PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sadik Ibricic (ranked 24159 p4p, 6505 weight class) and Daniel Pawlikowski (ranked 713 p4p, 666 weight class). Sadik Ibricic has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Ibricic
vs
Pawlikowski

190 cm
21
204
1 - 4 - 0

175 cm
20
210
2 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sadik Ibricic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Daniel Pawlikowski!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ibricic drives through with a takedown into Pawlikowski's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ibricic content to stall in guard here.

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

Pawlikowski is working an open guard so Ibricic takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Ibricic changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pawlikowski tries to avoid it but Ibricic manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pawlikowski to the ground. Pawlikowski escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ibricic is defended easily by Pawlikowski.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pawlikowski has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ibricic.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sadik Ibricic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ibricic closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pawlikowski's guard.

Ibricic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pawlikowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ibricic has managed to get both his arms back between Pawlikowski's legs - danger averted.
Pawlikowski is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlikowski is trying to control the position but Ibricic postures up.
Ibricic is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ibricic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pawlikowski's guard.
Ibricic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Pawlikowski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ibricic is controlling the pace.

Ibricic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ibricic content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ibricic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ibricic will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ibricic not doing much here.

Ibricic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ibricic trying to control from half guard but Pawlikowski is working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlikowski wants to improve his position but Ibricic is controlling well.
Pawlikowski trying to control here.
Pawlikowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ibricic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pawlikowski seems keen to control Ibricic's posture.
Pawlikowski controls Ibricic momentarily but Ibricic frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ibricic advances position into side control!

Ibricic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pawlikowski, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Pawlikowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ibricic is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pawlikowski has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ibricic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pawlikowski's guard.
Ibricic forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pawlikowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pawlikowski wants to control but Ibricic is keeping busy.
Ibricic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pawlikowski keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlikowski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ibricic.
Ibricic prevents Pawlikowski from improving his position.
Ibricic is looking to advance position but Pawlikowski won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ibricic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pawlikowski is just riding it out for now. Ibricic eventually gives up the hold.
Pawlikowski wants to control but Ibricic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ibricic trying to control from half guard but Pawlikowski is working away.
Ibricic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pawlikowski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

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.
Ibricic is taking a breather. Pawlikowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ibricic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pawlikowski keeps working.
Ibricic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ibricic is trying to control the action in half guard but Pawlikowski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ibricic shoots for a double leg takedown but Pawlikowski sprawls well. He's pushed Ibricic's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Pawlikowski drives through with a takedown into guard.

Ibricic has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pawlikowski has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.

Ibricic lands a takedown into guard.

Pawlikowski manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibricic can't get the takedown.
Pawlikowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sadik Ibricic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Pawlikowski gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ibricic regains guard.
Ibricic managing to control the position.
Ibricic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Pawlikowski pulls Ibricic in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibricic trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawlikowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pawlikowski throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Pawlikowski trying to control the position.

Ibricic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ibricic trying to control the position from guard on top but Pawlikowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sadik Ibricic dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ibricic bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pawlikowski struggling a bit here.
Ibricic trying to control the action but Pawlikowski is working from the bottom.
Pawlikowski tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Ibricic presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibricic has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pawlikowski's face.
Ibricic unloads with some shots from mount but Pawlikowski bucks and avoids them well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlikowski is squirming around, avoiding Ibricic's attempts to control the action.
Ibricic unloads with some shots from mount but Pawlikowski bucks and avoids them well.

Ibricic looking for a guillotine from mount but Pawlikowski is having none of it.
Ibricic controlling the position easily from mount.
Pawlikowski is looking to improve his position but Ibricic isn't that keen on the idea.
Ibricic lands a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibricic looking to control but Pawlikowski is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sadik Ibricic overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pawlikowski is in all sorts of trouble here.

Ibricic goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Pawlikowski is on top in guard.
Pawlikowski stopping the sweep attempt from Ibricic.
Ibricic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibricic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pawlikowski sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ibricic's guard.
Ibricic wants to control but Pawlikowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ibricic tries to roll over but Pawlikowski keeps him under control.
Ibricic wants to control but Pawlikowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pawlikowski is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ibricic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

That's four 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.
Ibricic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pawlikowski is looking to work some ground and pound but Ibricic has wrist control.
Pawlikowski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ibricic swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ibricic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pawlikowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ibricic somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ibricic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pawlikowski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ibricic somewhat.
Daniel Pawlikowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sadik Ibricic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pawlikowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pawlikowski misses with a body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sadik Ibricic.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ibricic, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sadik Ibricic!