch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Palavra.
Yauch let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palavra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yauch pinned against the cage. Yauch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Yauch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Yauch misses the jab.
Palavra changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yauch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Palavra.
Yauch misses with a series of wild punches.
Palavra feinted with a counter takedown.
Yauch has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Palavra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yauch tries to avoid it but Palavra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yauch to the ground. Yauch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yauch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palavra tries for a takedown but Yauch circles away easily
and Yauch cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marijo Palavra. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Palavra lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yauch has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yauch and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yauch throws a counter combo.
Yauch misses with a hook. Palavra ducked under it nicely.
Palavra dives in and grabs Yauch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yauch pushes down on Palavra's head and hops out.
A punch lands to the side of Palavra 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice shot lands for Yauch.
Yauch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Palavra.
Palavra with a lazy takedown attempt
and Palavra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Palavra throws a leg kick that is checked
and Palavra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palavra tries for a takedown but Yauch circles away easily
letting Yauch counter with a right hand.
Palavra walks into a jab.
Marijo Palavra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yauch throws a shot from downtown. Palavra moves away and avoids it.
Palavra changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Yauch scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Yauch as Palavra shoots in.

Palavra shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yauch napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Palavra scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yauch wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Palavra in side control, throwing shots but Yauch defends.
Yauch parries the strikes from Palavra easily there. Palavra is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Yauch to escape.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Palavra wants to control but Yauch is keeping him busy.
Palavra just content to control the position.

Palavra is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Yauch is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Palavra postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Adam Yauch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Palavra throws an elbow but Yauch slips to the side and avoids it well.

Palavra working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Palavra is looking to take a break and control but Yauch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Palavra working the body and head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yauch can't do much from the bottom here.
Marijo Palavra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Palavra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Yauch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yauch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 for Adam Yauch!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Adam Yauch!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Adam Yauch!

Adam Yauch wins by unanimous decision!
Adam Yauch made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellbent in his post fight interview.