PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lane Pedersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pedersen
vs
Saint

180 cm
23
210 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

190 cm
18
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lane Pedersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donald Saint!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint fails in his attempt to clinch.

Saint scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Pedersen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Pedersen throws a series of punches but Saint avoids them all with ease.
Saint shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pedersen as he avoids it easily.
Pedersen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Saint tries to close the distance and clinch but Pedersen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pedersen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saint sprawls well. Saint wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pedersen gets slowly back to his feet.
Saint is looking to clinch.
Saint fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pedersen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pedersen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pedersen swinging wildly here.
Saint fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saint keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pedersen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saint.
Saint is looking to clinch but Pedersen is avoiding it.

Pedersen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pedersen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedersen lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pedersen lands a big elbow.
Pedersen trying to control but Saint is having none of it.

Pedersen looking for a guillotine from mount but Saint is having none of it.
Pedersen throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Saint because Pedersen loaded up on that one.
Saint is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Pedersen.
Saint is working to get back to half guard.
Pedersen looking to finish Saint with some ground and pound. This is bad for Saint!

Pedersen working for a guillotine from mount but Saint is in no mood to give up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedersen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pedersen has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pedersen is breathing heavily.
Pedersen prevents Saint from getting the reversal.

Pedersen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Saint can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Pedersen prevents Saint from getting the reversal.
Pedersen in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Pedersen jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Saint manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Saint tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saint defending against the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint is trying to control Pedersen's posture but Pedersen avoids it.
Saint is looking for a sweep.
Pedersen is working Saint over with some ground and pound from side control.
Pedersen tries to advance to mount but Saint denies him.
Saint is looking to regain half guard here but Pedersen keeps moving and retains side control.
Saint is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pedersen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lane Pedersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pedersen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saint's guard.
Saint avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pedersen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saint is adopting a defensive guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedersen is looking to work some ground and pound but Saint has wrist control.
Saint tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pedersen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pedersen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pedersen thows a big elbow that misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saint looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Pedersen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Saint did well to prevent Pedersen getting side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saint missing with punches from the bottom.

Pedersen is working for a kimura but Saint is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pedersen is thwarting Saint's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Saint fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Pedersen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Saint's half guard.

Pedersen is trying to work for a kimura but Saint is defending well.
Pedersen throwing shots but Saint is blocking nicely.
Pedersen controlling the action here.
Pedersen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saint trying to control from the bottom.

Pedersen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lane Pedersen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Pedersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saint has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pedersen is working away from the top position though.

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

Saint closes the distance and clinches.
Pedersen is trying to break the clinch but Saint is controlling him.
Saint goes for a takedown attempt but Pedersen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saint is looking to clinch but Pedersen is avoiding it.
Saint throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Pedersen tries to keep at a distance but Saint has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saint keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedersen's efforts to push away.
Saint tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pedersen is working for takedown but Saint is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saint keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pedersen's efforts to push away.
Pedersen pushes Saint back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pedersen wants a takedown but no success here.
Pedersen is trying to break free.
Saint lands a damaging elbow.
Saint struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedersen controls his hands.
Saint looking to slow down the pace here.
Saint is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lane Pedersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donald Saint.
Pedersen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saint misses with a knee strike.
Pedersen is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pedersen scores with a shot to the side of Saint's head.
Saint crunches a lovely knee into Pedersen's ribcage.
Saint throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pedersen blocks it with crossed arms.
Pedersen wants to break free but Saint has control.
Saint is stalling here.
Saint gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saint gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Saint creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Pedersen breaks the clinch.
Saint shoots in but Pedersen avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saint looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pedersen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saint tries to avoid it but Pedersen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saint to the ground. Saint escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pedersen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saint tries to clinch up but Pedersen circles away and keeps his distance.
Pedersen scores with a nice right hand.
Pedersen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Saint fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saint tries to clinch but Pedersen is having none of it.
Saint tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pedersen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pedersen.
Pedersen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saint.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedersen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saint throws a nice head kick!
Saint takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saint shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pedersen but Pedersen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saint is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pedersen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saint has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Pedersen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

Pedersen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Pedersen lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Pedersen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pedersen postures up and lands a big shot to Saint's brow.
Pedersen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lane Pedersen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Pedersen keeps the fight on the outside.
Saint lands a high kick!
Saint misses with a head kick.
Saint leaves Pedersen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Saint tries to clinch there but Pedersen circles away.
Saint wants to clinch up but Pedersen keeps it at a distance.
Saint is looking to clinch.

Saint gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saint is trying to control the position but Pedersen postures up.
Pedersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pedersen throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saint avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saint can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedersen postures up.
Pedersen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pedersen with a nice head shot there.

Pedersen drops back looking for a leg! Saint is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Saint manages to kick Pedersen off! Pedersen jumps back into Saint's guard.
Saint controls Pedersen momentarily but Pedersen frees himself.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Saint moves in looking to clinch but Pedersen pushes him off.
Saint lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Pedersen feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Saint trying to keep a closed guard but Pedersen is proving a slippery customer.

Pedersen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint keeping moving, preventing Pedersen from controlling successfully.
Saint looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saint avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pedersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Saint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saint trying to keep a closed guard but Pedersen is proving a slippery customer.
Saint keeping moving, preventing Pedersen from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Saint is looking to clinch but Pedersen is avoiding it.
Saint fails in his attempt to clinch.

Saint moves into the clinch.
Donald Saint has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint tries to score a body lock takedown but Pedersen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pedersen is trying to break the clinch but Saint has him pressed against the cage.
Pedersen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Pedersen blocks an elbow strike from Saint.
Saint tries to pull guard but Pedersen holds him up against the cage and eventually Saint drops back down to his feet.
Nice elbow from Pedersen.
Pedersen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Pedersen breaks from the clinch.
Pedersen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pedersen misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Saint. That's going to slow Pedersen down.

Pedersen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Saint is looking to improve his position.

Pedersen is looking for a kimura here.
Lane Pedersen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pedersen is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pedersen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saint tries to roll over but Pedersen keeps him under control.
Saint keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saint is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pedersen controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lane Pedersen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pedersen, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lane Pedersen!