PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight kickboxing rules bout between Darry Curtis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Pavlinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Curtis might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Outsiders 'Stay Gold' by Stevie Wonder . Pavlinov has chosen Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Curtis
vs
Pavlinov

177 cm
19
162 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
165 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darry Curtis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Pavlinov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavlinov lands a nice looking body shot.

Curtis rushes Pavlinov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Curtis lands a body shot.
Curtis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pavlinov stalling in the clinch but Curtis improves position.
Curtis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Curtis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Curtis digs a right hand into Pavlinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pavlinov's gas tank.
Pavlinov tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Pavlinov back against the ropes.
Pavlinov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Curtis backwards.

Curtis breaks the clinch.
Curtis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Curtis scores with a spinning back kick!
Curtis avoids the head kick by Pavlinov.

Curtis darts in and clinches Pavlinov up against the ropes.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Pavlinov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pavlinov connects with a body shot.
Curtis tries to bum rush Pavlinov with a series of wild strikes but Pavlinov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pavlinov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pavlinov misses with a looping left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlinov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pavlinov tries to score with a low kick but Curtis moves his leg out of the way.
Pavlinov swings for the body but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pavlinov.
Pavlinov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Pavlinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dean Pavlinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis lands a jab to the head.
Pavlinov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Curtis misses.
Pavlinov gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Curtis counter with a right hand.
Pavlinov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Curtis.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Curtis avoids the head kick by Pavlinov.
Pavlinov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Curtis takes a step back to recover.
Pavlinov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis throws a hook but Pavlinov blocks it.

Curtis clinches.
Curtis blocks an uppercut.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pavlinov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

Pavlinov breaks the clinch.
Curtis blocks the body kick.
Pavlinov slips a jab from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pavlinov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Curtis missing with a left hand there. Pavlinov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Curtis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pavlinov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pavlinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Curtis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pavlinov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Curtis under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Darry Curtis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Pavlinov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Curtis checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dean Pavlinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pavlinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Pavlinov misses with a left hand
and Curtis counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Pavlinov is just out of range.
Pavlinov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pavlinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pavlinov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Curtis to counter with a crisp jab.
Curtis stalks Pavlinov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pavlinov's face. Pavlinov staggers backwards, shaken.
Curtis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pavlinov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been informed that Pavlinov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from Pavlinov.
Pavlinov takes a swing at Curtis's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Curtis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Curtis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pavlinov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Curtis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Curtis appears to be looking for a counter punch 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!
Pavlinov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pavlinov tries a low kick but Curtis avoids it.
Curtis scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pavlinov in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Curtis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pavlinov looks to land a body kick but Curtis moved away.
Pavlinov throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Curtis counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Pavlinov controls his hands.
Curtis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Curtis blocking some punches.

Pavlinov breaks from the clinch.
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pavlinov.
Pavlinov raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pavlinov. Curtis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pavlinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pavlinov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Curtis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Pavlinov finds it's way round the side to connect with Curtis's head.
Curtis moves out of range of the body kick from Pavlinov.
Pavlinov misses with a hook. Curtis ducked under it nicely.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Curtis misses with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlinov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pavlinov misses with a head kick.
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!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pavlinov.
Pavlinov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pavlinov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Curtis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Curtis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pavlinov digs a good body shot into Curtis's ribs.
Pavlinov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Curtis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pavlinov.
Pavlinov moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice combination there by Curtis.
Curtis scores with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Curtis misses the jab.
Curtis throws a leg kick that misses.
Pavlinov feints a counter leg kick.
Curtis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pavlinov looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Pavlinov stuns Curtis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pavlinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtis.
Pavlinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pavlinov slips under a jab.
Pavlinov misses with a low kick as Curtis jumps back.
Pavlinov throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Pavlinov's shoulder, as Pavlinov tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis blocks a head kick by Pavlinov.
Curtis lands a nice hook to Pavlinov's body. Pavlinov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pavlinov throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlinov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Curtis momentarily.
Donk. Pavlinov catches Curtis right on the button with a cross.
Curtis scores with a shot to the body.
Pavlinov misses with a straight right.
Pavlinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Curtis is just out of range.
Curtis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Curtis lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pavlinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Curtis.
Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pavlinov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Curtis, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Pavlinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pavlinov connects with a single shot there.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pavlinov moves away.
Pavlinov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pavlinov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pavlinov looks to land a body kick but Curtis moved away.
Pavlinov misses with a hook to the body
and Curtis counters with an inside leg kick.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Pavlinov misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pavlinov manages to circle out of the way.
Curtis jabs Pavlinov right on the nose. Pavlinov blinks but takes it well.
Pavlinov lands with an uppercut that bounces Curtis off the ropes and back into range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis swings for the body but Pavlinov moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pavlinov. Curtis shrugs it off though.
Pavlinov misses with a hook
and Curtis counters with a nice leg kick.
Pavlinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Curtis digs a good hook to Pavlinov's body.
Nice shot by Pavlinov.
A jab from Curtis misses.
Pavlinov throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis throws a low kick but Pavlinov avoids it.
Curtis throws a hook but Pavlinov avoids it easily.
Pavlinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice jab there from Curtis.
Pavlinov misses with a jab to the body
letting Curtis counter with a right hand.
Pavlinov's corner calls for a 1-2. Pavlinov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pavlinov lands a body shot.
Curtis tries to land a front kick but Pavlinov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pavlinov thuds his shin into the meat of Curtis's side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dean Pavlinov just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.

