PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maui Wowie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Pavano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wowie comes to the cage accompanied by Dont bogart that joint. Pavano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Trash Tongue Talker. Maui Wowie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wowie
vs
Pavano

185 cm
25
202 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

182 cm
31
198 lbs
11 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Voodoo Nutrition
Perkele!

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 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maui Wowie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Micky Pavano!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pavano looks to land a left hand but Wowie moved out of range nicely.
Pavano misses with a left hand
and Wowie counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pavano throws out a loose jab but Wowie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wowie seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pavano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wowie defends it nicely.
Pavano wants to slow Wowie down by chopping away at his legs.
Pavano staying out of range there.
Pavano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab from Wowie.
Wowie stuffs the takedown.
Pavano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wowie.
Pavano misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wowie misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pavano.
Maui Wowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Pavano.
Pavano misses with a kick to the body.
Wowie fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pavano.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wowie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wowie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pavano or perhaps it was just good defense by Wowie, which made it look bad.
Wowie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Wowie.
Pavano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wowie's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wowie.
Wowie lands with a nice body punch.
Wowie misses with a double jab.
Wowie chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice takedown defense from Wowie. No joy for Pavano on that attempt.
A jab from Pavano misses.
Wowie cracks Pavano with an open hand slap.
Wowie looks to land a left hand but Pavano moved out of range nicely.
Wowie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pavano's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wowie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wowie misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Wowie's head coaches at CHAD GRENADA SUCKS that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wowie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wowie needs to keep his hands up - Pavano had a free shot at his head there.

Wowie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wowie seems keen to control Pavano's posture.
Wowie keeping moving, preventing Pavano from controlling successfully.
Wowie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pavano.
Pavano won't allow Wowie to sweep him here.
Pavano throws a big right hand that misses.
Pavano wants to control from the top but Wowie keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pavano landing some decent shots from guard.
Wowie is trying to keep Pavano in close.
Pavano trying to control but Wowie is working from the bottom.
Pavano throwing strikes from guard but Wowie blocks nicely.
Wowie utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pavano with a nice head shot there.

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.
Pavano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pavano throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pavano postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pavano landing with the ground and pound.
Pavano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wowie has momentary wrist control but Pavano slips an elbow through the middle.
Pavano postures up and lands a big shot to Wowie's brow.
Wowie wants to get back to his feet but Pavano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pavano content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A combination from Wowie does no damage.
Pavano takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Pavano shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wowie defends it nicely.
Wowie is looking to slow Pavano down with leg kicks.
Wowie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pavano can do to turn this around?
Wowie stuffs the takedown attempt from Pavano. Pavano gets slowly back to his feet.
Wowie scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavano takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wowie, as that shot connected.
Maui Wowie is winning the standup battle so far.
Wowie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wowie throws a combination that misses
and Pavano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pavano tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavano attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maui Wowie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pavano shoots in looking for a takedown. Wowie tries to sprawl out of it but Pavano keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wowie manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Maui Wowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Pavano.
A leg kick checked by Pavano.
Wowie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pavano connects with a jab.
Wowie misses with a series of wild punches.
Wowie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pavano moves away.
Pavano scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wowie in his tracks.
Pavano moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wowie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pavano moves out of range of the body kick.
Wowie blocks a leg kick.
Wowie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wowie scores with a nice head shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wowie with a nice cross.
Maui Wowie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Wowie does no damage.
Pavano with the counter takedown but Wowie avoids it easily.
Pavano thuds his right hand into Wowie's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wowie gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pavano.
Pavano throws a front kick aimed at Wowie's knee but Wowie avoids it well.
Wowie scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Micky Pavano has been cut.
Pavano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wowie lands with an overhand left.
Wowie tries to move into range but Pavano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wowie lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pavano throws a front kick aimed at Wowie's knee but Wowie avoids it well.
Wowie throws a lazy right hand but Pavano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pavano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pavano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A clash of legs there as Pavano blocks the low kick.
Wowie takes one to the chin there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wowie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pavano on the side of the head.
The crowd cheers as Pavano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wowie doesn't seem phased though.
Wowie checks a leg kick.
Pavano moves away from the strike by Wowie.
Wowie feints a jab promting Pavano to slip. Wowie then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pavano slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Pavano throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from Wowie misses the target.
Wowie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wowie bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pavano's head.
Wowie avoids the body shot from Pavano.
Wowie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pavano missing with a left hand there. Wowie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pavano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wowie's head backwards.
Pavano throws a big shot that misses.
Pavano tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wowie is able to avoid easily.
Pavano throws the left hand but Wowie avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wowie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A combination from Wowie does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wowie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pavano fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pavano loads up on a big right hand but Wowie slips the punch.
Wowie cracks Pavano with a good jab.
A big left from Wowie misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wowie.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wowie.
Wowie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pavano slips a jab from Wowie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wowie lands with a hook. Pavano tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wowie throws a leg kick but Pavano sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pavano looks to throw the jab but Wowie is out of range.
Pavano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maui Wowie dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Micky Pavano's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Pavano fails to land the takedown.
A big right from Wowie misses.
Wowie misses with an uppercut. Pavano saw that one coming.
Wowie cracks Pavano with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pavano throws a chopping leg kick but Wowie manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wowie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pavano throws a series of punches but Wowie moves out of range.
Pavano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wowie throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wowie.
Wowie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavano misses with a hook. Wowie ducked under it nicely.
Pavano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Wowie misses its intended target.
Pavano tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pavano misses with a kick to the body.
Wowie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wowie dips to his left and cracks Pavano with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pavano shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wowie but Wowie pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wowie throws a hook but Pavano blocks it.
A combination from Wowie does no damage.
Maui Wowie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Wowie does no damage.
And Pavano tries to counter it with a takedown but Wowie pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pavano cracks a nice hook into Wowie's ribs.
Wowie closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A shot to the liver by Pavano. Beautiful body shot.
Pavano will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maui Wowie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Pavano.
Pavano lands a jab to the head.
Pavano slips a jab from Wowie.
Pavano with the counter takedown but Wowie avoids it easily.
Pavano swings for the body but Wowie moves out of range.
Pavano lands a head shot.
Wowie throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wowie fakes the leg kick and cracks Pavano in the body.
Maui Wowie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pavano 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.
Wowie misses with a few strikes there.
Pavano with the counter takedown but Wowie avoids it easily.
Pavano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wowie on the side of the head.
Wowie misses with the combination.
Pavano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wowie.
Pavano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wowie scores with a nice body kick.
Wowie misses with a leg kick.
Wowie moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pavano shoots in looking for a takedown but Wowie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pavano's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pavano throws a good cross that connects.
Wowie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wowie throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wowie waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pavano.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wowie lands a nice shot that snaps Pavano's head back.
Pavano looks for a takedown but Wowie sprawls well.
Wowie fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pavano misses with a hook. Wowie ducked under it nicely.
Pavano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wowie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wowie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wowie lands a nice shot that snaps Pavano's head back.
Wowie lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wowie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wowie misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wowie keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Micky Pavano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wowie ducks under a wild hook from Pavano.
Wowie throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wowie lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wowie misses with a series of wild punches.
Pavano lands an overhand right.
Some wild striking there from Wowie.
Wowie moves forwards but Pavano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pavano works the jab nicely.
Pavano tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wowie defends well and Pavano ends up having to push Wowie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maui Wowie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wowie, 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maui Wowie!
Maui Wowie seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.