PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ki Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanderson's entrance music is Pantera - This Love. A fine choice. Law has chosen Encore as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sanderson
vs
Law

183 cm
24
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

178 cm
25
158 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ki Law!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Law fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Law tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Law somewhat.
Sanderson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Law tries to clinch up but Sanderson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab, jab by Sanderson - just one landing.
Sanderson scores with a hook.
Sanderson lands a nice shot that snaps Law's head back.
Law tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Law throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sanderson was covering up waiting for the punch and Law finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Law trying to control but Sanderson is working from the bottom.
Sanderson is trying to control the position but Law postures up.
Sanderson keeping moving, preventing Law from controlling successfully.
Sanderson looking to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Law is controlling him.

Sanderson has his feet on Law's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sanderson lands a really nice looking cross but Law seems unphased.
Law with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sanderson to score with a decent uppercut.
Sanderson digs a good body shot into Law's ribs.
Ryan Sanderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Law shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sanderson stuffs the takedown.
Ryan Sanderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ki Law.
Sanderson clobbers Law with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Law just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanderson lands a jab to the head.
Law misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sanderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Law looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanderson connects with a looping right hand.
Sanderson lands a right hook to the body.
Law looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left lands for Sanderson.
Law on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanderson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sanderson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sanderson connects with a body shot.
Sanderson lands a jab to the nose.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sanderson.
Sanderson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A punch lands to the side of Law 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sanderson lands a jab to the nose.
Law takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sanderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Law takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ryan Sanderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sanderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sanderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Sanderson.
Sanderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Law.
Sanderson digs a good body shot into Law's ribs.
Law takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Law takes one on the button.
Law takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson throws out a powerful jab.
Sanderson cracks Law with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanderson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sanderson lands a slapping body shot.
Donk. Sanderson catches Law right on the button with a cross.
Sanderson scores with a nice strike.
Law walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanderson scores with a shot to the body.
Law takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sanderson cracks a nice hook into Law's ribs.
Nice jab there from Sanderson.
Sanderson lands with a shot to the body.
Law has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sanderson dips to his left and cracks Law with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Law takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Law takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good leg kick by Sanderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Law on the side of the head.
Sanderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sanderson digs a good body shot into Law's ribs.
Law takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson scores with a body shot.
Sanderson scores with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Sanderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanderson.
Sanderson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sanderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Law stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanderson connects with a right hand. Law shakes it off.
Sanderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Sanderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Law takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Law takes one on the button.
Sanderson thumps Law with a low kick.
Sanderson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sanderson lands a slapping body shot.
Law ducks right into an uppercut from Sanderson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jab by Sanderson.
A shot to de liver by Sanderson. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Sanderson coming out on top.
Sanderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Law stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanderson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Sanderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Sanderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Law doesn't seem bothered though.
Law tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sanderson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Law somewhat.
Law is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanderson scores with a body shot.
Sanderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Law stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanderson connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanderson stuns Law with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Law off the cage and back into rage.
Sanderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Law off the cage and back into rage.
Sanderson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sanderson lands a really nice looking cross but Law seems unphased.
Sanderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Law can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Sanderson coming out on top.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanderson. That snapped Law's head back.
Law is breathing heavily.
Sanderson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Law doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Law takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sanderson thuds his right hand into Law's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanderson connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson lands a right hook to the body.
Law takes a jab right on the kisser.
Law looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Law's head.
Sanderson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Law backs up against the cage.
Law takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sanderson lands a body shot.
Sanderson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sanderson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Law.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanderson.
Law has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sanderson lands with an uppercut that bounces Law off the cage and back into rage.
Sanderson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanderson. That snapped Law's head back.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Law takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Law on the side of the head.
Sanderson tests Law's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab lands there for Sanderson.
Sanderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Law closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanderson circles away.
Ryan Sanderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ki Law.
Sanderson 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.
Sanderson lands with a cross.
Sanderson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanderson cracks Law with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sanderson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sanderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Law.
Sanderson with a jab.
