PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Savkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humbert Humbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Humbert Humbert has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Savkov
vs
Humbert

175 cm
20
180 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
182 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Savkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Humbert Humbert!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Konstantin Menshow and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Humbert moves into the clinch successfully.

Humbert manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Savkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Savkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Humbert has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Savkov has managed to get both his arms back between Humbert's legs - danger averted.
Humbert has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at CT + BJJ & Wrestling sparring gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Humbert trying to keep a closed guard but Savkov is proving a slippery customer.
Savkov postures up in Humbert's guard and throws a big left but Humbert blocks it.

Humbert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savkov defends well.
Savkov stands up over Humbert, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov landing some decent shots from guard.
Savkov postures up in Humbert's guard and throws a big left but Humbert blocks it.
Savkov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Savkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savkov stands up over Humbert, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Savkov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Savkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savkov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Savkov working some strikes from top position.
Humbert has momentary wrist control but Savkov slips an elbow through the middle.
Savkov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Savkov stands up over Humbert, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Savkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Humbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov lands a couple of elbows.
Savkov won't allow Humbert to sweep him here.
Savkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savkov looking to pass the guard.
Savkov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Savkov controls from within his opponent's guard.
Humbert has Savkov pulled in close to control his posture.
Savkov controlling from the top position.
Savkov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Humbert's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Humbert is trying to keep Savkov in close.
Savkov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savkov distracts Humbert with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Humbert controlling Savkov's posture.
Savkov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Humbert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Savkov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Savkov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Savkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Savkov with a nice head shot there.
Savkov lands a couple of elbows.
Savkov chips away with some ground and pound.
Savkov trying to control but Humbert is working from the bottom.
Humbert wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Humbert keeping moving, preventing Savkov from controlling successfully.

Humbert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Savkov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Humbert's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Savkov looks to throw the jab but Humbert is out of range.
Humbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Humbert doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Savkov loads up on a big right hand but Humbert slips the punch.
Humbert gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Savkov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
Humbert slips under a jab from Savkov.
Savkov keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savkov. Humbert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Humbert with the counter takedown but Savkov avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humbert needs to keep his hands up - Savkov had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Savkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Humbert tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Humbert drops his hands momentarily and Savkov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Savkov loads up on a big right hand but Humbert slips the punch.
Humbert is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humbert moves away from the strike by Savkov.
Savkov misses with a body shot.
Humbert changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Savkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Savkov misses the target.
Pavel Savkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Savkov misses.
Savkov misses with an uppercut.
Humbert changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Humbert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savkov throws out the jab.
Savkov misses with a hook. Humbert ducked under it nicely.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
Humbert drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Savkov defends it well.
Savkov misses with an uppercut. Humbert saw that one coming.
Humbert changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Savkov lunges at Humbert with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Humbert's hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Humbert moves away from the strike by Savkov.
Humbert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
Savkov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Savkov misses the jab.
Humbert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savkov.
Savkov misses with an uppercut. Humbert saw that one coming.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Humbert.
Savkov looks to land a right hand but Humbert moved out of range.
Humbert tries to counter by closing the distance.
Savkov throws a looping overhand right but Humbert ducks down to avoid it.
Humbert tries to counter with a clinch but Savkov shakes him off and moves away.
Humbert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savkov.
A big right from Savkov misses.
Savkov throws a hook but Humbert blocks it.
Savkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Humbert can do to turn this around?
Savkov misses with a hook. Humbert ducked under it nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Humbert takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Humbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Humbert feints the counter takedown.
Savkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pavel Savkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Humbert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Humbert at a distance.
Humbert slips a straight right by Savkov.
Savkov sets himself, and Humbert steps forward looking for the clinch! Savkov avoids it this time.
Savkov throws a good cross that connects.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Humbert.
Savkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savkov misses with a hook.
Humbert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Humbert tries to clinch but Savkov is having none of it.
Humbert defending well as Savkov loads up on a big left hand.
Savkov throws out a loose jab but Humbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Humbert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
A big right from Savkov misses.
Savkov throws a jab when Humbert was well out of range.
A slow jab from Savkov misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Humbert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savkov throws a hook but Humbert avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Savkov dominated that second 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.

A jab from Savkov misses.
Savkov misses the shot to the body.
Savkov looks to land a left hand but Humbert moved out of range nicely.
Savkov sets himself, and Humbert steps forward looking for the clinch! Savkov avoids it this time.
Savkov throws an overhand right that lands on Humbert's shoulder, as Humbert tries to avoid the shot.
Savkov swings for the body but Humbert moves out of range.
Savkov lands with a hook. Humbert tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Savkov throws a looping overhand right but Humbert ducks down to avoid it.
Humbert on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Humbert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Savkov misses with a straight right.
Savkov cracks Humbert with an open hand slap.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Humbert tries to move into range but Savkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Savkov misses with a looping right.
Savkov throws a shot from downtown. Humbert moves away and avoids it.
Humbert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savkov.
Humbert has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Savkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Humbert's head.
Savkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circling - Savkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Humbert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Savkov looks to land a right hand but Humbert moved out of range.
Humbert wants to clinch up but Savkov keeps it at a distance.
Savkov looks to throw the jab but Humbert is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Humbert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savkov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Humbert at a distance.
Humbert slips a straight right by Savkov.
Humbert tries to counter by closing the distance.
Savkov throws a looping overhand right but Humbert ducks down to avoid it.
Savkov loads up on a big right hand but Humbert slips the punch.
Humbert ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Savkov throws a hook to the side of Humbert's head but Humbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Humbert.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Humbert tries to clinch there but Savkov circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Savkov misses the target.
Savkov takes a swing at Humbert's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov throws a poor cross that misses

and Humbert counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Savkov!
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Humbert tries to advance to mount but Savkov denies him.
Savkov tries to improve position but can't.
Savkov is working hard here to advance position.

