PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borya Byvalyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Byvalyi
vs
Pitbull

180 cm
28
205 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

205 cm
20
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Borya Byvalyi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alan Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pitbull has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Pitbull takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Byvalyi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pitbull goes for a takedown attempt but Byvalyi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Alan Pitbull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitbull shoots in for a takedown but Byvalyi shows good takedown defense.
Borya Byvalyi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Pitbull.
Pitbull shoots in but no luck this time.
Byvalyi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pitbull in his tracks.
Pitbull slips a jab and a cross from Byvalyi.

Pitbull throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Byvalyi was covering up waiting for the punch and Pitbull finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Byvalyi working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pitbull.
Byvalyi wants to stand and escape but Pitbull is having none of it.
Byvalyi keeping full guard, as Pitbull tries to pass.
Byvalyi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pitbull preventing the sweep.
Pitbull looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Byvalyi. No joy for Pitbull on that attempt.
Pitbull dives in and grabs Byvalyi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Byvalyi pushes down on Pitbull's head and hops out.
Byvalyi lands with a nice combination. Pitbull backs away looking to recover.
Pitbull slips a jab from Byvalyi.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byvalyi scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pitbull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Byvalyi scores with a three punch combo!
Pitbull tries to score a power double leg takedown but Byvalyi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pitbull somewhat.
Pitbull takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byvalyi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pitbull.
Pitbull slips a jab and a cross from Byvalyi.
Byvalyi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Pitbull is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pitbull changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Byvalyi tries to avoid it but Pitbull manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Byvalyi to the ground. Byvalyi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pitbull throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Byvalyi's waist but Byvalyi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pitbull off to one side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Byvalyi comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Byvalyi cracks a nice hook into Pitbull's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Borya Byvalyi dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pitbull throws a hook to the side of Byvalyi's head but Byvalyi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Byvalyi clobbers Pitbull with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.

Pitbull clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pitbull.
Byvalyi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Pitbull to work.
Pitbull drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Pitbull has hold of one of Byvalyi's legs. Byvalyi is fighting the takedown attempt but Pitbull gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Pitbull stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Pitbull shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Byvalyi napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull scores with punches from side control.
Byvalyi is working to avoid the ground and pound but Pitbull connects with a decent elbow.
Byvalyi is looking to regain half guard here but Pitbull keeps moving and retains side control.
Pitbull controls the position.
Byvalyi is looking for a sweep.

Pitbull stands up and beckons Byvalyi to his feet.
Pitbull fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pitbull scores with a takedown into Byvalyi's guard.
Pitbull looking to pass the guard.
Byvalyi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitbull manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Pitbull slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Byvalyi wants to control from the top but Pitbull keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pitbull looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pitbull pulls Byvalyi in close to prevent any damage.
Byvalyi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Byvalyi is looking to work some ground and pound but Pitbull has wrist control.
Pitbull lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Byvalyi!
Byvalyi is squirming around, avoiding Pitbull's attempts to control the action.
Byvalyi tries to reverse the position but Pitbull maintains control.
Byvalyi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pitbull is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Byvalyi to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Byvalyi shrugs it off.
Byvalyi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pitbull looking to ground and pound but Byvalyi is blocking nicely.
Pitbull looking to control and managing it successfully.
Byvalyi is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alan Pitbull showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Pitbull is looking to clinch but Byvalyi is avoiding it.

Pitbull clinches with his opponent.
Pitbull is working for takedown but Byvalyi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pitbull is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Byvalyi pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Pitbull pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Pitbull with that takedown attempt.
Borya Byvalyi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alan Pitbull.
A shot to the liver by Byvalyi. Beautiful body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitbull fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Pitbull has taken the fight to the clinch.
Byvalyi is trying to break the clinch but Pitbull has him pressed against the cage.
Pitbull is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Byvalyi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pitbull misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Byvalyi.
Byvalyi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pitbull takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Byvalyi lands a body shot.
Pitbull drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Byvalyi struggles to land a body shot inside as Pitbull controls his hands.
Byvalyi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Byvalyi misses with some punches.
Byvalyi trying to control the position but instead, Pitbull has worked for underhooks and has pushed Byvalyi into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitbull blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byvalyi misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byvalyi.
Byvalyi lands an uppercut.
Pitbull is still on wobbly legs! Can Byvalyi finish him?

Byvalyi drops Pitbull with a big right hand! Byvalyi charges in looking to finish - Pitbull manages to keep Byvalyi in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Pitbull utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pitbull keeping moving, preventing Byvalyi from controlling successfully.

Pitbull pushes Byvalyi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Byvalyi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pitbull is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Byvalyi fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitbull takes one to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pitbull.
Byvalyi throws a combination. Pitbull tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Byvalyi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pitbull is defended easily by Byvalyi.
Pitbull seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Byvalyi shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Pitbull is backing up but Byvalyi catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Pitbull covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Byvalyi Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Borya Byvalyi!