PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Humbert Humbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Savkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Humbert Humbert could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Pavel Savkov's chin.

Humbert
vs
Savkov

170 cm
21
182 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

175 cm
22
180 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

MayheM sportswear
Hellbent

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Humbert Humbert!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Savkov!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Humbert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savkov.

Humbert has taken the fight to the clinch.

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

Humbert is looking for a triangle but Savkov pushes his legs off easily.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Humbert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Humbert controls Savkov momentarily but Savkov frees himself.

Savkov has gone for a leg lock! Humbert slips out almost immediately though and dives into Savkov's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humbert won't allow Savkov to sweep him here.
Savkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Savkov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Humbert trying to control the position from guard on top but Savkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Humbert content to stall in guard here.

Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Humbert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Savkov wants to sweep here but Humbert controlling him for the moment.

Savkov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Savkov has his foot on Humbert's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Humbert works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Humbert wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Humbert has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Savkov looking for a guillotine here but Humbert defends easily.
Humbert controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Humbert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Savkov keeping moving, preventing Humbert from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humbert wants to pass the guard but Savkov is keeping the position.
Humbert wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Savkov looks to land a combination but Humbert avoids it well.
Pavel Savkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Humbert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Savkov.
Humbert uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
Savkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Humbert in his tracks.
Humbert with a poor takedown
and Savkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Humbert ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
A jab from Savkov misses.
Humbert tries to counter with a takedown but Savkov is quick to defend against it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Humbert moves out of range as Savkov strikes.
Humbert appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Savkov cracks Humbert with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Humbert drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Humbert shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Humbert circles away quickly and effectively.
Pavel Savkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Savkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savkov tries to bum rush Humbert with a series of wild strikes but Humbert uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch lands to the side of Humbert 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Savkov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Humbert tries to counter with a takedown but Savkov is quick to defend against it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Savkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Humbert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savkov.
Humbert tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Savkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Savkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Savkov.
Savkov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.
As Savkov tries to get set, Humbert tries to push him back and clinch up but Savkov manages to avoid the attempt.
Savkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Humbert moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Humbert tries to counter by clinching up but Savkov breaks away and moves out of range.
Pavel Savkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Savkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Humbert is looking to counter the offense by Savkov and move into the clinch.
A combination from Savkov does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Humbert moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Humbert was well out of range. Poor timing from Savkov.
Humbert tries to counter with a takedown but Savkov is quick to defend against it.
Savkov throws a looping overhand right but Humbert ducks down to avoid it.
Savkov cracks a nice hook into Humbert's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Humbert with that takedown attempt.
Savkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
Savkov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Humbert momentarily.
Humbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Savkov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Savkov throws out a loose jab but Humbert uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Savkov misses.
Savkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Humbert tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Savkov manages to circle out of the way.
Humbert slips under a jab from Savkov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov thuds his right hand into Humbert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Savkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Humbert shoots in looking for a takedown. Savkov tries to sprawl out of it but Humbert keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Savkov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savkov, as that shot connected.
Humbert takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Savkov throws a shot from downtown. Humbert moves away and avoids it.
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!
Savkov throws a hook to the side of Humbert's head but Humbert sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Savkov scores with a four punch combination!
Humbert shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Savkov as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Humbert Humbert. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Savkov misses the jab.
Humbert bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savkov throws a nice looking combination but Humbert bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Humbert tries to counter by clinching up but Savkov breaks away and moves out of range.
Savkov throws a shot from downtown. Humbert moves away and avoids it.
Savkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Humbert moves away.
Nice shot lands for Savkov.
Humbert walks into a stiff left hand from Savkov.
Savkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Humbert manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savkov looks to land a left hand but Humbert moved out of range nicely.
Savkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Humbert ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Savkov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Left hook, right uppercut from Savkov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Humbert slips a straight right by Savkov.
Humbert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savkov.
Savkov throws a hook but Humbert avoids it easily.
Humbert seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Savkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Savkov 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!

