PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Mack (ranked 1424 p4p, 3083 weight class) and Vadim Konstantinov (ranked 193 p4p, 383 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mack
vs
Konstantinov

189 cm
26
190
5 - 2 - 0

179 cm
26
192
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyrone Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vadim Konstantinov!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Dirk Anderson and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mack avoids the head kick by Konstantinov.

Konstantinov gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mack to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Konstantinov is looking for a triangle but Mack pushes his legs off easily.

Mack 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.
Konstantinov is trying to control the position but Mack postures up.

Mack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Konstantinov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mack has managed to get both his arms back between Konstantinov's legs - danger averted.
Konstantinov wants to stand and escape but Mack is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mack drops back looking for a leg! Konstantinov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Konstantinov manages to kick Mack off! Mack jumps back into Konstantinov's guard.
Mack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Konstantinov is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Konstantinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Konstantinov is trying to control the position but Mack postures up.
Konstantinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mack trying to control the position from guard on top but Konstantinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mack is pushing down on Konstantinov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Konstantinov is fighting to maintain full guard but Mack has managed to sneak the leg through.

Mack is looking for a kimura but Konstantinov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mack to get the leverage.
Mack is looking to advance position but Konstantinov won't allow it.

Mack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Mack seems to be looking for submissions.
Konstantinov works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Konstantinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Konstantinov is trying to control the position but Mack postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mack is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Konstantinov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mack's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mack tries to free his leg and advance position but Konstantinov is retaining full guard.
Mack looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Konstantinov wants to stand and escape but Mack is having none of it.

Mack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mack trying to control but Konstantinov is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Konstantinov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Konstantinov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mack is pushing down on Konstantinov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Konstantinov is fighting to maintain full guard but Mack has managed to sneak the leg through.

Mack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Konstantinov is just riding it out for now. Mack eventually gives up the hold.

Mack is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Konstantinov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mack is thwarting Konstantinov's attempts to control the position.

Mack is looking for a kimura here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Mack seems to be working for a kimura but Konstantinov defends the submission attempt.

Mack is working for a submission of some sort.
Mack is looking to take a break and control but Konstantinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mack is thwarting Konstantinov's attempts to control the position.
Konstantinov gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Mack dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Konstantinov clinches.
Mack is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Konstantinov is trying to maintain a safe position but Mack gets an underhook and turns Konstantinov into the cage.
Mack drops down looking for an ankle pick but Konstantinov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vadim Konstantinov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Konstantinov throws a head kick that misses

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

Mack seems to be working for a kimura but Konstantinov defends the submission attempt.

Mack is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konstantinov is trying to stand.
Konstantinov tries to roll over but Mack keeps him under control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Konstantinov is staying active underneath Mack, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Konstantinov is looking to improve his position.

Mack is looking for a kimura but Konstantinov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mack to get the leverage.
Mack trying to advance position but Konstantinov counters by regaining guard.
Mack slips nicely into half guard.
Mack is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Mack is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Konstantinov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Konstantinov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Mack manages to work his way to half guard, despite Konstantinov's best efforts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov is looking to take a break and control but Mack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mack trying to control but Konstantinov postures up.

Mack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Konstantinov pulls his head out easily.
Konstantinov trying to control the action but Mack is working from the bottom.
Mack wants to get back to full guard but Konstantinov has mounted him!
Konstantinov throwing strikes here but Mack is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Mack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Konstantinov avoids the attempt from Mack to control.
Tyrone Mack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mack regains half guard.
Konstantinov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mack's head.
Mack is trying to control but Konstantinov manages to pass to mount!
Mack wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Konstantinov.
Mack is squirming around, avoiding Konstantinov's attempts to control the action.
Mack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mack manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mack is trying to control but can't.
Konstantinov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Konstantinov trying to control the action but Mack is working from the bottom.
Mack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Konstantinov is working away from the top position though.
Konstantinov wants to stand but Mack has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Konstantinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mack keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mack blocking the ground and pound attempt from Konstantinov.
Konstantinov thows a huge punch but Mack dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vadim Konstantinov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Konstantinov connects with a body shot that sends Mack's belly button to the back.
Vadim Konstantinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mack lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

Konstantinov closes the distance and clinches.
Mack will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Konstantinov up against the cage.
Mack fails to pull guard.
Mack jumps guard but Konstantinov stands there with Mack around his waist. Mack gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Konstantinov misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konstantinov swings wildly with an uppercut but Mack uses good head movement to avoid it.

Konstantinov manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mack scores with a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mack.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Mack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Konstantinov throws a head kick but Mack moves out of range.
Konstantinov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

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

Mack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Mack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Konstantinov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mack.

Mack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Konstantinov defends it well.
Konstantinov is looking for a sweep. Mack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mack is looking for a kimura but Konstantinov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mack to get the leverage.
Mack throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Konstantinov to regain full guard.
Konstantinov controls Mack momentarily but Mack frees himself.
Konstantinov wants to stand but Mack is controlling the position.
Mack passes into half guard.
Mack lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Mack is trying to work for a kimura but Konstantinov is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Konstantinov gets back to full guard.
Konstantinov wants to stand up but Mack is controlling him.
Konstantinov is trying to control the position but Mack postures up.
Konstantinov trying to control the position here.
Konstantinov keeping moving, preventing Mack from controlling successfully.
Konstantinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mack is one step ahead there.
Mack wants to control from the top but Konstantinov keeps moving.

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.
Mack postures up in Konstantinov's guard and throws a big left but Konstantinov blocks it.
Mack wants to control from the top but Konstantinov keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mack throws a hook but Konstantinov blocks it.

Konstantinov darts in and clinches Mack up against the cage.
Mack stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mack holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mack seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mack is trying to pull guard but Konstantinov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mack effectively controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyrone Mack.
I think Mack 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Tyrone Mack!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Vadim Konstantinov!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Tyrone Mack!

Tyrone Mack wins by split decision!
A victorious Tyrone Mack thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.