PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikael Sundqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Monti Python (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Sundqvist
vs
Python

188 cm
21
198 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

188 cm
21
195 lbs
4 - 1 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Fight Club Clothing Helsinki™

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikael Sundqvist!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Monti Python!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sundqvist comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sundqvist. Python does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sundqvist takes one to the chin there.
Sundqvist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Python.
Python misses with a jab to the body
and Sundqvist counters with a series of strikes. Python will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sundqvist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sundqvist will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sundqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Python.
Python throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sundqvist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Python.
Sundqvist tries to clinch there but Python circles away.

Sundqvist shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Python is trying to defend but Sundqvist finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sundqvist tries to pass the half guard into mount. Python knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sundqvist.
Python is trying to get back to full guard.
Sundqvist wants to take a breather but Python is having none of it.
Python wants to control but Sundqvist is keeping busy.

Python has one foot on Sundqvist's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Monti Python is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Python ducks under a wild hook from Sundqvist.
Sundqvist slips a straight right by Python.
Python throws a shot from downtown. Sundqvist moves away and avoids it.

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.
Sundqvist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Python.
Python misses with a looping right.

Sundqvist closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Python to the mat! Python manages to get full guard.
Sundqvist throws and elbow that misses. Python uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sundqvist's guard. Nice move by Python!
Sundqvist bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Python's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sundqvist slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sundqvist thows a big elbow that misses.
Sundqvist 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.
Sundqvistis looking to pass into half guard but Python pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Python is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Python trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sundqvist's guard.

Python stands and steps away. Sundqvist gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Sundqvist.
Python throws a front kick that sends Sundqvist stumbling back into the cage.
Python misses with an uppercut.

Sundqvist darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sundqvist passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Python!
Sundqvist is breathing heavily.
Python is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

Sundqvist is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Python to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Python shrugs it off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundqvist avoids the attempt from Python to control.
Sundqvist punishing his opponent with strikes.
Python sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sundqvist working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Python wants to control but Sundqvist is keeping busy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Python can do anything to dispel that myth.
Python is staying active underneath Sundqvist, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Python punching from the bottom.
Sundqvist sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sundqvist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sundqvist uses his free foot to push down on Python's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Python.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Python tests Sundqvist's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sundqvist looks to land a combination but Python avoids it well.
Python looks to score with a jab to the body but Sundqvist is just out of range.
Sundqvist connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sundqvist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Python.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python misses with a straight right.
Python stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Python wants it to stay on the feet.
Sundqvist moves out of range as Python strikes.
Python misses with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Sundqvist decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Python's guard.
Sundqvist makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Python really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sundqvist. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sundqvist is looking to work some ground and pound but Python has wrist control.
Python looking to control.
Sundqvist scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sundqvist pushes down on Python's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sundqvist keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Python wants to get back to full guard.
Sundqvist trying to pass the guard but Python defending well.
Mikael Sundqvist overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Sundqvist wants to work for an arm triangle but Python is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Python is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python is trying to stand up here but Sundqvist is controlling him well.
Sundqvist is pressing down on Python's thigh, looking to free his foot. Python is holding on for now.
Sundqvist trying to control from half guard but Python is working away.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sundqvist moves out of range of the body kick from Python.
Python looks to throw the jab but Sundqvist is out of range.
Python misses with an uppercut.
Sundqvist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sundqvist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Python defends it nicely.
Python with a nice cross.
Mikael Sundqvist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python misses with a looping right.
Python throws a hook but Sundqvist avoids it easily.
Python takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sundqvist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monti Python seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Python getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

It looks like Mikael Sundqvist has been cut.

Sundqvist darts in and clinches Python up against the cage.
Sundqvist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sundqvist stalls.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sundqvist's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sundqvist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sundqvist misses with a wild body shot.
Python looks to throw the jab but Sundqvist is out of range.
Sundqvist is looking to wear down Python with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sundqvist moves forwards but Python connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Python throws the left hand but Sundqvist avoids the punch easily.
Python throws a jab when Sundqvist was well out of range.
Python scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Python throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Sundqvist dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Sundqvist's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Python throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Python waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sundqvist.
Python misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sundqvist.
Python misses with a hook. Sundqvist ducked under it nicely.
Sundqvist catches Python with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sundqvist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Python as he avoids it easily.
Sundqvist displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Python throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundqvist throws out a loose jab but Python uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sundqvist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Python at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Sundqvist.
Sundqvist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundqvist ducks under a wild hook from Python.
The fighters circling - Python throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Python's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Python duly obliges.
Python throws a hook to the side of Sundqvist's head but Sundqvist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Python throws a sloppy body shot

