PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hildebert Fabian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Pavluchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabian comes into the arena with Exibit A blaring out of the sound system. Roman Pavluchenko will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Fabian
vs
Pavluchenko

195 cm
25
277 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

205 cm
24
280 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Black Hand Fight Gear & Laundry

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hildebert Fabian !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Pavluchenko!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavluchenko wants to land a leg kick but Fabian is out of range.
Fabian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pavluchenko.
Pavluchenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fabian .

Fabian gets the takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Fabian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pavluchenko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fabian lands some shots froms side control.
Pavluchenko is not content to let Fabian control the position.
Fabian postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fabian with the ground and pound but Pavluchenko regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Fabian is looking to take a break and control but Pavluchenko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavluchenko tries to kick Fabian off but Fabian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Fabian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pavluchenko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

Fabian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pavluchenko wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fabian wants to take a breather but Pavluchenko is having none of it.
Fabian prevents Pavluchenko from standing back up.
Fabian takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pavluchenko won't allow Fabian to pass to mount.
Pavluchenko wants to get back to his feet.
Fabian is trying to control the action in half guard but Pavluchenko is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Hildebert Fabian has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Fabian shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fabian was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fabian lands a big elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavluchenko is trying to escape the mount.
Pavluchenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
BOOM! Fabian connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pavluchenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pavluchenko is desperately trying to improve his position but Fabian has a good base and remains in mount.
Fabian misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fabian with the ground and pound from mount.

It looks like Roman Pavluchenko has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fabian controlling his opponent.

Fabian goes for an armbar but Pavluchenko turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pavluchenko.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pavluchenko got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fabian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pavluchenko has managed to get both his arms back between Fabian 's legs - danger averted.
Fabian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavluchenko wants to control from the top but Fabian keeps moving.
Fabian looking to control.
Pavluchenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pavluchenko would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Pavluchenko postures up in Fabian 's guard and throws a big left but Fabian blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hildebert Fabian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Pavluchenko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Fabian throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Pavluchenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fabian is in Pavluchenko's guard.
Fabian missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fabian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fabian postures up and lands a big shot to Pavluchenko's brow.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fabian 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pavluchenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fabian manages to get himself to full guard.

Fabian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pavluchenko wants to stand but Fabian is controlling his posture from full guard.
Pavluchenko is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavluchenko wants to pass the guard but Fabian is keeping the position.
Pavluchenko wants to control from the top but Fabian keeps moving.
Fabian has his hands on Pavluchenko's head, controlling the position.

Fabian has his foot on Pavluchenko's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pavluchenko works his way back into a safe position though.
Pavluchenko wants to control from the top but Fabian keeps moving.
Fabian striking off his back but it's not causing Pavluchenko any problems.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fabian is trying to control the position but Pavluchenko postures up.
Pavluchenko is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fabian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pavluchenko is controlling him.
Pavluchenko wants to control from the top but Fabian keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Roman Pavluchenko.
Pavluchenko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Pavluchenko moves into the clinch.

Pavluchenko's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fabian takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hildebert Fabian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fabian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pavluchenko pinned against the cage. Pavluchenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Pavluchenko knocks Fabian to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
You can see the frustration on Fabian 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Pavluchenko decides to stand up, so the ref orders Fabian to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pavluchenko catches Fabian napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Fabian to the canvas!

Fabian is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fabian pulls Pavluchenko in to control the position.
Oh Fabian is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pavluchenko stays in close to Fabian 's body and controls the position.
Fabian seems to have got his legs back now.
Pavluchenko won't allow Fabian to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Pavluchenko decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fabian , up you get!
Fabian shoots in but Pavluchenko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pavluchenko scores with a nice head shot.
Pavluchenko is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Fabian hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roman Pavluchenko!