PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mandla Bangizwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Gorvinskichev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorvinskichev has chosen New Noise as his entrance music. Steve Gorvinskichev has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mandla Bangizwe's chin.

Bangizwe
vs
Gorvinskichev

194 cm
25
230 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

195 cm
22
245 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Hell's Balls Recovery

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mandla Bangizwe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve Gorvinskichev!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangizwe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gorvinskichev circles away quickly and effectively.
Bangizwe moves away from the strike by Gorvinskichev.
Gorvinskichev misses with a hook.
Bangizwe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gorvinskichev checks it well.
Gorvinskichev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bangizwe counters with a low kick, right behind Gorvinskichev 's knee.
Bangizwe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gorvinskichev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bangizwe counters with a straight right hand.

It looks like Steve Gorvinskichev has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangizwe lands a head kick!
Gorvinskichev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bangizwe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gorvinskichev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bangizwe throws a solid leg kick but Gorvinskichev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bangizwe.
Gorvinskichev throws a hook but Bangizwe blocks it.
Gorvinskichev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bangizwe can pounce on him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangizwe throws a leg kick but Gorvinskichev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bangizwe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mandla Bangizwe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gorvinskichev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangizwe.
Bangizwe lands a nice looking body kick.
Gorvinskichev looks gassed!
Bangizwe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bangizwe lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Bangizwe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Good leg kick by Bangizwe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bangizwe looks to land a body kick but Gorvinskichev moved away.
Bangizwe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bangizwe swings for the body but Gorvinskichev moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangizwe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bangizwe clinches up against the cage.
Gorvinskichev tries to pull guard but Bangizwe holds him up against the cage and eventually Gorvinskichev drops back down to his feet.
Bangizwe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gorvinskichev walks away with a smile on his face. Bangizwe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gorvinskichev misses with a series of wild punches.
Gorvinskichev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bangizwe circles away.
A slow jab from Gorvinskichev misses its intended target.
Bangizwe scores with a leg kick.
Gorvinskichev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gorvinskichev misses with a combination
and Bangizwe counters with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bangizwe is looking to slow Gorvinskichev down with leg kicks.
Bangizwe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Gorvinskichev crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bangizwe - the referee stops the clock and Gorvinskichev gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bangizwe. Gorvinskichev manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangizwe lands with a nice body kick.
Bangizwe connects with a looping right hand.

That has opened up Steve Gorvinskichev's cut even more.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bangizwe!
Bangizwe throws a head kick that misses.
Bangizwe dodges the punch combination from Gorvinskichev.
Gorvinskichev has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bangizwe.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bangizwe.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gorvinskichev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bangizwe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gorvinskichev is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gorvinskichev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bangizwe counters with a nice leg kick.
Bangizwe pushes Gorvinskichev away with a front kick.
Bangizwe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bangizwe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gorvinskichev misses with a double jab.
Gorvinskichev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gorvinskichev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangizwe moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bangizwe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gorvinskichev.
Bangizwe misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mandla Bangizwe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Gorvinskichev's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Gorvinskichev throws a right and a left that Bangizwe avoids nicely.
Gorvinskichev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bangizwe.
Gorvinskichev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bangizwe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gorvinskichev somewhat.
A punch combination from Gorvinskichev misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bangizwe. Gorvinskichev shrugs it off though.

Bangizwe moves into the clinch.
Bangizwe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gorvinskichev is defending well for now.

Bangizwe manages to pull guard.
Gorvinskichev trying to control but Bangizwe is working from the bottom.
Bangizwe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gorvinskichev is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bangizwe working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gorvinskichev doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gorvinskichev manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bangizwe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Bangizwe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gorvinskichev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bangizwe's head.
Gorvinskichev wants to control from the top but Bangizwe keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Bangizwe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gorvinskichev is aware though and is defending well.
Bangizwe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorvinskichev can do to turn this around?
Gorvinskichev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gorvinskichev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gorvinskichev wants to control from the top but Bangizwe keeps moving.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Gorvinskichev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bangizwe trying to control the position from guard on top but Gorvinskichev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gorvinskichev trying to strike off his back.
Bangizwe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gorvinskichev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gorvinskichev controls Bangizwe momentarily but Bangizwe frees himself.
Gorvinskichev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bangizwe misses with a kick to the body.
Gorvinskichev shoots in for a takedown but Bangizwe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gorvinskichev throws a series of punches but Bangizwe moves out of range.
Gorvinskichev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mandla Bangizwe is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Gorvinskichev.
Gorvinskichev fails with a takedown attempt.
Mandla Bangizwe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Gorvinskichev.
Gorvinskichev throws a right hand that Bangizwe ducks under and follows up with a left that Bangizwe also avoids with ease.
Bangizwe ducks under a wild hook from Gorvinskichev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mandla Bangizwe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Gorvinskichev's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Gorvinskichev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bangizwe counters with an inside leg kick.
Bangizwe scores with a head kick.
Bangizwe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangizwe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gorvinskichev doesn't seem bothered though.
Bangizwe scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangizwe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Bangizwe.
Gorvinskichev blocks a jab.
Gorvinskichev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bangizwe fakes the leg kick and cracks Gorvinskichev in the body.
Bangizwe looks to throw the jab but Gorvinskichev is out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bangizwe.
Gorvinskichev with a nice cross.
Gorvinskichev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bangizwe counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gorvinskichev is lucky that one didn't land flush.

The cut above Steve Gorvinskichev's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bangizwe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bangizwe lands a head kick!
Steve Gorvinskichev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bangizwe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorvinskichev was well out of range. Poor timing from Bangizwe.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gorvinskichev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bangizwe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gorvinskichev.
Gorvinskichev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bangizwe can pounce on him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorvinskichev throws a sloppy head kick
and Bangizwe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gorvinskichev's knee momentarily.
Bangizwe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gorvinskichev moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bangizwe scores with a kick to the body.
Bangizwe throws a head kick but Gorvinskichev moves out of range.
Gorvinskichev tries for a takedown but Bangizwe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gorvinskichev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bangizwe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gorvinskichev was well out of range. Poor timing from Bangizwe.
Gorvinskichev throws a combination that misses
and Bangizwe counters with a solid body kick.
Crunch! Bangizwe slams his shin into Gorvinskichev's torso.
Bangizwe throws the left hand but Gorvinskichev avoids the punch easily.
Gorvinskichev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangizwe manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bangizwe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gorvinskichev.
Bangizwe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bangizwe lands with a kick to the temple. Gorvinskichev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Mandla Bangizwe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Steve Gorvinskichev's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mandla Bangizwe!