|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Pawlik (ranked 118 p4p, 80 weight class) and Gorgon Patriot (ranked 20 p4p, 15 weight class). Pawlik comes to the cage accompanied by John Butler - Ocean . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
33
166
28 - 14 - 1 |
|
165 cm
32
149
24 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Pawlik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorgon Patriot!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Ren Mimura and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patriot throws a jab but it's blocked by Pawlik.
Patriot walks into a jab.
Patriot looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fight stays on the outside here - Patriot looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Patriot tries to clinch there but Pawlik circles away.
Pawlik fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pawlik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pawlik with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik looking to score a takedown here. Patriot is defending well but Pawlik drives through and ends up in Patriot's guard.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Patriot keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pawlik is looking to work some ground and pound but Patriot has wrist control.
Patriot keeping moving, preventing Pawlik from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pawlik pushing down on Patriot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pawlik is keen to just control but Patriot is a slippery customer.
Pawlik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Patriot sees it coming and defends easily.
Pawlik is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Patriot defends it well.
Patriot wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pawlik thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Patriot's head.
Pawlik wants to work for an arm triangle but Patriot is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pawlik sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Pawlik is trying to control the action in half guard but Patriot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Patriot makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Patriot tries to clinch up but Pawlik circles away and keeps his distance.
Gorgon Patriot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik thuds his right hand into Patriot's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Pawlik misses with a wild body shot.
Patriot rushes Pawlik and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patriot.
Patriot lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pawlik is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Patriot is defending well.
Pawlik lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pawlik blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Patriot presses Pawlik against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pawlik breaks from the clinch.
Patriot gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Patriot lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pawlik looking to stall.
Pawlik has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Patriot after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Patriot breaks the clinch.
Pawlik looks to land a right hand but Patriot moved out of range.
Pawlik takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Pawlik.
Patriot wants to clinch.
Pawlik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Patriot sprawls and moves away.
Patriot clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dick Pawlik will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pawlik blocks a low kick nicely.
Pawlik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pawlik lands a jab to the nose.
No joy there for Patriot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pawlik lands a slapping body shot.
Patriot misses with a looping right.
Patriot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pawlik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Patriot throws a poor cross that misses
and Pawlik counters with a single leg into guard. Patriot didn't expect that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Patriot is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pawlik, into his guard.
Pawlik looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pawlik looking to control.
Pawlik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pawlik wants to improve his position but instead Patriot has moved into half guard.
Pawlik trying to control here.
Pawlik is looking to improve his position.
Pawlik is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Patriot jumps into side control!
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.
Pawlik wants to control but Patriot postures up.
Pawlik tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pawlik is working hard here to advance position.
Patriot stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Gorgon Patriot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pawlik misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pawlik stuns Patriot with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Patriot throws a jab when Pawlik was well out of range.
Patriot instigates a clinch.
Pawlik lands a right hand that snaps the head of Patriot backwards.
Patriot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Patriot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Patriot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patriot is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Patriot slips under a jab from Pawlik.
Patriot throws a combination. Pawlik tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Patriot throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pawlik sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pawlik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pawlik on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Patriot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pawlik changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pawlik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pawlik throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Patriot's waist but Patriot gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pawlik off to one side.
Pawlik keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A left lands for Patriot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patriot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patriot slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Patriot! But no joy.
Pawlik slips a jab from Patriot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Patriot. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Patriot looks to throw the jab but Pawlik is out of range.
Pawlik appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dick Pawlik overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pawlik with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pawlik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Patriot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Patriot keeps moving.
Pawlik with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gorgon Patriot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A big left from Patriot misses.
Pawlik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Patriot sprawls and moves away.
Patriot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pawlik looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Patriot as he avoids it easily.
Patriot tries to clinch but Pawlik moves out of range.
Gorgon Patriot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Patriot scores with a three punch combo!
Patriot tries to close the distance and clinch but Pawlik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pawlik gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Patriot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pawlik looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Patriot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pawlik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patriot throws a jab but it's blocked by Pawlik.
Pawlik half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pawlik dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Patriot misses.
A jab from Pawlik does it's job there.
Pawlik throws a good cross that connects.
Pawlik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patriot.
A big left from Patriot misses.
Pawlik feinted with a counter takedown.
Patriot swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pawlik counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pawlik.
Pawlik stops Patriot from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik throws a strike but Patriot rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Patriot won't allow Pawlik to sweep him here.
Patriot would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Patriot postures up.
Pawlik wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Patriot is now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pawlik looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pawlik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patriot preventing the sweep.
