PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alesha Super (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wand Sapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Super
vs
Sapp

175 cm
18
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

165 cm
21
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alesha Super!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wand Sapp!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sapp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sapp wants it to stay on the feet.
Sapp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Super counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Super.
Super lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Sapp controlling the position.
Super throws a big right hand that misses.
Sapp is trying to keep Super in close.
Super postures up in Sapp's guard and throws a big left but Sapp blocks it.
Super thows a big elbow that misses.
Super with a flurry of punches that miss.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Sapp misses with a takedown

so Super counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Super throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sapp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sapp not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Super keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sapp's head.
Sapp throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sapp looking to control.
Super throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Super throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sapp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sapp looking to control.
Super throwing strikes but missing.
Super missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sapp trying to strike off his back.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Super shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Sapp is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sapp looks gassed!
Super lands a couple of decent looking shots.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Super throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Super loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Sapp working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Super doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Super manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sapp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Super throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Super scoring with some ground and pound.
Super in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Super postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Super lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Super in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Super throws a big right hand that misses.
Super is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Super postures up.
Super postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Super postures up in Sapp's guard and throws a big left but Sapp blocks it.
Super throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Super with a nice head shot there.
Sapp trying to control the position.
Super throws a big right hand that misses.
Super working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Super shoots for a takedown but Sapp saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sapp throws a series of punches but Super moves out of range.

Super closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sapp to the mat! Sapp manages to get full guard.
Super with a nice head shot there.
Super throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Super accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sapp looking to control.
Super thows a big elbow that misses.
Super stands up over Sapp, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Sapp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Super is aware though and is defending well.
Super lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Super showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sapp.
A head kick misses from Sapp.

Sapp gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Super to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Super trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Super lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alesha Super dominated that round.
That's time! Super's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sapp shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Super decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sapp's guard.
Super lands a couple of elbows.
Super chips away with some ground and pound.
Super working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sapp's head.
Super with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Super accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Super postures up.
Super throwing strikes from guard but Sapp blocks nicely.
Super in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Super loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

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

Super gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Super lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Super thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sapp is controlling Super's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sapp is trying to maintain the position but Super is very close to passing his half guard.
Super thows a huge punch but Sapp dodges it nicely.
Super prevents Sapp from improving his position.

Sapp looking for submissions off his back.
Sapp is trying to control but can't.

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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sapp looks to land a combination but Super avoids it well.

Super gets a takedown into half guard.
Sapp wants to control but Super is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Super takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Alesha Super overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Super thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sapp's head.
Sapp avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Super.
Super lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sapp punching from the bottom.
Super lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Super sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sapp defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Super not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sapp is looking for a sweep. Super is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Super looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sapp!
Super working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sapp in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Super.
Super is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sapp is bucking up trying to escape but Super cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Super postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sapp looks a forlorn figure.
Super scoring with strikes but Sapp is staying in there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sapp tries to lock up and control but Super gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Super lands a big shot there that rocks Sapp but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sapp wants to control but Super is having none of it.
Sapp is wriggling around trying to escape.
Super landing strikes from the mount and Sapp is in trouble!
Super is landing with some decent strikes but Sapp is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Super with a couple of short strikes.
Super unloading with bombs!
Super postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sapp looks a forlorn figure.
Sapp tries to hold on but Super pushes him away.
Sapp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alesha Super dominated that second round.
That's time! Super's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Sapp. No joy for Super on that attempt.

Super closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Super working away.
Sapp gets back to half guard.
Sapp landing a few short strikes.
Sapp misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Super missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sapp taking some punishment here, with Super in his half guard.
Super misses with a head shot. Sapp uses the momentum to regain guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sapp wants to get back to his feet but Super is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Super throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sapp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

Super feints and as Sapp raises his hands in defense, Super changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Super got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sapp has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Super has managed to get both his arms back between Sapp's legs - danger averted.
Super working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sapp's head.
Sapp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Super scoring with some ground and pound.
Sapp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sapp working a defensive guard here.
Super throwing strikes from guard but Sapp blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Super stops Sapp from standing up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Super changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sapp looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sapp struggling a bit here.
Sapp takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Super scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sapp to see if he's OK.
Super in side control, throwing shots but Sapp defends.
Super tries to score with some ground and pound. Sapp controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Super creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wand Sapp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ground and pound from Super seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sapp is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Super is controlling him well.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Super shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Super was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Super has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sapp's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Super pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Super lands a nice shot to the head.
Super is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sapp can do to turn this around?
BOOM! Super connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sapp is in a horrible position here. Super smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sapp tries to hold on but Super pushes him away.
Sapp really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sapp is bucking up trying to escape but Super cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Sapp is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sapp in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

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.
Sapp throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Super in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Super unloading with bombs!
Super landing shots from mount.
Sapp keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sapp flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Super landing shots from mount.
Super lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Super looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Super unloading with bombs!
Sapp bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Alesha Super is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Sapp drops back, looking for a kneebar! Super looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Super looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Super!

And that's the end of the fight!
Alesha Super showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Super, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alesha Super!