PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigori Draugovich Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayfield comes into the arena with Pusherman blaring out of the sound system. Curtis Mayfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mayfield
vs
Draugovich Ii

167 cm
27
140 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

175 cm
30
145 lbs
18 - 11 - 1

Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Curtis Mayfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Grigori Draugovich Ii!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draugovich Ii misses with an uppercut.
Mayfield throws a solid leg kick but Draugovich Ii takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mayfield.
Mayfield misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mayfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Draugovich Ii cracks Mayfield with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mayfield misses with a leg kick.
Draugovich Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mayfield.
Draugovich Ii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Draugovich Ii looks to land a combination but Mayfield avoids it well.

Draugovich Ii looking to score a takedown here. Mayfield is defending well but Draugovich Ii drives through and ends up in Mayfield's guard.
Mayfield keeping moving, preventing Draugovich Ii from controlling successfully.
Mayfield wants to sweep but no luck.

Mayfield has his foot on Draugovich Ii's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Draugovich Ii works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Draugovich Ii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii wants to control from the top but Mayfield keeps moving.
Draugovich Ii keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mayfield's head.
Mayfield has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mayfield managing to control the position.
Draugovich Ii is pushing down on Mayfield's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mayfield is fighting to maintain full guard but Draugovich Ii has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mayfield is concentrating on defense, preventing Draugovich Ii from advancing position.

Mayfield is defending against the submission attempts here by Draugovich Ii.
Draugovich Ii prevents Mayfield from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mayfield wants to control but Draugovich Ii is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draugovich Ii controlling the action here.
Mayfield moves into full guard.
Draugovich Ii scoring with punches to the head and body.
Draugovich Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draugovich Ii lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mayfield keeping moving, preventing Draugovich Ii from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draugovich Ii throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Draugovich Ii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mayfield half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Draugovich Ii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Mayfield will feel that in the morning.
Mayfield looks to score with a jab to the body but Draugovich Ii is just out of range.
Draugovich Ii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mayfield throws a right hand that Draugovich Ii ducks under and follows up with a left that Draugovich Ii also avoids with ease.
Draugovich Ii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Draugovich Ii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mayfield.
Mayfield closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A jab from Draugovich Ii misses.
Mayfield misses with an uppercut.
Draugovich Ii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mayfield misses with the combination.
Draugovich Ii with the counter takedown but Mayfield avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Draugovich Ii shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Draugovich Ii thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mayfield's head.
Draugovich Ii throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mayfield regains full guard. Nicely done.
Draugovich Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayfield is pulling down on Draugovich Ii's head to control his posture.
Mayfield keeping moving, preventing Draugovich Ii from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigori Draugovich Ii dominated that round.
That's time! Mayfield's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Draugovich Ii drives through with a takedown into Mayfield's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mayfield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Draugovich Ii.

Mayfield is looking for a triangle here but Draugovich Ii uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Draugovich Ii wants to control but Mayfield is keeping him busy.
Draugovich Ii cracks Mayfield with an elbow. That is naaassty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draugovich Ii tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mayfield is trying to get back to half guard.
Grigori Draugovich Ii has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Mayfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield is looking for a sweep.
Draugovich Ii scores with punches from side control.
Mayfield is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Draugovich Ii off and has taken his back!
Draugovich Ii is trying to break free.
Mayfield trying to control.
Draugovich Ii is really stuck here.
Mayfield not allowing Draugovich Ii to control his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mayfield looking for the choke but no joy.
Draugovich Ii turns into Mayfield and is now in his guard.
Draugovich Ii is looking to work some ground and pound but Mayfield has wrist control.
Draugovich Ii postures up in Mayfield's guard and throws a big left but Mayfield blocks it.
Draugovich Ii tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayfield is retaining full guard.
Draugovich Ii wants to control from the top but Mayfield keeps moving.
Draugovich Ii working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mayfield's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mayfield wants to sweep here but Draugovich Ii controlling him for the moment.
Draugovich Ii slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Draugovich Ii wants to take a breather but Mayfield manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Draugovich Ii.
Mayfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Mayfield, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mayfield managing to control the position.
Draugovich Ii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Draugovich Ii content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Draugovich Ii trying to control but Mayfield is working from the bottom.
Draugovich Ii is fighting to break Mayfield's control of his arms but Mayfield is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Draugovich Ii's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mayfield is pulling down on Draugovich Ii's head to control his posture.
Mayfield keeping moving, preventing Draugovich Ii from controlling successfully.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Grigori Draugovich Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Draugovich Ii punishes Mayfield's body with a nice straight punch.

Draugovich Ii drives through with a takedown into Mayfield's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Draugovich Ii wants to control from the top but Mayfield keeps moving.
Mayfield not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mayfield has control of Draugovich Ii's left arm, preventing Draugovich Ii from doing any damage.

Draugovich Ii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Draugovich Ii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draugovich Ii with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mayfield keeping moving, preventing Draugovich Ii from controlling successfully.
Mayfield looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield is trying to control the position but Draugovich Ii postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mayfield cracks Draugovich Ii with a right hand to the side of the head.
Draugovich Ii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Draugovich Ii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Draugovich Ii gets a takedown into half guard.
Draugovich Ii missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mayfield is refusing to be controlled, as Draugovich Ii sits in half guard.
Mayfield wants to control but Draugovich Ii is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield is trying to get back to full guard.
Draugovich Ii tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mayfield knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mayfield wants to get back to full guard but Draugovich Ii has passed into side control.
Draugovich Ii landing a few strikes.

Draugovich Ii swings around for an armbar but Mayfield sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Draugovich Ii's guard.
Draugovich Ii is trying to control the position but Mayfield postures up.
Grigori Draugovich Ii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mayfield wants to control from the top but Draugovich Ii keeps moving.
Draugovich Ii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mayfield manages to get himself to full guard.

Mayfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Curtis Mayfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Mayfield looking for a guillotine here but Draugovich Ii defends easily.

Mayfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Draugovich Ii can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mayfield tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Mayfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Draugovich Ii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grigori Draugovich Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Draugovich Ii winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grigori Draugovich Ii!
An out of breath Grigori Draugovich Ii thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Curtis Mayfield stepped up to the mic, saying 'Tonight just wasn't my night. I'll get back in the gym and be ready to go for my next fight. I give my opponent credit he was the better fighter tonight! '.