PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hennan Hoyce (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Pavlovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anton Pavlovich has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Hoyce
vs
Pavlovich

195 cm
25
290 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

194 cm
24
240 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hennan Hoyce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Pavlovich!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoyce wants to clinch but Pavlovich slips to the side
and Pavlovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoyce looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pavlovich tests Hoyce's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pavlovich avoids the head kick by Hoyce.
Anton Pavlovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoyce slips a jab from Pavlovich.
Pavlovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoyce.
A leg kick checked by Pavlovich.
Pavlovich connects with a body shot.
Pavlovich has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.

Hoyce gets tackled into the cage by Pavlovich. Pavlovich maintains the clinch.
Pavlovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pavlovich can't find room to land a body shot as Hoyce controls the action.
Hoyce lands an uppercut.
Pavlovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoyce.
Hoyce can't find room to land a body shot as Pavlovich controls the action.
Hoyce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pavlovich is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pavlovich manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pavlovich lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyce lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoyce tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pavlovich.
Hoyce throws a punch but it's blocked by Pavlovich.
Still in the clinch, Hoyce scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hoyce struggles to land a body shot inside as Pavlovich controls his hands.
Pavlovich is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hoyce misses with a body punch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hoyce tries a body shot but Pavlovich blocks it.
Pavlovich lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoyce tries to throw a body punch but Pavlovich avoids it by throwing Hoyce back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoyce - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hoyce lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlovich is leaning against Hoyce and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pavlovich misses with a body punch.
Pavlovich lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hoyce throws a punch but it's blocked by Pavlovich.
Hoyce throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pavlovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Hoyce uses good head movement to avoid it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hoyce lands with a short shot to the head.
Pavlovich working aggressively here.
Pavlovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Pavlovich.
Pavlovich throws a head punch that misses.
Pavlovich lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoyce working aggressively here.
Pavlovich lands a left hand.
Hoyce misses with some punches.
Hoyce softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoyce.
Pavlovich tries a body shot but Hoyce blocks it.
Hoyce takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pavlovich.
Hoyce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoyce tries a body shot but Pavlovich blocks it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pavlovich lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoyce.
Hoyce can't find room to land a body shot as Pavlovich controls the action.
Hoyce misses with a punch to the body.
Pavlovich throws a head punch that misses.
Pavlovich just leaning against Hoyce, taking a breather.
Hoyce swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoyce blocking some punches.
Hoyce blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Pavlovich.
Hoyce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hoyce.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pavlovich fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hoyce misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pavlovich lands with a left to the head.
Hoyce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pavlovich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Pavlovich scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pavlovich content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pavlovich throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoyce.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pavlovich.
Pavlovich misses with a punch to the body.
Hoyce being controlled against the cage.
Hoyce misses with a body punch.
Pavlovich is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hoyce is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Pavlovich dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Pavlovich misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Hoyce on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Hoyce gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hoyce blocking some punches.
Hoyce digs a right hand into Pavlovich's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pavlovich's gas tank.
Hoyce lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoyce tries a body shot but Pavlovich blocks it.
Pavlovich misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pavlovich.
Pavlovich misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Pavlovich.
Pavlovich prevents a body shot from Hoyce.
Pavlovich blocks a body shot from Hoyce.
Anton Pavlovich seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hoyce lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Hoyce fails to land.
Hoyce blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pavlovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoyce has a couple of punches blocked by Pavlovich.
Hoyce tries a body shot but Pavlovich blocks it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Pavlovich. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Pavlovich throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hoyces head.
Hoyce stalling the fight.
Pavlovich scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Pavlovich fails to land.
Pavlovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoyce stalling in the clinch.
Hoyce slowing the pace effectively.
Nice body punch from Hoyce.
Pavlovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoyce pushes Pavlovich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pavlovich misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Hoyce.
Pavlovich has a couple of punches blocked by Hoyce.
Hoyce blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoyce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoyce is struggling to control the position.
Pavlovich can't find room to land a body shot as Hoyce controls the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pavlovich taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hoyce blocks a body shot from Pavlovich.
Hoyce throws a head punch that misses.
Pavlovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoyce backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoyce is trying to stall.
Pavlovich misses with the head strike.
Hoyce doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pavlovich working aggressively here.
Hoyce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hoyce lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pavlovich backwards.
Hoyce struggles to land a body shot inside as Pavlovich controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pavlovich.
Hoyce works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoyce misses with a body punch.
Hoyce misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlovich being controlled against the cage.
Hoyce will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pavlovich up against the cage.
Hoyce misses with a body punch.
Pavlovich misses with the head strike.
Pavlovich is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pavlovich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoyce manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hoyce doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pavlovich misses with a punch on the inside.
Hoyce lands an uppercut.
Pavlovich throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyce tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pavlovich lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hoyce backwards.
Pavlovich lands a shot to the body.
Pavlovich blocks a body shot from Hoyce.
Pavlovich throws a head punch that misses.
Hoyce works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoyce controlling the action here for a moment.
A short uppercut from Hoyce.
A right hook to the body lands for Hoyce.
Pavlovich is breathing heavily.
Hoyce is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hoyce lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pavlovich or not.
Hoyce lands a right hand.
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!
Pavlovich stalling in the clinch but Hoyce improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hennan Hoyce dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

A slow jab from Pavlovich misses its intended target.
Pavlovich scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hoyce in his tracks.
Pavlovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoyce sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Hoyce wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hoyce throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoyce jabs Pavlovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pavlovich tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hoyce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pavlovich lands with a shot to the body.
Pavlovich swings widly with a right hand
and Hoyce cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pavlovich scores with the left hand. Hoyce knows he should have avoided that one.
Pavlovich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoyce steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pavlovich.
Anton Pavlovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoyce scores with a push kick.
Pavlovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hoyce lands a jab to the head.
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!
Hoyce thuds his right hand into Pavlovich's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlovich tries to clinch but Hoyce moves out of range.
Hoyce lands a front kick.
Hoyce connects with the punch.
Pavlovich tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hoyce counters with a nice body kick.
Hoyce lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hoyce scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pavlovich in his tracks.
Hoyce feints and then cracks Pavlovich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pavlovich down.

Pavlovich tries to keep at a distance but Hoyce has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Hoyce.
Hoyce doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Pavlovich lands a hook to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hoyce throws a punch but it's blocked by Pavlovich.
Pavlovich blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Hoyce.
Hoyce stalling against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hoyce.
Hoyce misses with a punch on the inside.
Pavlovich has a couple of punches blocked by Hoyce.
Hoyce lands with a short shot to the head.
Hoyce misses with a body punch.
Hoyce blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hoyce lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hoyce.
Hoyce tries to work over Pavlovich's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Hoyce to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hoyce.
Hoyce scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hoyce lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Pavlovich to his knees! Hoyce keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hennan Hoyce!
During a confident post fight interview, Hennan Hoyce thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.