PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Fanning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Punchy McPuncherson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Fanning
vs
McPuncherson

178 cm
20
153 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

[JMFC] 160!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Fanning!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Punchy McPuncherson!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPuncherson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fanning moves away.
Fanning on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A combination from Fanning does no damage.
Fanning throws a hook but McPuncherson blocks it.
McPuncherson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McPuncherson misses with a body shot.
McPuncherson lands the left hand.
Fanning slips a jab and a cross from McPuncherson.
Fanning sizes up McPuncherson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McPuncherson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McPuncherson misses with a looping right.
McPuncherson throws a body punch but Fanning moves out of range.
McPuncherson connects with a body shot.
McPuncherson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McPuncherson dodges the punch combination from Fanning.
Fanning misses with a straight left.
McPuncherson throws a right hand that Fanning ducks under and follows up with a left that Fanning also avoids with ease.
Fanning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McPuncherson moves away.
McPuncherson scores with a one two! Fanning had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McPuncherson jabs at Fanning's body.
Fanning ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McPuncherson moves away.
Punchy McPuncherson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fanning misses with a body shot.
Fanning waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McPuncherson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPuncherson lands a nice looking body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McPuncherson checks a leg kick.
McPuncherson throws a right and a left that Fanning avoids nicely.
McPuncherson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fanning on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McPuncherson digs a good body shot into Fanning's ribs.
Fanning with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McPuncherson to score with a decent uppercut.
Fanning drops his hands momentarily and McPuncherson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

Fanning shoots in and bounces McPuncherson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fanning wants to pass the guard but McPuncherson is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPuncherson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McPuncherson can't keep his opponent in guard - Fanning advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fanning wants to free his trapped foot but McPuncherson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fanning passes to side control.
McPuncherson regains half guard.
McPuncherson is trying to get back to full guard.
McPuncherson regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPuncherson looking for a sweep. Not yet McPuncherson, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fanning tries to free his leg and advance position but McPuncherson is retaining full guard.
Fanning is in close to McPuncherson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McPuncherson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McPuncherson seems keen to control Fanning's posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McPuncherson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McPuncherson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fanning trying to control the position from guard on top but McPuncherson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fanning preventing the sweep.

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.
Fanning postures up.
McPuncherson wants to sweep but no luck.
Fanning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McPuncherson misses with a wild body shot.
McPuncherson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fanning tests McPuncherson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McPuncherson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fanning.
McPuncherson swings for the body but Fanning moves out of range.
McPuncherson throws a lazy right hand but Fanning sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McPuncherson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fanning.
Fanning dodges the punch combination from McPuncherson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McPuncherson lands a jab-cross combination.
Punchy McPuncherson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McPuncherson moves out of range as Fanning strikes.
A jab from Fanning does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from McPuncherson. Fanning does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fanning tries to score with a low kick but McPuncherson moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Fanning fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Fanning closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fanning looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fanning sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McPuncherson defending well though.
Fanning passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for McPuncherson!
Fanning can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McPuncherson is looking to escape.
Fanning is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McPuncherson wants to control but Fanning is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fanning with the ground and pound from mount.
Fanning sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McPuncherson is working to get back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McPuncherson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fanning unloads with some shots from mount but McPuncherson bucks and avoids them well.
McPuncherson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
McPuncherson is squirming around, avoiding Fanning's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fanning with good strikes from the mount here!
McPuncherson blocking the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McPuncherson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fanning 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.
Fanning looking to control but McPuncherson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fanning sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
McPuncherson is trying desperately to improve position.
Fanning thowing shots but they're missing.
Fanning working McPuncherson over with strikes here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPuncherson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fanning avoids the attempt from McPuncherson to control.
Fanning throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fanning trying to control but McPuncherson is having none of it.
McPuncherson tries to lock up and control but Fanning gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
McPuncherson is in a horrible position here. Fanning smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

McPuncherson is rocked!
Fanning controlling from the full mount.
McPuncherson is still in real trouble! Can Fanning finish him?

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.
Fanning unloading with bombs!
Fanning landing shots from mount.
Fanning controlling from the full mount.
Fanning pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fanning takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fanning prevents McPuncherson from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Fanning 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.

McPuncherson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fanning moves away.
McPuncherson seems to have recovered his senses.

Fanning drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fanning won't allow McPuncherson to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McPuncherson is on top in guard.

Fanning working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McPuncherson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McPuncherson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fanning has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but McPuncherson has passed into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning trying to remain calm as McPuncherson controls from the top position.
McPuncherson trying to control the action but Fanning is working from the bottom.
McPuncherson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

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.