and Sundqvist counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Sundqvist loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Python wants to stand but Sundqvist is controlling the position.
Sundqvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Python swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sundqvist works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python won't allow Sundqvist to pass to mount.
Sundqvist working over Python with some ground and pound. Python looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sundqvist uses his free foot to push down on Python's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Python.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sundqvist punishing his opponent with strikes.
Sundqvist dominating with strikes here.
Python keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sundqvist with the ground and pound from mount.
Sundqvist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Python tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Sundqvist working for a guillotine from mount but Python is in no mood to give up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python is wriggling around trying to escape.
Python tries to lock up and control but Sundqvist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Sundqvist.
Python wants to control but Sundqvist is having none of it.
Python tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sundqvist has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Python's face.
Sundqvist lands a big elbow.
Python is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sundqvist wants to control the pace but Python is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python is in a horrible position here. Sundqvist smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sundqvist lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sundqvist lands with some strikes.
Python wants to control but Sundqvist is having none of it.
Sundqvist lands a nice shot to the head.
Python is in a horrible position here. Sundqvist smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sundqvist fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sundqvist landing punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sundqvist looking for a guillotine from mount but Python is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Sundqvist clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Sundqvist's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sundqvist lands a nice shot that snaps Python's head back.
Python misses with a hook to the body
letting Sundqvist counter with a right hand.
Sundqvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Sundqvist 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.
Python being controlled here, momentarily.
Sundqvist stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Python swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sundqvist won't allow Python to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sundqvist is one step ahead there.
Sundqvist wants to control from the top but Python keeps moving.
Sundqvist controlling from the top position.
Sundqvist throwing strikes from guard but Python blocks nicely.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Python misses with a hook. Sundqvist ducked under it nicely.
Python throws a looping overhand right but Sundqvist ducks down to avoid it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Python paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Python tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sundqvist was well out of range. Poor timing from Python.
Python throws a big shot that misses.
Sundqvist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Python misses with an uppercut.
Sundqvist swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Python counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Python is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sundqvist.
Python throws a big shot that misses.
Sundqvist moves out of range as Python strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python lands a slapping body shot.
Python swings for the body but Sundqvist moves out of range.
Python throws a looping overhand right but Sundqvist ducks down to avoid it.
Sundqvist ducks under a wild hook from Python.
Python throws an overhand right that lands on Sundqvist's shoulder, as Sundqvist tries to avoid the shot.
Sundqvist closes this distance looking for a takedown but Python circles away.
Python throws a looping overhand right but Sundqvist ducks down to avoid it.
Python throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sundqvist avoids the body shot from Python.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sundqvist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Python.
A low kick from Python is predictable there

and Sundqvist counters with a takedown into side control.
Python is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Python is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sundqvist creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here as Sundqvist stalls from top position.
Python is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sundqvist has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sundqvist connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Python some visible discomfort.
Python throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Sundqvist scoring with punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Sundqvist had his way with Monti Python in that round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Sundqvist's cut.
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!

Sundqvist shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Python as he jumps to the side.
Python takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Python feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sundqvist's calf.
Monti Python seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Python throws a hook but Sundqvist avoids it easily.

Sundqvist closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Python pushes Sundqvist off looking to stand but Sundqvist dives back in and keeps control.
Sundqvist passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Python!
Sundqvist tries to control but Python wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sundqvist is landing with some decent strikes but Python is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sundqvist sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Python is bucking up trying to escape but Sundqvist cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sundqvist scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Python takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Sundqvist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Python is trying to escape the mount.
Sundqvist unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundqvist content just to control the position here.
Sundqvist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Python is looking to escape.
Python tries to reverse the position but Sundqvist maintains control.

Sundqvist is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Python can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Python is trying desperately to improve position.
Mikael Sundqvist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundqvist tries to control but Python wriggling away.
Python can't escape the position.
Python is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sundqvist prevents Python from getting the reversal.
Sundqvist controlling from the full mount.
Python wants to get back to his feet.
Monti Python has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sundqvist controlling the pace for now.
Python is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sundqvist working Python over with strikes here.
Sundqvist sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Python is trying desperately to improve position.
Python wants to control but Sundqvist is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mikael Sundqvist showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sundqvist, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 50:45
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 50:45
Judge William Peck scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Sundqvist!
Mikael Sundqvist retains his middleweight title!