PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Pavlov (ranked 5849 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shahwali Hussainzada (ranked 3322 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Pavlov
vs
Hussainzada

181 cm
25
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
156 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexei Pavlov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shahwali Hussainzada!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, David Hoff and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hussainzada drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hussainzada stays in close to Pavlov's body and controls the position.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Hussainzada postures up.
Hussainzada controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hussainzada wanted to stand there but Pavlov had control of the position.
Hussainzada seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussainzada wanted to stand there but Pavlov had control of the position.

Hussainzada stands up and waves to Pavlov to follow him.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hussainzada closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hussainzada wants to stand but Pavlov has his arm trapped.

Hussainzada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Hussainzada tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hussainzada has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hussainzada working away.
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.
Hussainzada controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Pavlov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Hussainzada is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pavlov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Pavlov sneaks back into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hussainzada is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Hussainzada not doing much here.
Hussainzada throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the 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.
Pavlov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hussainzada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

Hussainzada fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pavlov sprawls well initially but Hussainzada persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Hussainzada postures up.
Hussainzada is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pavlov reverses the position - he's now on top in Hussainzada's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hussainzada can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hussainzada striking from the bottom.
Hussainzada really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pavlov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussainzada wants to get back to his feet but Pavlov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shahwali Hussainzada dominated that 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.

Pavlov blocks a head kick by Hussainzada.
Pavlov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hussainzada tries to avoid it but Pavlov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hussainzada to the ground. Hussainzada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hussainzada tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hussainzada darts in looking for a takedown but Pavlov gets double underhooks and turns Hussainzada into the cage.
Hussainzada shoots in for a double leg but Pavlov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pavlov avoids the head kick by Hussainzada.
Hussainzada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pavlov circles away.
Alexei Pavlov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shahwali Hussainzada.
Hussainzada closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pavlov circles away.
Pavlov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pavlov tries to clinch but Hussainzada moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussainzada moves forwards but Pavlov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pavlov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hussainzada is fending him off so far but Pavlov persists. Nope, Hussainzada circles away and we're back to standing.
Hussainzada fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlov has a takedown stuffed.
Hussainzada closes the distance and clinches up with Pavlov, looking for a takedown. Hussainzada pushes Pavlov against the cage but Pavlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hussainzada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pavlov tries to avoid it but Hussainzada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pavlov to the ground. Pavlov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hussainzada is breathing heavily.
Pavlov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hussainzada's waist but Hussainzada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pavlov off to one side.
Hussainzada tries to land a front kick but Pavlov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Hussainzada throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pavlov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hussainzada is in Pavlov's guard.
Hussainzada trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hussainzada would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hussainzada must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hussainzada trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Hussainzada wants to get up but he can't break Pavlov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hussainzada tries to free his leg and advance position but Pavlov is retaining full guard.
Pavlov wants to stand up but Hussainzada is controlling him.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hussainzada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pavlov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Pavlov tries to sprawl but Hussainzada drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hussainzada controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov wants to control but Hussainzada is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Hussainzada seems to be looking for submissions.
Hussainzada working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Pavlov actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pavlov wants to get back to full guard.
Hussainzada is nestled in close to Pavlov, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hussainzada slows the pace down in half guard.

Hussainzada is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hussainzada slows the pace down in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussainzada missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Shahwali Hussainzada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Pavlov swinging wildly here.
Alexei Pavlov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hussainzada but Hussainzada pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Hussainzada is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pavlov's half guard.
Hussainzada slows the pace down in half guard.
Hussainzada tries to pass to full mount but Pavlov defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hussainzada stalling.
Pavlov manages to get to full guard.
Hussainzada is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hussainzada lands a couple of elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hussainzada sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Pavlov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hussainzada defends it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hussainzada wants to pass the guard but Pavlov is keeping the position.
Hussainzada keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pavlov's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to control the position but Hussainzada postures up.
Hussainzada seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hussainzada postures up and lands a big shot to Pavlov's brow.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hussainzada controls the pace.
Hussainzada passes into half guard.

Pavlov has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hussainzada is on him like a limpet, forcing Pavlov back against the cage.

Hussainzada gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov taking some punishment here, with Hussainzada in his half guard.
Pavlov missing with punches from the bottom.
Hussainzada seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hussainzada is looking to pass Pavlov's guard but actually Pavlov recovers to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussainzada controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shahwali Hussainzada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hussainzada winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shahwali Hussainzada!