McPuncherson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Fanning throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McPuncherson's waist but McPuncherson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fanning off to one side.
Fanning throws a series of punches but McPuncherson moves out of range.
McPuncherson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McPuncherson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McPuncherson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fanning takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McPuncherson works Fanning's body with a nice hook.
McPuncherson throws a combination. Fanning tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McPuncherson cracks a nice hook into Fanning's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big left from Fanning misses.
Fanning takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McPuncherson lands a nice hook to Fanning's body. Fanning takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fanning takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McPuncherson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fanning on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McPuncherson throws a nice looking combination but Fanning bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPuncherson lands with a shot to the body.
McPuncherson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McPuncherson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McPuncherson throws a right and a left that Fanning avoids nicely.
No joy there for McPuncherson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Punchy McPuncherson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McPuncherson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fanning uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McPuncherson.
McPuncherson misses with a shot to the body

and Fanning counters with a nice double leg into side control. McPuncherson won't be happy with that.
Fanning fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fanning cracks McPuncherson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Check out the look on Fanning's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fanning is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down McPuncherson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fanning working away.
Fanning working the strikes but McPuncherson uses the opportunity to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPuncherson is trying to control but Fanning passes into side control!
Fanning tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McPuncherson isn't going anywhere.
Fanning misses with the ground and pound.
McPuncherson prevents Fanning from moving into mount.
Fanning is trying to ground and pound but McPuncherson uses the momentary lack of control by Fanning to regain half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McPuncherson trying to hold on to Fanning's head to control him but Fanning postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Punchy McPuncherson really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McPuncherson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fanning is fending him off so far but McPuncherson persists. Nope, Fanning circles away and we're back to standing.
Fanning shoots in for a double leg but McPuncherson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fanning connects with a good right hand that stumbles McPuncherson. McPuncherson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McPuncherson tests Fanning's chin there with a solid looking shot.

Fanning bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McPuncherson is trying to control Fanning's posture but Fanning avoids it.
Fanning is working McPuncherson over with some ground and pound from side control.
McPuncherson parries the strikes from Fanning easily there. Fanning is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McPuncherson to escape.
Fanning creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A lull in the action here as Fanning stalls from top position.
McPuncherson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fanning wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPuncherson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Fanning.
McPuncherson parries the strikes from Fanning easily there. Fanning is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McPuncherson to escape.
Fanning is trying to ground and pound but McPuncherson uses the momentary lack of control by Fanning to regain half guard.
Fanning moves nicely into side control.
Fanning taking a break here but McPuncherson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Fanning thows a huge punch but McPuncherson dodges it nicely.

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.
Fanning seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McPuncherson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fanning is stalling here. McPuncherson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Fanning seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McPuncherson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McPuncherson tries to score with some ground and pound. Fanning controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McPuncherson tries to advance to mount but Fanning instead regains half guard.
Fanning is trying to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning is refusing to be controlled, as McPuncherson sits in half guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Fanning misses the target.
A lazy left from Fanning finds it's target.
Fanning showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McPuncherson.

Fanning shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanning working the ground and pound effectively.
McPuncherson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fanning looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fanning cracks McPuncherson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
McPuncherson is trying to escape the mount.
A nice elbow there by Fanning.
Fanning prevents McPuncherson from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Fanning had his way with Punchy McPuncherson in that 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 get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McPuncherson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Fanning moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McPuncherson slips a straight right by Fanning.
Fanning throws a jab but it's blocked by McPuncherson.
McPuncherson throws an overhand right that lands on Fanning's shoulder, as Fanning tries to avoid the shot.
McPuncherson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
McPuncherson takes a swing at Fanning's ribcage but misses.

Fanning shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. McPuncherson is trying to defend but Fanning finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
McPuncherson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fanning.
Fanning thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McPuncherson's head.
McPuncherson tries to get to full guard but Fanning has control of the leg.
Fanning 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.
Fanning is looking to take a break and control but McPuncherson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McPuncherson trying to hold on to Fanning's head to control him but Fanning postures up.
McPuncherson is in trouble now - Fanning has advanced to mount!
McPuncherson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mike Fanning overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McPuncherson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Fanning thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fanning scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McPuncherson is working to get back to half guard.
Fanning sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McPuncherson is looking to improve his position but Fanning isn't that keen on the idea.
Fanning landing strikes, looking to finish!
Fanning wants to control the pace but McPuncherson is squirming around nicely.
Fanning looking to ground and pound but McPuncherson is blocking nicely.
Fanning looking to land elbow strikes but McPuncherson uses the position to regain half guard.
McPuncherson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McPuncherson looking for a sweep. Not yet McPuncherson, not yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McPuncherson's guard.
Fanning content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fanning wants to lay and pray for a moment but McPuncherson keeps working.
McPuncherson is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fanning lands a nice short elbow.
McPuncherson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fanning.
Fanning wants to pass to mount but McPuncherson is defending the position.
Fanning scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McPuncherson is looking to control Fanning's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McPuncherson avoid being mounted?
McPuncherson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fanning postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McPuncherson 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.
McPuncherson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fanning thows a big elbow that misses.
McPuncherson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McPuncherson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fanning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Fanning showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fanning 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 48:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Fanning!
Mike Fanning is the new featherweight champion!