PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luciferus Paskiainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vash Gregovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregovich has chosen The Blitzkrieg Bop as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Paskiainen
vs
Gregovich

185 cm
22
190 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

185 cm
21
185 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luciferus Paskiainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vash Gregovich!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregovich swinging wilding here.

Gregovich gets the takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Gregovich.
Paskiainen is pushing Gregovich's head away, looking to escape. Gregovich manages to hold on to the position though.
Gregovich is chipping away with strikes.
Paskiainen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Gregovich trying to control the position but Paskiainen is working away.

Gregovich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gregovich laying and praying for a moment but Paskiainen takes advantage and regains half guard.
Paskiainen keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paskiainen pushes Gregovich off looking to stand but Gregovich dives back in and keeps control.
Gregovich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Paskiainen is looking to escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Paskiainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Gregovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gregovich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paskiainen but Paskiainen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paskiainen wants to clinch.

Gregovich gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gregovich dodges an elbow strike from Paskiainen.
Gregovich blocks an elbow strike from Paskiainen.
Paskiainen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Paskiainen throws an elbow but it misses.
Paskiainen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paskiainen tries to land knees in the clinch but Gregovich avoids the damage to the body.
Paskiainen tries to land a knee to the head but Gregovich blocks with his arms.
Paskiainen pushes off an throws an elbow but Gregovich leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Paskiainen misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Paskiainen throws an elbow but misses.

That's two 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.

Gregovich ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gregovich no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gregovich is looking to stand up but Paskiainen isn't so interested in that idea.
Paskiainen wants to get up but he can't break Gregovich's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Gregovich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gregovich is controlling the pace.
Paskiainen pushes Gregovich off looking to stand but Gregovich dives back in and keeps control.

Gregovich seems to be looking for submissions.

Gregovich seems to be looking for submissions.
Gregovich looks gassed!
Gregovich trying to pass the guard but Paskiainen defending well.
Paskiainen wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregovich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gregovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paskiainen.
Gregovich throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gregovich throws a low kick, looking for Paskiainen's leg but Paskiainen calmly moves out of range.
Gregovich tries to close the distance and clinch but Paskiainen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gregovich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Paskiainen tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Gregovich counters by moving into the clinch.

Gregovich manages to pull guard.
Paskiainen wanted to stand there but Gregovich had control of the position.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gregovich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

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

Paskiainen closes the distance and clinches.
Paskiainen prevents Gregovich from breaking the clinch.
Paskiainen throws an elbow that misses.
Gregovich avoids the elbow strike from Paskiainen, against the cage.
Gregovich wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Paskiainen has him pressed against the cage.
Paskiainen misses with an elbow over the top.
Paskiainen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gregovich drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paskiainen pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gregovich shoots in for a double leg but Paskiainen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vash Gregovich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Gregovich avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paskiainen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gregovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Paskiainen clinches but Gregovich breaks the clinch
and Gregovich counters with a three punch combo that has Paskiainen backing up. Paskiainen nods at Gregovich to acknowledge the strikes.

Gregovich closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gregovich scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Paskiainen to see if he's OK.
Paskiainen pushes Gregovich away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Gregovich gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Gregovich in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Paskiainen is trying to buck Gregovich off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Paskiainen managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Gregovich.
Gregovich misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskiainen is trying to buck Gregovich off.

Paskiainen sneaks out the side door and pushes Gregovich away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Paskiainen closes the distance but Gregovich moves to the side
and Gregovich counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gregovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Gregovich misses with a double jab.
Paskiainen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Paskiainen tries to clinch

and Gregovich counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Paskiainen is defending against the submission attempts here by Gregovich.
Paskiainen tries to kick Gregovich off but Gregovich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paskiainen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gregovich.
Paskiainen tries to kick Gregovich off but Gregovich keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Gregovich looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Paskiainen is looking to escape.
Gregovich is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gregovich looks to land a combination but Paskiainen avoids it well.
Paskiainen is looking to clinch.
Gregovich closes the distance and clinches up with Paskiainen, looking for a takedown. Gregovich pushes Paskiainen against the cage but Paskiainen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paskiainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Gregovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gregovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Paskiainen wants to clinch.
Paskiainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paskiainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gregovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gregovich throws a nice looking combination but Paskiainen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Paskiainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Gregovich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Paskiainen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gregovich.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gregovich shoots in for a takedown but Paskiainen shows good takedown defense.
Luciferus Paskiainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vash Gregovich.
Gregovich misses with a two punch combination.
Paskiainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paskiainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gregovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gregovich circles away from the clinch attempt

and Gregovich counters with a shoot takedown. Paskiainen fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Paskiainen is looking to stand up but Gregovich isn't so interested in that idea.

Gregovich thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gregovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paskiainen is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vash Gregovich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Paskiainen wants to clinch.
Gregovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paskiainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Gregovich tries to bum rush Paskiainen with a series of wild strikes but Paskiainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gregovich changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Paskiainen tries to avoid it but Gregovich manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Paskiainen to the ground. Paskiainen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Paskiainen tries to clinch but Gregovich moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gregovich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Paskiainen as he avoids it easily.
Paskiainen tries to clinch there but Gregovich circles away.
Gregovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Paskiainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paskiainen tries to clinch but Gregovich is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paskiainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gregovich keeps the fight on the outside.
Gregovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Paskiainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gregovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Gregovich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Paskiainen's guard.

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

Paskiainen pushes Gregovich off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Paskiainen tries to clinch but Gregovich moves out of range.
Gregovich misses the shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gregovich swats away the attempt to clinch by Paskiainen.
Luciferus Paskiainen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Paskiainen wants to clinch up but Gregovich keeps it at a distance.
Paskiainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gregovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Paskiainen circles away quickly and effectively.
Paskiainen tries to clinch but Gregovich is having none of it.
Paskiainen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gregovich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Paskiainen wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Gregovich misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Paskiainen.
Paskiainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gregovich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paskiainen's waist but Paskiainen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gregovich off to one side.
Luciferus Paskiainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vash Gregovich.
Paskiainen tries to clinch up but Gregovich circles away and keeps his distance.

Paskiainen forces Gregovich back against the cage and clinches.
Paskiainen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Paskiainen lands an elbow just above Gregovich 's eye.
Paskiainen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Paskiainen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gregovich blocks an elbow strike.
Gregovich is looking to break free of the clinch but Paskiainen has double underhooks.
Paskiainen throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gregovich avoids a wild elbow strike from Paskiainen.
Gregovich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Paskiainen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gregovich looks to land a combination but Paskiainen avoids it well.
Paskiainen dodges the punch combination from Gregovich.
Paskiainen tries to clinch up

and Gregovich counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Luciferus Paskiainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Paskiainen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gregovich won't allow Paskiainen to get back to his feet.
Vash Gregovich is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gregovich landing some decent shots from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vash Gregovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gregovich winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vash Gregovich!