PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Minglo SinGo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Mamabama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Minglo SinGo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

SinGo
vs
Mamabama

170 cm
22
150 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

219 cm
20
147 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Minglo SinGo!
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, Dick Mamabama!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Aleksandr Martynov and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamabama tries to clinch but SinGo is having none of it.

Mamabama clinches with his opponent.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mamabama.
Mamabama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
SinGo being controlled against the cage.
Mamabama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mamabama holding his opponent close, against the cage.
SinGo is looking to control Mamabama's arms but Mamabama gets an underhook and turns him. Now SinGo has his back to the cage.
Mamabama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mamabama looking for a takedown.
Mamabama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but SinGo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mamabama wants a takedown.
Minglo SinGo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Mamabama.
SinGo trying to stall but Mamabama improves his position.
Mamabama scores a nice knee to the body.
Mamabama stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mamabama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamabama unloads a knee to the mid-section. SinGo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
SinGo is breathing heavily.
Mamabama tries to stall but SinGo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
SinGo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mamabama lands a knee to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mamabama.
Mamabama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. SinGo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
SinGo looking to slow down the pace here.
Mamabama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
SinGo takes a shot to the head.
Mamabama landing knees to the body.
SinGo prevents the takedown attempt.
Mamabama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. SinGo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mamabama slowing the pace effectively.
Knees to the body from Mamabama.
Mamabama crunches a lovely knee into SinGo's ribcage.
Mamabama stalling in the clinch.
SinGo prevents the takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
SinGo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mamabama walks away with a smile on his face. SinGo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mamabama tries to clinch but SinGo moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mamabama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mamabama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Mamabama clinches up against the cage.
Mamabama landing knees to the body.
Mamabama effectively controlling the action here.
Mamabama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
SinGo tries to pull guard but Mamabama won't allow it.
Mamabama pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Mamabama's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
SinGo takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamabama is leaning against SinGo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knees to the body from Mamabama.
Mamabama lands a nice knee to the body.
SinGo stops a takedown attempt from Mamabama.
Mamabama lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mamabama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
SinGo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mamabama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
No joy there for SinGo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mamabama moves in looking to clinch but SinGo pushes him off.
Mamabama tries to close the distance and clinch but SinGo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Minglo SinGo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamabama moves in looking to clinch but SinGo pushes him off.
Mamabama fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mamabama shoots in and drives through. SinGo sprawls well.
Mamabama ducks under a wild hook from SinGo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamabama is looking to clinch.
Mamabama lands a right hook to the body.
Mamabama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
SinGo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mamabama fails with an attempt to clinch.
SinGo throws a series of punches but Mamabama moves out of range.

Mamabama moves into range and clinches up with SinGo.
Mamabama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mamabama unloads a knee to the mid-section. SinGo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mamabama lands a nice knee to the body.
SinGo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mamabama unloads a knee to the mid-section. SinGo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mamabama is working for takedown but SinGo is calmly controlling the position for now.
SinGo managing to block the knees to the body from Mamabama.
SinGo tries to break the clinch but Mamabama is controlling the position.
Mamabama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. SinGo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Mamabama dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

SinGo misses with a shot to the body

and Mamabama counters by clinching up.
SinGo prevents the takedown attempt.
SinGo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Mamabama lands a knee to the body.
SinGo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mamabama is keeping busy.
SinGo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mamabama fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Mamabama rushes SinGo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mamabama scores with a hook to the body.
Dick Mamabama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
SinGo stops a takedown attempt from Mamabama.
Mamabama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Minglo SinGo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Mamabama.
Mamabama crunches a lovely knee into SinGo's ribcage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mamabama takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mamabama lands a nice knee to the body.
Mamabama crunches a lovely knee into SinGo's ribcage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamabama is working for takedown but SinGo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mamabama crunches a lovely knee into SinGo's ribcage.
SinGo is working for takedown but Mamabama is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mamabama tries for a takedown. No joy.
SinGo is working for takedown but Mamabama is calmly controlling the position for now.
A right handed body shot lands from Mamabama.
Mamabama crunches a lovely knee into SinGo's ribcage.
SinGo is working Mamabama over against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Mamabama.
Mamabama with a knee to the head.
Mamabama goes for a takedown in the clinch but SinGo prevents it.
Mamabama landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mamabama.
Mamabama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mamabama misses with an elbow strike.

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.
Mamabama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. SinGo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mamabama crunches a lovely knee into SinGo's ribcage.
Mamabama lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt SinGo or not.
SinGo wants a takedown.
Mamabama slowing the pace effectively.
SinGo wants to stall.
SinGo can't break the clinch.
Mamabama taking a breather.

Mamabama manages to pull guard.
SinGo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mamabama wants to stand and escape but SinGo is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
SinGo trying to control but Mamabama is working from the bottom.
SinGo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

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.
Mamabama pulls SinGo in close to prevent any damage.
SinGo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamabama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mamabama is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Mamabama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

The fight stays on the outside here - Mamabama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
SinGo misses with a combination

and Mamabama counters by clinching up.
Mamabama leaning against his opponent.
Mamabama throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mamabama lands a nice knee to the body.
The is referee keeping an eye on Mamabama - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mamabama drops to a knee looking for a takedown but SinGo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mamabama lands a nice knee to the body.
Mamabama lands a nice knee to the body.
Mamabama can't get the takedown.
Mamabama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mamabama landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mamabama is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
SinGo is trying to break free.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamabama landing knees to the body.
Mamabama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mamabama connects with a nasty looking knee right to SinGo's face.
SinGo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mamabama scores with a knee to the head.
SinGo fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Mamabama jumps into guard, dragging SinGo to the mat.
SinGo trying to control but Mamabama is working from the bottom.
SinGo postures up.
SinGo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamabama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dick Mamabama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mamabama trying to keep a closed guard but SinGo is proving a slippery customer.
Mamabama might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control SinGo kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
SinGo is looking to stand up but Mamabama won't let him.
Mamabama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

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.
SinGo throws a body punch but Mamabama moves out of range.
Mamabama throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around SinGo's waist but SinGo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mamabama off to one side.
Minglo SinGo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Mamabama.
Mamabama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from SinGo.

Mamabama has managed to clinch.
Mamabama is struggling to control the position.
SinGo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mamabama just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mamabama works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mamabama unloads a knee to the mid-section. SinGo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mamabama landing knees to the body.
Mamabama stalling against the cage.
Knees to the body from Mamabama.
Mamabama unloads a knee to the mid-section. SinGo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
SinGo missing with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mamabama scores a nice knee to the body.
Mamabama unloads a knee to the mid-section. SinGo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A bit of stalling here from Mamabama.
SinGo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mamabama.
Mamabama unloads a knee to the mid-section. SinGo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
SinGo is pressed up against the cage. Mamabama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag SinGo down to the mat. SinGo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
SinGo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mamabama holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
SinGo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
SinGo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mamabama walks away with a smile on his face. SinGo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Minglo SinGo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mamabama fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
SinGo swings for the body but Mamabama moves out of range.

Mamabama gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Minglo SinGo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mamabama wants a takedown but no success here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dick Mamabama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mamabama winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Mamabama!