PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnie McDougle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Pavlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Pavel Pavlov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

McDougle
vs
Pavlov

200 cm
20
290 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

195 cm
22
300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Arnie McDougle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Pavlov!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDougle misses with a right hand
and Pavlov counters with a left and a right that stings McDougle.
Pavlov closes this distance looking for a takedown but McDougle circles away.
McDougle misses with a low kick as Pavlov jumps back.
McDougle throws a looping overhand right but Pavlov ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from McDougle. No joy for Pavlov on that attempt.
McDougle tries to clinch up.
Pavlov closes the distance and clinches up with McDougle, looking for a takedown. Pavlov pushes McDougle against the cage but McDougle circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Arnie McDougle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Pavlov.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McDougle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
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!
Pavlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pavlov avoids the head kick by McDougle.
Pavlov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pavlov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pavlov avoids the head kick by McDougle.
Pavlov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and McDougle counters by clinching up.
McDougle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
McDougle displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pavlov up against the cage.
McDougle stops a takedown attempt from Pavlov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from McDougle.
McDougle misses with some punches.
McDougle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McDougle prevents the takedown attempt.

McDougle jumps into guard, dragging Pavlov to the mat.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
McDougle has Pavlov pulled in close to control his posture.

Pavlov has gone for a leg lock! McDougle slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pavlov's guard.
McDougle wants to control from the top but Pavlov keeps moving.
McDougle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing McDougle from controlling successfully.
McDougle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pavlov is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing McDougle from controlling successfully.

We're going to have a standup here because Arnie McDougle wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Pavlov shoots in and drives through. McDougle sprawls well.
McDougle doesn't manage to clinch there - Pavlov circles away.
McDougle is looking to clinch but Pavlov is avoiding it.

McDougle darts in and clinches Pavlov up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDougle trying to stall but Pavlov improves his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McDougle pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pavlov tries to score a body lock takedown but McDougle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

McDougle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pavlov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McDougle.
Pavlov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pavlov thuds his right hand into McDougle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

It looks like Arnie McDougle has been cut.
Pavlov keeps the fight on the outside.
Pavlov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDougle.
McDougle tries to close the distance and clinch but Pavlov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pavlov misses with a double jab
and McDougle counters with a big head kick but Pavlov shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from McDougle.
Pavlov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDougle is fending him off so far but Pavlov persists. Nope, McDougle circles away and we're back to standing.

McDougle drives through and clinches with Pavlov against the cage.
McDougle looking to stall.
McDougle misses with some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDougle prevents the takedown attempt.
Pavlov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McDougle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McDougle looking to throw knees to the head but Pavlov is blocking nicely.

Pavlov has picked McDougle up - he's going for a ride! Pavlov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
McDougle manages to get to full guard.
McDougle keeping full guard, as Pavlov tries to pass.
McDougle looking to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDougle lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pavlov!
McDougle takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnie McDougle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Arnie McDougle's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Pavlov checks a leg kick.
Pavlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDougle feints a jab promting Pavlov to slip. McDougle then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pavlov slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

It looks like Pavel Pavlov has been cut.
Pavlov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDougle is looking to clinch but Pavlov is avoiding it.
Pavlov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

McDougle has managed to clinch.
McDougle lands with a right to the head.
McDougle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pavlov backwards.
Pavlov wants a takedown but no success here.
McDougle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pavlov backwards.

McDougle breaks from the clinch.
Arnie McDougle is winning the standup battle so far.
McDougle tries to close the distance and clinch but Pavlov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McDougle connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Pavlov as McDougle shoots in.
A left and a right from Pavlov both land. Nice combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougle misses with a head kick.
Pavlov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDougle.
McDougle misses with a double jab.
Arnie McDougle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDougle. That's going to slow Pavlov down.
Pavlov is breathing heavily.
McDougle tries to clinch up but Pavlov circles away and keeps his distance.
McDougle fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pavlov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

McDougle clinches up with Pavlov and pushes him back against the cage.
Pavlov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McDougle is pressed up against the cage. Pavlov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McDougle down to the mat. McDougle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
McDougle throws a series of punches but Pavlov avoids them all with ease.
Pavlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDougle wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Pavlov.
McDougle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pavel Pavlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDougle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pavlov.
Pavlov throws a right and a left that McDougle avoids nicely.
Pavlov throws a head kick that misses.

McDougle has taken the fight to the clinch.
McDougle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pavlovs head.

McDougle jumps guard.
McDougle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pavlov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McDougle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pavlov has McDougle in his guard.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing McDougle from controlling successfully.

McDougle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pavlov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of McDougle, into his guard.
McDougle has his hands on Pavlov's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McDougle is keeping the position for now.
Pavlov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McDougle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Pavlov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McDougle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McDougle has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Pavlov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arnie McDougle dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

McDougle throws a head kick but Pavlov moves out of range.
McDougle misses with a head kick.
McDougle avoids the head kick by Pavlov.
A low kick from McDougle misses
and Pavlov counters with a left and a right that stings McDougle.
McDougle swinging wildly here.
Pavlov takes a kick to the side of the head.
McDougle pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pavlov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDougle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDougle moves to clinch but Pavlov breaks away
and Pavlov counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDougle tries to clinch but Pavlov moves away
and Pavlov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pavlov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McDougle backs up against the cage.
Pavlov throws a combination that misses
and McDougle counters with a big head kick but Pavlov shrugs it off.
Pavlov blocks a head kick by McDougle.
McDougle avoids the head kick by Pavlov.
Pavlov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougle moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pavlov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McDougle avoids the head kick by Pavlov.
Pavlov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pavlov throws a lazy head kick
and McDougle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pavlov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McDougle sprawls well. McDougle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pavlov gets slowly back to his feet.
Pavlov dives in and grabs McDougle's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDougle pushes down on Pavlov's head and hops out.
McDougle lands a head kick. Pavlov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McDougle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pavlov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

McDougle darts in and clinches Pavlov up against the cage.
McDougle prevents the takedown attempt.
Arnie McDougle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Pavlov.
McDougle working aggressively here.

McDougle manages to break the clinch.
McDougle doesn't manage to clinch there - Pavlov circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDougle scores with a jab to the head.
McDougle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pavlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McDougle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pavlov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pavlov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McDougle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pavlov will feel that in the morning.
Pavlov avoids the head kick by McDougle.
McDougle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pavlov tries a head kick but it misses.
McDougle wants to clinch.
Pavlov blocks a head kick by McDougle.
McDougle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pavlov dives in and grabs McDougle's left leg, looking for a takedown. McDougle pushes down on Pavlov's head and hops out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pavlov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pavlov fails with the takedown.
Pavlov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McDougle is fending him off so far but Pavlov persists. Nope, McDougle circles away and we're back to standing.
McDougle lands with a slapping head kick.
McDougle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pavlov defends it nicely.
McDougle feints and then cracks Pavlov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pavlov down.
The fight stays on the outside here - McDougle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pavlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McDougle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pavlov avoids it really well and circles away.
Pavlov scores with a head kick. McDougle tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlov throws a head kick that misses.
Pavlov tries to score a power double leg takedown but McDougle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pavlov somewhat.
McDougle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pavel Pavlov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pavlov stuffs the takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from McDougle as Pavlov shoots in.

McDougle closes the distance and clinches.
Pavlov looking for a takedown.
Pavlov tries for a takedown but McDougle manages to get underhooks.
Arnie McDougle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

McDougle jumps into guard, dragging Pavlov to the mat.
Pavlov preventing the sweep.
McDougle pulls Pavlov in to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnie McDougle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McDougle 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnie McDougle!