PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Mandyukov (ranked 4418 p4p, 6393 weight class) and Rowan Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mandyukov
vs
Wade

167 cm
20
135
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
145
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Sergey Mandyukov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Rowan Wade!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, David Hoff and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mandyukov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Mandyukov misses its target.
Wade misses with a body shot.
Wade blocks a head kick by Mandyukov.
Wade tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Wade looks to move away, Mandyukov throws a big counter combo but Wade just gets out of the way.
Wade looks to throw a body kick

so Mandyukov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wade is trying to control the position but Mandyukov postures up.
Mandyukov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mandyukov seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wade for as long as he can get away with.
Wade working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mandyukov is controlling him.
Mandyukov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandyukov wants to stand but Wade has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Wade gets caught napping as Mandyukov dives in and scores a takedown. Wade manages to retain guard.
Mandyukov wants to stand but Wade is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mandyukov pushes down on Wade's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Mandyukov seems to be looking for submissions.
Mandyukov is trying to control the action in half guard but Wade is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mandyukov prevents Wade from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mandyukov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Still in half guard, Mandyukov seems content to control.

Wade makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mandyukov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wade thuds his right hand into Mandyukov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade scores with a jab to the body.
Rowan Wade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mandyukov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wade is trying to improve his position.
Wade is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mandyukov asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Mandyukov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wade, who protects the arm well.
Wade pushes Mandyukov away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mandyukov gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Mandyukov is one step ahead and moves to full mount!

Mandyukov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Wade is wriggling around trying to escape.

Mandyukov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandyukov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mandyukov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wade tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mandyukov avoids the attempt from Wade to control.
Mandyukov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade wants to hold on but Mandyukov pushes him away.
Mandyukov prevents Wade from getting the reversal.
Mandyukov wants to control the pace but Wade is squirming around nicely.
Wade is trying to escape the mount.
Wade wants to control but Mandyukov is having none of it.
Mandyukov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Mandyukov lands a heavy elbow.
Mandyukov is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mandyukov prevents Wade from getting the reversal.
Mandyukov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wade is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sergey Mandyukov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wade stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wade wants it to stay on the feet.

Mandyukov rushes Wade and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Mandyukov has Wade pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mandyukov pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wade tumbling to the mat - Mandyukov dives into Wade's guard.
Wade is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mandyukov stops Wade from standing up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wade can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wade looking for a sweep. Not yet Wade, not yet.
Mandyukov throws a big right hand that misses.
Mandyukov wants to control from the top but Wade keeps moving.
Wade is looking to stand up but Mandyukov isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandyukov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Mandyukov passes Wade's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mandyukov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mandyukov stops Wade from getting back to his feet.
Mandyukov slows the pace down in half guard.
Wade really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mandyukov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
It looks like Mandyukov is going to stand back up.
Mandyukov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sergey Mandyukov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wade tries to kick Mandyukov off but Mandyukov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Mandyukov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mandyukov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wade wants to improve his position but Mandyukov is controlling well.
Wade wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Mandyukov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wade can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wade trying to control from the bottom.
Wade is looking to improve his position.
Mandyukov is thwarting Wade's attempts to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mandyukov avoids the head kick by Wade.
Mandyukov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mandyukov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wade scores with a head kick.

Wade moves into range and clinches up with Mandyukov.
Mandyukov prevents a body shot from Wade.
Wade tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mandyukov tries to score a body lock takedown but Wade shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Mandyukov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wade would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Wade is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mandyukov throwing short punches from the bottom.
Wade trying to control but Mandyukov is working from the bottom.
Wade tries to free his leg and advance position but Mandyukov is retaining full guard.
Wade wanted to stand there but Mandyukov had control of the position.
Wade wants to control from the top but Mandyukov keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wade pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mandyukov is keeping the position for now.
Wade would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's four 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.
Wade swings for the body but Mandyukov moves out of range.
Mandyukov avoids the head kick by Wade.
Mandyukov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rowan Wade is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mandyukov fails with the takedown.
Wade is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergey Mandyukov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mandyukov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wade.
Wade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wade swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Mandyukov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mandyukov showed some decent athleticism there.
Wade wants to stand back up but Mandyukov manages to pass into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wade tries to escape but Mandyukov is in control.
Wade is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Rowan Wade will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Wade connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wade thows a leg kick but Mandyukov checks it

and Mandyukov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mandyukov wants to take a breather but Wade is having none of it.
Wade tries to kick Mandyukov off but Mandyukov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mandyukov working the head and body with strikes.
Mandyukov is taking a breather. Wade says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wade wants to improve his position but Mandyukov is controlling well.
Wade looks like he's trying to stand up.

Mandyukov seems to be working for a kimura but Wade defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wade has a hand on Mandyukov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Mandyukov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Mandyukov manages to capitalize on a mistake by Wade to take his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Wade's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mandyukov biding his time, controlling Wade.
Wade tries to escape but Mandyukov has the hooks in and won't let him break free.

Mandyukov is persistently looking for the submission but Wade is defending it well.
Wade is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Wade can't escape the position.
Wade wants to get back to his feet.
Wade takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Wade is trying to stand back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade trying to control the hands but Mandyukov breaks the grip.
Mandyukov controlling from the back.
Mandyukov lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Wade trying to get back to his feet but Mandyukov is in full control for now.

Mandyukov is persistently looking for the submission but Wade is defending it well.
Wade is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade turns into Mandyukov and is now in his guard.
Wade slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wade is looking to stand up but Mandyukov won't let him.

Wade gets to his feet - Mandyukov follows without any prompting.
Mandyukov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wade swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wade is looking to slow Mandyukov down with leg kicks.
Mandyukov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mandyukov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wade.
A head kick misses from Wade.
Wade pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wade throws a leg kick

and Mandyukov counters with a takedown into side control.
Wade wants to get back to his feet but Mandyukov is dominant here and he's now got Wade's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wade trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mandyukov landing with strikes.
Mandyukov is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Wade is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wade is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mandyukov.
Mandyukov cracks Wade with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Wade from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Wade just trying to survive but Mandyukov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Mandyukov has Wade flattened out and is raining down punches.
Mandyukov lands strikes to the head.

Wade is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Mandyukov blocks a head kick by Wade.
Mandyukov is looking to counter punch.
Wade throws a lazy body kick

and Mandyukov counters with a nice double leg into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sergey Mandyukov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mandyukov 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28

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