PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Potenciano Paquibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevo Gavrankapetanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gavrankapetanovic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Public Enemy - He Got Game kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Paquibot
vs
Gavrankapetanovic

214 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
22
243 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Potenciano Paquibot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Stevo Gavrankapetanovic!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gavrankapetanovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Paquibot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Paquibot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gavrankapetanovic.
Paquibot displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gavrankapetanovic.
Potenciano Paquibot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevo Gavrankapetanovic.
Paquibot fails with the takedown

and Gavrankapetanovic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gavrankapetanovic.

Gavrankapetanovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gavrankapetanovic wants to control from the top but Paquibot keeps moving.
Gavrankapetanovic looks gassed!
Paquibot wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gavrankapetanovic avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Paquibot will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Gavrankapetanovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paquibot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gavrankapetanovic has managed to get both his arms back between Paquibot's legs - danger averted.

Paquibot working for a triangle but Gavrankapetanovic defends it easily.
Gavrankapetanovic wants to pass the guard but Paquibot is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Paquibot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gavrankapetanovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Paquibot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paquibot has his foot on Gavrankapetanovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gavrankapetanovic works his way back into a safe position though.

Paquibot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gavrankapetanovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paquibot is looking to sweep but instead, Gavrankapetanovic has passed into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gavrankapetanovic not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gavrankapetanovic wants to get back to his feet.
Paquibot is staying active underneath Gavrankapetanovic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paquibot is trying to get back to full guard.
Paquibot is pressing down on Gavrankapetanovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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 Potenciano Paquibot will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Paquibot has his takedown stuffed

and Gavrankapetanovic decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paquibot's guard.
Gavrankapetanovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gavrankapetanovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Paquibot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Paquibot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Paquibot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gavrankapetanovic is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paquibot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gavrankapetanovic wants to control from the top but Paquibot keeps moving.
Gavrankapetanovic is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Paquibot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gavrankapetanovic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Paquibot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Paquibot working for a triangle but Gavrankapetanovic defends it easily.
Paquibot wants to sweep here but Gavrankapetanovic controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Paquibot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gavrankapetanovic is aware though and is defending well.

Paquibot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Paquibot being controlled here, momentarily.

Gavrankapetanovic has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Paquibot to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Gavrankapetanovic is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Paquibot pulls down on the head and he's put Gavrankapetanovic to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Potenciano Paquibot!