PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garbis Topalian (ranked 2289 p4p, 1833 weight class) and Ante Pavlovic (ranked 314 p4p, 255 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Garbis Topalian has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Garbis Topalian seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Topalian
vs
Pavlovic

175 cm
19
170
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
26
180
4 - 1 - 0

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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Garbis Topalian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Pavlovic!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Topalian swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pavlovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pavlovic ducks under a wild hook from Topalian.
Pavlovic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Topalian feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pavlovics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ante Pavlovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pavlovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Topalian seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Pavlovic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've been hearing reports that Topalian has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Topalian slips a straight right by Pavlovic.
Topalian avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topalian moves out of range as Pavlovic strikes.
Topalian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pavlovic swings for the body but Topalian moves out of range.
Topalian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pavlovic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pavlovic scores with the left hand. Topalian knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Topalian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pavlovic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Topalian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pavlovic.
Topalian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Topalian tries to clinch but Pavlovic is having none of it.
Pavlovic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Topalian.
It looked like Topalian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pavlovic loads up on a big right hand but Topalian slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Topalian misses its target.
A jab from Pavlovic misses.
Pavlovic misses with a lunging right hand
and Topalian counters with a nice uppercut.
Topalian looks to score with a jab to the body but Pavlovic is just out of range.
Pavlovic misses with a body shot.
Pavlovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Topalian looks for a takedown but Pavlovic sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topalian throws a lazy right hand but Pavlovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Topalian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pavlovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Topalian misses with a looping left.
Topalian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pavlovic throws out the jab.
Pavlovic swings for the body but Topalian moves out of range.
Ante Pavlovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Topalian takes a swing at Pavlovic's ribcage but misses.
Pavlovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pavlovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pavlovic has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Topalian slips a jab from Pavlovic.
Pavlovic misses the jab.
Topalian appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pavlovic misses with a straight right.
Topalian throwing a counter right hand but Pavlovic manages to avoid it.
Topalian throws a hook but Pavlovic blocks it.
Jab from Pavlovic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Topalian darts in and clinches Pavlovic up against the cage.
Pavlovic misses with a punch on the inside.

Topalian jumps into guard, dragging Pavlovic to the mat.
Topalian is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Topalian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Topalian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Topalian's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Topalian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pavlovic's head.
Pavlovic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Topalian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Topalian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Topalian is looking to work some ground and pound but Pavlovic has wrist control.
Topalian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ante Pavlovic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Pavlovic scores with a shot to the body.
Pavlovic connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Topalian's hands.
Topalian with a body punch. A glancing blow.

Topalian throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pavlovic was covering up waiting for the punch and Topalian finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Topalian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Topalian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Topalian throws a big elbow that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Topalian 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.
Topalian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pavlovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Topalian has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pavlovic keeping full guard, as Topalian tries to pass.
Topalian sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pavlovic's guard.
Pavlovic has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Topalian is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Topalian seems content to control.
Pavlovic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Topalian.
Topalian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Topalian content to control rather than advance.
Pavlovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Topalian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Topalian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Topalian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pavlovic trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavlovic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Topalian content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Topalian moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topalian misses with a punch on the inside.
Pavlovic has had enough of the clinch but Topalian keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Topalian.
Pavlovic lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pavlovic is leaning against Topalian and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Topalian working aggressively here.
Pavlovic is trying to break free.
Pavlovic is trying to push Topalian away but Topalian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Topalian lands with a short shot to the head.
Pavlovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Topalian tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Pavlovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pavlovic misses with a body punch.
Pavlovic lands with a left to the head.

Pavlovic breaks from the clinch.
Pavlovic defending well as Topalian loads up on a big left hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlovic lands with a shot to the body.
Topalian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pavlovic swivels and escapes.
Topalian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pavlovic.
Topalian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Topalian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pavlovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Topalian.
Pavlovic is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Topalian with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pavlovic throws a shot from downtown. Topalian moves away and avoids it.
Topalian on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pavlovic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pavlovic lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Topalian at a distance.
Topalian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pavlovic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ante Pavlovic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Topalian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pavlovic manages to avoid it.
Pavlovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Topalian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ante Pavlovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pavlovic throws a good cross that connects.
Pavlovic misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Pavlovic.
Topalian connects with a single shot there.
Topalian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Topalian tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Pavlovic misses.
Pavlovic looks to land a right hand but Topalian moved out of range.
Topalian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pavlovic.
Pavlovic throws a predictable looking body shot

and Topalian counters by clinching up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Topalian ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Topalian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Topalian is on top in guard.

Topalian is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Topalian seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pavlovic for as long as he can get away with.
Topalian throws a big elbow that misses.
Garbis Topalian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavlovic has momentary wrist control but Topalian slips an elbow through the middle.
Topalian engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Topalian trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Topalian controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ante Pavlovic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Further stalling from Topalian.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Topalian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Topalian throwing strikes but missing.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pavlovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pavlovic misses with a looping left.
Topalian swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pavlovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pavlovic walks into a stiff left hand from Topalian.
Pavlovic throws a jab when Topalian was well out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavlovic throws out a powerful jab.
Topalian misses with a straight left.
Pavlovic throws a body punch but Topalian moves out of range.
Topalian wants to clinch.
Topalian misses with a takedown attempt - Pavlovic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Topalian throws a poor cross that misses
and Pavlovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Topalian wants to clinch up but Pavlovic keeps it at a distance.
Pavlovic misses with the combination.
Topalian is looking to counter punch.

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 Garbis Topalian.
I think Pavlovic 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ante Pavlovic!
Our winner, Ante Pavlovic, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.