PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between daniel cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Bastian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

cook
vs
Bastian

225 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
22
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, daniel cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean Bastian!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
cook shoots in for a takedown but Bastian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Bastian. No joy for cook on that attempt.

Bastian shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. cook is trying to defend but Bastian finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bastian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed cook's head.
Bastian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed cook's head.
cook blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bastian.
Bastian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bastian is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
cook keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bastian throwing shots but cook is blocking nicely.
cook keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bastian misses with a head shot. cook uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
cook working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bastian.
Bastian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. cook is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastian thows a big elbow that misses.
Bastian throws and elbow that misses. cook uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bastian's guard. Nice move by cook!
Bastian looking to control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
cook fails with the takedown

and Bastian counters with a single leg into guard. cook didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for daniel cook. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
cook preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bastian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
cook is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bastian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
cook utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as cook holds on and takes a little breather.
Bastian prevents cook from getting back to his feet.
cook tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Bastian moves into the clinch.

Bastian tightens his grip and picks cook up, before dumping him to the ground. cook manages to land in guard.
cook will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bastian makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
cook keeping moving, preventing Bastian from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bastian looks gassed!
cook controlling the position.
Bastian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
cook managing to control the position.
Bastian postures up in cook's guard and throws a big left but cook blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
cook avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bastian is looking to clinch but cook is avoiding it.
cook avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
cook gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bastian counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for cook!
cook tries to hold on but Bastian pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Bastian throws a series of punches but cook moves out of range.
cook really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
cook shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

so Bastian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bastian wants to control from the top but cook keeps moving.
cook is trying to keep Bastian in close.
cook has his hands on Bastian's head, controlling the position.
Bastian working some strikes from top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastian postures up in cook's guard and throws a big left but cook blocks it.
Bastian makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Bastian postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! cook is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bastian, into his guard.
Bastian is breathing heavily.

cook is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
cook looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

cook drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bastian dives on top into guard.

cook throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bastian postures up.
Bastian lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bastian throwing strikes from guard but cook blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. cook is keeping the position for now.
Bastian throws a strike but cook rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

cook drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bastian manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now cook has Bastian in his guard.
cook lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Bastian!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

cook moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Bastian has worked his arm free - good work by Bastian!
Bastian stops cook from passing to mount.

cook is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bastian has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Bastian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Bastian with a lazy takedown attempt

and cook counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

cook is looking for a kimura here.

cook is working for an americana but Bastian has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst cook was thinking about the submission.
Bastian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

cook drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bastian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bastian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bastian!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastian sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but cook is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bastian is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt cook will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bastian misses with the ground and pound.
Bastian scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at cook to see if he's OK.
Bastian throws an elbow but cook slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bastian in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

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.
cook dodges the ground and pound from Bastian.
Bastian is trying to ground and pound but cook uses the momentary lack of control by Bastian to regain half guard.
cook is looking for a sweep. Bastian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bastian lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bastian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
cook blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bastian.
Bastian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed cook's head.
Bastian is thwarting cook's attempts to control the position.
cook is holding on to half guard well.
cook tries to kick Bastian off but Bastian keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sean Bastian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
cook trying to hold on to Bastian's head to control him but Bastian postures up.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bastian misses with a combination

and cook decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bastian's guard.

cook drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bastian manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now cook has Bastian in his guard.
cook controls Bastian momentarily but Bastian frees himself.

Bastian gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
daniel cook showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bastian has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Bastian!