PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angus McZongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McZongo has chosen Skiltron- Sword and Shield as his entrance music. Thomas Mayfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mayfield
vs
McZongo

199 cm
24
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
24
195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thomas Mayfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Angus McZongo!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayfield misses with an uppercut
and Mayfield takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice cross by McZongo.
McZongo takes one to the side of the head.
Mayfield shoots for a takedown but McZongo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McZongo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mayfield.
McZongo throws a series of punches but Mayfield avoids them all with ease.
Mayfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McZongo cracks a nice hook into Mayfield's ribs.
McZongo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mayfield closes the distance looking to clinch
and McZongo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McZongo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McZongo lands a nice shot to the body.
McZongo throws a shot from downtown. Mayfield moves away and avoids it.
Mayfield tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McZongo swivels and escapes.
McZongo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mayfield is out of range and McZongo settles back down.
McZongo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McZongo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McZongo lands a jab to Mayfield's midsection.
McZongo slips under a jab.
McZongo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mayfield.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Mayfield. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mayfield thows a left - swing and a miss!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield misses with a straight left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by McZongo!
McZongo lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayfield drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McZongo misses with a lunging right hand

and Mayfield counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mayfield wants to control from the top but McZongo keeps moving.
Mayfield being controlled here momentarily.
Mayfield engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McZongo 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.
Mayfield throwing strikes but missing.
Mayfield chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mayfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McZongo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Mayfield thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mayfield trying to control but McZongo is working from the bottom.

Mayfield is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McZongo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McZongo has escaped and now he's on top!

Mayfield throws his legs up looking for a submission but McZongo uses it to pass to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Angus McZongo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mayfield misses with an uppercut.
McZongo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mayfield fails with the takedown.
Mayfield throws an off balance right hand
and McZongo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McZongo throws a shot to the body.
McZongo slips under a jab from Mayfield.
A nice combination there by McZongo.
McZongo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mayfield is on the wrong end of a nice combination from McZongo.
Mayfield slips a straight right by McZongo.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield throws the left hand but McZongo avoids the punch easily.
Mayfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mayfield misses with a hook to the body
and McZongo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McZongo lands a glancing blow to the side of Mayfield's head.
McZongo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mayfield misses with a body punch
and McZongo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Angus McZongo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McZongo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Thomas Mayfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayfield with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McZongo takes a swing at Mayfield's ribcage but misses.
McZongo moves out of range as Mayfield strikes.
McZongo ducks under a wild hook from Mayfield.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mayfield keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Some wild striking there from McZongo.
McZongo cracks Mayfield with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!
Nice straight punches there by McZongo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McZongo.
Mayfield misses with a wild combination.
McZongo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Angus McZongo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McZongo thuds his right hand into Mayfield's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Mayfield misses with a lunging right hand
and McZongo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McZongo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A punch combination from McZongo misses.
McZongo throws a series of punches but Mayfield avoids them all with ease.
McZongo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McZongo moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from McZongo. Those never looked like landing.
Mayfield needs to keep his hands up - McZongo had a free shot at his head there.
Mayfield throws a hook but McZongo blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McZongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McZongo takes a swing at Mayfield's ribcage but misses.
Mayfield misses with a hook. McZongo ducked under it nicely.
Mayfield works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mayfield is defended easily by McZongo.
Mayfield takes a swing at McZongo's ribcage but misses.
Mayfield looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice straight punches there by McZongo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McZongo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Angus McZongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Mayfield ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McZongo moves away.
McZongo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McZongo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mayfield takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McZongo tests Mayfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McZongo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McZongo swings for the body but Mayfield moves out of range.
Mayfield misses with a jab to the body
and McZongo counters with a left and a right that stings Mayfield.
Mayfield closes this distance looking for a takedown but McZongo circles away.
McZongo cracks Mayfield with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield misses with an uppercut
and McZongo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McZongo clobbers Mayfield with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McZongo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mayfield throws a shot from downtown. McZongo moves away and avoids it.
McZongo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mayfield throws a poor cross that misses
and McZongo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McZongo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McZongo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mayfields jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mayfield throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McZongo moves out of range of the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McZongo clobbers Mayfield with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McZongo avoids the body shot from Mayfield.
Mayfield thows a body shot but no joy.
McZongo throws a nice looking combination but Mayfield bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice jab there from McZongo.
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!
McZongo stuffs the takedown.
Mayfield throws a lazy uppercut
and McZongo counters with an inside leg kick.
A left and a right from McZongo both land. Nice combination.
Jab by McZongo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mayfield is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in McZongo's half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mayfield throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McZongo trying to control but Mayfield postures up.
Mayfield will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mayfield wants to take a breather but McZongo is having none of it.
McZongo tries to get to full guard but Mayfield has control of the leg.

Mayfield maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! McZongo could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Mayfield has cracked it and McZongo is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Mayfield!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Thomas Mayfield!
Thomas Mayfield seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.