PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamaz Otstoev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mandla Bangizwe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamaz Otstoev could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mandla Bangizwe's chin.

Otstoev
vs
Bangizwe

165 cm
22
264 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

194 cm
23
230 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Prefers standup

Organic Peak Performance

Murder Inc.
CROWN

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 Rio de Janeiro, Kamaz Otstoev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mandla Bangizwe!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Otstoev shoots in for a double leg but Bangizwe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bangizwe lands with a slapping head kick.
Bangizwe lands a high kick!
Otstoev shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bangizwe pinned against the cage. Bangizwe gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Otstoev shoots in for a takedown but Bangizwe shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamaz Otstoev. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bangizwe lands a head kick that stumbles Otstoev and the fighters go to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otstoev wants to control the position but Bangizwe says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Otstoev blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bangizwe.
Otstoev trying to control here.
Bangizwe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Otstoev could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Otstoev wants to control but Bangizwe is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Otstoev is staying active underneath Bangizwe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Otstoev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bangizwe is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Otstoev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Bangizwe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bangizwe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Bangizwe looking to pass the guard.
Bangizwe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Otstoev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kamaz Otstoev!