PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Svenstroem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goerge Cantstandya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Svenstroem
vs
Cantstandya

170 cm
23
159 lbs
13 - 4 - 0

171 cm
21
163 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Magnus Svenstroem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Goerge Cantstandya!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cantstandya has a takedown stuffed.
Svenstroem misses with a takedown attempt

and Cantstandya counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cantstandya.

Cantstandya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Svenstroem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cantstandya postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Svenstroem working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cantstandya doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cantstandya manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Svenstroem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cantstandya slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Svenstroem tries to buck Cantstandya off but Cantstandya is having none of it.
Cantstandya working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Svenstroem is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Svenstroem is trying to control Cantstandya's posture but Cantstandya avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantstandya scores with punches from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Svenstroem taking a bit of punishment here - Cantstandya scoring with strikes.
Cantstandya in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Svenstroem is looking to reverse the position.
Svenstroem is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Svenstroem is looking for a sweep.
Svenstroem is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Cantstandya is working Svenstroem over with some ground and pound from side control.
Svenstroem takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Svenstroem can't do much from the bottom here.
Svenstroem is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cantstandya lands a nice short elbow.
Cantstandya missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svenstroem tries to roll over but Cantstandya keeps him under control.
Svenstroem is working hard here to advance position.
Cantstandya takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Svenstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cantstandya pulls his head out easily.
Cantstandya is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Cantstandya working over Svenstroem with some ground and pound. Svenstroem looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Svenstroem taking some punishment here, with Cantstandya in his half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cantstandya lands with a punch from half guard.

Svenstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Cantstandya stands up and beckons Svenstroem to join him on the feet.
Svenstroem takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantstandya doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Svenstroem counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Cantstandya's guard now.

Svenstroem gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Svenstroem takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Goerge Cantstandya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Cantstandya.
Svenstroem doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.

Svenstroem gets caught flat footed, as Cantstandya shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Svenstroem working for a triangle but Cantstandya defends it easily.
Cantstandya landing with the ground and pound.
Cantstandya landing some decent shots from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantstandya throwing strikes but missing.
Cantstandya scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cantstandya wants to stand but Svenstroem has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Svenstroem looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cantstandya working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Svenstroem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Cantstandya stands up and waves to Svenstroem to follow him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cantstandya thumps Svenstroem with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goerge Cantstandya dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Cantstandya throws a head kick but Svenstroem moves out of range.
Svenstroem moves out of range of the body kick from Cantstandya.
Cantstandya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cantstandya throws a hook but Svenstroem blocks it.
Svenstroem tries for a takedown but Cantstandya circles away easily
and Cantstandya counters with a nice uppercut.
Cantstandya lands a head shot.
Svenstroem shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cantstandya counters with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Cantstandya.
Cantstandya goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Svenstroem closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cantstandya to the mat! Cantstandya manages to get full guard.

Cantstandya looking for subs off his back but Svenstroem has passed one foot through into half guard.

Svenstroem seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantstandya is trying to control but can't.
Svenstroem landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cantstandya moves into full guard.

Cantstandya is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Svenstroem defends well.

Cantstandya is looking for a triangle here but Svenstroem uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Cantstandya gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Svenstroem gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Cantstandya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cantstandya throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cantstandya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Svenstroem checks the leg kick.
A head kick from Cantstandya lands but Svenstroem takes it in his stride.
Cantstandya looks to land a body kick but Svenstroem moved away.
Cantstandya is looking to slow Svenstroem down with leg kicks.
Crunch! Cantstandya slams his shin into Svenstroem's torso.
Svenstroem with a poor takedown
and Cantstandya counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Svenstroem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Svenstroem misses with a takedown attempt

and Cantstandya counters with a single leg into guard. Svenstroem didn't expect that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Svenstroem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cantstandya defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cantstandya working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Svenstroem's head.
Cantstandya is in close to Svenstroem's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cantstandya trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Svenstroem manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Svenstroem wants to stand but Cantstandya is controlling his posture from full guard.

Cantstandya is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cantstandya 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.
Svenstroem wants to stand but Cantstandya is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenstroem wants to control from the top but Cantstandya keeps moving.
Svenstroem won't allow Cantstandya to sweep him here.
Cantstandya has a closed guard, preventing Svenstroem from standing up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Svenstroem avoids the body shot from Cantstandya.
Svenstroem doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Cantstandya counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Svenstroem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Svenstroem looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goerge Cantstandya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Cantstandya lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cantstandya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Svenstroem with a poor takedown
and Cantstandya counters with a body kick that stops Svenstroem in his tracks momentarily.
Cantstandya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Svenstroem misses with a takedown attempt
and Cantstandya counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Svenstroem is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Svenstroem slips a jab and a cross from Cantstandya.
Svenstroem doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Cantstandya counters with a nice double leg into side control. Svenstroem won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Magnus Svenstroem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cantstandya in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Cantstandya landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Svenstroem manages to get back to half guard.
Cantstandya takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Svenstroem is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cantstandya scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cantstandya wants to pass the guard but Svenstroem is defending well.
Cantstandya winds up and cracks Svenstroem with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cantstandya passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Svenstroem!
Cantstandya landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cantstandya scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cantstandya scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Svenstroem is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cantstandya with good strikes from the mount here!
Cantstandya with a couple of short strikes.
Cantstandya postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Svenstroem looks a forlorn figure.
Svenstroem gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantstandya landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svenstroem is looking to control Cantstandya's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Svenstroem avoid being mounted?
Cantstandya seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Cantstandya blocks the strikes from Svenstroem.
It looks like Cantstandya is going to stand back up.
Ground and pound from Cantstandya.

Svenstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cantstandya pulls his head out easily.
Goerge Cantstandya has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Cantstandya.
Svenstroem tries to roll over but Cantstandya keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Cantstandya there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Svenstroem looking for submissions off his back.
Cantstandya trying to control from half guard but Svenstroem is working away.
Cantstandya is nestled in close to Svenstroem, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cantstandya lands strikes from half guard.
Cantstandya seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Svenstroem looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cantstandya lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cantstandya passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Svenstroem!
Svenstroem really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantstandya postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Svenstroem looks a forlorn figure.
Svenstroem is trying desperately to improve position.
Cantstandya postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Svenstroem looks a forlorn figure.
Cantstandya scores with a couple of good head shots there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cantstandya landing strikes from the mount.
Svenstroem is bucking up trying to escape but Cantstandya cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cantstandya looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Svenstroem in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Goerge Cantstandya really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Svenstroem on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Svenstroem misses with a takedown attempt
and Cantstandya counters with a body kick.
Cantstandya misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goerge Cantstandya is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cantstandya with a poor takedown

and Svenstroem counters with a takedown into side control.

Svenstroem decides to stand back up.
Svenstroem walks into a stiff left hand from Cantstandya.
Svenstroem with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cantstandya counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Svenstroem thinking.
Cantstandya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Cantstandya.

Cantstandya feints and as Svenstroem raises his hands in defense, Cantstandya changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cantstandya stays in close to Svenstroem's body and controls the position.
Svenstroem has a closed guard, preventing Cantstandya from standing up.
Cantstandya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Svenstroem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cantstandya defends it easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cantstandya stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Svenstroem swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Svenstroem looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cantstandya puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Cantstandya takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Svenstroem throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Cantstandya working the head and body with strikes.
Cantstandya slips a nice elbow through Svenstroem's hands, connecting with Svenstroem's forehead.
Cantstandya sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Svenstroem defending well though.
Svenstroem makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Svenstroem.

Svenstroem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Svenstroem looking for a guillotine here but Cantstandya defends easily.
Cantstandya scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cantstandya throwing strikes but missing.
Svenstroem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cantstandya with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cantstandya postures up in Svenstroem's guard and throws a big left but Svenstroem blocks it.
Cantstandya distracts Svenstroem with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Svenstroem is looking for a triangle here but Cantstandya uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

Cantstandya decides to stand back up. Cantstandya steps back and let's Svenstroem get back to his feet.
Cantstandya throws a sloppy head kick and Svenstroem moves out of range easily.
Cantstandya tries for a takedown but Svenstroem circles away easily

and Svenstroem counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Magnus Svenstroem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Goerge Cantstandya.
Cantstandya lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Svenstroem!
Cantstandya lands a nice shot to the head.
Cantstandya dominating with strikes here.
Svenstroem is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Svenstroem swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Cantstandya with shots to the head and body - Svenstroem looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cantstandya landing strikes from the mount and Svenstroem is in trouble!
Svenstroem wants to control but Cantstandya is having none of it.
Cantstandya scoring with strikes but Svenstroem is staying in there.
Svenstroem is wriggling around trying to escape.
Svenstroem in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svenstroem is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cantstandya lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Svenstroem hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Goerge Cantstandya will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Cantstandya shoots in and bounces Svenstroem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Cantstandya missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cantstandya with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

Cantstandya avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Svenstroem has momentary wrist control but Cantstandya slips an elbow through the middle.
Cantstandya scoring with punches to the head and body.
Cantstandya trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Svenstroem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cantstandya defends it easily.

Svenstroem is looking for a triangle but Cantstandya pushes his legs off easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cantstandya gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Svenstroem with a poor takedown
and Cantstandya counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Svenstroem walks into a jab.
Cantstandya throws a head kick that half lands.
Cantstandya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cantstandya.
Cantstandya gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Svenstroem counters with a single leg into guard. Cantstandya didn't expect that.
Svenstroem wants to stand and escape but instead Cantstandya has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cantstandya landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantstandya throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cantstandya lands a couple of decent looking shots.

Cantstandya decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Cantstandya shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Svenstroem napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cantstandya working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Svenstroem is trying to improve his position.
Svenstroem manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Cantstandya lands strikes from half guard.
Svenstroem trying to control from the bottom.
Cantstandya landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Cantstandya is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantstandya is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Svenstroem blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cantstandya.
Cantstandya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Svenstroem is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cantstandya pulls his head out easily.
Cantstandya prevents Svenstroem from improving his position.
Magnus Svenstroem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cantstandya scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Svenstroem on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cantstandya throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cantstandya is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Svenstroem looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cantstandya working the head and body with strikes.
Cantstandya is looking to take a break and control but Svenstroem is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Svenstroem has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cantstandya escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cantstandya!
Svenstroem tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cantstandya trying to control the position but Svenstroem is working away.
Cantstandya lands an elbow.
Svenstroem is looking to regain half guard here but Cantstandya keeps moving and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Goerge Cantstandya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cantstandya 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 44:50
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 44:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 44:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goerge Cantstandya! Goerge Cantstandya retains his lightweight title!