PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pavlo Bilous (ranked 2393 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Antetokounmpo (ranked 4240 p4p, 430 weight class). Bilous has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Pavlo Bilous could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryan Antetokounmpo's chin.

Bilous
vs
Antetokounmpo

171 cm
35
167 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

183 cm
26
155 lbs
7 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pavlo Bilous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Antetokounmpo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bilous paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bilous pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Antetokounmpo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ryan Antetokounmpo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Antetokounmpo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bilous to the mat! Bilous manages to get full guard.
Bilous might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Antetokounmpo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bilous has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Antetokounmpo has managed to get both his arms back between Bilous's legs - danger averted.
Antetokounmpo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bilous is keeping the position for now.

Bilous working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Antetokounmpo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Antetokounmpo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bilous holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bilous looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Antetokounmpo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Antetokounmpo won't allow Bilous to sweep him here.
Antetokounmpo postures up in Bilous's guard and throws a big left but Bilous blocks it.
Antetokounmpo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Antetokounmpo throwing strikes from guard but Bilous blocks nicely.

Bilous looking for a guillotine here but Antetokounmpo defends easily.
Antetokounmpo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Antetokounmpo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bilous looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bilous looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bilous!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bilous scores with a couple of short elbows.
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.
Antetokounmpo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Antetokounmpo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bilous. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Antetokounmpo is looking to reverse the position.
Bilous scoring with punches and elbows.
Antetokounmpo is looking to reverse the position.
Bilous scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Antetokounmpo to see if he's OK.

Bilous is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Antetokounmpo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bilous slows the pace down.
Bilous cracks Antetokounmpo with a big elbow.

Antetokounmpo is rocked!

Bilous tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Antetokounmpo is still in real trouble! Can Bilous finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antetokounmpo tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Antetokounmpo wants to get back to his feet.
Antetokounmpo seems to have recovered his senses.
Antetokounmpo tries to bench press Bilous off him but Bilous keeps the position.
Bilous landing strikes.
Bilous working the body and head with strikes.
Bilous in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Antetokounmpo looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Bilous turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavlo Bilous!
Pavlo Bilous took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, RAGS of a RONIN for their support in the buildup to the fight.