PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Mazanov (ranked 2694 p4p, 4127 weight class) and Alexanderovski Volkan (ranked 335 p4p, 468 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Mazanov
vs
Volkan

190 cm
20
220
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
19
222
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Mazanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexanderovski Volkan!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Edson Gomes and Seu Braga.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkan slips under a jab.
Mazanov throws a nice looking combination but Volkan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mazanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dmitry Mazanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Volkan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mazanov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Volkan misses with a hook
and Mazanov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Volkan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Volkan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Volkan misses with a wild body shot.
Mazanov misses with a combination
and Volkan counters with a nice body shot.
Volkan avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Mazanov misses.
Mazanov connects with a body shot.
Volkan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mazanov checks it well.
Mazanov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazanov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Volkan doesn't seem bothered though.
Mazanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Volkan throws a body punch but Mazanov moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Volkan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mazanov scores with the left hand. Volkan knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mazanov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Volkan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Volkan misses with a hook to the body
and Mazanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Volkan.
Volkan tries to clinch up but Mazanov circles away and keeps his distance.
Volkan takes a swing at Mazanov's ribcage but misses.
Volkan swings for the body but Mazanov moves out of range.
Mazanov is looking to wear down Volkan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Volkan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazanov moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Mazanov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mazanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazanov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Volkan.
Mazanov misses with a hook. Volkan ducked under it nicely.
A combination from Mazanov does no damage.
Mazanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volkan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazanov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mazanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mazanov misses with a hook.
Mazanov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Volkan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Mazanov misses its target.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mazanov.
Mazanov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Volkan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Volkan looks to throw the jab but Mazanov is out of range.
Mazanov moves out of range as Volkan strikes.
Volkan slips under a jab from Mazanov.
Volkan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mazanov to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Mazanov finds it's way through Volkan's defenses.
Volkan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mazanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mazanov throws a one two combo.

Volkan is rocked!
Volkan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Volkan is still on wobbly legs! Can Mazanov finish him?
Mazanov fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Volkan to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Volkan looks to clinch but Mazanov throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Volkan taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dmitry Mazanov!
In his post fight interview, Dmitry Mazanov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.