PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Mazepin (ranked 2762 p4p, 1701 weight class) and Theros Ironfeld (ranked 334 p4p, 229 weight class). Mazepin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, boom. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Mazepin
vs
Ironfeld

190 cm
39
250
24 - 27 - 0

195 cm
25
275
9 - 8 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very quick

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Powerful

Knockaround Guys Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fedor Mazepin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Theros Ironfeld!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ironfeld throws a right hand that Mazepin ducks under and follows up with a left that Mazepin also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ironfeld. Mazepin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazepin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ironfeld throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazepin appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ironfeld throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ironfeld stuffs the takedown.
Ironfeld misses with a left hand
and Mazepin counters with a series of strikes. Ironfeld will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ironfeld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazepin manages to avoid it.
Mazepin shoots in for a takedown but Ironfeld shows good takedown defense.
Mazepin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazepin tries to counter with a takedown but Ironfeld is quick to defend against it.
Ironfeld misses with a hook. Mazepin ducked under it nicely.
Ironfeld connects with a looping right hand.

It looks like Fedor Mazepin has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Ironfeld as Mazepin shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fedor Mazepin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ironfeld lands a nice shot that snaps Mazepin's head back.
Theros Ironfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ironfeld just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Ironfeld, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironfeld ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazepin moves away.
Ironfeld loads up on a big right hand but Mazepin slips the punch.
Mazepin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ironfeld throws a jab when Mazepin was well out of range.

Mazepin instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ironfeld.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ironfeld takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ironfeld.
Mazepin drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ironfeld pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ironfeld misses with a body punch
and Mazepin counters with a two punch combo.
Ironfeld lands with a nice body punch.
Ironfeld misses with a body shot.

Mazepin closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ironfeld lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mazepin backwards.
Ironfeld stalls.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazepin has Ironfeld pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ironfeld manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mazepin goes for a takedown attempt but Ironfeld pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ironfeld just misses with a punch to the body.
Ironfeld misses with a wild combination.
Mazepin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mazepin or perhaps it was just good defense by Ironfeld, which made it look bad.
Ironfeld misses with a jab to the body

and Mazepin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ironfeld's guard.
Ironfeld pulls Mazepin in to control the position.
Mazepin pushing down on Ironfeld's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mazepin lands strikes from half guard.
Ironfeld makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ironfeld.
Ironfeld pulls Mazepin in close to his closed guard and prevents Mazepin from doing any damage or advancing position.

Mazepin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ironfeld throws a couple of heel strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazepin stopping the sweep attempt from Ironfeld.
Mazepin throws an elbow that misses. Ironfeld uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mazepin's guard. Nice move by Ironfeld!

Ironfeld is working Mazepin over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ironfeld controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mazepin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ironfeld with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Mazepin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ironfeld can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mazepin looking for a sweep. Not yet Mazepin, not yet.
Ironfeld controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mazepin has momentary wrist control but Ironfeld slips an elbow through the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Theros Ironfeld dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Mazepin's cut.
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.

Mazepin gets a double leg takedown into Ironfeld's guard.
Mazepin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mazepin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Mazepin is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ironfeld is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ironfeld has escaped and now he's on top!

Ironfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazepin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironfeld connects with a couple of short punches.
Fedor Mazepin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ironfeld wants to control from the top but Mazepin keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ironfeld's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mazepin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ironfeld content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mazepin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ironfeld escapes and throws Mazepin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Mazepin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mazepin tries to bench press Ironfeld off him but Ironfeld keeps the position.
Ironfeld scoring with punches from side control.
Mazepin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Fedor Mazepin's cut is getting worse.
Ironfeld working away.
Mazepin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Mazepin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mazepin sneaks back into half guard.

Mazepin actively working from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mazepin actively working from the bottom here.
Ironfeld is taking a breather. Mazepin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ironfeld is continuing to stall.
Mazepin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mazepin is trying to control but can't.
Ironfeld working the head and body with strikes.
Ironfeld working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ironfeld lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ironfeld looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ironfeld working Mazepin over with strikes.
Ironfeld trying to pass the guard but Mazepin defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mazepin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ironfeld pulls his head out easily.
Ironfeld is looking to take a break and control but Mazepin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ironfeld landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

Mazepin is rocked!

Fedor Mazepin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ironfeld is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh Mazepin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!

Jeez, Fedor Mazepin's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fedor Mazepin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Theros Ironfeld!
The defeated Fedor Mazepin had this to say: 'until next time'.