PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Exley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Sandusky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandusky has chosen Ice Ice Baby as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Teddy Exley has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Exley
vs
Sandusky

185 cm
24
185 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
179 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Clube Da Esquina Nutrition ($10 Q156 Rec)
Clube Da Esquina Nutrition ($10 Q156 Rec)

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 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teddy Exley!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gary Sandusky!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Exley wants to clinch.
Sandusky throws a leg kick that misses.
Sandusky misses with a straight right.
Sandusky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Exley manages to avoid it.
Exley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Exley 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sandusky.
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.
Exley can't do much from the bottom here.
The strikes coming from Sandusky are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Sandusky tries to move to mount but Exley blocks the move with his legs.
Sandusky in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Exley can't do much from the bottom here.
Sandusky misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sandusky tries to advance to mount but Exley denies him.
Exley manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Exley is trying to maintain the position but Sandusky is very close to passing his half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Exley staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandusky. Exley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sandusky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exley.

Sandusky darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sandusky lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exley moves into full guard.
Sandusky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Exley can't keep his opponent in guard - Sandusky advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Exley tries to roll over but Sandusky keeps him under control.
Sandusky tries to pass to full mount but Exley defends it.
Exley regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sandusky.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exley trying to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sandusky trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Exley manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Sandusky keeping full guard, as Exley tries to pass.
Exley looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Exley tries to free his leg and advance position but Sandusky is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sandusky looking to hit a scissor sweep but Exley is one step ahead there.

Exley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Exley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Exley wants to control from the top but Sandusky keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sandusky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Exley.
Sandusky fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Exley is out of range.
Exley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sandusky paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Exley.
Gary Sandusky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandusky thuds a left hand into Exley's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Sandusky dominated that round.
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.

Exley tries to clinch up.
Sandusky misses with a looping right.
Sandusky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sandusky is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Exley rather than just go for the knockout.

Sandusky looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sandusky accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sandusky is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Sandusky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Exley has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sandusky has managed to get both his arms back between Exley's legs - danger averted.
Sandusky forces his way into half guard.
Sandusky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Exley defending well though.
Sandusky sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Exley defending well though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandusky working Exley over with strikes.
Exley keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Sandusky wants to pass to mount but Exley is defending the position.
Sandusky thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Exley to regain full guard.
Sandusky preventing the sweep.
Sandusky tries to free his leg and advance position but Exley is retaining full guard.
Exley avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Exley wants to sweep here but Sandusky controlling him for the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sandusky checks the leg kick nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandusky. Exley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sandusky wants to land a leg kick but Exley is out of range.

Exley drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sandusky manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Exley sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sandusky missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Exley works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Exley is on top in guard.
Exley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sandusky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sandusky trying to control the position here.
Sandusky keeping moving, preventing Exley from controlling successfully.
Sandusky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sandusky is trying to control the position from the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exley keeping full guard, as Sandusky tries to pass.
Sandusky throws a strike but Exley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sandusky trying to control the position here.
Sandusky lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Exley!
Sandusky thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Sandusky showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sandusky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Exley but Exley pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Exley tries to close the distance and clinch but Sandusky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Sandusky decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sandusky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Exley is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sandusky's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sandusky's back!
Sandusky rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sandusky regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sandusky 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.

Exley drops back looking for a leg! Sandusky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sandusky manages to kick Exley off! Exley jumps back into Sandusky's guard.
Exley trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandusky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Exley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sandusky dives on top into guard.
Sandusky throwing strikes but missing.
Sandusky working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sandusky throws a strike but Exley rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

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.
Sandusky is trying to control the position but Exley postures up.
Exley trying to control the position from guard on top but Sandusky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandusky is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sandusky wants to improve his position but instead Exley has moved into half guard.
Sandusky is looking to control Exley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sandusky avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky is trying to get back to full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Exley wants to clinch.
Sandusky lands with a thumping leg kick.

Sandusky closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Exley did well to prevent Sandusky getting side control.
Exley trying to control from the bottom.

