PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Nevsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Paco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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!

Nevsky
vs
Paco

178 cm
27
217 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

189 cm
24
215 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Russian Top Team Nutrition

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexander Nevsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paulo Paco!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevsky shoots and misses
and Paco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nevsky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nevsky is defended easily by Paco.
Nevsky throws a body punch but Paco moves out of range.
Paco fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paco tries to clinch

and Nevsky counters with a shoot takedown. Paco fights it but they end up in guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Paco is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Nevsky is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Nevsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Paco manages to break the clinch.
Nevsky fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Paco is out of range.
Nevsky showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Paco.
Paco tries to clinch but Nevsky moves away

and Nevsky decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Paco's guard.
Nevsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky wants to control from the top but Paco keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nevsky throws a big elbow that misses.
Nevsky throwing strikes from guard but Paco blocks nicely.
Paco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nevsky.
Nevsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Paco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nevsky postures up in Paco's guard and throws a big left but Paco blocks it.
Nevsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nevsky has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky is in close to Paco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Paco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nevsky trying to control but Paco is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nevsky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Nevsky postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Paco is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nevsky, into his guard.
Nevsky striking from the bottom.

Nevsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paco defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nevsky swivels though and keeps the full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nevsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paco is aware though and is defending well.
Paco tries to free his leg and advance position but Nevsky is retaining full guard.

Nevsky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

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

Nevsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paco is aware though and is defending well.

Paco postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nevsky is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Paco, into his guard.
Nevsky missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky throwing strikes but missing.
Nevsky postures up in Paco's guard and throws a big left but Paco blocks it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Paco keeping moving, preventing Nevsky from controlling successfully.
Nevsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nevsky throwing strikes from guard but Paco blocks nicely.
Nevsky with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Paco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Nevsky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Nevsky throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Paco's waist but Paco gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nevsky off to one side.
Paco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Paco looks to clinch
and Nevsky counters with a good low kick that Paco was not able to check.
Paco darts in trying to clinch

and Nevsky counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Alexander Nevsky overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nevsky is pressing down on Paco's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paco is holding on for now.
Nevsky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Paco defending well though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nevsky seems to be working for a kimura but Paco defends the submission attempt.
Nevsky working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky is trying to control the action in half guard but Paco is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nevsky lands strikes from half guard.
Nevsky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Paco's head.
Nevsky missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nevsky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Nevsky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nevsky working over Paco with some ground and pound. Paco looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nevsky lands a nice short elbow.

Nevsky is looking for a kimura but Paco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nevsky to get the leverage.
Nevsky not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nevsky winds up and cracks Paco with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Nevsky is looking for a kimura but Paco is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nevsky to get the leverage.
Nevsky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nevsky throwing shots but Paco is blocking nicely.

Nevsky seems to be looking for submissions.
Paco has hold of Nevsky's hands but Nevsky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky trying to control from Paco's half guard. Paco has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Nevsky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nevsky throwing strikes from guard but Paco blocks nicely.
Nevsky works over Paco with some ground and pound from guard.
Nevsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paco can do to turn this around?
Paco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nevsky.
Nevsky throwing strikes from guard but Paco blocks nicely.
Nevsky loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky throws a big elbow that misses.
Nevsky is looking to work some ground and pound but Paco has wrist control.
Nevsky tries to free his leg and advance position but Paco is retaining full guard.
Nevsky landing with the ground and pound.
Nevsky throws a big right hand that misses.
Nevsky looking to sit in guard and control but Paco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nevsky might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Nevsky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Nevsky looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Nevsky is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Paco is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Nevsky 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Paco has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nevsky is looking to take this one to the mat.
Nevsky managing to block the knees to the body from Paco.
Nevsky tries for a takedown. No joy.
Paco gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nevsky.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Nevsky. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paco tries a knee to the head but Nevsky blocks it.
Paco wants to get back to striking at distance but Nevsky won't allow it.
Paco is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nevsky is keeping busy.
Paco wants to get back to striking at distance but Nevsky won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Paco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Paulo Paco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paco tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Paco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Nevsky with that takedown attempt.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paco looking to throw knees to the head but Nevsky is blocking nicely.
Paco looking to slow down the pace here.
Paco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paco taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paco misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nevsky.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Paco obliges.
Paco working hard to break the clinch.
Paco taking a breather.
Paco tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Paco is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Paco throws a knee to the head but misses.

Nevsky pulls guard effortlessly.

Nevsky has his foot on Paco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paco works his way back into a safe position though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Nevsky had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Paco defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paco looking to pass the guard.

Nevsky throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Paco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Nevsky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Nevsky is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Nevsky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Paco gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Paulo Paco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nevsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nevsky lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Nevsky has his foot on Paco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Paco works his way back into a safe position though.

Paco thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Paco is posturing up here but Nevsky has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Paco tries to roll out but it's too tight and Paco has to tap! Slick submission there by Nevsky!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Nevsky!