PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Otis Keith (ranked 24521 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakov Pavlovic (ranked 4336 p4p, 0 weight class). Otis Keith has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Keith
vs
Pavlovic

160 cm
19
177 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

176 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Otis Keith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jakov Pavlovic!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pavlovic closes the distance and clinches.
Pavlovic stalls.
Pavlovic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Keith after a bit of a struggle.
Keith wants to break free but Pavlovic has control.

Pavlovic lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Pavlovic perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Pavlovic has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlovic seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pavlovic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pavlovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Keith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Keith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Keith wants to improve his position but Pavlovic is controlling well.

Keith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pavlovic pulls his head out easily.
Keith really is a fat lump.
Pavlovic not doing much here.

Pavlovic stands up from half guard.

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.

Pavlovic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Keith to the mat! Keith manages to get full guard.
Keith wants to get back to his feet but Pavlovic passes into half guard.

Pavlovic lands with a punch from half guard.
Pavlovic landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pavlovic is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Keith is in a horrible position here. Pavlovic smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Keith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pavlovic on the ground.
Pavlovic is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Keith is rocked!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavlovic postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Keith badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Pavlovic around the waist but Pavlovic pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Pavlovic is the winner by TKO! Pavlovic jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jakov Pavlovic!