Sandusky is looking for a kimura here.
Sandusky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Exley is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky trying to pass the guard but Exley defending well.
Sandusky is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sandusky slips a nice elbow through Exley's hands, connecting with Exley's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Exley is trying to control but can't.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Exley gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sandusky to score an easy takedown into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Sandusky really dominated that round.
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.

Exley tries to clinch but Sandusky is having none of it.

Exley closes the distance and clinches.
Sandusky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sandusky lands a body punch in the clinch.
Exley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sandusky throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sandusky has Exley pressed against the cage, preventing Exley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Exley blocking some punches.

Sandusky's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sandusky throws a front kick aimed at Exley's knee but Exley avoids it well.
Exley ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Exley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sandusky paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Exley ducks under a wild hook from Sandusky.
Exley tries a low kick but Sandusky avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandusky. Exley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sandusky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Exley was well out of range. Poor timing from Sandusky.
Sandusky throws a low kick but Exley avoids it.
Exley shoots in but no luck this time.
Sandusky throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sandusky dips to his left and cracks Exley with an uppercut!
Sandusky pivots, looking for a leg kick but Exley is out of range and Sandusky settles back down.
Sandusky misses with a wild body shot.
Sandusky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sandusky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Exley misses with a takedown attempt
and Sandusky counters with a lovely shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Exley tries to clinch there but Sandusky circles away.
Sandusky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sandusky works Exley's body with a nice hook.
Sandusky pivots, looking for a leg kick but Exley is out of range and Sandusky settles back down.
Sandusky tests Exley's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Exley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sandusky.
Exley swings for the body but Sandusky moves out of range.
Exley slips under a jab.
Sandusky lands a nice hook to Exley's body. Exley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sandusky lands a right hook to the body.
Sandusky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Exley has time to react.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Exley tries to clinch up but Sandusky circles away and keeps his distance.
Exley wants to clinch
and Sandusky counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Exley thinking.
Sandusky takes a swing at Exley's ribcage but misses.
Sandusky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

Exley drives through and clinches with Sandusky against the cage.
Sandusky jumps guard but Exley stands there with Sandusky around his waist. Sandusky gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Sandusky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Exley is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Sandusky.
Sandusky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Exley gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sandusky using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sandusky is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Exley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sandusky's elbow.

Sandusky breaks the clinch.
Exley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sandusky jabs at Exley's body.
Sandusky bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Exley misses with a body shot
and Sandusky counters with a nice body shot.
Sandusky throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Exley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Exley is looking to clinch.
Exley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Exley staying out of range there.
Exley clinches but Sandusky breaks the clinch

and Sandusky counters with a single leg into guard. Exley didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Sandusky dominated that fourth 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!

Exley misses the shot to the body.
Exley closes the distance but Sandusky moves to the side
and Sandusky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sandusky circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sandusky. Exley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Exley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sandusky swivels and escapes.
Exley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sandusky.
Exley shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sandusky pinned against the cage. Sandusky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Exley tries to clinch up but Sandusky circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandusky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Exley.
Sandusky changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandusky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Exley gets caught flat footed, as Sandusky shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sandusky throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Exley works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sandusky is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Exley trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sandusky makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Exley working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sandusky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sandusky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sandusky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sandusky throwing strikes but missing.

Exley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandusky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sandusky advances position into side control!
Exley struggling a bit here.
Sandusky lands some shots froms side control.
Exley gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sandusky throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Exley is holding on to half guard well.

Exley looking for submissions off his back.
Exley is looking to control Sandusky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Exley avoid being mounted?
Sandusky trying to mount his opponent but Exley defends it.
Exley wants to control but Sandusky is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sandusky thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Exley's head.
Teddy Exley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sandusky lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Gary Sandusky has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sandusky is pressing down on Exley's thigh, looking to free his foot. Exley is holding on for now.
Sandusky works his foot free and advances to mount.
Exley takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gary Sandusky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Exley is trying to escape the mount.
Sandusky tries to control but Exley wriggling away.
Exley keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Sandusky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sandusky 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 45:50
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Sandusky!
Gary Sandusky is the new middleweight champion!