PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nick Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slick CPW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanders comes to the cage accompanied by Sandstorm. Slick CPW will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sanders
vs
CPW

173 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
148 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Nick Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Slick CPW!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanders.
CPW connects with the punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts CPW, as that shot connected.
CPW throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanders throws a combination that misses
and CPW counters with a right hand to the body.
A cross from CPW lands.
Sanders will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sanders has a takedown stuffed.
CPW keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanders.
CPW jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanders moves forwards but CPW connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Sanders shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Sanders pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. CPW is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders throwing strikes but missing.
Sanders wants to stand and escape but instead CPW has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Sanders looking for a guillotine here but CPW defends easily.
CPW would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanders tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanders trying to control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanders is looking to clinch but CPW is avoiding it.
Sanders shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
CPW lands a jab to Sanders's midsection.
CPW lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
CPW with a nice cross.
CPW has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanders misses with a hook to the body
and CPW counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. CPW darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanders has his takedown stuffed
and CPW counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanders walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanders throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and CPW counters with a straight right hand.
Sanders throws a hook to the side of CPW's head but CPW sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown but CPW shows good takedown defense.
CPW lands a jab.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts CPW as he jumps to the side.
Sanders is breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
CPW scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sanders doesn't seem bothered though.
CPW lands a jab to Sanders's midsection.
No luck for Sanders with that takedown attempt.
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!
Sanders tries for a takedown but CPW circles away easily
and CPW counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanders shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and CPW counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
CPW dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
CPW connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
CPW connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sanders. Sanders circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
CPW lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slick CPW dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nice shot lands for CPW.
Nick Sanders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
CPW misses with the combination.
Sanders has his takedown stuffed
and CPW counters with a left to the body.
Sanders misses with a takedown
and CPW counters with a one-two to the body.
CPW misses with a jab, cross combination.
CPW throws a series of punches but Sanders avoids them all with ease.
Decent striking displayed by CPW there.
CPW works over Sanders's head and body with a nice combination.
CPW lands a body shot.
Sanders with a poor takedown
and CPW counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
CPW scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
CPW throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
CPW fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
CPW connects with a single shot there.
Sanders looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
CPW scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
CPW thuds a left hand into Sanders's body.
Good shot there by CPW.
CPW scores with a jab.
CPW lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
CPW bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanders's head backwards.
Sanders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
CPW connects with a looping right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
CPW scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanders misses with a takedown
and CPW connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
CPW works Sanders's body with a nice hook.
CPW connects with a nice looking jab.
CPW connects with a single shot there.
CPW lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by CPW.
CPW lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
CPW lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A shot to de liver by CPW. Beautiful body shot.
CPW lands a with a good body shot.
Sanders takes a body punch but keeps moving.
CPW digs a good hook to Sanders's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
CPW lands a lovely overhand right.
CPW's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and CPW duly obliges.
Sanders takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
CPW has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
CPW lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by CPW!

Sanders is rocked!
Sanders gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Good standup being displayed there by CPW as he connects with a hook.
Slick CPW is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
CPW throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sanders.
CPW jabs at Sanders's body.
Sanders tries to clinch there but CPW circles away.
CPW scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanders should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from CPW.
Nick Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
CPW cracks Sanders with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanders misses with a double jab
and CPW counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sanders thinking.
Sanders takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

Sanders scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

CPW sneaks out the side door and pushes Sanders away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
CPW digs a good hook to Sanders's body.
CPW lands a two punch combo.
Sanders takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from CPW.
Sanders takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanders takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slick CPW 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. This is the final round!

Sanders has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sanders looks to throw a body kick
and Sanders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanders shoots and misses
and CPW counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
CPW lands with a hook. Sanders tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
CPW lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sanders shoots in but no luck this time.
CPW fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanders on the side of the head.
Sanders throws a head kick that misses
and CPW counters with a three punch combo that has Sanders backing up. Sanders nods at CPW to acknowledge the strikes.
CPW lands a head shot.
CPW connects with a body shot.
CPW scores with a punch to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sanders is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in CPW's half guard.
CPW is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
CPW is refusing to be controlled, as Sanders sits in half guard.
CPW is trying to stand up here but Sanders is controlling him well.

Sanders is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
CPW is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sanders fails with the takedown
and CPW cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
CPW dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
CPW scores with a hook.
Slick CPW seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanders misses with a combination
and CPW counters with a two punch combo.
CPW lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanders backs up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
CPW scores with a kick to the midsection.
CPW scores with a jab. Sanders acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
CPW scores with a shot to the body.
CPW ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nick Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
CPW scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sanders gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and CPW makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
CPW stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
CPW throws a one two combo.
Sanders shoots and misses
and Sanders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanders takes one to the chin there.
CPW closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
CPW throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from CPW.
Sanders darts in trying to clinch
and Sanders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
CPW uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sanders has time to react.
CPW lands a jab-cross combination.
CPW scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
CPW darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A left and a right from CPW both land. Nice combination.
Sanders moves forwards but CPW connects with a nice, crisp jab.
CPW scores with a one two! Sanders had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slick CPW comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got CPW 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 William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slick CPW!