PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Edward Scissorhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arnost Paskalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scissorhands kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Still. Paskalev has chosen The Crazy Nastyass Honey Badger as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Scissorhands
vs
Paskalev

163 cm
28
144 lbs
23 - 5 - 1

173 cm
27
153 lbs
21 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Sun-Tzu
Museum of Monsters & Madmen

Museum of Monsters & Madmen

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Edward Scissorhands!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnost Paskalev!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paskalev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Scissorhands is looking to chop away at Paskalev's legs.
Scissorhands looks to throw a body kick

and Paskalev counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Paskalev.
Paskalev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paskalev advances to half guard.
Scissorhands has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Scissorhands is trying is best to control the position here.
Paskalev throws a strike but Scissorhands avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Paskalev throws a big elbow that misses.
Paskalev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands pulls Paskalev in to control the position.

Paskalev 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.
Scissorhands keeping full guard, as Paskalev tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands controlling Paskalev's posture.
Scissorhands avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Paskalev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Paskalev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Paskalev passes Scissorhands's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Paskalev is looking for a kimura but Scissorhands is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Paskalev to get the leverage.
Scissorhands taking some punishment here, with Paskalev in his half guard.
Scissorhands trying to control but Paskalev postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev slips a nice elbow through Scissorhands's hands, connecting with Scissorhands's forehead.
Paskalev wants to advance to full mount but Scissorhands doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Paskalev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Paskalev throws a big elbow that misses.
Paskalev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scissorhands is keeping the position for now.
Paskalev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Paskalev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Paskalev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scissorhands keeping moving, preventing Paskalev from controlling successfully.
Scissorhands pulls Paskalev in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands trying to control the position.
Scissorhands pulls Paskalev in close to his closed guard and prevents Paskalev from doing any damage or advancing position.
Scissorhands keeping full guard, as Paskalev tries to pass.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scissorhands scores with a jab to the head.
Paskalev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scissorhands.
Paskalev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good standup being displayed there by Scissorhands as he connects with a hook.
Paskalev checks the leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paskalev.
Scissorhands misses with a shot to the body
and Paskalev counters with a slapping leg kick.
Scissorhands is looking to chop away at Paskalev's legs.
Paskalev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Scissorhands tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Paskalev is able to avoid easily.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Paskalev tries to counter it with a takedown but Scissorhands pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Paskalev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scissorhands connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Paskalev scrambles back to his feet.
Scissorhands swings for the body but Paskalev moves out of range.
Paskalev moves out of range of the leg kick from Scissorhands.
Paskalev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scissorhands goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scissorhands throws a poor cross that misses
and Paskalev counters with a nice leg kick.
Paskalev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Arnost Paskalev will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

An inside leg kick from Scissorhands misses.
Paskalev feints the counter takedown.
Scissorhands misses with a wild body shot.
And Paskalev tries to counter it with a takedown but Scissorhands pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
Scissorhands throws a low kick but Paskalev avoids it.
Scissorhands throws out a loose jab but Paskalev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Paskalev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Scissorhands is looking to wear down Paskalev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scissorhands tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scissorhands throws a leg kick that is checked

and Paskalev counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scissorhands can't keep his opponent in guard - Paskalev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Scissorhands trying to hold on to Paskalev's head to control him but Paskalev postures up.
Paskalev throwing shots but Scissorhands is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Paskalev working over Scissorhands with some ground and pound. Scissorhands looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paskalev is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Scissorhands reverses the position - he's now on top in Paskalev's guard.
Scissorhands tries to free his leg and advance position but Paskalev is retaining full guard.
Scissorhands slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Paskalev wants to sweep but no luck.

Paskalev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Scissorhands can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Scissorhands trying to control but Paskalev is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands won't allow Paskalev to sweep him here.
Scissorhands showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Scissorhands's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Paskalev looking for a guillotine here but Scissorhands defends easily.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands content to stall in guard here.
Paskalev wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Scissorhands swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Paskalev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Scissorhands pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Scissorhands dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Paskalev. That did some damage!
Scissorhands bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paskalev.
Paskalev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Paskalev feints a counter leg kick.
Scissorhands misses with a hook.
Paskalev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Scissorhands misses with a looping left.
And Paskalev tries to counter it with a takedown but Scissorhands pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Scissorhands misses the shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paskalev.
Scissorhands takes a swing at Paskalev's ribcage but misses.
Scissorhands pushes Paskalev away with a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Scissorhands dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Scissorhands tries to land a leg kick but Paskalev saw it coming and moves away.
Paskalev feints the counter takedown.
Scissorhands just misses with a punch to the body.
Paskalev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Edward Scissorhands is winning the standup battle so far.
Paskalev blocks the body kick.
Scissorhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scissorhands.
Paskalev slips under a jab from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that misses

and Paskalev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Scissorhands won't be happy with that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskalev working away.
Scissorhands manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Paskalev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Scissorhands preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskalev works his foot free and advances to mount.
Scissorhands avoids a strike by Paskalev and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Paskalev's guard! Fantastic escape!
Scissorhands is pushing down on Paskalev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Paskalev is fighting to maintain full guard but Scissorhands has managed to sneak the leg through.
Scissorhands stalling.
Paskalev trying to hold on to Scissorhands's head to control him but Scissorhands postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev is pressing down on Scissorhands's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Paskalev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Scissorhands passes into half guard.
Paskalev wants to improve his position but Scissorhands is controlling well.
Scissorhands is taking a breather. Paskalev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Paskalev gets full guard.
Scissorhands seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Paskalev is looking for a triangle but Scissorhands pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands tries to free his leg and advance position but Paskalev is retaining full guard.
Paskalev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scissorhands tries to free his leg and advance position but Paskalev is retaining full guard.

