PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Mazurov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reggie Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Mazurov
vs
Coleman

188 cm
25
260 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

188 cm
26
236 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Mazurov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Reggie Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazurov tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Coleman counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mazurov's guard now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Coleman gets to his feet. Mazurov looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Mazurov looks to clinch

and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown. Mazurov fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Coleman lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coleman prevents Mazurov from getting back to his feet.
Mazurov keeping full guard, as Coleman tries to pass.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Mazurov keeps moving.
Coleman won't allow Mazurov to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Reggie Coleman was stalling too much, according to the referee.

Coleman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mazurov was covering up waiting for the punch and Coleman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Coleman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazurov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coleman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Coleman with a nice head shot there.
Mazurov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mazurov tries to get out of the position.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Mazurov keeps moving.
Coleman stops Mazurov from standing up.
Coleman wants to control from the top but Mazurov keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mazurov wants to get back to his feet but Coleman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Reggie Coleman has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Coleman thuds his right hand into Mazurov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mazurov wants to clinch

and Coleman counters with a shoot takedown. Mazurov fights it but they end up in guard.
Coleman stops Mazurov from standing up.
Mazurov keeping moving, preventing Coleman from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Coleman is pushing down on Mazurov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mazurov is fighting to maintain full guard but Coleman has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mazurov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coleman.
Coleman wants to take a breather but Mazurov is having none of it.
Mazurov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Coleman on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Reggie Coleman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mazurov tries to clinch up

and Coleman moves into the clinch.

Coleman lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Coleman 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.

Coleman throws a low kick but Mazurov moves out of range easily.
Mazurov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coleman swats away the attempt to clinch by Mazurov.
Maksim Mazurov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coleman keeps the fight on the outside.

Coleman gets a takedown into half guard.
Coleman wants to free his trapped foot but Mazurov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Coleman is trying to control. Mazurov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Coleman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Coleman looks to land a strike but Mazurov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Reggie Coleman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Coleman trying to control but Mazurov is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Reggie Coleman wasn't active enough on the ground.

Coleman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Coleman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazurov keeps working.
Mazurov prevents Coleman from moving into mount.
Coleman is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazurov is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Coleman is controlling him well.
Coleman in side control, throwing shots but Mazurov defends.
Coleman throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mazurov works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Coleman trying to control the action but Mazurov is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Coleman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mazurov's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Coleman connects with a nice short shot to Mazurov's temple.
Coleman wants to take a breather but Mazurov is having none of it.

Coleman seems to be working for a kimura but Mazurov defends the submission attempt.
Coleman thows a huge punch but Mazurov dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman wants to pass to mount but Mazurov is defending the position.
Mazurov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Coleman.

Coleman seems to be looking for submissions.
Mazurov is not content to let Coleman control the position.
Mazurov is trying to stand up here but Coleman is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reggie Coleman 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mazurov looks to clinch
enabling Coleman to counter with a crisp jab.

Coleman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mazurov dodges the ground and pound from Coleman.

Coleman looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Coleman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Coleman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Coleman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mazurov pushes Coleman away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Coleman gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mazurov is avoiding damage well.
Coleman works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Coleman creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mazurov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Coleman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mazurov is avoiding damage well.
Coleman is looking to take a break and control but Mazurov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mazurov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Maksim Mazurov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman trying to control the action but Mazurov is working from the bottom.

Coleman decides to stand back up. Coleman steps back and let's Mazurov get back to his feet.
Coleman keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mazurov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maksim Mazurov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazurov doesn't manage to clinch there - Coleman circles away.
Mazurov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Coleman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Coleman gets a takedown into half guard.

Coleman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mazurov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coleman.
Coleman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazurov is trying to stand back up but Coleman is controlling him
Coleman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coleman not doing much here.
Reggie Coleman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Coleman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Coleman 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reggie Coleman!