PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ragner Thlekbuidi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavle Cvorovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

Thlekbuidi
vs
Cvorovic

186 cm
26
175 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

185 cm
25
190 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

KAISER

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Ragner Thlekbuidi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pavle Cvorovic!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thlekbuidi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cvorovic's half guard.
Cvorovic is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like Thlekbuidi is going to stand back up.

Thlekbuidi seems to be looking for submissions.
Cvorovic is trying to control but can't.
Cvorovic wants to get back to full guard.

Thlekbuidi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cvorovic is just riding it out for now. Thlekbuidi eventually gives up the hold.

Thlekbuidi is trying to work for a kimura but Cvorovic is defending well.
Cvorovic is looking to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cvorovic is trying to control but can't.
Cvorovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thlekbuidi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cvorovic is proving hard to escape from.
Cvorovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thlekbuidi wants to get up but he can't break Cvorovic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Thlekbuidi drops back looking for a leg! Cvorovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cvorovic manages to kick Thlekbuidi off! Thlekbuidi jumps back into Cvorovic's guard.

Thlekbuidi is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thlekbuidi wants to stand but Cvorovic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cvorovic keeping full guard, as Thlekbuidi tries to pass.
Cvorovic is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Thlekbuidi tries to stand but Cvorovic is controlling from the bottom.
Cvorovic trying to control the position.
Cvorovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pavle Cvorovic wasn't active enough on the ground.
No luck for Cvorovic with that takedown attempt.
Ragner Thlekbuidi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cvorovic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Thlekbuidi to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Thlekbuidi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Cvorovic gets to his feet. Thlekbuidi looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Thlekbuidi scores with a takedown into Cvorovic's guard.
Thlekbuidi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cvorovic's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Thlekbuidi has gone for a leg lock! Cvorovic slips out almost immediately though and dives into Thlekbuidi's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thlekbuidi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cvorovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cvorovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cvorovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Thlekbuidi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cvorovic working some strikes from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cvorovic stands up from Thlekbuidi's guard - Cvorovic perhaps looking for a knockout.

Thlekbuidi shoots in and bounces Cvorovic off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragner Thlekbuidi dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Cvorovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thlekbuidi's waist but Thlekbuidi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cvorovic off to one side.

Thlekbuidi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cvorovic's guard.
Cvorovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

Cvorovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thlekbuidi is aware though and is defending well.
Thlekbuidi wants to stand but Cvorovic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Thlekbuidi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thlekbuidi wanted to stand there but Cvorovic had control of the position.

Thlekbuidi drops back looking for a leg! Cvorovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cvorovic manages to kick Thlekbuidi off! Thlekbuidi jumps back into Cvorovic's guard.

Thlekbuidi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thlekbuidi looking to pass the guard.
Thlekbuidi has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cvorovic is proving hard to escape from.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Cvorovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thlekbuidi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cvorovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thlekbuidi is pushing down on Cvorovic's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cvorovic is fighting to maintain full guard but Thlekbuidi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cvorovic is looking to control Thlekbuidi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cvorovic avoid being mounted?

Thlekbuidi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cvorovic sees it coming and defends easily.
Thlekbuidi tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cvorovic controls his leg.

Thlekbuidi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cvorovic has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cvorovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cvorovic is trying to control but can't.

Thlekbuidi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Thlekbuidi seems to be looking for submissions.
Cvorovic is trying to maintain the position but Thlekbuidi is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cvorovic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thlekbuidi would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cvorovic is trying to control the position but Thlekbuidi postures up.
Cvorovic has a closed guard, preventing Thlekbuidi from standing up.
Thlekbuidi is fighting to break Cvorovic's control of his arms but Cvorovic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.

Thlekbuidi drops back looking for a leg! Cvorovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cvorovic manages to kick Thlekbuidi off! Thlekbuidi jumps back into Cvorovic's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cvorovic is trying to keep Thlekbuidi in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cvorovic holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragner Thlekbuidi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Thlekbuidi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Cvorovic is looking for a triangle but Thlekbuidi pushes his legs off easily.
Thlekbuidi wants to pass the guard but Cvorovic is keeping the position.
Cvorovic working a defensive guard here.
Thlekbuidi wants to get up but he can't break Cvorovic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cvorovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thlekbuidi is looking to stand up but Cvorovic won't let him.
Cvorovic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Cvorovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thlekbuidi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cvorovic looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thlekbuidi wants to stand but Cvorovic has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Thlekbuidi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cvorovic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thlekbuidi, into his guard.
Cvorovic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cvorovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Thlekbuidi is trying to improve his position.
Thlekbuidi is looking to get back to his feet here but Cvorovic is keeping cool and he's managed to take Thlekbuidi's back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thlekbuidi has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thlekbuidi breaks Cvorovic's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cvorovic is trying to keep Thlekbuidi in close.
Thlekbuidi stopping the sweep attempt from Cvorovic.
Cvorovic is pulling down on Thlekbuidi's head to control his posture.
Thlekbuidi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cvorovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cvorovic looking to control.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Pavle Cvorovic was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Thlekbuidi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cvorovic is trying to defend but Thlekbuidi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Thlekbuidi seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Cvorovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Thlekbuidi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cvorovic keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Ragner Thlekbuidi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Thlekbuidi seems to be looking for submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Thlekbuidi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cvorovic has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thlekbuidi wants to get back to his feet.
Cvorovic keeping control of the position.

Thlekbuidi is working for a submission of some sort.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Cvorovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Thlekbuidi.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ragner Thlekbuidi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thlekbuidi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragner Thlekbuidi!