PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Gvozdaderov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lumpiot Paskaks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lumpiot Paskaks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Gvozdaderov
vs
Paskaks

198 cm
21
262 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
220 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Gvozdaderov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lumpiot Paskaks!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Gvozdaderov does no damage.

Paskaks gets a takedown into half guard.

Paskaks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gvozdaderov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paskaks.
Gvozdaderov wants to control but Paskaks is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Paskaks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gvozdaderov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Paskaks.

Paskaks stands up from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gvozdaderov has closed the distance and engaged Paskaks in a clinch.

Paskaks gets control of Gvozdaderov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Paskaks will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paskaks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Paskaks has a closed guard, preventing Gvozdaderov from standing up.
Gvozdaderov trying to control but Paskaks is working from the bottom.
Paskaks looking for a sweep. Not yet Paskaks, not yet.
Gvozdaderov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paskaks controlling Gvozdaderov's posture.
Gvozdaderov trying to control the position from guard on top but Paskaks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two 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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gvozdaderov has his takedown stuffed

and Paskaks counters with a takedown into side control.

Paskaks wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gvozdaderov, who protects the arm well.
Gvozdaderov tries to improve position but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paskaks trying to control the action but Gvozdaderov is working from the bottom.
Gvozdaderov is looking to reverse the position.
Gvozdaderov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Paskaks's best efforts.

Paskaks is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gvozdaderov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Paskaks looks gassed!
Paskaks is just content to waste time from the top position. Gvozdaderov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gvozdaderov keeping moving, preventing Paskaks from controlling successfully.
Gvozdaderov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

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.

Paskaks stands up from Gvozdaderov's guard - Paskaks perhaps looking for a knockout.
Gvozdaderov has his takedown stuffed

so Paskaks counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Gvozdaderov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paskaks is one step ahead there.
Gvozdaderov is trying to keep Paskaks in close.
Paskaks pushes down on Gvozdaderov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paskaks wants to pass to mount but Gvozdaderov is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lumpiot Paskaks dominated that round.
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.

Paskaks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Paskaks ducks under a wild hook from Gvozdaderov.
Paskaks tries for a takedown but Gvozdaderov circles away easily

and Gvozdaderov counters with a head kick that drops Paskaks to the mat! Paskaks scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
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!
Paskaks misses with a takedown

and Gvozdaderov counters with a nice right hand that sends Paskaks toppling to the canvas! Paskaks scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Gvozdaderov finish him?!

It looks like Lumpiot Paskaks has been cut.
Gvozdaderov tries to clinch up.
Gvozdaderov tries for a takedown but Paskaks circles away easily

and Paskaks counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lumpiot Paskaks has got the better of the ground game so far.
Paskaks is breathing heavily.
Paskaks is thwarting Gvozdaderov's attempts to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gvozdaderov gets full guard.
Paskaks looking to pass the guard.
Gvozdaderov trying to keep a closed guard but Paskaks is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paskaks won't allow Gvozdaderov to get back to his feet.
Gvozdaderov is trying to keep Paskaks in close.
Paskaks postures up and lands a big shot to Gvozdaderov's brow.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gvozdaderov doesn't manage to clinch there - Paskaks circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gvozdaderov tries to clinch there but Paskaks circles away.
Paskaks has his takedown stuffed

and Gvozdaderov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Paskaks!
Ivan Gvozdaderov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lumpiot Paskaks.
Gvozdaderov controlling his opponent.
Gvozdaderov looking to control but Paskaks is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paskaks tries to improve his position but instead Gvozdaderov has taken his back!
Gvozdaderov controlling the position well here. Paskaks rolled but Gvozdaderov kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gvozdaderov is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Gvozdaderov gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Gvozdaderov gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Gvozdaderov apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Gvozdaderov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paskaks's waist but Paskaks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gvozdaderov off to one side.
Paskaks tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gvozdaderov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Paskaks somewhat.

Gvozdaderov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gvozdaderov trying to control from half guard but Paskaks is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gvozdaderov wants to free his trapped foot but Paskaks is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gvozdaderov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gvozdaderov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paskaks keeps working.
Gvozdaderov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Paskaks reverses the position - he's now on top in Gvozdaderov's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gvozdaderov throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Gvozdaderov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lumpiot Paskaks's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Paskaks misses with a takedown attempt

and Gvozdaderov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paskaks trying to control but Gvozdaderov postures up.
Paskaks wants to improve his position but Gvozdaderov is controlling well.
Gvozdaderov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gvozdaderov trying to control the action but Paskaks is working from the bottom.
Gvozdaderov is looking to advance position but Paskaks won't allow it.
Paskaks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gvozdaderov is looking to take a break and control but Paskaks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskaks wants to get back to full guard but Gvozdaderov has passed into side control.
Gvozdaderov trying to control but Paskaks is having none of it.
Gvozdaderov sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gvozdaderov looking to finish with strikes here!

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.
Paskaks slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Gvozdaderov is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Paskaks reverses the position - he's now on top in Gvozdaderov's guard.

Gvozdaderov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paskaks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paskaks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gvozdaderov 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.
Gvozdaderov is working hard here to advance position.

Gvozdaderov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paskaks defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gvozdaderov wants to sweep but no luck.
Paskaks wants to control from the top but Gvozdaderov keeps moving.

Paskaks 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 referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gvozdaderov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Paskaks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gvozdaderov tries to clinch but Paskaks is having none of it.
Paskaks with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gvozdaderov counters with a one-two to the body.

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.
Gvozdaderov with a lazy takedown attempt

and Paskaks counters with a takedown into side control.
Paskaks landing strikes.
Paskaks lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gvozdaderov down.

Paskaks working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gvozdaderov is looking to regain half guard here but Paskaks keeps moving and retains side control.

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 Ivan Gvozdaderov.
I think Gvozdaderov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lumpiot Paskaks!