PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francis Brizuela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Mageramsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Brizuela
vs
Mageramsky

199 cm
30
290 lbs
16 - 10 - 1

190 cm
34
242 lbs
18 - 15 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Francis Brizuela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joseph Mageramsky!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mageramsky looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mageramsky looks to land a right hand but Brizuela moved out of range.

Brizuela bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mageramsky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brizuela wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mageramsky gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mageramsky wants to improve his position but Brizuela is controlling well.
Mageramsky is trying to control but Brizuela passes into side control!
Mageramsky misses with a strike from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mageramsky tries to bench press Brizuela off him but Brizuela keeps the position.
Mageramsky trying to remain calm as Brizuela controls from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mageramsky tries to buck Brizuela off but Brizuela is having none of it.
Mageramsky tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Mageramsky tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky regains half guard.
Mageramsky moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mageramsky looking to control.
Brizuela 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.
Brizuela has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky is looking to sweep but instead, Brizuela has passed into half guard.
Brizuela not doing much here.
Mageramsky gets full guard.

Mageramsky has his foot on Brizuela's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brizuela works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brizuela in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Mageramsky looking for a guillotine here but Brizuela defends easily.
Mageramsky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brizuela is one step ahead there.
Mageramsky is pulling down on Brizuela's head. It's preventing any offense from Brizuela, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joseph Mageramsky dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mageramsky fails to land with a series of punches.
Mageramsky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice uppercut there from Mageramsky.
Brizuela connects with an inside leg kick.
Mageramsky shoots in but no luck this time.
Brizuela moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mageramsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joseph Mageramsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brizuela stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Brizuela shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brizuela preventing the sweep.

Mageramsky working for submissions but it's allowed Brizuela to get to half guard.
Mageramsky is breathing heavily.
Mageramsky trying to get back to full guard but Brizuela takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Joseph Mageramsky has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brizuela content just to control the position here.
Mageramsky is desperately trying to improve his position but Brizuela has a good base and remains in mount.
Mageramsky tries to hold on but Brizuela pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky is looking to improve his position but Brizuela isn't that keen on the idea.
Brizuela controlling from mount.
Mageramsky tries to reverse the position but Brizuela maintains control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brizuela controlling the pace for now.
Brizuela avoids the attempt from Mageramsky to control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brizuela takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brizuela sizes up Mageramsky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

It looks like Joseph Mageramsky has been cut.
Brizuela stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brizuela wants it to stay on the feet.

Brizuela looking to score a takedown here. Mageramsky is defending well but Brizuela drives through and ends up in Mageramsky's 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!
Mageramsky working a defensive guard here.
Mageramsky wants to sweep here but Brizuela controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mageramsky looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brizuela works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Mageramsky actively working from the bottom here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brizuela wants to pass the guard but Mageramsky is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Francis Brizuela dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Joseph Mageramsky's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mageramsky throws an off balance right hand
and Brizuela counters with a good, hard body kick but Mageramsky shrugs it off.
Mageramsky misses with a combination
and Brizuela counters with an outside leg kick.

Brizuela lands a big head kick that sends Mageramsky tumbling to the mat! Brizuela takes a step backwards and waves Mageramsky back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!

Brizuela feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Mageramsky is rocked!
Brizuela 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.
Mageramsky is still in real trouble! Can Brizuela finish him?
Mageramsky seems to have recovered his senses.
Mageramsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

We're going to have a standup here because Francis Brizuela wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Brizuela feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mageramsky sprawling to the canvas! Mageramsky rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Brizuela finish him?!
Mageramsky swings widly with a right hand
and Brizuela counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mageramsky thinking.
Mageramsky throws a lazy right hand but Brizuela sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Francis Brizuela is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Brizuela shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mageramsky manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mageramsky is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brizuela engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Mageramsky has his feet on Brizuela's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mageramsky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brizuela counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brizuela connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mageramsky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Brizuela drops Mageramsky with a beautiful combination! Mageramsky stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brizuela is looking for the KO!

That has opened up Joseph Mageramsky's cut even more.

Brizuela shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Mageramsky is on queer street and Brizuela is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Francis Brizuela!
A very excited looking Francis Brizuela made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.