PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karnak Mandazur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Payton Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Mandazur
vs
Wright

182 cm
29
163 lbs
22 - 4 - 0

172 cm
31
164 lbs
18 - 9 - 1

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karnak Mandazur!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Payton Wright!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright takes a swing at Mandazur's ribcage but misses.

Mandazur closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mandazur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Wright's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mandazur connects with a leg kick. Wright looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mandazur throws a head kick that misses

so Wright counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wright throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wright postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wright trying to control but Mandazur is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wright throwing strikes from guard but Mandazur blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright throws an elbow that misses. Mandazur uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wright's guard. Nice move by Mandazur!
Wright wants to stand and escape but Mandazur is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandazur controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mandazur's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mandazur has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Payton Wright was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mandazur throws a shot from downtown. Wright moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Wright.
Karnak Mandazur is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wright keeps Mandazur at a distance using the push kick.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandazur.
Mandazur tries a head kick but it misses.

Mandazur moves into range and clinches up with Wright.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Mandazur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mandazur lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

It looks like Payton Wright has been cut.
Mandazur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mandazur lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandazur lands a shot to the body.
Mandazur gets through Wright's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Mandazur has Wright pressed against the cage, preventing Wright from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur working aggressively here.
Mandazur lands a body shot.
Mandazur tries a body shot but Wright blocks it.
Mandazur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mandazur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mandazur scores with a shoulder strike.
Mandazur misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mandazur stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mandazur lands with a short shot to the head.
Mandazur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mandazur throws a head punch that misses.
Mandazur makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mandazur tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandazur goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mandazur throws a head punch that misses.
Mandazur misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mandazur misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries a body shot but Mandazur blocks it.
Wright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mandazur gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mandazur swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mandazur pushes Wright back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wright tries to pull guard but Mandazur forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mandazur presses Wright against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mandazur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mandazur swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Wright breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Wright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wright takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mandazur tries to move into range but Wright moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wright connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karnak Mandazur dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Payton Wright's cut.
That's time! Mandazur's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wright throws a body punch but Mandazur moves out of range.
Wright blocks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mandazur checks a leg kick.
Wright throws a push kick but Mandazur slaps the foot to one side.
Wright shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mandazur pinned against the cage. Mandazur gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mandazur.

Wright drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wright accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mandazur manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wright manages to get himself to full guard.
Mandazur controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandazur has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mandazur is pushing down on Wright's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wright is fighting to maintain full guard but Mandazur has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright is trying to get back to full guard.
Wright trying to hold on to Mandazur's head to control him but Mandazur postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wright looks to land a combination but Mandazur avoids it well.
Wright scores with a shot to the body.
Wright fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mandazur.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wright is out of range.
Mandazur slips under a jab from Wright.
Mandazur lands an overhand right.
Mandazur throws a body punch but Wright moves out of range.
Nice shot by Wright.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mandazur.

Mandazur darts in and clinches Wright up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mandazur.
Mandazur tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mandazur working aggressively here.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wright is looking to break free of the clinch but Mandazur has double underhooks.
Wright wants to get back to striking at distance but Mandazur won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mandazur working aggressively here.
Mandazur scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wright goes for a takedown attempt but Mandazur pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mandazur thumps Wright with a low kick.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mandazur has time to react.
Wright connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
Wright walks into a jab.
Mandazur turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karnak Mandazur dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Payton Wright's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mandazur blocks the body kick.
Nice shot by Wright.
Wright throws a hook but Mandazur blocks it.
Wright circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mandazur misses with a head kick.
Wright misses with a kick to the body.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wright checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wright blocks the body kick.
Mandazur cracks Wright with a right hand to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Wright.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mandazur lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mandazur lands a slapping body shot.
Mandazur tried to score with a low kick but Wright checks it.
Wright bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mandazur's head.
Mandazur feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wright's calf.
Wright walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mandazur fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
Mandazur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wright scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mandazur doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mandazur lands a leg kick that knocks Wright off balance momentarily.
Wright blocks a head kick by Mandazur.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wright scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Mandazur does it's job there.

That has opened up Payton Wright's cut even more.
Mandazur throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wright lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Mandazur thows a body shot but no joy.
Wright tries a low kick but Mandazur avoids it.
Mandazur lands a really nice looking cross but Wright seems unphased.
Wright avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wright lands a nice looking body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright misses with a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mandazur.
Wright takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mandazur ducks under a wild hook from Wright.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mandazur moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mandazur.
Wright avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mandazur pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mandazur blocks the body kick.
Wright with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mandazur to score with a decent uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wright checks a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mandazur avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mandazur is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Mandazur finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A good leg kick by Mandazur.

Wright looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wright wants to control from the top but Mandazur keeps moving.
Mandazur pulls Wright in close to prevent any damage.
Wright throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karnak Mandazur clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Payton Wright'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.

Wright misses with a combination
and Mandazur counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wright moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wright wants to land a leg kick but Mandazur is out of range.
Wright misses with a body shot.
Mandazur fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mandazur.
Mandazur throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandazur throws a leg kick that misses.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Mandazur counters with a straight right hand.
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!
A jab from Wright misses.
Mandazur misses with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Mandazur. No joy for Wright on that attempt.
Wright throws a leg kick but Mandazur sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wright takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wright is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mandazur lands a jab to Wright's midsection.
Wright takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mandazur misses with a wild body shot.
Mandazur connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

The cut above Payton Wright's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mandazur lands a nice looking body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandazur cracks Wright with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mandazur looks to land a combination but Wright avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mandazur throws a leg kick which misses Wright's front leg but catches the back leg as Wright tries to avoid it.
Mandazur throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mandazur tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mandazur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mandazur throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Mandazur lands a nice looking body kick.
Mandazur bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wright's head backwards.
Mandazur moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mandazur tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mandazur lunges at Wright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wright's hand.
Mandazur lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mandazur misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright.
Mandazur fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wright on the side of the head.
Wright keeps the fight on the outside.
Wright throws a jab but it's blocked by Mandazur.
Mandazur throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wright counters with a nice leg kick.
Wright uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandazur.
Mandazur uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright.
Wright walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Wright is rocked!
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mandazur.
Wright is still on wobbly legs! Can Mandazur finish him?
Wright has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to move into range but Mandazur moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mandazur throws a wild body kick that Wright sees coming a mile off.
Mandazur connects with a looping right hand.

Payton Wright's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Mandazur walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Wright drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Mandazur swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Wright's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karnak Mandazur!
Karnak Mandazur retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Karnak Mandazur thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.