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 comes into a darkened arena with his song building. That's what it is kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kenny Florian is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Canonfodder
vs
Florian

178 cm
19
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

176 cm
25
164 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Powerful

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 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luscious Canonfodder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenny Florian!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canonfodder throws a shot to the body.
Florian moves in looking to clinch but Canonfodder pushes him off.
Florian doesn't manage to clinch there - Canonfodder circles away.
Canonfodder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canonfodder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Florian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Florian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canonfodder.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Canonfodder.
Canonfodder misses with a kick to the body.
Canonfodder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Florian closes the distance but Canonfodder moves to the side
and Canonfodder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Canonfodder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canonfodder swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Canonfodder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Florian moves away.
Canonfodder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Florian checks a leg kick.
Florian doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Canonfodder counters by moving into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florian wants a takedown.
Florian misses with an elbow strike.
Florian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Canonfodder blocks it with crossed arms.
Canonfodder tries to circle away but Florian has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Florian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Canonfodder's brow.
Florian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Canonfodder avoids a wild elbow strike from Florian.
Florian throws an elbow but it misses.
Canonfodder takes an elbow to the forehead.
Florian misses with an elbow strike.
Florian tries for a takedown but Canonfodder manages to get underhooks.
Luscious Canonfodder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Florian.
Canonfodder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Florian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Canonfodder's defenses.

It looks like Luscious Canonfodder has been cut.
Florian misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Florian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Florian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Canonfodder's defenses.
Florian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Florian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Canonfodder fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Canonfodder pulls guard.
Florian stopping the sweep attempt from Canonfodder.
Canonfodder keeping moving, preventing Florian from controlling successfully.

Florian drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Canonfodder manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Florian has Canonfodder in his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canonfodder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Florian is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Florian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luscious Canonfodder's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Florian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Canonfodder throws a hook but Florian avoids it easily.
Florian darts in trying to clinch
and Canonfodder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canonfodder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Canonfodder misses with a hook.
Canonfodder looks to score with a jab to the body but Florian is just out of range.

Florian closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

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.
Canonfodder is staying active underneath Florian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Florian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Florian trying to mount his opponent but Canonfodder defends it.
Canonfodder is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

Canonfodder makes his way to full guard, as Florian worked for a kimura.

Florian postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Canonfodder is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Florian, into his guard.
Canonfodder wants to stand and escape but instead Florian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florian throwing strikes from guard but Canonfodder blocks nicely.
Canonfodder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Florian is one step ahead there.
Canonfodder is working hard here to advance position.
Florian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Canonfodder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Florian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Canonfodder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Canonfodder would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Luscious Canonfodder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luscious Canonfodder's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Florian shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Canonfodder napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Florian goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Canonfodder rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Florian's guard! Nice work there by Canonfodder!
Canonfodder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Florian is keeping the position for now.

Canonfodder has gone for a leg lock! Florian slips out almost immediately though and dives into Canonfodder's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canonfodder looking to control.

Florian is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Canonfodder is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Canonfodder has escaped and now he's on top!
Canonfodder wants to stand but Florian is controlling his posture from full guard.
Canonfodder looking to sit in guard and control but Florian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Canonfodder trying to keep a closed guard but Florian is proving a slippery customer.

Canonfodder looking for a guillotine here but Florian defends easily.
Florian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canonfodder keeping moving, preventing Florian from controlling successfully.
Florian is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Florian has gone for a leg lock! Canonfodder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Florian's guard.
Canonfodder looking to sit in guard and control but Florian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Florian has gone for a leg lock! Canonfodder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Florian's guard.
Canonfodder trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Florian manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Florian is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Canonfodder is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Canonfodder has escaped and now he's on top!
Canonfodder looking to sit in guard and control but Florian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Florian has gone for a leg lock! Canonfodder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Florian's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luscious Canonfodder.
I think Canonfodder has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

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