PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mathias Rekve (ranked 7341 p4p, 571 weight class) and Jason Gavin (ranked 8700 p4p, 622 weight class). Jason Gavin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Rekve
vs
Gavin

195 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mathias Rekve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jason Gavin!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Gavin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rekve, pushing him back against the cage.
Gavin is trying to pull guard but Rekve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gavin is trying to break the clinch but Rekve is controlling him.
Gavin looking for a takedown.
Gavin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rekve avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mathias Rekve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Gavin.

Gavin decides to pull guard.
Gavin keeping moving, preventing Rekve from controlling successfully.
Gavin wants to stand but Rekve is controlling the position.
Rekve with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Rekve thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rekve trying to control but Gavin is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekve's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gavin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gavin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rekve. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rekve advances position into side control!
Gavin strikes from the bottom but Rekve takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Rekve controlling his opponent.
Gavin holds on, trying desperately to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rekve controlling the pace for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rekve working for a guillotine from mount but Gavin is in no mood to give up.
Rekve thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rekve manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gavin to take his back!
Rekve is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Gavin wants to get back to his feet.
Gavin tries to escape but Rekve has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin is still trying to improve position.

Rekve tightening his grip on Gavin, looking for the choke.

Rekve has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gavin looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Rekve is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Will Rekve go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Gavin trying to control the hands but Rekve breaks the grip.
Will Rekve go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?

Rekve working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rekve wants to control but Gavin is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathias Rekve 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.

Gavin blocks a head kick by Rekve.
Gavin shoots in but no luck this time.
We've been informed that Gavin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gavin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rekve throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

so Gavin counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Rekve has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Gavin has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Gavin jumps guard but Rekve turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rekve tries to throw a body punch but Gavin avoids it by throwing Rekve back against the cage.
Gavin has had enough of the clinch but Rekve keeps him there for the moment.

Rekve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Rekve drives through and clinches with Gavin against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rekve wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gavin has him pressed against the cage.
Rekve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gavin can do to turn this around?
Gavin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rekve walks away with a smile on his face. Gavin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mathias Rekve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Gavin.
Rekve shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gavin sprawls well. Gavin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rekve gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gavin misses with a double jab.
As Gavin looks to move away, Rekve throws a big counter combo but Gavin just gets out of the way.
Rekve throws a sloppy head kick and Gavin moves out of range easily.
Gavin goes for a double leg but Rekve avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rekve continues to drive forward.
Gavin doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Rekve counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gavin is breathing heavily.
Rekve has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rekve looking for a takedown.
Gavin prevents a takedown attempt there.

Rekve manages to pull guard.
Rekve really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rekve escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gavin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Gavin gets to his feet - Rekve follows without any prompting.
Rekve blocks the body kick.
Gavin tries to clinch but Rekve moves out of range.
Rekve seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Gavin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rekve but Rekve pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Rekve has Gavin up against the cage in a clinch.
Gavin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rekve avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rekve avoiding damage as Gavin throws knees to the body.
Rekve has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gavin after a bit of a struggle.
Rekve is trying to drag Gavin to the mat but Gavin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rekve is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gavin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gavin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rekve gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rekve jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gavin walks away with a smile on his face. Rekve gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rekve shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Gavin sprawls well. Gavin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rekve gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gavin shoots in and drives through. Rekve sprawls well.
Rekve looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gavin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gavin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rekve defends well and Gavin ends up having to push Rekve into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gavin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gavin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rekve swivels and escapes.
Gavin throws a sloppy head kick and Rekve moves out of range easily.
Gavin tries to clinch but Rekve is having none of it.

Rekve instigates a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Rekve has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gavin uses from the top position.
Gavin trying to control the position from guard on top but Rekve is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mathias Rekve 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Rekve takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gavin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gavin tries to clinch but Rekve is having none of it.
As Gavin tries to get set, Rekve tries to push him back and clinch up but Gavin manages to avoid the attempt.
Gavin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rekve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Rekve with that takedown attempt.
Rekve scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rekve throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gavin's waist but Gavin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rekve off to one side.

Rekve closes the distance and clinches.
Gavin prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mathias Rekve. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rekve is trying to pull guard but Gavin has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Rekve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gavin misses with a series of wild punches.
Rekve tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gavin defends well and Rekve ends up having to push Gavin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gavin feints the counter takedown.
Rekve keeps the fight on the outside.
Gavin fails with a takedown attempt.
Rekve tries to counter with a takedown but Gavin is quick to defend against it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rekve is defended easily by Gavin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gavin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rekve circles away.
Rekve shoots in but Gavin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rekve with a lazy takedown attempt

and Gavin counters by moving into the clinch.
Rekve is pressed up against the cage. Gavin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rekve down to the mat. Rekve avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gavin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

Rekve clinches up with Gavin and pushes him back against the cage.
Rekve tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gavin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rekve gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gavin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rekve pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gavin jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rekve walks away with a smile on his face. Gavin gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rekve tries to clinch but Gavin is having none of it.
Gavin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rekve circles away.
Gavin blocks a head kick by Rekve.
Rekve fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rekve tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gavin defends well and Rekve ends up having to push Gavin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gavin fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gavin throws a body kick that misses.
Mathias Rekve is winning the standup battle so far.
Rekve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gavin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rekve counters with a two punch combo.
Gavin shoots in for a takedown but Rekve shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rekve tries to clinch up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gavin misses with a low kick.
Mathias Rekve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rekve tries a head kick but it misses.
Jason Gavin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mathias Rekve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gavin throws a sloppy head kick and Rekve moves out of range easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mathias Rekve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Rekve has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mathias Rekve!