PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazerus Lightning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Mazurov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lightning comes to the cage accompanied by HARVESTOR OF SORROW By METALLICA. Maksim Mazurov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lightning
vs
Mazurov

195 cm
26
250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

188 cm
25
260 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lazerus Lightning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Mazurov!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lightning tries to sprawl but Mazurov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mazurov is taking a breather. Lightning 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.

Lightning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mazurov pulls his head out easily.
Lightning is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Lightning looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lightning looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lightning actively working from the bottom here.

Lightning is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mazurov pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Mazurov moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lightning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazurov working away.
Lightning tries to improve position but can't.
Lightning is trying to control Mazurov's posture but Mazurov avoids it.
Lightning is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lightning tries to bench press Mazurov off him but Mazurov keeps the position.
Lightning is trying to work for a sweep but Mazurov has mounted him!
Lightning is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mazurov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lightning. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lightning regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lightning looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lightning wants to improve his position but Mazurov is controlling well.
Mazurov is looking to take a break and control but Lightning is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Lightning looking for submissions off his back.

Mazurov is working for a kimura but Lightning is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazurov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lightning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lightning gets full guard.

Lightning is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mazurov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lightning is keeping the position for now.

Lightning looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Lightning looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lightning is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lightning is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lightning has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mazurov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Lightning is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mazurov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lightning had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mazurov defends it easily.
Mazurov controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mazurov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mazurov slaps away a takedown attempt from Lightning, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lightning uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mazurov.
Lightning avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck for Lightning with that takedown attempt.

Mazurov shoots in and bounces Lightning off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Lightning has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mazurov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazurov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

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

Lightning throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mazurov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lightning on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lightning tries to get out of the position.

Mazurov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lightning has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Mazurov is looking to defend but Lightning has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Mazurov! Lightning pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Mazurov taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lazerus Lightning!
A relieved looking Lazerus Lightning thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.