PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Stefaniak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxim Mailov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karl Stefaniak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Stefaniak
vs
Mailov

185 cm
26
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

193 cm
34
209 lbs
17 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight 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, Karl Stefaniak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maxim Mailov!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stefaniak gets a double leg takedown into Mailov's guard.
Stefaniak with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mailov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stefaniak.
Mailov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stefaniak 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.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Maxim Mailov was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stefaniak shoots in for a takedown but Mailov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Stefaniak misses the target.
Mailov checks a low kick from Stefaniak.
Maxim Mailov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mailov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stefaniak lands with a straight right. Mailov didn't see that one coming.
Stefaniak throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mailov counters with an inside leg kick.

Stefaniak closes the distance and clinches.
Mailov gets underhooks to prevent Stefaniak's takedown attempt.
Stefaniak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mailov or not.
Stefaniak throws a punch but it's blocked by Mailov.
Stefaniak utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stefaniak scores with a nice hook to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stefaniak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mailov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefaniak's elbow.
Stefaniak prevents a body shot from Mailov.
Stefaniak struggles to land a body shot inside as Mailov controls his hands.
Stefaniak tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mailov's elbow.
Mailov throws a punch but it's blocked by Stefaniak.
Stefaniak lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Stefaniak.
Stefaniak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice elbow from Stefaniak.
Stefaniak with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

Stefaniak pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stefaniak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stefaniak swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stefaniak misses with an uppercut.
Stefaniak throws a nice looking combination but Mailov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stefaniak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mailov missing with a left hand there. Stefaniak was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stefaniak scores with a nice head shot.
Stefaniak fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mailov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karl Stefaniak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stefaniak lands a lovely overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Stefaniak.
Mailov throws the left hand but Stefaniak avoids the punch easily.
Stefaniak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

Stefaniak clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Stefaniak on the inside.
Stefaniak can't find room to land a body shot as Mailov controls the action.
Stefaniak lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mailov is trying to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice left hand lands by Mailov.
Stefaniak digs a right hand into Mailov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mailov's gas tank.
Mailov tries a body shot but Stefaniak blocks it.
Mailov is pushing Stefaniak up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Karl Stefaniak dominated that round.
That's time! Stefaniak's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Stefaniak throws a jab when Mailov was well out of range.
Mailov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stefaniak tries to score with a low kick but Mailov moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stefaniak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mailov.
Stefaniak looks to land a combination but Mailov avoids it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stefaniak has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stefaniak drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mailov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stefaniak.
Stefaniak lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mailov takes a shot to the head.

Mailov is rocked!

Stefaniak manages to break the clinch.
Mailov is still on wobbly legs! Can Stefaniak finish him?
Stefaniak cracks Mailov with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mailov falls to his knees and Stefaniak doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Stefaniak!
An out of breath Karl Stefaniak thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.