Patriot wanted to stand there but Pawlik had control of the position.
Pawlik controls Patriot momentarily but Patriot frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Patriot misses the body punch
and Pawlik counters with a single leg into guard. Patriot didn't expect that.
Patriot is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pawlik presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik scores with a shoulder strike.
Pawlik manages to break the clinch.
Good shot there by Patriot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patriot is looking to clinch.
Patriot bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pawlik's head backwards.
Pawlik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Patriot misses.
Pawlik checks the leg kick nicely there.
Patriot throws a hook to the side of Pawlik's head but Pawlik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gorgon Patriot really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pawlik looks to throw the jab but Patriot is out of range.
Patriot misses with a lunging right hand
and Pawlik counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pawlik.
Pawlik trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patriot being controlled here, momentarily.
Patriot pushes Pawlik off and gets back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patriot throws a lazy right hand but Pawlik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Patriot connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Patriot throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patriot looks to throw the jab but Pawlik is out of range.
Patriot throws a poor cross that misses
and Pawlik counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Patriot pushes Pawlik off and gets back to his feet.
Pawlik is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A good leg kick by Patriot.
Patriot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pawlik misses with a wild body shot.
Patriot is looking to clinch.
Pawlik on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pawlik staying out of range there.
Pawlik tries for a takedown but Patriot circles away easily
and Patriot counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patriot.
Patriot throws a lazy right hand but Pawlik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pawlik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patriot has managed to clinch.
Patriot has a couple of punches blocked by Pawlik.
Pawlik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pawlik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patriot throws out a loose jab but Pawlik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Patriot has closed the distance and engaged Pawlik in a clinch.
Pawlik blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patriot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Patriot scores with a leg kick.
Patriot misses with a hook.
Patriot fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pawlik feinted with a counter takedown.
Good shot there by Pawlik.
Pawlik scores with a jab.
Pawlik walks into a straight right hand from Patriot.
Patriot misses with a hook. Pawlik ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patriot tries to clinch there but Pawlik circles away.
Pawlik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patriot.
The fighters circling - Patriot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Patriot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pawlik moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pawlik scores with a hook.
Patriot works the jab nicely.
Pawlik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pawlik gets tackled into the cage by Patriot. Patriot maintains the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gorgon Patriot dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Patriot closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pawlik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pawlik prevents a body shot from Patriot.
Pawlik breaks from the clinch.
Pawlik misses with a wild body shot.
Patriot throws out a counter right but Pawlik avoids it with no problem.
Pawlik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Patriot stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Patriot throws a low kick, looking for Pawlik's leg but Pawlik calmly moves out of range.
Pawlik slips a jab from Patriot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patriot throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pawlik.
Pawlik swings widly with a right hand
and Patriot counters with a three punch combo that has Pawlik backing up. Pawlik nods at Patriot to acknowledge the strikes.
Pawlik misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patriot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pawlik feinted with a counter takedown.
Pawlik's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Patriot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pawlik scrambles back to his feet.
Patriot tries to bum rush Pawlik with a series of wild strikes but Pawlik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pawlik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Patriot momentarily.
Pawlik closes the distance and clinches up with Patriot, looking for a takedown. Pawlik pushes Patriot against the cage but Patriot circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It seemed like Patriot was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Patriot is predictable there
and Pawlik counters with a single leg into guard. Patriot didn't expect that.
Patriot kicks Pawlik off and gets to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pawlik keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Patriot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik checks a leg kick nicely.
Patriot swings for the body but Pawlik moves out of range.
Patriot wants to clinch up but Pawlik keeps it at a distance.
Pawlik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Patriot stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Patriot wants it to stay on the feet.
Patriot was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Pawlik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patriot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pawlik throws a shot from downtown. Patriot moves away and avoids it.
Patriot misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik shoots in but Patriot avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A big left from Patriot misses.
Pawlik slips under a jab.
Patriot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pawlik counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pawlik.
Pawlik looking to pass the guard.
Pawlik wants to control from the top but Patriot keeps moving.
Pawlik throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pawlik trying to move into half guard but instead Patriot has managed to sweep!
Dick Pawlik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pawlik is working an open guard so Patriot takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Pawlik tries to score a power double leg takedown but Patriot sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pawlik somewhat.
Patriot tries to clinch
and Pawlik counters with a shoot takedown. Patriot fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patriot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pawlik.
Pawlik looking to pass the guard.
Patriot is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gorgon Patriot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Patriot has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gorgon Patriot!
Our winner, Gorgon Patriot, 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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
