PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brent Maginae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Mavlodev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Maginae
vs
Mavlodev

184 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
23
178 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Intelligent

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brent Maginae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dmitri Mavlodev!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Josh West.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mavlodev falls off balance throwing a combination
and Maginae counters with a thumping low kick.
Maginae shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mavlodev but Mavlodev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mavlodev thuds a left hand into Maginae's body.
Mavlodev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maginae circles away quickly and effectively.
Mavlodev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maginae counters with a head kick.

Maginae has managed to clinch.

Maginae breaks the clinch.
Maginae shoots in and drives through. Mavlodev sprawls well.
Maginae shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mavlodev defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Maginae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mavlodev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mavlodev fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown by Maginae or perhaps it was just good defense by Mavlodev which made him look bad.
Mavlodev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maginae eats them both and turns towards Mavlodev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Mavlodev misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Maginae darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Danga de danga de dang - Mavlodev scores with a four punch combination!
Maginae uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mavlodev tries to clinch but Maginae is having none of it.
Mavlodev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mavlodev looks winded!
Mavlodev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maginae has a takedown stuffed.
Mavlodev feints a jab promting Maginae to slip. Mavlodev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Maginae slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maginae avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mavlodev looks to land a combination but Maginae avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Maginae is defended easily by Mavlodev.
Mavlodev misses with a two punch combination.
Maginae avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mavlodev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Maginae eats them both and turns towards Mavlodev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Maginae is looking to land body kicks.

Maginae gets a double leg takedown into Mavlodev's guard.
Maginae wants to control from the top but Mavlodev keeps moving.
Maginae tries to free his leg and advance position but Mavlodev is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Brent Maginae wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mavlodev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mavlodev fails to land with a series of punches.
Mavlodev throws a nice looking combination but Maginae bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maginae showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mavlodev.
Mavlodev swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Maginae drives through with a takedown into guard.

Maginae gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mavlodev wants to clinch up but Maginae keeps it at a distance.
Mavlodev lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Maginae clinches.

Maginae drags the fight down to the ground.
Mavlodev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maginae. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maginae looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mavlodev is one step ahead there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mavlodev trying to stand up but can't free himself from Maginae's guard.
Maginae working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dmitri Mavlodev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Mavlodev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mavlodev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mavlodev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maginae.
Mavlodev throws a series of punches but Maginae moves out of range.
Mavlodev scores with a three punch combo!
Maginae misses with a series of wild punches.
Mavlodev jabs at Maginae's body.
Maginae shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mavlodev as he jumps to the side.

Maginae clinches up against the cage.
Maginae keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mavlodev's efforts to push away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Maginae is pressed up against the cage. Mavlodev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Maginae down to the mat. Maginae avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Maginae fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mavlodev fails with the takedown.
Nice straight punches there by Maginae. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maginae.
Mavlodev throws a combination that misses
and Maginae counters with a left and a right that stings Mavlodev.
Mavlodev keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Maginae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mavlodev misses with the combination.
Maginae falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mavlodev counters with a series of strikes. Maginae will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mavlodev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.

Maginae clinches up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mavlodev wants to break the clinch but can't.

Maginae has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mavlodev uses from the top position.
Maginae not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Mavlodev stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mavlodev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maginae circles away quickly and effectively.
Mavlodev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maginae counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mavlodev is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Maginae rather than just go for the knockout.
Mavlodev misses with a two punch combination.
Dmitri Mavlodev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mavlodev throws a series of punches but Maginae moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Mavlodev. No joy for Maginae on that attempt.
Some wild striking there from Mavlodev.
Maginae misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mavlodev lands a nice hook to Maginae's body. Maginae takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mavlodev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mavlodev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maginae.
Mavlodev misses with a two punch combination.
Horrible takedown by Maginae or perhaps it was just good defense by Mavlodev which made him look bad.
Mavlodev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Maginae is out of range.
Mavlodev fails to land with a series of punches.
Maginae tries for a takedown but Mavlodev sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mavlodev rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maginae moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Mavlodev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mavlodev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mavlodev wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mavlodev scores with a three punch combo!
Brent Maginae is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mavlodev throws a right and a left that Maginae avoids nicely.

Mavlodev gets caught napping as Maginae dives in and scores a takedown. Mavlodev manages to retain guard.
Mavlodev keeping moving, preventing Maginae from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brent Maginae.
Nice sprawl there from Mavlodev as Maginae shoots in.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mavlodev looks to land a combination but Maginae avoids it well.
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!
Mavlodev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maginae circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitri Mavlodev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Maginae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mavlodev doesn't seem bothered though.
Mavlodev throws a right and a left that Maginae avoids nicely.
Maginae just misses with a punch to the body.
Mavlodev misses with a few strikes there.
Maginae shoots in for a double leg but Mavlodev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maginae.
Mavlodev throws a series of strikes that have Maginae backpedaling.
Mavlodev scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

Maginae pushes Mavlodev up against the cage in a clinch.
Mavlodev is trying to push Maginae away but Maginae has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maginae is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mavlodev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Maginae. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mavlodev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Maginae has him pressed against the cage.

Maginae breaks from the clinch.
Dmitri Mavlodev seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mavlodev moves in looking to clinch but Maginae pushes him off.
Mavlodev swats away the attempt to clinch by Maginae.
Mavlodev throws a series of punches but Maginae moves out of range.
Maginae lands a head kick. Mavlodev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mavlodev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maginae.
Mavlodev misses with the combination.
Maginae dodges the punch combination from Mavlodev.
Mavlodev misses with a series of wild punches.
Maginae shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mavlodev defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mavlodev looks to land a combination. Maginae sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mavlodev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maginae doesn't manage to clinch there - Mavlodev circles away.
Mavlodev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mavlodev wants it to stay on the feet.
Mavlodev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mavlodev throws a right and a left that Maginae avoids nicely.
Maginae shoots in but no luck this time.
Mavlodev lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mavlodev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mavlodev is working the combinations to good effect here.
Maginae tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mavlodev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mavlodev misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maginae doesn't manage to clinch there - Mavlodev circles away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mavlodev.
Maginae showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mavlodev.
Mavlodev misses with a double jab.

Maginae darts in and clinches Mavlodev up against the cage.
Mavlodev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Maginae tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mavlodev gets underhooks to prevent Maginae's takedown attempt.
Maginae can't break the clinch.
Mavlodev looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Maginae tries to circle away but Mavlodev has him pinned against the cage.
Mavlodev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mavlodev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mavlodev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mavlodev can't break the clinch.
Mavlodev working hard to break the clinch.
Mavlodev tries to circle away but Maginae has him pinned against the cage.
Mavlodev can't break the clinch.
Maginae tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mavlodev smiles and moves away.
Mavlodev lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by Mavlodev.
Maginae shoots in for a takedown but Mavlodev shows good takedown defense.
Brent Maginae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dmitri Mavlodev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mavlodev throws a front kick aimed at Maginae's knee but Maginae avoids it well.
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!
Mavlodev staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Mavlodev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mavlodev 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Mavlodev!
A very excited looking Dmitri Mavlodev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.