PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Mazanov (ranked 4175 p4p, 494 weight class) and Toson Yada (ranked 2891 p4p, 379 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mazanov
vs
Yada

190 cm
20
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
20
211 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Core Combat
Kore Fight Nutrition

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Mazanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Toson Yada!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Alexandre Firmino.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yada walks into a jab.
Yada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A left and a right from Mazanov both land. Nice combination.
Mazanov misses with an uppercut. Yada saw that one coming.
Mazanov lands a nice looking body shot.
Mazanov with a hook.
Mazanov throws a sloppy body shot
and Yada counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Yada throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mazanov's waist but Mazanov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yada off to one side.
Yada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dmitry Mazanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yada slips under a jab.
A slow jab from Mazanov misses its intended target.
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!
Yada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mazanov pinned against the cage. Mazanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mazanov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
No joy there for Mazanov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mazanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Yada counters with a series of strikes. Mazanov will be more careful next time no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazanov.
Mazanov leaves Yada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dmitry Mazanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toson Yada.
Yada darts in looking for a takedown but Mazanov gets double underhooks and turns Yada into the cage.
Mazanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Yada is just out of range.
Mazanov tests Yada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mazanov fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazanov misses the target.
Mazanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yada moves away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yada or perhaps it was just good defense by Mazanov, which made it look bad.
Mazanov connects with a looping right hand.
Yada misses with a straight left.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazanov. Yada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mazanov lands a body shot.
Mazanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mazanov is fending him off so far but Yada persists. Nope, Mazanov circles away and we're back to standing.
Dmitry Mazanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yada circles away quickly and effectively.
Yada with the counter takedown but Mazanov avoids it easily.
Yada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mazanov but Mazanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yada does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mazanov lands with a shot to the body.
Mazanov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mazanov misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yada moves out of range of the strikes.
Mazanov connects with a jab.
Mazanov throws out a loose jab but Yada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yada gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mazanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yada was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazanov.
Mazanov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYada.
Mazanov checks a leg kick.
Mazanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Yada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mazanov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yada circles away quickly and effectively.
Mazanov 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.
Yada takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mazanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Yada keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mazanov.
Nice defenses there by Yada.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazanov throws a jab when Yada was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mazanov misses with a wild body shot.
Mazanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yada wants to counter the offense by Mazanov and move into the clinch position.
Yada slips under a jab.
Mazanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mazanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazanov throws a body punch but Yada moves out of range.
Mazanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mazanov misses with a hook.
Yada drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mazanov defends it well.
Yada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mazanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mazanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yada appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mazanov takes one to the chin there.
A left and a right from Mazanov both land. Nice combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mazanov throws the left hand but Yada avoids the punch easily.
Mazanov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mazanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yada.
Mazanov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazanov. Yada does a little dance to reset his feet.
And Yada tries to counter it with a takedown but Mazanov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Yada shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mazanov but Mazanov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mazanov connects with a crisp jab.
Mazanov lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mazanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toson Yada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yada lands a glancing blow to the side of Mazanov's head.
Yada throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Yada might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Mazanov has got the better of the exchanges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazanov moves away.
Mazanov jabs Yada right on the nose. Yada blinks but takes it well.
Mazanov stuns Yada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yada slips a jab from Mazanov.
Nice uppercut lands for Mazanov. That snapped Yada's head back.
Yada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mazanov.
Mazanov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazanov. Yada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazanov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yada eats them both and turns towards Mazanov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Mazanov jabs at Yada's body.
Yada moves out of range as Mazanov strikes.
Yada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yada moves out of range as Mazanov strikes.
Yada is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mazanov takes a swing at Yada's ribcage but misses.
Mazanov missing with a left hand there. Yada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mazanov looks to throw the jab but Yada is out of range.
Mazanov tries to bum rush Yada with a series of wild strikes but Yada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yada tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Mazanov. That snapped Yada's head back.
Nice jab there from Mazanov.
Yada shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mazanov as he avoids it easily.
Yada misses with a hook. Mazanov ducked under it nicely.
Mazanov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mazanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mazanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yada can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Mazanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yada drops his hands momentarily and Mazanov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazanov lands with an uppercut that bounces Yada off the cage and back into range.
Mazanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mazanov misses with a jab to the body
and Yada counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mazanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yada.
Yada is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mazanov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yada is defended easily by Mazanov.
Dmitry Mazanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toson Yada.
Mazanov slaps away a takedown attempt from Yada, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mazanov lands a two punch combo.
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!
A big left from Mazanov misses.
A little jabbing left from Yada on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazanov throws out a loose jab but Yada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yada is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mazanov with a body shot.
Mazanov cracks Yada with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yada doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Yada defending well as Mazanov loads up on a big left hand.
Dmitry Mazanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mazanov misses with a wild body shot.
Yada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mazanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yada has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mazanov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good exchange - Mazanov coming out on top.
Yada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mazanov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dmitry Mazanov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

A telegraphed right hand from Mazanov misses the target.
Yada is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Yada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mazanov.
Yada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yada avoids the body shot from Mazanov.
Mazanov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazanov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromYada.
Yada moves out of range of the strikes.
Yada tries a quick counter leg kick but Mazanov is wise to it.
Yada throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mazanov.
Yada shoots in looking for a takedown but Mazanov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Yada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Yada is trying desperately to land a takedown but Mazanov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Yada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazanov lands a right hook to the body.
Mazanov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mazanov throws a hook but Yada blocks it.
Yada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A quick step to the side and Mazanov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mazanov looks to throw the jab but Yada is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Yada throws a series of punches but Mazanov avoids them all with ease.
Mazanov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mazanov misses with the combination.
Donk. Mazanov catches Yada right on the button with a cross.
Mazanov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Mazanov blocks the low kick.
Mazanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch combination from Mazanov misses.
Mazanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yada will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yada shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mazanov pinned against the cage. Mazanov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dmitry Mazanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toson Yada.
Mazanov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yada wants to counter with a clinch but Mazanov pushes him away.
Mazanov throws a lazy uppercut
and Yada counters with a series of strikes. Mazanov will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yada.
Mazanov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mazanov wants it to stay on the feet.
Mazanov throws a nice looking combination but Yada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Mazanov.
Yada slips a jab from Mazanov.
A big right from Mazanov misses.
Yada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yada misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dmitry Mazanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazanov misses with a series of wild punches.
Mazanov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mazanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yada.
Mazanov tries to bum rush Yada with a series of wild strikes but Yada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yada takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Mazanov finds it's way through Yada's defenses.
Yada slips a jab and a cross from Mazanov.
Yada feints the counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mazanov. Yada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yada shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mazanov sprawls well. Mazanov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Yada gets slowly back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yada throws a sloppy head kick and Mazanov moves out of range easily.
Yada goes for a double leg but Mazanov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mazanov continues to drive forward.
Mazanov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mazanov looks to land a combination. Yada sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazanov throws a big shot that misses.
Yada steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mazanov.
Yada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mazanov.
Mazanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yada was well out of range. Poor timing from Mazanov.
A countering left hand to the body from Yada misses.
Mazanov misses with a hook.
Mazanov slips a jab and a cross from Yada.
Toson Yada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazanov misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Mazanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mazanov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Mazanov!
A less than humble Dmitry Mazanov misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.