PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mandark Astonomanov (ranked 7545 p4p, 5369 weight class) and Paul Dalenger (ranked 254 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Astonomanov
vs
Dalenger

170 cm
19
145
0 - 2 - 0

166 cm
25
140
1 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Self confident

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mandark Astonomanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Dalenger!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Astonomanov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The strikes coming from Astonomanov are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dalenger striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Astonomanov working the strikes but Dalenger uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nice strikes from Astonomanov there.
Astonomanov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dalenger works his way to full guard. Good work.
Astonomanov working some strikes from top position.
Dalenger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Astonomanov's guard.

Dalenger throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Astonomanov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Astonomanov managing to control the position.
Dalenger missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalenger trying to control the position from guard on top but Astonomanov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Astonomanov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dalenger cracks Astonomanov with a solid left hand.
Dalenger trying to control but Astonomanov is working from the bottom.
Astonomanov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dalenger on the ground.
Astonomanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dalenger is one step ahead there.
Dalenger won't allow Astonomanov to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Astonomanov has his hands on Dalenger's head, controlling the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Astonomanov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dalenger is fending him off so far but Astonomanov persists. Nope, Dalenger circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dalenger or perhaps it was just good defense by Astonomanov, which made it look bad.
An attempted straight right counter from Astonomanov misses the target.
Astonomanov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dalenger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Astonomanov somewhat.
Dalenger stuffs the takedown attempt from Astonomanov. Astonomanov gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mandark Astonomanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Astonomanov shoots in and bounces Dalenger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dalenger is looking to stand up but Astonomanov isn't so interested in that idea.
Astonomanov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dalenger striking off his back but it's not causing Astonomanov any problems.
Dalenger wants to get back to his feet but Astonomanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Astonomanov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Astonomanov throwing strikes from guard but Dalenger blocks nicely.
Astonomanov tries to free his leg and advance position but Dalenger is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Dalenger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalenger avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Astonomanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dalenger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dalenger is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Astonomanov tries a low kick but Dalenger avoids it.
Dalenger tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Astonomanov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Astonomanov fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Astonomanov. No joy for Dalenger on that attempt.
Astonomanov throws a series of punches but Dalenger moves out of range.
Dalenger wants to counter with a clinch but Astonomanov pushes him away.
Astonomanov works the jab nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalenger dives in for a single leg takedown but Astonomanov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dalenger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dalenger looks winded!
Astonomanov lands a leg kick that knocks Dalenger off balance momentarily.
Dalenger slaps away a takedown attempt from Astonomanov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mandark Astonomanov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Astonomanov shoots in for a double leg but Dalenger sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Astonomanov misses with a takedown attempt
and Astonomanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No luck for Astonomanov with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mandark Astonomanov. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Astonomanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Astonomanov lands in his opponent's guard.
Astonomanov prevents Dalenger from getting back to his feet.
Astonomanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dalenger can do to turn this around?
Dalenger preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Astonomanov lands a couple of digs.
Astonomanov won't allow Dalenger to get back to his feet.
Dalenger is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Dalenger passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Astonomanov!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalenger with a couple of short strikes.
Dalenger avoids the attempt from Astonomanov to control.
Dalenger sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Astonomanov tries to reverse the position but Dalenger maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Astonomanov manages to control the position for a moment.
Astonomanov wants to hold on but Dalenger pushes him away.
Dalenger scores with a couple of good head shots there.

Dalenger working for a guillotine from mount but Astonomanov is in no mood to give up.
Astonomanov is looking to get to half guard.

Dalenger has control of Astonomanov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Astonomanov regains control of the situation pretty easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Dalenger connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Astonomanov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Astonomanov tries to hold on but Dalenger postures up.
Astonomanov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Astonomanov tries to get out of the position.
Dalenger wants to control but instead Astonomanov manages to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astonomanov is positioning himself well to prevent Dalenger advancing to mount.
Astonomanov is trying to control but Dalenger manages to pass to mount!

Dalenger has control of Astonomanov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Astonomanov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Astonomanov is looking to improve his position but Dalenger isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalenger manages to capitalize on a mistake by Astonomanov to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Dalenger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Astonomanov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dalenger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Astonomanov shoots in looking for a takedown but Dalenger manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Astonomanov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Astonomanov leaves Dalenger with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Dalenger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Dalenger decides to pull guard.

Astonomanov stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Dalenger throws up his legs and catches Astonomanov in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Astonomanov tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Dalenger! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Paul Dalenger!