PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Handozhko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Manczuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergey Handozhko looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Handozhko
vs
Manczuk

186 cm
19
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergey Handozhko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeremy Manczuk!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handozhko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manczuk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Handozhko tries to clinch but Manczuk is having none of it.
Manczuk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Handozhko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Handozhko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Manczuk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Sergey Handozhko has been cut.
Handozhko misses with the combination.

Manczuk has closed the distance and engaged Handozhko in a clinch.
Manczuk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Manczuk looking to slow down the pace here.

Manczuk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Handozhko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Handozhko moves into range and clinches up with Manczuk.
Manczuk lands with a light punch inside.
The referee calls for Manczuk to work.
Handozhko blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Manczuk manages to break the clinch.
Manczuk darts in trying to clinch

and Handozhko counters by moving into the clinch.

Manczuk breaks the clinch.
Manczuk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Handozhko counters with a stiff right hand.
Manczuk slips a jab and a cross from Handozhko.
Manczuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Handozhko wants to clinch
and Manczuk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Handozhko is breathing heavily.
Manczuk with a lazy takedown attempt

and Handozhko counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Handozhko.
Sergey Handozhko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeremy Manczuk.
Handozhko wants to get back to striking at distance but Manczuk won't allow it.
Manczuk lands an elbow inside.
Good body shot from Manczuk.

Handozhko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Handozhko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Manczuk as he jumps to the side.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Manczuk pushes Handozhko up against the cage in a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Handozhko just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manczuk's brow.

Manczuk successfully pulls guard.
Manczuk wants to get back to his feet but Handozhko is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Handozhko is looking to stand up but Manczuk won't let him.
Handozhko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Manczuk keeping moving, preventing Handozhko from controlling successfully.
Handozhko wants to get up but he can't break Manczuk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manczuk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Manczuk is trying to keep Handozhko in close.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
No joy there for Handozhko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manczuk closes the distance and clinches up with Handozhko, looking for a takedown. Manczuk pushes Handozhko against the cage but Handozhko circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Manczuk moves into range and clinches up with Handozhko.
Handozhko blocks a body shot from Manczuk.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manczuk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Handozhko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Handozhko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Handozhko fails with a takedown attempt.
Manczuk throws a combination that misses
and Handozhko counters with a good low kick that Manczuk was not able to check.
Manczuk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Handozhko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Handozhko is looking to clinch but Manczuk is avoiding it.
Handozhko throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Manczuk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Manczuk has closed the distance and engaged Handozhko in a clinch.
Handozhko misses with a knee strike.
Manczuk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Handozhko or not.
Handozhko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeremy Manczuk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Handozhko's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Handozhko avoids a punch combination nicely.
Manczuk darts in trying to clinch
and Handozhko counters with a three punch combo that has Manczuk backing up. Manczuk nods at Handozhko to acknowledge the strikes.
Manczuk tries to clinch

and Handozhko counters by clinching up.

Manczuk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manczuk catches Handozhko with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Manczuk is defended easily by Handozhko.
Manczuk keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Handozhko wants to clinch.

Handozhko is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Manczuk's half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Handozhko stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Manczuk to get to his feet.
Manczuk wants to clinch

and Handozhko counters with a nice double leg into side control. Manczuk won't be happy with that.
Handozhko trying to control the action but Manczuk is working from the bottom.

Handozhko stands up and beckons Manczuk to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manczuk tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Handozhko counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Manczuk!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handozhko avoids the attempt from Manczuk to control.
Manczuk is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Manczuk is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manczuk is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Manczuk tries to hold on but Handozhko pushes him away.
Handozhko tries to control but Manczuk wriggling away.
Manczuk tries to hold on but Handozhko postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Manczuk is working to get back to half guard.
Handozhko wants to control the pace but Manczuk is squirming around nicely.
Handozhko unloading with bombs!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Handozhko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Handozhko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Handozhko feints and as Manczuk raises his hands in defense, Handozhko changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Handozhko wants to control from the top but Manczuk keeps moving.
Manczuk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Handozhko's guard.
Manczuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Handozhko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manczuk wants to get up but he can't break Handozhko's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Handozhko trying to keep a closed guard but Manczuk is proving a slippery customer.
Manczuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Handozhko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Manczuk is looking to stand up but Handozhko won't let him.
Manczuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Handozhko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Handozhko has a closed guard, preventing Manczuk from standing up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Manczuk tries to bum rush Handozhko with a series of wild strikes but Handozhko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Manczuk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Handozhko circles away quickly and effectively.

Manczuk has taken the fight to the clinch.

Handozhko breaks from the clinch.
Handozhko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Manczuk tries to avoid it but Handozhko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Manczuk to the ground. Manczuk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Manczuk wants to clinch
and Handozhko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Manczuk rushes Handozhko and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Manczuk looking to slow down the pace here.

Handozhko breaks the clinch.
Handozhko shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Manczuk tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Handozhko holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Manczuk throws an elbow but misses.

Handozhko pulls guard.
Sergey Handozhko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Handozhko wants to sweep but no luck.
Handozhko wants to stand up but Manczuk is controlling him.
Handozhko looking for a sweep. Not yet Handozhko, not yet.

Handozhko is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Manczuk tries to pull guard but Handozhko holds him up against the cage and eventually Manczuk drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Manczuk's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Manczuk tries to work over Handozhko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Handozhko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Manczuk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Handozhko. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Handozhko manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Manczuk stands and steps away. Handozhko gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A left and a right from Manczuk both land. Nice combination.
Handozhko throws a head kick but Manczuk moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Manczuk blocks the leg kick.
No joy there for Handozhko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manczuk closes the distance looking to clinch

and Handozhko moves into the clinch.

Handozhko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manczuk looks to throw a body kick
and Handozhko counters with a flying knee. Nice.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Handozhko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Handozhko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Handozhko!