PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chicken Destroyer (ranked 2174 p4p, 2466 weight class) and Delbert Mazzariello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Destroyer
vs
Mazzariello

170 cm
38
167
30 - 28 - 1

180 cm
27
167
10 - 8 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 28 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chicken Destroyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Delbert Mazzariello!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Fedor Mirinova and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzariello has a takedown stuffed.
Destroyer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mazzariello throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Destroyer on the side of the head.
Mazzariello ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Destroyer moves away.
Destroyer misses with a looping right.
Mazzariello scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Destroyer throws a looping overhand right but Mazzariello ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazzariello misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Destroyer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mazzariello counters with a left and a right that stings Destroyer.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Mazzariello, as that shot connected.
Destroyer misses with a body punch
and Mazzariello counters with a series of strikes. Destroyer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mazzariello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Destroyer.
Mazzariello lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Destroyer at a distance.
Mazzariello slips under a jab.
Some wild striking there from Mazzariello.
Destroyer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mazzariello scores with a hook to the body. Destroyer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mazzariello is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Destroyer rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello throws a solid leg kick but Destroyer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mazzariello.
Destroyer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mazzariello moves away from the strike by Destroyer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzariello ducks under a wild hook from Destroyer.
Nice body punch from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Destroyer's hands.
Mazzariello throws a right and a left that Destroyer avoids nicely.
Mazzariello takes a swing at Destroyer's ribcage but misses.
Mazzariello lands with a cross.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzariello doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Destroyer swings widly with a right hand
and Mazzariello counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello shoots in and drives through. Destroyer sprawls well.
Mazzariello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Destroyer manages to avoid it.
As Mazzariello tries to get set, Destroyer tries to push him back and clinch up but Mazzariello manages to avoid the attempt.
Mazzariello scores with a three punch combo!
Destroyer is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mazzariello's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mazzariello throws a hook but Destroyer blocks it.
Mazzariello looks to score with a jab to the body but Destroyer is just out of range.
Mazzariello lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mazzariello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Destroyer manages to avoid it.
Destroyer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mazzariello fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Chicken Destroyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Delbert Mazzariello.
Nice sprawl there from Destroyer as Mazzariello shoots in.
Mazzariello is working the combinations to good effect here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzariello is just out of range.
Destroyer looks for a takedown but Mazzariello sprawls well.
Mazzariello has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Destroyer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mazzariello throws a leg kick but Destroyer moved away.
Mazzariello uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mazzariello lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzariello throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Destroyer missing with a left hand there. Mazzariello was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazzariello swinging wildly here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Delbert Mazzariello dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Mazzariello throws a body punch but Destroyer moves out of range.
Mazzariello turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mazzariello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mazzariello lands a lovely overhand right.
Mazzariello dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazzariello manages to avoid it.
Destroyer just misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzariello just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Destroyer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mazzariello.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Mazzariello does it's job there.
Some wild striking there from Mazzariello.
Destroyer quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzariello scores with a jab. Destroyer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mazzariello is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A clash of legs there as Destroyer blocks the low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Destroyer misses its target.
Mazzariello with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Destroyer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mazzariello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Destroyer needs to keep his hands up - Mazzariello had a free shot at his head there.
Destroyer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Destroyer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mazzariello stuns Destroyer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello scores with a crisp jab that stopped Destroyer in his tracks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mazzariello misses the body punch
and Destroyer counters with a right hand to the body.
Destroyer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzariello avoids the body shot from Destroyer.
Destroyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazzariello fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mazzariello just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Destroyer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Destroyer tries to clinch there but Mazzariello circles away.
Delbert Mazzariello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazzariello throws a lazy right hand but Destroyer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Destroyer throwing a counter right hand but Mazzariello manages to avoid it.
A lazy body kick from Destroyer
and Mazzariello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Destroyer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destroyer tries a low kick but Mazzariello avoids it.
Mazzariello takes a swing at Destroyer's ribcage but misses.
Mazzariello lands a jab to the nose.
Mazzariello defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Destroyer.
Mazzariello appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Destroyer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice side step and Mazzariello releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mazzariello tries to clinch but Destroyer is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes from Mazzariello. Those never looked like landing.
Destroyer throwing a counter right hand but Mazzariello manages to avoid it.
Destroyer throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzariello's shoulder, as Mazzariello tries to avoid the shot.
Mazzariello scores with a crisp jab that stopped Destroyer in his tracks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Destroyer.

Destroyer takes the fight into the clinch.
Destroyer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mazzariello up against the cage.

Mazzariello has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Destroyer clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Delbert Mazzariello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mazzariello looks to land a combination. Destroyer sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mazzariello throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Destroyer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Destroyer loads up on a big right hand but Mazzariello slips the punch.
Delbert Mazzariello seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mazzariello connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Destroyer misses the body punch
and Mazzariello counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzariello misses the target.
Destroyer feinted with a counter takedown.
Mazzariello connects with a jab.
Mazzariello changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Mazzariello lands.
Mazzariello connects with the punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzariello throws a nice looking combination but Destroyer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mazzariello keeps the fight on the outside.
Destroyer with a hook.
Mazzariello fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Destroyer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Destroyer avoids the body shot from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Mazzariello scores with a four punch combination!
Destroyer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mazzariello counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Destroyer thinking.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello throws a low kick but Destroyer moves out of range easily.
Destroyer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mazzariello scores with a jab.
Chicken Destroyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Destroyer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mazzariello counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzariello misses the shot to the body.
Mazzariello scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mazzariello swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Mazzariello does it's job there.
Destroyer defending well as Mazzariello loads up on a big left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Destroyer has time to react.
Mazzariello lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mazzariello.
Mazzariello with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mazzariello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazzariello lands a jab.
Destroyer wants to clinch up but Mazzariello keeps it at a distance.
Delbert Mazzariello is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Destroyer throws a big shot that misses.
Mazzariello looks to score with a jab to the body but Destroyer is just out of range.
Destroyer takes a shot to the body in his stride.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzariello stuffs the takedown.
Mazzariello lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazzariello lands with a shot to the body.
Mazzariello lands with a good body shot.
Destroyer takes a swing at Mazzariello's ribcage but misses.
Destroyer throws out a loose jab but Mazzariello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzariello misses the shot to the body.
Destroyer misses with an uppercut. Mazzariello saw that one coming.
Mazzariello looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazzariello lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Destroyer blocks a leg kick.
Destroyer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Delbert Mazzariello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mazzariello 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Delbert Mazzariello!
Our winner, Delbert Mazzariello, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.