PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bailey Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Mahcock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bailey Sanders had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Sanders
vs
Mahcock

180 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

185 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bailey Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Mahcock!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders dives in and grabs Mahcock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mahcock pushes down on Sanders's head and hops out.
Mahcock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanders looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Mahcock closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mahcock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that Mahcock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders wants to improve his position but Mahcock is controlling well.
Sanders is looking to control Mahcock's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sanders avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Sanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanders tries to roll over but Mahcock keeps him under control.
Mahcock content to control rather than advance.
Mahcock working over Sanders with some ground and pound. Sanders looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mahcock is trying to control. Sanders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mahcock missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mahcock is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Mahcock seems to be looking for submissions.

Mahcock is looking for a kimura but Sanders is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mahcock to get the leverage.
Sanders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Donk. Mahcock catches Sanders right on the button with a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Mahcock. Those never looked like landing.
Mahcock moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Mahcock. No joy for Sanders on that attempt.
As Sanders backs off Mahcock throws a huge counter combo but Sanders manages to avoid it all.
Mahcock scoring well with a low kick there.
Mahcock throws a lazy right hand but Sanders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mahcock is defended easily by Sanders.

Mahcock has taken the fight to the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders gets underhooks to prevent Mahcock's takedown attempt.
A knee to the head by Mahcock.
Mahcock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Mahcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanders swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Mahcock misses.
A combination from Mahcock does no damage.
Sanders attempts a counter takedown but Mahcock avoids it well and moves away.

Sanders pushes Mahcock up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sanders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mahcock stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanders. Sanders gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Mahcock dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sanders misses with a takedown attempt
and Mahcock counters with a straight right hand.

Sanders pushes Mahcock up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanders is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mahcock pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sanders fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bailey Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders trying to land knees to the body.
Mahcock managing to block the knees to the body from Sanders.
Sanders tries to pull guard but Mahcock won't allow it.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mahcock breaks from the clinch.
Mahcock lands a right hook to the body.
Bailey Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sanders gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanders tries to work over Mahcock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sanders looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders is trying to drag Mahcock to the mat but Mahcock just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.

Mahcock has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sanders uses from the top position.

Mahcock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mahcock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mahcock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahcock controlling from the top position.
Mahcock postures up and lands a big shot to Sanders's brow.
Mahcock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahcock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mahcock controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mahcock wants to control but Sanders is keeping him busy.
Sanders is trying to get back to half guard.
Mahcock working the ground and pound.

Mahcock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mahcock controls the position from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mahcock is continuing to stall.
Mahcock trying to control the position but Sanders is working away.
Mahcock takes a little break here. Sanders wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Mahcock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Mahcock gets tackled into the cage by Sanders. Sanders maintains the clinch.

Mahcock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahcock scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Mahcock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanders or perhaps it was just good defense by Mahcock, which made it look bad.
Mahcock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahcock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Mahcock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sanders napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mahcock staying calm.
An elbow from Mahcock crashes against the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders being controlled for a moment.
Mahcock wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanders keeps working.
Mahcock looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sanders is avoiding damage well.
Mahcock wants to control but Sanders is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mahcock is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mahcock looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sanders is avoiding damage well.
A lull in the action here as Mahcock stalls from top position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mahcock decides to stand back up.

Mahcock fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sanders sprawls well initially but Mahcock persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mahcock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Sanders looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mahcock is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sanders works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahcock is stalling in the full guard.
Mahcock trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanders is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahcock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mahcock wants to control from the top but Sanders keeps moving.
Mahcock 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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sanders moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMahcock.
Bailey Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phil Mahcock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bailey Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Mahcock drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sanders wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Mahcock manages to pass to side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bailey Sanders showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mahcock has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Mahcock!