PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abah Suradiredja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Pavano (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.

Suradiredja
vs
Pavano

184 cm
25
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
192 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abah Suradiredja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Micky Pavano!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Winston Howard and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavano keeps the fight on the outside.
Suradiredja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pavano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Suradiredja is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pavano sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pavano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Suradiredja tries for a takedown but Pavano circles away easily
and Pavano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abah Suradiredja. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suradiredja swinging wildly here.
Pavano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suradiredja throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pavano throws a counter combo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pavano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suradiredja moves in looking to clinch but Pavano pushes him off.
Pavano tries to bum rush Suradiredja with a series of wild strikes but Suradiredja uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Pavano decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suradiredja is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pavano scores with a couple of nice shots.

Suradiredja looking for submissions off his back.
Suradiredja has hold of Pavano's hands but Pavano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pavano lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavano wants to take a breather but Suradiredja is having none of it.
Pavano scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pavano takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Suradiredja is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pavano missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Pavano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pavano is thwarting Suradiredja's attempts to control the position.
Suradiredja wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Suradiredja looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Suradiredja tries to roll over but Pavano keeps him under control.
Suradiredja is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pavano lands a nice short elbow.
Pavano is nestled in close to Suradiredja, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Suradiredja is rocked!
Suradiredja has hold of Pavano's hands but Pavano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Suradiredja is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in half guard, Pavano seems content to control.
Pavano lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Suradiredja quite badly. Suradiredja pulls Pavano in close trying to recover. Pavano postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Suradiredja on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Suradiredja doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micky Pavano!
An out of breath Micky Pavano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.