PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr (ranked 2162 p4p, 3614 weight class) and Kahdi Mandinos (ranked 302 p4p, 470 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Maximus Jr
vs
Mandinos

189 cm
23
181
8 - 7 - 0

180 cm
24
180
8 - 8 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Powerful

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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Kahdi Mandinos!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Winston Howard and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Mandinos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maximus Jr misses with a double jab

and Mandinos counters with a single leg into guard. Maximus Jr didn't expect that.
Maximus Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Mandinos is proving a slippery customer.
Mandinos pushes down on Maximus Jr's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maximus Jr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Maximus Jr.

Maximus Jr is looking for a triangle but Mandinos pushes his legs off easily.
Mandinos lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Maximus Jr is keeping the position for now.
Mandinos trying to control the position from guard on top but Maximus Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maximus Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Mandinos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandinos postures up and lands a big shot to Maximus Jr's brow.
Mandinos wants to control from the top but Maximus Jr keeps moving.
Mandinos with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mandinos stands and throws Maximus Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mandinos wants to control but Maximus Jr is keeping him busy.
Maximus Jr is looking for a sweep.
Mandinos trying to control the position but Maximus Jr is working away.

Mandinos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Maximus Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Maximus Jr takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus Jr is trying to improve his position.
Maximus Jr is working hard here to advance position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandinos trying to control the action but Maximus Jr is working from the bottom.
Mandinos working away.
Maximus Jr manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mandinos's best efforts.
Maximus Jr is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at whitey's gym , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Maximus Jr is trying to control but can't.

Mandinos is working for a submission of some sort.

Maximus Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Mandinos seems to be looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Mandinos wants to work for an arm triangle but Maximus Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Mandinos seems to be working for a kimura but Maximus Jr defends the submission attempt.

Mandinos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maximus Jr defends it well.
Maximus Jr wants to control but Mandinos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mandinos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mandinos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maximus Jr is trying to get back to full guard.

Mandinos looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr is looking to improve his position.
Maximus Jr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mandinos working some strikes from top position.
Mandinos is pushing down on Maximus Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maximus Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Mandinos has managed to sneak the leg through.

Mandinos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mandinos tries to pass to full mount but Maximus Jr defends it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mandinos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kahdi Mandinos dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Maximus Jr is looking to clinch but Mandinos is avoiding it.
Mandinos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maximus Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mandinos feints the counter takedown.
Maximus Jr listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maximus Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Mandinos is just out of range.
Mandinos lands an overhand right.

It looks like Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has been cut.
Mandinos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Maximus Jr goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandinos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maximus Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maximus Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandinos misses with a looping right.
Mandinos throws a jab when Maximus Jr was well out of range.
Maximus Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Mandinos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maximus Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mandinos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sloppy strikes from Maximus Jr. Those never looked like landing.
A little jabbing left from Mandinos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maximus Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mandinos's head.
Maximus Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Maximus Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Maximus Jr throws a body punch but Mandinos moves out of range.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandinos has his takedown stuffed
and Maximus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mandinos eats them both and turns towards Maximus Jr to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Mandinos is rocked!
Maximus Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mandinos is still on wobbly legs! Can Maximus Jr finish him?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maximus Jr misses with a few strikes there.
Mandinos is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mandinos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maximus Jr tries to bum rush Mandinos with a series of wild strikes but Mandinos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mandinos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mandinos blocks a head kick by Maximus Jr.
Mandinos tries to bum rush Maximus Jr with a series of wild strikes but Maximus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mandinos seems to have recovered his senses.
Mandinos with a poor takedown
and Maximus Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kahdi Mandinos.
Mandinos misses with a series of wild punches.
Mandinos is breathing heavily.
Maximus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mandinos.
Maximus Jr takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Maximus Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mandinos. Mandinos circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maximus Jr lands with a good body shot.
Mandinos misses with an uppercut.
Maximus Jr connects with a looping right hand.
Mandinos misses with a takedown attempt - Maximus Jr sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mandinos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maximus Jr.
Mandinos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Maximus Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mandinos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mandinos avoids the body shot from Maximus Jr.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Maximus Jr.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Maximus Jr takes one to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Maximus Jr.
Mandinos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Maximus Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mandinos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Maximus Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mandinos.
Maximus Jr swinging wildly here.
Mandinos throws out a counter right but Maximus Jr avoids it with no problem.
Maximus Jr works Mandinos's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Mandinos moves out of range as Maximus Jr strikes.
Maximus Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Mandinos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Maximus Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Maximus Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maximus Jr misses with a double jab.
And Mandinos tries to counter it with a takedown but Maximus Jr pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Mandinos moves forwards but Maximus Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Mandinos shoots in for a takedown but Maximus Jr shows good takedown defense.
Mandinos's corner calls for a 1-2. Mandinos obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maximus Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Mandinos's head.
Mandinos walks straight into a right hand from Maximus Jr - that's dropped him! Maximus Jr jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Mandinos from any more punishment! Mandinos complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.