Curtis takes a swing at Pavlinov's ribcage but misses.
Curtis cracks a nice hook into Pavlinov's ribs.
Curtis cracks Pavlinov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Pavlinov pushes Curtis away with a front kick.
Pavlinov throws a head kick but Curtis moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Pavlinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis's corner calls for a 1-2. Curtis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pavlinov misses with a hook.
Curtis throws a push kick but Pavlinov slaps the foot to one side.
Curtis misses with a hook
and Pavlinov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Curtis's knee momentarily.
Curtis misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Curtis takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jab by Curtis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curtis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pavlinov.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlinov throws a quick inside leg kick.

Curtis has managed to clinch.
Curtis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pavlinov backwards.

Pavlinov manages to break the clinch.
Curtis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Curtis lands with an overhand left.

Curtis closes the distance and clinches.
Pavlinov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pavlinov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Pavlinov prevents a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pavlinov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Curtis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Curtis pushes Pavlinov back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Curtis lands a left hand.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Pavlinov avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the ropes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlinov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pavlinov misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis is working Pavlinov over against the ropes.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis stalls.
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Pavlinov avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the ropes.
Pavlinov tries to work over Curtis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pavlinov tries to throw a body punch but Curtis avoids it by throwing Pavlinov back against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Curtis - that landed with a thud.

Curtis breaks from the clinch.
Curtis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pavlinov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Pavlinov is just out of range.
Pavlinov lands with a hook. Curtis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pavlinov misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darry Curtis had his way with Dean Pavlinov in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Curtis comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dean Pavlinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pavlinov moves out of range as Curtis throws a body kick.
Pavlinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Curtis throws a body kick that misses.
Pavlinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Curtis.
Pavlinov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Curtis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Curtis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Curtis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pavlinov.
Pavlinov connects with a crisp jab.
Pavlinov misses with a low kick.
Curtis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pavlinov throws a lazy right hand but Curtis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Curtis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pavlinov on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pavlinov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pavlinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Curtis counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavlinov throws the kick towards the body but Curtis avoids it.
Pavlinov looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
Pavlinov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pavlinov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Curtis wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pavlinov scores with a nice head shot.
Curtis with a jab.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Pavlinov.
Curtis throws a sloppy head kick and Pavlinov moves out of range easily.
Pavlinov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Pavlinov misses with a straight right.
Curtis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pavlinov throws a sloppy head kick and Curtis moves out of range easily.
Pavlinov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pavlinov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curtis jabs at Pavlinov's body.
Pavlinov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Curtis tries to land a front kick but Pavlinov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Curtis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlinov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
Nice uppercut there from Curtis.
Curtis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Pavlinov will feel that in the morning.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Pavlinov.

Curtis closes the distance and clinches.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pavlinov's elbow.
A hook to the body from Curtis.
Pavlinov looking to stall.
Curtis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pavlinov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Curtis has him pressed against the ropes.
Pavlinov working aggressively here.
Darry Curtis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Curtis lands with a right to the head.
Curtis prevents Pavlinov from breaking the clinch.
Pavlinov tries a body shot but Curtis blocks it.
Darry Curtis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pavlinov misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darry Curtis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Curtis 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darry Curtis!
Darry Curtis retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Darry Curtis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.