PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stevey Land (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wolf Mastadon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.

Land
vs
Mastadon

183 cm
19
195 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stevey Land!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wolf Mastadon!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mastadon shoots in and bounces Land off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mastadon wants to stand but Land has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mastadon throwing strikes but missing.
Mastadon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mastadon looking to pass the guard.

Land working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mastadon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mastadon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mastadon throwing strikes from guard but Land blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastadon trying to control the position from guard on top but Land is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mastadon 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.
Mastadon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Mastadon 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.

Land throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mastadon escapes and throws Land's legs to the side, diving into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Mastadon.
Land avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mastadon.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Land gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Land avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mastadon.

Mastadon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Land has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mastadon is looking to take a break and control but Land is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mastadon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mastadon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Land with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

Land looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Land is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mastadon pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Land has hold of Mastadon's hands but Mastadon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mastadon thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mastadon lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mastadon 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.
Mastadon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mastadon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mastadon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Land manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mastadon scoring with some ground and pound.
Mastadon is working Land over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Land keeping moving, preventing Mastadon from controlling successfully.
Land preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mastadon pushing down on Land's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mastadon winds up and cracks Land with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mastadon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mastadon lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Land on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Land looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mastadon trying to control from Land's half guard. Land has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Land has momentary wrist control but Mastadon slips an elbow through the middle.
Mastadon tries to free his leg and advance position but Land is retaining full guard.
Mastadon with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Land working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mastadon.
Land has momentary wrist control but Mastadon slips an elbow through the middle.
Mastadon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mastadon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Land has his takedown stuffed

and Mastadon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Mastadon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mastadon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Mastadon stands up from Land's guard - Mastadon perhaps looking for a knockout.
Land dives in and grabs Mastadon's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mastadon pushes down on Land's head and hops out.
Land fails with the takedown

and Mastadon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Land won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevey Land. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mastadon cracks Land with a big elbow.
Land takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon working the head and body with strikes.
Land is looking for a sweep.
Mastadon scores with a couple of short elbows.
Land is not content to let Mastadon control the position.
Mastadon working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mastadon grinds an elbow into Land's temple.
Land is not content to let Mastadon control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Land taking a bit of punishment here - Mastadon scoring with strikes.
Mastadon in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Land is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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!
Mastadon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Land does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mastadon has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mastadon has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Land's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wolf Mastadon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Mastadon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stevey Land seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Land changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mastadon tries to avoid it but Land manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mastadon to the ground. Mastadon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mastadon scores with a hook to the body. Land takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Land changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mastadon tries to avoid it but Land manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mastadon to the ground. Mastadon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Mastadon moves into the clinch successfully.
Mastadon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Land prevents it.
Land is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stevey Land. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mastadon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Land is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.

Mastadon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Land clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Mastadon is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Land defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mastadon lands with a hammerfist to the side of Land's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mastadon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Land takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Mastadon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee is taking a good look at Land as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mastadon!
Mastadon lands punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mastadon is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Land is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mastadon softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mastadon lands punches and elbows.
Land is taking damage to the body and head.
Mastadon lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

Mastadon has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The referee is taking a good look at Land as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Mastadon!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Land is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mastadon gets his way!
Wolf Mastadon has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mastadon is riding his opponent, not letting Land buck him off.
Land tries to escape but Mastadon has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mastadon connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Land to escape the position.
Mastadon connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Land to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mastadon working for a choke but Land is defending well.
Mastadon scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.

Mastadon is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Land is defending well though. Mastadon let's go of the attempt for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mastadon lands a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wolf Mastadon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mastadon has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Wolf Mastadon!
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Wolf Mastadon!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Wolf Mastadon!

Wolf Mastadon wins by unanimous decision!