PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Sabutov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kidok Production (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pavel Sabutov looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Sabutov
vs
Production

185 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
207 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavel Sabutov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kidok Production!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Sergei Dronov and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Production drops Sabutov with a beautiful combination! Sabutov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Production is looking for the KO!

It looks like Pavel Sabutov has been cut.
Production tries to clinch but Sabutov moves away
and Sabutov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sabutov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sabutov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Production really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sabutov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sabutov passes Production's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Production is trying to stand.
Sabutov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sabutov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Production tries to kick Sabutov off but Sabutov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Production is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Production wants to stand back up but Sabutov manages to pass into side control.
Sabutov is breathing heavily.
Production is trying to buck Sabutov off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sabutov decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Production pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Sabutov back to the cage. Production follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Production throws a nice head kick!

Sabutov shoots in and bounces Production off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sabutov won't allow Production to get back to his feet.
Sabutov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sabutov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sabutov prevents Production from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sabutov works over Production with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabutov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Production is keeping the position for now.
Production wants to stand up but Sabutov is controlling him.
Sabutov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sabutov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabutov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Production is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Pavel Sabutov wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Production moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Production wants to clinch

and Sabutov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sabutov.
Production is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sabutov is controlling him.
Production is wriggling around but Sabutov manages to pass to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabutov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Production is looking to escape.
Sabutov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Production keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sabutov is looking to take a break and control but Production is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sabutov stops Production from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabutov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sabutov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Production defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kidok Production will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pavel Sabutov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Production throws a head kick but Sabutov moves out of range.

Sabutov forces Production back against the cage and clinches.
Sabutov trying to control the position but instead, Production has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sabutov into the cage.
Sabutov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Production's efforts to push away.

Sabutov jumps guard and drags Production to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Production throwing strikes from guard but Sabutov blocks nicely.
Sabutov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Production is one step ahead there.
Sabutov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabutov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sabutov, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Production working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sabutov wants to sweep but no luck.
Production postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Production looking to pass the guard.
Sabutov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sabutov, not yet.
Production throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Production accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Production throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sabutov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Production missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sabutov working a defensive guard here.
Production missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Production wants to get up but he can't break Sabutov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Production throwing strikes but missing.
Production postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Production throwing strikes from guard but Sabutov blocks nicely.
Production postures up in Sabutov's guard and throws a big left but Sabutov blocks it.
Sabutov is looking to stand up but Production isn't so interested in that idea.
Production wants to get up but he can't break Sabutov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Production must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sabutov working a defensive guard here.
Production trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sabutov looking for a sweep. Not yet Sabutov, not yet.
Production with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Production is looking to work some ground and pound but Sabutov has wrist control.
Production slips nicely into half guard.
Production throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sabutov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Production is thwarting Sabutov's attempts to control the position.
Sabutov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Production.
Sabutov keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sabutov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Production.
Production throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sabutov is looking for a sweep. Production is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Production thows a huge punch but Sabutov dodges it nicely.
Sabutov keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Production thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sabutov is looking to control Production's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sabutov avoid being mounted?
Production missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Production thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sabutov's head.
Production throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Production thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Production not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Production working Sabutov over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kidok Production showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pavel Sabutov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Production tries to clinch up.
Production lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sabutov circles away quickly and effectively.
Sabutov avoids the head kick by Production.
Production tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Sabutov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Production!
You get the feeling that Production really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sabutov content just to control the position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sabutov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Production is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Production is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Pavel Sabutov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sabutov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Sabutov is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Production goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kidok Production is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Production throws a series of punches but Sabutov avoids them all with ease.

Sabutov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Production wants to stand but Sabutov is controlling the position.

Production is working an open guard so Sabutov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Production misses with a wild combination.
Sabutov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Production tries to clinch up but Sabutov circles away and keeps his distance.
Production lands a two punch combo.
Production closes the distance but Sabutov moves to the side

and Sabutov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Production!
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!
Sabutov content just to control the position here.
Sabutov looking to control but Production is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Production is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sabutov with a couple of short strikes.
Production is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Sabutov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Production is looking to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Sabutov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
A nice elbow there by Sabutov.
You get the feeling that Production really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Production is trying to stand but he's just given Sabutov his back.
Sabutov lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Production holding both Sabutov 's hands and preventing any damage.
Sabutov keeps control of the position easily here as Production tries to buck him off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pavel Sabutov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Production 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kidok Production!