Law tries for a takedown but Sanderson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Law on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanderson scores with a leg kick.
Sanderson is looking to slow Law down with leg kicks.
Sanderson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanderson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Sanderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanderson scores with a jab. Law acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanderson with a nice cross.
A cross from Sanderson lands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sanderson. That's going to slow Law down.
A jab from Sanderson does it's job there.
Sanderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sanderson scores with the left hand. Law knows he should have avoided that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanderson, as that shot connected.
Law closes the distance and clinches up with Sanderson, looking for a takedown. Law pushes Sanderson against the cage but Sanderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sanderson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Law's head backwards.
A lazy left from Sanderson finds it's target.
Law is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sanderson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanderson punishes Law's body with a nice straight punch.
Sanderson scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanderson jabs at Law's body.
Law looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sanderson scores with a jab to the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sanderson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanderson lands a jab.
Sanderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson clobbers Law with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sanderson with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Law walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sanderson scores with a one two! Law had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sanderson lands a jab to the nose.
Law closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sanderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanderson throws a good cross that connects.
Law's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Law drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sanderson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Law gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanderson. That snapped Law's head back.
Sanderson lands a with a good body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice straight punches there by Sanderson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sanderson.
Sanderson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sanderson works Law's body with a nice hook.
Sanderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Law takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Sanderson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sanderson lands an overhand right.
Law looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanderson is fending him off so far but Law persists. Nope, Sanderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanderson lands a right hook to the body.
Sanderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Law takes one to the side of the head.
Sanderson throws a shot to the body.
Sanderson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Law walks into a left hand.
Law takes one on the button.
Sanderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Law. Law circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanderson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sanderson scores with a hook.
Sanderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sanderson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Law has time to react.
Sanderson stuns Law with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Good shot there by Sanderson.
Sanderson tests Law's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanderson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sanderson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Law takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sanderson clobbers Law with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ryan Sanderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanderson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sanderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Law stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Sanderson.
Law takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Sanderson.
Sanderson jabs Law right on the nose. Law blinks but takes it well.
Sanderson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanderson connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Law on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sanderson. Sanderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Sanderson cracks a nice hook into Law's ribs.
Sanderson with a nice cross.
Law is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Law takes one to the side of the head.
Sanderson lands with a right hand.
Sanderson cracks Law with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Law on the side of the head.
Sanderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Law has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sanderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Law's head.
Sanderson lands a really nice looking cross but Law seems unphased.
Law takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Law stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sanderson.
Sanderson scores with a jab to the body.
Sanderson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Donk. Sanderson catches Law right on the button with a cross.
Sanderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Law looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sanderson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sanderson lands the left hand.
Sanderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Law chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanderson can pounce on him.
Law takes one on the button.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sanderson.
Good exchange - Sanderson coming out on top.
Law takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanderson. That snapped Law's head back.
Sanderson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Law should have avoided that one.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson connects with a jab.
Sanderson lands a head shot.
Law takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sanderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Law on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sanderson connects with a jab.
Sanderson jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Law takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanderson looks to land a combination. Law sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sanderson scores with a leg kick.
Ryan Sanderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sanderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Law on the side of the head.
Law takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanderson.
Law drops his hands momentarily and Sanderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sanderson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good shot there by Sanderson.
Law moves forwards but Sanderson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Sanderson lands with a nice combination. Law backs away looking to recover.
Law takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanderson.
Sanderson scores with a jab to the body.
Sanderson lands a nice shot that snaps Law's head back.
Sanderson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Law stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanderson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sanderson scores with a jab to the body.
Law takes one on the button.
Sanderson cracks Law with a good jab.
Sanderson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Law.
Sanderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sanderson, as that shot connected.
Sanderson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Law on the side of the head.
Law takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sanderson connects with a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanderson lands a with a good body shot.
Sanderson stuns Law with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sanderson cracks Law with an open hand slap.
Law takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ki Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanderson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Sanderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanderson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Sanderson!