|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Burov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicholas Edward Cave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burov comes into the arena with Russian Rocket blaring out of the sound system. Nicholas Edward Cave has the eye of the tiger tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 171 cm
23
145 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
|
169 cm
26
145 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
KO power |
|
BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Pavel Burov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nicholas Edward Cave!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burov works Cave's body with a nice hook.
Burov throws a looping overhand right but Cave ducks down to avoid it.
Burov misses with a looping right.
Cave slips a straight right by Burov.
Cave closes the distance looking to clinch
and Burov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Burov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cave closes the distance looking to clinch
and Burov counters with a crisp one two that drops Cave! Burov thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Cave to his feet! Cave is in big trouble!
Burov throws an overhand right that lands on Cave's shoulder, as Cave tries to avoid the shot.
Cave wants to clinch
and Burov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Burov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burov moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burov thuds a left hand into Cave's body.
Cave looks gassed!
Cave takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cave is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cave tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Burov counters with a shoot takedown. Cave fights it but they end up in guard.
Burov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cave's guard.
Burov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Burov punishes Cave's body with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cave moves away from the strike by Burov.
Burov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cave was well out of range. Poor timing from Burov.
Cave looks to clinch
and Burov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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!
Burov just misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cave defending well as Burov loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Burov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Burov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cave stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cave closes the distance but Burov moves to the side
and Burov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cave thinking.
Burov misses with a straight right.
Burov scores with a shot to the body.
Cave is breathing heavily.
Burov jabs at Cave's body.
Cave gets caught flat footed, as Burov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burov stands and steps away. Cave gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Burov lands a really nice looking cross but Cave seems unphased.
A left lands for Burov.
Burov digs a good hook to Cave's body.
Burov lands the left hand.
Burov looks to land a combination but Cave avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nicholas Edward Cave is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Burov.
Burov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cave can do to turn this around?
Burov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cave moves away.
Burov swings for the body but Cave moves out of range.
Burov lands the left hand.
Burov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cave moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cave closes the distance looking to clinch
and Burov counters with a straight right hand.
Cave moves out of range as Burov strikes.
Burov misses with a body shot.
Burov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four 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.
Burov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cave wants to clinch
and Burov counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cave keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavel Burov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Burov lands a body shot.
Cave takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Burov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cave has time to react.
Burov throws a looping overhand right but Cave ducks down to avoid it.
Cave keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burov.
Pavel Burov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Burov catches Cave with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cave takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A lazy left from Burov finds it's target.
Cave is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Cave.
A jab from Burov does it's job there.
Cave is still on wobbly legs! Can Burov finish him?
Burov misses with a straight right.
Cave seems to have recovered his senses.
Burov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fighters circling - Burov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nicholas Edward Cave has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Burov throws a shot from downtown. Cave moves away and avoids it.
Burov lands a nice shot that snaps Cave's head back.
Cave looks to clinch
and Burov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burov clobbers Cave with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Burov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burov lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cave looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cave working for a triangle but Burov defends it easily.
Burov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cave is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Burov wants to pass the guard but Cave is keeping the position.
Burov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cave is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Burov stands up from Cave's guard - Burov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cave has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Burov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Burov counters with a left to the body.
Burov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cave stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burov works the jab nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Burov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Burov 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:25
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:25
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavel Burov!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| 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% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