Humbert looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humbert wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savkov keeps working.
Savkov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Savkov gets back to half guard.
Savkov manages to get to full guard.
Humbert wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Savkov clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Savkov misses with an uppercut. Humbert saw that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Savkov there.
Humbert tries to clinch there but Savkov circles away.
Humbert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Humbert slips a jab from Savkov.
Humbert wants to counter the offense by Savkov and move into the clinch position.
Humbert staying out of range there.
Humbert tries to counter with a clinch but Savkov shakes him off and moves away.
Savkov misses with a looping right.
A jab from Savkov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov missing with a left hand there. Humbert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savkov missing with a left hand there. Humbert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Humbert with the counter takedown but Savkov avoids it easily.
Humbert shoots in looking for a takedown but Savkov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Humbert's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Savkov throws a good cross that connects.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humbert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savkov misses with an uppercut.
Savkov misses with an uppercut.
Savkov misses with an uppercut.
Humbert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savkov.
Savkov catches Humbert with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Humbert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savkov throws out the jab.
Savkov connects with the punch.
Savkov throws a hook but Humbert blocks it.
Savkov misses with a looping left.
Savkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov throws a lazy right hand but Humbert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Savkov throws a good cross that connects.
Humbert tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Savkov lands with a right hand.
Savkov looks to land a right hand but Humbert moved out of range.

Humbert rushes Savkov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Humbert changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Savkov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Humbert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savkov throws a looping overhand right but Humbert ducks down to avoid it.
Humbert steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Savkov.
Savkov lands a body shot.
Humbert ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Humbert tries to counter with a clinch but Savkov shakes him off and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov takes a swing at Humbert's ribcage but misses.
Humbert needs to keep his hands up - Savkov had a free shot at his head there.
Savkov throws the left hand but Humbert avoids the punch easily.
Humbert tries to counter by closing the distance.
Savkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Humbert.
Humbert wants to counter the offense by Savkov and move into the clinch position.
Savkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Humbert. Humbert circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Savkov misses with an uppercut

and Humbert counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Savkov is pulling down on Humbert's head. It's preventing any offense from Humbert, at least for the moment.
Savkov keeping full guard, as Humbert tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humbert sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Savkov pulls Humbert in close to prevent any damage.
Humbert trying to control but Savkov is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Savkov had his way with Humbert Humbert in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Savkov. No joy for Humbert on that attempt.
Humbert takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.

Humbert has managed to clinch.

Savkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Savkov throws a hook to the side of Humbert's head but Humbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Savkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Savkov throws a jab when Humbert was well out of range.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
Humbert tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humbert ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Humbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savkov throws a shot from downtown. Humbert moves away and avoids it.
Savkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humbert defending well as Savkov loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Savkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Humbert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
Savkov sets himself, and Humbert steps forward looking for the clinch! Savkov avoids it this time.
Humbert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savkov.
Savkov throws a hook to the side of Humbert's head but Humbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Humbert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savkov circles away.
Savkov takes a swing at Humbert's ribcage but misses.
Humbert wants to counter with a clinch but Savkov pushes him away.
Humbert is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Humbert moves out of range as Savkov strikes.
Savkov sets himself, and Humbert steps forward looking for the clinch! Savkov avoids it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Savkov.
Savkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Humbert manages to avoid it.
Humbert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Humbert wants to counter the offense by Savkov and move into the clinch position.
A shot to the liver by Savkov. Beautiful body shot.
Savkov scores with a shot to the body.
Humbert blocks a jab.
Humbert feints the counter takedown.
Savkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savkov misses with an uppercut.
Humbert with the counter takedown but Savkov avoids it easily.
Savkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Humbert's head.
Humbert avoids the body shot from Savkov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humbert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savkov.
Savkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Savkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Humbert wants to counter the offense by Savkov and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Savkov misses.
Savkov jabs at Humbert's body.
Humbert Humbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Savkov throws a body punch but Humbert moves out of range.
Humbert walks into a left hand.
Humbert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Savkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Humbert has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Humbert.
Pavel Savkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humbert moves out of range of the strikes.
Savkov scores with a decent looking hook.
Humbert misses with a straight right.
Savkov misses with an uppercut. Humbert saw that one coming.
Humbert tries to counter by closing the distance.
Savkov looks to land a right hand but Humbert moved out of range.
Savkov lands with a good body shot.
Savkov throws a poor cross that misses

and Humbert counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Humbert misses with a body punch.

Savkov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Savkov.
Savkov misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Savkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Savkov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:43
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:44
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 50:44

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Savkov!
Pavel Savkov retains his welterweight title!
Pavel Savkov decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.