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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Sherbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Pinkman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sherbo's entrance music is Take Back the Power/ The Interrupters . A fine choice. Pinkman has chosen On the Rag as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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162 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pavel Sherbo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Pinkman!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sherbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinkman.
Sherbo swings for the body but Pinkman moves out of range.
Sherbo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sherbo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sherbo throws a hook but Pinkman blocks it.
Pinkman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pinkman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sherbo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pinkman somewhat.
Sherbo scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherbo throws a poor cross that misses
and Pinkman counters with a shoot takedown. Sherbo fights it but they end up in guard.
Pinkman postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pinkman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sherbo is trying to keep Pinkman in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman trying to control the position from guard on top but Sherbo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinkman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pinkman passes Sherbo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pinkman prevents Sherbo from improving his position.
Pinkman trying to pass the guard but Sherbo defending well.
Pinkman has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Circle of Bosses Elite Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Sherbo actively working from the bottom here.
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.
Pinkman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sherbo sees it coming and defends easily.
Pinkman wants to pass the guard but Sherbo is defending well.
Pinkman wants to work for an arm triangle but Sherbo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pinkman performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pinkman is working for a kimura here but Sherbo manages to reverse the position and he's now in Pinkman's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherbo trying to move into half guard but instead Pinkman has managed to sweep!
Pinkman postures up in Sherbo's guard and throws a big left but Sherbo blocks it.
Sherbo trying to keep a closed guard but Pinkman is proving a slippery customer.
Pinkman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pinkman wants to control from the top but Sherbo keeps moving.
Pinkman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sherbo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
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.
Sherbo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinkman.
Pinkman is in close to Sherbo's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pinkman prevents Sherbo from getting back to his feet.
Pinkman passes into half guard.
Sherbo is not content to let Pinkman control the position.
Pinkman might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sherbo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sherbo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pinkman.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pinkman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Pinkman is looking for a kimura here.
Pinkman seems to be working for a kimura but Sherbo defends the submission attempt.
Pinkman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sherbo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sherbo wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherbo wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pinkman in particular looking to stall.
Sherbo wants to get back to full guard.
Pinkman seems to be working for a kimura but Sherbo defends the submission attempt.
Pinkman is trying to control. Sherbo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sherbo wants to control but Pinkman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pinkman is looking to take a break and control but Sherbo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sherbo tries to kick Pinkman off but Pinkman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pinkman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pinkman slips under a jab.
Pinkman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sherbo looks to land a right hand but Pinkman moved out of range.
Sherbo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinkman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sherbo defends it well.
Pinkman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sherbo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sherbo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pinkman.
Sherbo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sherbo wants to get back to his feet but Pinkman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sherbo working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman is working Sherbo over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sherbo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pinkman trying to control but Sherbo is working from the bottom.
Pinkman stopping the sweep attempt from Sherbo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinkman is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pinkman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sherbo swings for the body but Pinkman moves out of range.
Sherbo misses the jab.
Sherbo misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Pinkman.
Jesse Pinkman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Sherbo does no damage.
Pinkman doesn't manage to clinch there - Sherbo circles away.
Sherbo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sherbo misses with a looping left.
Pavel Sherbo is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinkman throws a body punch but Sherbo moves out of range.
Pinkman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sherbo sprawls well. Sherbo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pinkman gets slowly back to his feet.
Sherbo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pinkman. Pinkman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Jesse Pinkman has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sherbo throws a series of punches but Pinkman moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sherbo swings for the body but Pinkman moves out of range.
Sherbo throws an off balance right hand
and Pinkman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Pinkman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jesse Pinkman's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Sherbo lands a two punch combo.
Sherbo looks to throw the jab but Pinkman is out of range.
Sherbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinkman.
Pinkman throws a head kick but Sherbo moves out of range.
Sherbo just misses with a punch to the body.
Sherbo loads up on a big right hand but Pinkman slips the punch.
Pavel Sherbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sherbo scores with a jab.
Pinkman tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sherbo defends well and Pinkman ends up having to push Sherbo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sherbo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pinkman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sherbo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinkman tries to move to mount but Sherbo blocks the move with his legs.
Sherbo tries to buck Pinkman off but Pinkman is having none of it.
Sherbo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pinkman presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinkman scoring with strikes but Sherbo is staying in there.
Pinkman is landing with some decent strikes but Sherbo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sherbo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pinkman seems to be working for a kimura but Sherbo defends the submission attempt.
Pinkman content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pinkman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Sherbo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Sherbo trying to control the position.
Pinkman with a nice head shot there.
Sherbo looking for a guillotine here but Pinkman defends easily.
Pinkman throwing strikes from guard but Sherbo blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinkman pushing down on Sherbo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sherbo wants to improve his position but Pinkman is controlling well.
Jesse Pinkman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pinkman looks to land a strike but Sherbo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pinkman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sherbo keeping full guard, as Pinkman tries to pass.
Sherbo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pinkman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pinkman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sherbo.
Pinkman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sherbo.
Pinkman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sherbo looks to land a left hand but Pinkman moved out of range nicely.
Pinkman tries to clinch up.
Pinkman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sherbo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pinkman somewhat.
Pavel Sherbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pinkman slips a jab and a cross from Sherbo.
Pinkman is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sherbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinkman.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pinkman.
Pavel Sherbo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse Pinkman.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pinkman defending well as Sherbo loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Sherbo misses.
Pinkman feints the counter takedown.
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 Pavel Sherbo.
I think Pinkman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesse Pinkman!
In his post fight interview, Jesse Pinkman gave a big smile as he said 'Needed this win more then most may think. Next run for the title starts now!'.
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energy
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hype
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