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

Paskalev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Scissorhands passes into side control.
Paskalev is looking to regain half guard here but Scissorhands keeps moving and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A lull in the action here as Scissorhands stalls from top position.
Paskalev is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Paskalev's face as Scissorhands controls the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Edward Scissorhands did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Scissorhands's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Scissorhands throws a right hand that Paskalev ducks under and follows up with a left that Paskalev also avoids with ease.
Paskalev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Scissorhands.
Paskalev checks a low kick from Scissorhands.
Paskalev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paskalev drops his hands momentarily and Scissorhands takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scissorhands throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paskalev.
Paskalev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Scissorhands throws a push kick but Paskalev slaps the foot to one side.
Paskalev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskalev takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Paskalev gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edward Scissorhands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paskalev throws a leg kick but Scissorhands checks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Scissorhands misses with a low kick.
Paskalev moves out of range of the body kick from Scissorhands.
Paskalev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Scissorhands throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Paskalev counters with a thumping low kick.
Scissorhands throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Paskalev on the side of the head.
Scissorhands swings for the body but Paskalev moves out of range.
Paskalev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scissorhands defends it well.
Scissorhands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paskalev can do to turn this around?
Scissorhands throws a body kick that misses
and Paskalev counters with an inside leg kick.
Paskalev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scissorhands.
Paskalev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Scissorhands wants to land a leg kick but Paskalev is out of range.
Paskalev feints the counter takedown.
Scissorhands is looking to land body kicks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands throws a body kick that misses.
Scissorhands is looking to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Paskalev.
Scissorhands looks to score with a jab to the body but Paskalev is just out of range.
Scissorhands throws a low kick but Paskalev moves out of range easily.
Paskalev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Scissorhands throws a lazy right hand but Paskalev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Scissorhands misses with a hook. Paskalev ducked under it nicely.
Paskalev with the counter takedown but Scissorhands avoids it easily.
Scissorhands tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Paskalev thinks about the counter body kick.
Scissorhands swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Paskalev counters with a shoot takedown. Scissorhands fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paskalev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paskalev wants to control from the top but Scissorhands keeps moving.
Scissorhands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paskalev tries to free his leg and advance position but Scissorhands is retaining full guard.
Scissorhands trying to control the position here.
Paskalev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Paskalev is in close to Scissorhands's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paskalev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scissorhands working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paskalev.
Paskalev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Scissorhands looking for a guillotine here but Paskalev defends easily.
Scissorhands is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

Paskalev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Paskalev throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scissorhands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paskalev is looking to work some ground and pound but Scissorhands has wrist control.
Paskalev wants to pass the guard but Scissorhands is keeping the position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edward Scissorhands had his way with Arnost Paskalev in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

An inside leg kick from Scissorhands misses.
Paskalev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Paskalev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scissorhands.
Scissorhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paskalev.
Paskalev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scissorhands defends it well.
Paskalev walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scissorhands takes a swing at Paskalev's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Scissorhands misses

and Paskalev decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Scissorhands's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Scissorhands holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paskalev throwing strikes but missing.
Paskalev advances position into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scissorhands sneaks back into half guard.
Paskalev is thwarting Scissorhands's attempts to control the position.
Scissorhands blocking the ground and pound attempt from Paskalev.
Paskalev trying to pass the guard but Scissorhands defending well.
Scissorhands controlling the position for now.
Paskalev lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Paskalev is thwarting Scissorhands's attempts to control the position.

That's two 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.
Paskalev controlling the action here.
Paskalev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Paskalev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Arnost Paskalev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scissorhands gets back to full guard.
Scissorhands trying to control the position.
Paskalev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scissorhands's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scissorhands utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Scissorhands controls Paskalev momentarily but Paskalev frees himself.
Paskalev lands a couple of elbows.
Edward Scissorhands is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Paskalev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scissorhands is keeping the position for now.
Paskalev is looking to work some ground and pound but Scissorhands has wrist control.
Scissorhands working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paskalev.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Scissorhands misses with a straight right.
Paskalev looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Scissorhands tries to clinch up.
Arnost Paskalev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

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.
Scissorhands stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scissorhands wants it to stay on the feet.
Paskalev on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Scissorhands throws a body punch but Paskalev moves out of range.
Paskalev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A low kick from Scissorhands is predictable there

and Paskalev counters with a shoot takedown. Scissorhands fights it but they end up in guard.
Paskalev advances position into side control!
Scissorhands wants to control but Paskalev postures up.
Scissorhands is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paskalev off and has taken his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Scissorhands controlling the positon.
I really don't envy Paskalev right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arnost Paskalev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scissorhands has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:48
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 47:48
Judge William Gold scores the fight 48:47

The fight is ruled a draw!
Edward Scissorhands retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!