PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleg Kasparov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maksim Mazurov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kasparov comes to the cage accompanied by Aerosmith - Back in the Saddle again. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Kasparov
vs
Mazurov

188 cm
23
247 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

188 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Oleg Kasparov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Maksim Mazurov!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Kasparov feints and as Mazurov raises his hands in defense, Kasparov changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mazurov trying to control the position.
Kasparov trying to move into half guard but instead Mazurov has managed to sweep!
Mazurov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Mazurov drops back looking for a leg! Kasparov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kasparov manages to kick Mazurov off! Mazurov jumps back into Kasparov's guard.
Mazurov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kasparov's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazurov is controlling the pace.
Mazurov wants to pass the guard but Kasparov is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazurov is trying to control the action in half guard but Kasparov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Kasparov looking for submissions off his back.

Mazurov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mazurov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Kasparov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mazurov thows a huge punch but Kasparov dodges it nicely.
Mazurov thows a huge punch but Kasparov dodges it nicely.
Kasparov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mazurov is working away from the top position though.
Mazurov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kasparov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kasparov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kasparov tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasparov is pressing down on Mazurov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Kasparov looking for a guillotine here but Mazurov defends easily.
Kasparov is breathing heavily.
Mazurov trying to control but Kasparov is working from the bottom.
Mazurov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kasparov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mazurov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazurov throws a big elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazurov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kasparov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mazurov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mazurov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasparov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazurov is stalling in the full guard.
Mazurov looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazurov trying to control the position from guard on top but Kasparov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maksim Mazurov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mazurov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Maksim Mazurov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kasparov struggling a bit here.
Mazurov trying to control the action but Kasparov is working from the bottom.

Mazurov decides to stand up, so the ref orders Kasparov to his feet.
Mazurov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kasparov's waist but Kasparov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mazurov off to one side.

Mazurov shoots in and gets a takedown into Kasparov's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kasparov is looking for a triangle here but Mazurov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Kasparov is looking for a sweep.
Mazurov wants to control but Kasparov is keeping him busy.
Mazurov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kasparov wants to control but Mazurov postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazurov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kasparov keeps working.
Mazurov tries to move to mount but Kasparov blocks the move with his legs.
Mazurov working away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mazurov controls the position from side control.
Mazurov working away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Kasparov tries to sprawl but Mazurov drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Kasparov looking for submissions off his back.

Mazurov seems to be looking for submissions.

Mazurov is looking for a kimura here.
Kasparov trying to control but Mazurov postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazurov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mazurov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kasparov won't allow Mazurov to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maksim Mazurov 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!

Mazurov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mazurov dives in and grabs Kasparov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kasparov pushes down on Mazurov's head and hops out.
Kasparov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mazurov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mazurov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kasparov avoids it really well and circles away.
Oleg Kasparov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maksim Mazurov.

Mazurov drives through and clinches with Kasparov against the cage.
Kasparov keeps control of Mazurov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mazurov jumps guard but Kasparov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Kasparov pulls guard successfully.

Mazurov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazurov wants to control from the top but Kasparov keeps moving.
Mazurov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kasparov manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kasparov prevents Mazurov from getting back to his feet.
Mazurov has momentary wrist control but Kasparov slips an elbow through the middle.
Kasparov wants to control from the top but Mazurov keeps moving.
Mazurov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kasparov is one step ahead there.
Mazurov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasparov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mazurov trying to control the position.
Kasparov throwing strikes from guard but Mazurov blocks nicely.

Kasparov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kasparov preventing the sweep.
Kasparov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Kasparov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kasparov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kasparov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mazurov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Mazurov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kasparov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mazurov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kasparov manages to get himself to full guard.
Kasparov is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasparov wants to get back to his feet but Mazurov passes into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mazurov in particular looking to stall.
Mazurov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kasparov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Oleg Kasparov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazurov is controlling the pace.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mazurov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kasparov!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maksim Mazurov.
Well Mazurov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maksim Mazurov!