PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Makhadinov (ranked 4807 p4p, 6464 weight class) and Jorge Mast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Ruslan Makhadinov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Makhadinov
vs
Mast

165 cm
25
143
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
25
135
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ruslan Makhadinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jorge Mast!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makhadinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mast fails to land the takedown.

Mast looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Mast is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mast prevents Makhadinov from getting back to his feet.
Mast must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mast slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mast stops Makhadinov from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Mast scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Mast decides to stand back up. Mast steps back and let's Makhadinov get back to his feet.
Mast fails with the takedown.
Mast misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Makhadinov with a nice cross.
Mast looks to throw a body kick
and Mast takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Makhadinov lands a glancing blow to the side of Mast's head.
Makhadinov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makhadinov wants it to stay on the feet.
Ruslan Makhadinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Mast.
Mast has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mast there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Mast clinches with his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mast has Makhadinov pressed against the cage, preventing Makhadinov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Mast breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makhadinov displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Mast instigates a clinch.

Mast manages to break the clinch.

Mast darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Makhadinov is trying to escape back to his feet but Mast uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Mast prevents Makhadinov from escaping the position.
Makhadinov bucks up and tries to throw Mast off but instead Mast has got his back!
Makhadinov wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mast looking for the RNC.
Makhadinov wants to get back to his feet.

Mast is looking for the choke from the back position but Makhadinov is controlling his hands well.
Makhadinov is keeping busy.

Makhadinov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Makhadinov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Makhadinov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Makhadinov is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Mast gets his way!
Makhadinov trying to get back to his feet but Mast is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mast really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Makhadinov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Makhadinov is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Mast is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makhadinov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Makhadinov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mast back to the cage. Makhadinov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Makhadinov works over Mast's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makhadinov leaves Mast with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mast shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Makhadinov sprawls well. Makhadinov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mast gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Makhadinov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Makhadinov lands a jab-cross combination.
Makhadinov throws a one two combo.

Mast closes the distance and clinches.

Mast works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mast is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makhadinov wants to stand and escape but Mast is having none of it.

Makhadinov pushes Mast off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makhadinov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Makhadinov duly obliges.
Makhadinov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Mast shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mast was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhadinov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mast is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Makhadinov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

Makhadinov bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Makhadinov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Makhadinov misses with a combination

and Mast holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Makhadinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mast can do to turn this around?

Mast has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Makhadinov regains guard immediately.

Makhadinov pushes Mast off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mast throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Makhadinov was covering up waiting for the punch and Mast finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Makhadinov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Makhadinov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mast shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Makhadinov as he jumps to the side.
Makhadinov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Mast
and Makhadinov counters with a left and a right that stings Mast.
Mast looks for a takedown but Makhadinov sprawls well.
Mast is breathing heavily.
Makhadinov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mast tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Makhadinov defends well and Mast ends up having to push Makhadinov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ruslan Makhadinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Mast.
Makhadinov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mast.
Mast tries to counter with a clinch but Makhadinov shakes him off and moves away.
Makhadinov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Makhadinov throws a series of punches but Mast avoids them all with ease.
Nice takedown defense from Makhadinov. No joy for Mast on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhadinov scores with a body shot.
Jorge Mast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mast manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Makhadinov on his heels. He'll look to pass Makhadinov's guard now, I'm sure.

Makhadinov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mast has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makhadinov is trying to push Mast away but Mast has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Mast has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Makhadinov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Makhadinov covering up well and avoiding damage.
Makhadinov covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Ruslan Makhadinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Makhadinov trying to get back to his feet but Mast is in full control for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Makhadinov manages to escape to his feet.
Mast shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Makhadinov but Makhadinov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Makhadinov is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ruslan Makhadinov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Makhadinov stalks Mast and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mast's face. Mast staggers backwards, shaken.

Mast looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Makhadinov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A frustrated look appears on Makhadinov's face as he tries to break the clinch.

Mast has picked Makhadinov up - he's going for a ride! Mast dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half 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!

Makhadinov has one foot on Mast's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ruslan Makhadinov is winning the standup battle so far.
A right-left combo lands from Makhadinov.
Makhadinov misses with a jab, cross combination.

Mast moves into range and clinches up with Makhadinov.

Mast jumps guard and drags Makhadinov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mast takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mast wants to sweep here but Makhadinov controlling him for the moment.

Makhadinov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A combination from Makhadinov does no damage.
Makhadinov slaps away a takedown attempt from Mast, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Makhadinov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Makhadinov throws a right and a left that both miss.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Mast.

Makhadinov throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Makhadinov avoids the head kick by Mast.
Mast moves forwards but Makhadinov connects with a nice, crisp jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mast fails with the takedown.
Makhadinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ruslan Makhadinov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makhadinov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Makhadinov cracks Mast with a good jab.

Mast closes the distance and clinches.
Makhadinov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Makhadinov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mast is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ruslan Makhadinov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorge Mast.
Makhadinov tries to break the clinch but Mast is controlling the position.
Mast connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhadinov is trying to break free.

Mast lands a takedown into guard.

Makhadinov manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Mast throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Makhadinov throws a right and a left that both miss.

Mast clinches up against the cage.
Mast has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Makhadinov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Makhadinov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mast has him pressed against the cage.
Makhadinov is trying to break free.
Makhadinov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mast displaying some good clinch control by pressing Makhadinov up against the cage.

Mast manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Makhadinov stands up from Mast's guard - Makhadinov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Makhadinov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makhadinov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruslan Makhadinov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Mast misses
enabling Makhadinov to counter with a crisp jab.
Mast is looking to clinch.
Makhadinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mast follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Makhadinov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jorge Mast has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makhadinov blocks the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Makhadinov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makhadinov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Makhadinov!
A less than humble Ruslan Makhadinov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.