Nice shot by Savkov.
A jab from Savkov misses.
Savkov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Humbert sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savkov works the jab nicely.
Savkov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Savkov throws a big shot that misses.
Savkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Humbert.
Humbert is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Savkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Humbert looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

Humbert dives in and scores a takedown into Savkov's guard.

Savkov has an active guard here but Humbert has managed to pass into half guard.
Humbert prevents Savkov from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Humbert seems to be working for a kimura but Savkov defends the submission attempt.
Humbert is trying to control the action in half guard but Savkov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Savkov trying to hold on to Humbert's head to control him but Humbert postures up.

Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Humbert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Humbert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Humbert is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Humbert is controlling well.

Humbert looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Savkov is refusing to be controlled, as Humbert sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov tries to get to full guard but Humbert has control of the leg.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard but Humbert has mounted him!
Humbert trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savkov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Humbert looking to control and managing it successfully.
Savkov is looking to get to half guard.

Humbert looking for a guillotine from mount but Savkov is having none of it.
Humbert Humbert overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savkov wants to control but Humbert is having none of it.
Humbert controlling the pace for now.
Savkov tries to hold on but Humbert postures up.
Savkov regains half guard.
Humbert trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Savkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Humbert's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Humbert's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Pavel Savkov just about did enough to take it.
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 throws a big shot that misses.
Humbert feinted with a counter takedown.
Savkov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Savkov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Humbert on the side of the head.
Savkov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Humbert back to the cage. Savkov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Humbert fails in his attempt to clinch.
Savkov connects with a jab.
Humbert slips a jab from Savkov.
Nice defenses there by Humbert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov throws a right hand that misses

and Humbert counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Humbert.
Humbert wants to control from the top but Savkov keeps moving.
Savkov wants to hit a switch here but Humbert passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Savkov there!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Savkov is looking to get to half guard.
Humbert can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savkov is looking to escape.
Humbert takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Humbert can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Savkov is looking to escape.
Humbert controlling his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Savkov is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Humbert trying to control but Savkov is having none of it.
Savkov working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savkov keeps trying to improve his position.
Savkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Humbert looking to control but Savkov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Savkov is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savkov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Humbert wants to control but Savkov is keeping him busy.
Savkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Humbert is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savkov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Humbert is working away from the top position though.
Savkov is staying active underneath Humbert, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Savkov is looking to get back to full guard here but Humbert has managed to pass to side control instead.
Savkov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Humbert wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Humbert wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Savkov, who protects the arm well.
Savkov tries to bench press Humbert off him but Humbert keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Humbert Humbert will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Humbert ducks under a wild hook from Savkov.
Humbert half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Humbert moves away from the strike by Savkov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Humbert looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Savkov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Savkov there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humbert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Humbert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Savkov.
Humbert on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Savkov, as that shot connected.
Savkov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Savkov misses with a straight left.
Humbert appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Savkov throws a shot from downtown. Humbert moves away and avoids it.
Humbert appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Savkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Humbert.
Humbert half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Savkov misses with a hook

and Humbert counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Humbert is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Humbert wants to take a breather but Savkov is having none of it.
Humbert is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.

Savkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savkov wants to improve his position but Humbert is controlling well.

Humbert moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Savkov.
Humbert trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Humbert is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Savkov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Savkov stops Humbert from passing to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Humbert is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Savkov tries to bench press Humbert off him but Humbert keeps the position.
Humbert remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Humbert Humbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Humbert tries to move to mount but Savkov blocks the move with his legs.
Savkov is looking to reverse the position.
Savkov can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavel Savkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Humbert trying to control the action but Savkov is working from the bottom.

Humbert looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Humbert is looking to take a break and control but Savkov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savkov stops Humbert from passing to mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Savkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Savkov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 46:48
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 45:49
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Savkov! Pavel Savkov retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Pavel Savkov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.