PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Spetznaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Floyd Maydugo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maydugo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Calogero / Passi - Face à la mer . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Spetznaz
vs
Maydugo

169 cm
26
220 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

178 cm
21
205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Powerful

Hellbent, Inc.™
Charlie Wang's Nutrition and Laundry

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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Spetznaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Floyd Maydugo!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spetznaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Maydugo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maydugo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spetznaz.
Spetznaz avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spetznaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Floyd Maydugo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Maydugo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Maydugo shoots and misses

and Spetznaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Spetznaz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Maydugo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Spetznaz has managed to get both his arms back between Maydugo's legs - danger averted.

Maydugo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Maydugo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Spetznaz has picked Maydugo up and slammed him! Maydugo can't keep hold of the triangle and Spetznaz manages to pass to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Spetznaz stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Maydugo misses with a combination

and Spetznaz counters by clinching up.
Spetznaz stalling.
Maydugo jumps guard but Spetznaz stands there with Maydugo around his waist. Maydugo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Spetznaz.
Maydugo fails to pull guard.
Boris Spetznaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Floyd Maydugo.
Spetznaz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Spetznaz.
Maydugo tries to pull guard but Spetznaz won't allow it.
Spetznaz cracks Maydugo with a nice body shot.
Maydugo tries to pull guard but Spetznaz holds him up against the cage and eventually Maydugo drops back down to his feet.
Maydugo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Spetznaz walks away with a smile on his face. Maydugo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sloppy strikes from Maydugo. Those never looked like landing.
Spetznaz is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maydugo.

It looks like Boris Spetznaz has been cut.
Maydugo throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Spetznaz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maydugo won't be happy with that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maydugo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Maydugo seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Spetznaz has recovered full guard.

Maydugo drops back, looking for a kneebar! Spetznaz looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Spetznaz looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Spetznaz!
Maydugo tries to bench press Spetznaz off him but Spetznaz keeps the position.
Maydugo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Spetznaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Spetznaz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Spetznaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spetznaz lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Spetznaz.
Spetznaz cracks Maydugo with a nice body shot.
Maydugo tries to pull guard but Spetznaz won't allow it.
Spetznaz effectively controlling the action here.

Spetznaz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Maydugo is trying to get back to full guard.
Maydugo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Maydugo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Spetznaz is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Maydugo.
Maydugo is being controlled here.
Maydugo is trying to get back to half guard.
Spetznaz content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Maydugo is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Maydugo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Spetznaz's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maydugo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maydugo.

Maydugo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maydugo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Spetznaz uses it to pass to side control.
Maydugo struggling a bit here.
Maydugo is trying to get back to half guard.
Maydugo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Spetznaz is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Boris Spetznaz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spetznaz is looking to advance position but Maydugo won't allow it.

Maydugo looking for submissions off his back.
Maydugo wants to improve his position but Spetznaz is controlling well.
Spetznaz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Maydugo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maydugo is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Spetznaz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Boris Spetznaz'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Maydugo falls off balance throwing a combination

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

Maydugo actively working from the bottom here.
Spetznaz is taking a breather. Maydugo 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.
Maydugo wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spetznaz is taking a breather. Maydugo 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.
Maydugo trying to get back to full guard but Spetznaz takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Maydugo is desperately trying to improve his position but Spetznaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Maydugo manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Spetznaz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Maydugo on the ground.
Maydugo tries to roll over but Spetznaz keeps him under control.
Boris Spetznaz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Maydugo looking for submissions off his back.
Maydugo is looking for a sweep. Spetznaz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Maydugo looking for submissions off his back.
Spetznaz with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Maydugo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spetznaz pulls his head out easily.

Maydugo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maydugo tries to roll over but Spetznaz keeps him under control.
Floyd Maydugo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spetznaz seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Maydugo tries to get to full guard but Spetznaz has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Maydugo works his way to full guard. Good work.

Spetznaz has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Maydugo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Spetznaz is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Maydugo pulls down on the head and he's put Spetznaz to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Floyd Maydugo!