PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leko Pavicevic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Pitney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pavicevic
vs
Pitney

190 cm
30
219 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

193 cm
28
205 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick

Dangerous GnP
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leko Pavicevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Pitney!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavicevic looks to land a combination but Pitney avoids it well.

Pitney shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pavicevic manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pavicevic not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pavicevic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pavicevic tries to pass to full mount but Pitney defends it.
Pavicevic throwing shots but Pitney is blocking nicely.
Pitney tries to roll over but Pavicevic keeps him under control.
Pitney trying to control from the bottom.

Pitney is defending against the submission attempts here by Pavicevic.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavicevic is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavicevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavicevic looking to pass the guard.
Pavicevic postures up in Pitney's guard and throws a big left but Pitney blocks it.
Pavicevic looking to pass the guard.

Pavicevic is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pitney is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pitney has escaped and now he's on top!
Pavicevic is trying to keep Pitney in close.
Pitney is looking to work some ground and pound but Pavicevic has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitney trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavicevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pitney postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Pavicevic working for a triangle but Pitney defends it easily.
Pavicevic pulls Pitney in close to prevent any damage.

Pitney drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pitney jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Pavicevic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pitney gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic wants to sweep here but Pitney controlling him for the moment.
Pavicevic looking to control.
Pitney must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pitney trying to control but Pavicevic is working from the bottom.
Pavicevic controls Pitney momentarily but Pitney frees himself.

Pitney drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pavicevic looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pavicevic looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pavicevic!
Pavicevic wants to control but Pitney is keeping him busy.
Pavicevic fails to land a wild elbow strike.

Pavicevic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Pitney tries to bench press Pavicevic off him but Pavicevic keeps the position.

Pavicevic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pitney knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Pavicevic tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pavicevic has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitney tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leko Pavicevic dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Pavicevic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pitney.
Pavicevic swats away the attempt to clinch by Pitney.
A leg kick checked by Pitney.
Pitney gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pavicevic counters with a left and a right that stings Pitney.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pitney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pavicevic throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pitney blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pavicevic as Pitney tries to tie him up.

Pavicevic has clasped his hands together around Pitney's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Pitney is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Pavicevic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Pavicevic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pitney is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pitney can't do much from the bottom here.

Pavicevic goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pitney has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pavicevic but great work by Pitney.

Pitney decides to stand back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pitney fails with the takedown

and Pavicevic counters with a takedown into side control.
Leko Pavicevic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Pitney.
Pavicevic tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pitney's legs.
Pitney avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Pavicevic.
Pavicevic has knee on belly and moves into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pitney is looking to escape.

Pitney defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pavicevic.

Pavicevic swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Pitney is now in Pavicevic's guard. A big mistake from Pavicevic there, giving up the dominant position!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitney preventing the sweep.
Pitney trying to control but Pavicevic is working from the bottom.
Pitney might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pavicevic kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pitney wants to get up but he can't break Pavicevic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Pavicevic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pitney has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Pavicevic is proving hard to escape from.

Pavicevic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pavicevic keeping moving, preventing Pitney from controlling successfully.

Pavicevic looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leko Pavicevic dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!

Pitney shoots in for a double leg but Pavicevic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pavicevic throws a right hand that Pitney ducks under and follows up with a left that Pitney also avoids with ease.
Pavicevic misses with a few strikes there.
Pitney fails with the takedown

and Pavicevic counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Pitney!

Pavicevic is working for a guillotine from mount but Pitney frees his head quite easily.
Pitney is squirming around, avoiding Pavicevic's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pavicevic goes for an armbar but Pitney turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Pitney.
Pavicevic pulls Pitney in close to his closed guard and prevents Pitney from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pitney wants to stand and escape but instead Pavicevic has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Pitney wants to stand and escape but Pavicevic is having none of it.
Pavicevic trying to control but Pitney is working from the bottom.
Pitney keeping full guard, as Pavicevic tries to pass.
Pitney wants to sweep but no luck.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pavicevic drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pitney looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pitney looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pitney!
Pavicevic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pitney's best efforts.
Pavicevic moves into full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pitney accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pitney trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavicevic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pitney won't allow Pavicevic to sweep him here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Pavicevic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pavicevic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pitney.
Pitney postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pavicevic keeping moving, preventing Pitney from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitney is looking to work some ground and pound but Pavicevic has wrist control.

Pavicevic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pitney is aware though and is defending well.

Pavicevic working for a triangle but Pitney defends it easily.

Pavicevic is looking for a triangle but Pitney pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pitney wants to stand but Pavicevic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pavicevic pulls Pitney in close to his closed guard and prevents Pitney from doing any damage or advancing position.
Pitney won't allow Pavicevic to sweep him here.
Eddie Pitney has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pavicevic manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pitney manages to get himself to full guard.

Pitney is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pavicevic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavicevic trying to control the position from guard on top but Pitney is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavicevic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavicevic wants to control from the top but Pitney keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pavicevic pushes down on Pitney's leg and manages to get into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leko Pavicevic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pavicevic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight for Leko Pavicevic!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Leko Pavicevic!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Leko Pavicevic!

Leko Pavicevic wins by unanimous decision!