PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luscious Canonfodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Florian has chosen That's what it is as his entrance music. Luscious Canonfodder could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kenny Florian's chin.

Canonfodder
vs
Florian

178 cm
19
155 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

176 cm
24
164 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

Vicious Nutrition (159 Recovery With Proof)

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luscious Canonfodder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenny Florian!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Florian blocks a jab.
Canonfodder tries to land a front kick but Florian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Florian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Florian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Canonfodder throws a jab but it's blocked by Florian.
Canonfodder throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Florian.
Florian tries to clinch up but Canonfodder circles away and keeps his distance.
Florian shoots in looking for a takedown. Canonfodder tries to sprawl out of it but Florian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Canonfodder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Canonfodder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luscious Canonfodder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Florian.
Canonfodder misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Florian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Canonfodder lands with a nice body kick.
Florian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canonfodder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Florian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Florian fails with a takedown attempt.
Canonfodder slaps away a takedown attempt from Florian, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian shoots for a takedown but Canonfodder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Canonfodder scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Canonfodder trying to control the action but Florian is working from the bottom.
Canonfodder is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Florian is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Florian tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Canonfodder has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Florian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Canonfodder swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Florian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Canonfodder counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Canonfodder.
Canonfodder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Florian looking for a sweep. Not yet Florian, not yet.
Florian is pulling down on Canonfodder's head. It's preventing any offense from Canonfodder, at least for the moment.
Canonfodder is stalling in the full guard.
Canonfodder wants to get up but he can't break Florian's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florian wants to stand up but Canonfodder is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Florian is working an open guard so Canonfodder takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Canonfodder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Florian was well out of range. Poor timing from Canonfodder.
Canonfodder circles away from the clinch attempt

and Canonfodder counters by clinching up.
Canonfodder tries to break the clinch but Florian is controlling the position.
Florian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Canonfodder's defenses.
Canonfodder is looking to break free of the clinch but Florian has double underhooks.
Canonfodder is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Florian throws an elbow but misses.
Florian pushes off an throws an elbow but Canonfodder leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Canonfodder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Florian has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Canonfodder.

Florian shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Canonfodder is trying to defend but Florian finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canonfodder is looking to escape.

Florian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Canonfodder wants to improve his position but Florian is controlling well.

Florian looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Florian is trying to work for a kimura but Canonfodder is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luscious Canonfodder dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Canonfodder throws a looping overhand right but Florian ducks down to avoid it.
Canonfodder throws a lazy right hand but Florian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Florian tries for a takedown but Canonfodder circles away easily
and Canonfodder counters with a good low kick that Florian was not able to check.
Florian clinches but Canonfodder breaks the clinch

and Canonfodder counters with a nice double leg into side control. Florian won't be happy with that.
Florian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Florian struggling a bit here.

Canonfodder is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Florian has escaped the position, nice work there.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Canonfodder tries for a kimura but Florian is defending well.
Florian is looking for a sweep.
Florian is not content to let Canonfodder control the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Canonfodder fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Florian manages to avoid it.
Florian tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Canonfodder moves into the clinch.
Florian misses with an elbow strike.

Canonfodder manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Florian prevents Canonfodder from getting back to his feet.

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

Florian has gone for a leg lock! Canonfodder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Florian's guard.
Canonfodder prevents Florian from getting back to his feet.
Canonfodder trying to control the position from guard on top but Florian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canonfodder wants to get up but he can't break Florian's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Canonfodder tries to free his leg and advance position but Florian is retaining full guard.
Florian keeping moving, preventing Canonfodder from controlling successfully.
Florian has a closed guard, preventing Canonfodder from standing up.
Florian has control of Canonfodder's left arm, preventing Canonfodder from doing any damage.
Canonfodder wants to get up but he can't break Florian's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

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.
Canonfodder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luscious Canonfodder is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Florian.
Canonfodder throws a series of punches but Florian avoids them all with ease.
Kenny Florian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Florian darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Florian is looking for a kimura here.
Florian works his way into side control.
Canonfodder wants to control but Florian postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Florian swings around for an armbar but Canonfodder sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Florian's guard.

Canonfodder decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Florian tries to clinch
and Canonfodder cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Florian misses with a takedown

and Canonfodder counters with a takedown into side control.
Florian is breathing heavily.
Florian is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I wouldn't like to be where Florian is right now.
Canonfodder wants to control but Florian is keeping him busy.
Canonfodder moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Canonfodder tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Luscious Canonfodder dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Florian with a poor takedown

and Canonfodder counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Florian keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

Canonfodder is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Florian is just riding it out for now. Canonfodder eventually gives up the hold.
Florian is staying active underneath Canonfodder, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Florian tries to roll over but Canonfodder keeps him under control.
Canonfodder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Canonfodder is trying to control. Florian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Florian manages to escape and get back to his feet!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian misses with a takedown attempt
letting Canonfodder counter with a right hand.
Canonfodder is looking to clinch but Florian is avoiding it.
Florian wants to clinch
and Canonfodder counters with a nice uppercut.
Canonfodder lands with a nice combination. Florian backs away looking to recover.
Florian has his takedown stuffed

and Canonfodder counters with a nice double leg into side control. Florian won't be happy with that.
Luscious Canonfodder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Florian.
Canonfodder trying to control the position but Florian is working away.
Florian struggling a bit here.
Canonfodder is looking to take a break and control but Florian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Canonfodder tries to advance to mount but Florian denies him.
Kenny Florian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Florian avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Canonfodder.
Florian has one of Canonfodder's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Canonfodder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Florian keeps working.
Canonfodder tries to move to mount but Florian blocks the move with his legs.

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

and Canonfodder counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Florian!
Florian is looking to improve his position but Canonfodder isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florian squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Florian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Canonfodder gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!

Florian throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Canonfodder was covering up waiting for the punch and Florian finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Canonfodder wants to stand and escape but Florian is having none of it.

Florian has gone for a leg lock! Canonfodder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Florian's guard.
Canonfodder looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Canonfodder wanted to stand there but Florian had control of the position.
Luscious Canonfodder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Canonfodder is stalling in the full guard.
Florian pulls Canonfodder in close to his closed guard and prevents Canonfodder from doing any damage or advancing position.
Florian 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.
Florian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Luscious Canonfodder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Florian looking for a guillotine here but Canonfodder defends easily.
Canonfodder trying to control the position from guard on top but Florian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luscious Canonfodder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Canonfodder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luscious Canonfodder!