PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Serrgej Serjoga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Serjoga
vs
White

220 cm
23
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
218 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Serrgej Serjoga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr White!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Serjoga does a little dance to reset his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
White can't break the clinch.
Serjoga really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Serjoga counters with a series of strikes. White will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick misses from Serjoga.
Serjoga misses with a low kick.
Serjoga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Serjoga throws a head kick that misses.
White fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Serjoga has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Serjoga stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Serjoga wants to clinch.
A punch combination from White misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serjoga shoots for a takedown but White saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
White tries to land a leg kick but Serjoga saw it coming and moves away.
White misses with a combination

and Serjoga counters by clinching up.

White manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
Serjoga fails with an attempt to clinch.

Serjoga has White up against the cage in a clinch.
Serjoga has White pressed against the cage, preventing White from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
White tries to break the clinch but Serjoga is controlling the position.
White wants to break the clinch but can't.
White wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Serjoga has him pressed against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serjoga is trying to drag White to the mat but White just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serrgej Serjoga. That's going to take a lot out of him.

White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Serjoga is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

It looks like Serrgej Serjoga has been cut.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Serjoga fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
White fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Serjoga checks it well.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from White.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serjoga shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Serjoga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
White throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
White misses with a double jab.
Serjoga tries a head kick but it misses.
Mr White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White throws a left and a right that both miss
and Serjoga counters with a three punch combo that has White backing up. White nods at Serjoga to acknowledge the strikes.
Serjoga is breathing heavily.
Serjoga takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Serjoga fails to land the takedown.
White throws a right hand that Serjoga ducks under and follows up with a left that Serjoga also avoids with ease.
Mr White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
White thuds a left hand into Serjoga's body.
White misses with a few strikes there.
Good shot there by White.
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Serjoga on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a few strikes there.
White tries to bum rush Serjoga with a series of wild strikes but Serjoga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Serjoga.
White throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Serjoga tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
White misses with a two punch combination.
Serjoga closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.
Serjoga slips a jab and a cross from White.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White throws a nice looking combination but Serjoga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
White falls off balance throwing a combination
and Serjoga counters with a three punch combo that has White backing up. White nods at Serjoga to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr White dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Serrgej Serjoga's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Serjoga fails with the takedown.
A head kick misses from White.
Serjoga tries to clinch up.
White looks to land a combination but Serjoga avoids it well.
White fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Serjoga tries to clinch there but White circles away.
Serjoga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around White's waist but White gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Serjoga off to one side.
Serjoga tries to clinch but White moves out of range.
White is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Serjoga rather than just go for the knockout.
White jabs at Serjoga's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
White throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Serjoga doesn't manage to clinch there - White circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a few strikes there.
White scores with a one two! Serjoga had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Serjoga tries to close the distance and clinch up but White swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Serjoga. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Serjoga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serrgej Serjoga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White throws a combination that misses
and Serjoga counters with a right hand to the body.
White falls off balance throwing a combination
and Serjoga counters with a one-two to the body.
White misses with a combination

and Serjoga counters by clinching up.
Serjoga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite White's efforts to push away.
Serjoga keeps control of White as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Serjoga wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Serjoga has double underhooks.

White breaks the clinch.
White misses with a lunging right hand
and Serjoga counters with a left and a right that stings White.
Mr White seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Serjoga closes the distance and pushes White back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serjoga keeps the fight in the clinch, despite White's efforts to push away.
White tries to break free but Serjoga pushes him back against the cage.
White is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on White's face as he tries to break the clinch.

White pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White misses with a right hand

and Serjoga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Serjoga tries to pull guard but White won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serjoga tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. White smiles and moves away.
Serjoga avoids a punch combination nicely.

Serjoga gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

White's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
White misses with a double jab
and Serjoga counters with a right hand to the body.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Serjoga.
Serjoga closes this distance looking for a takedown but White circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serjoga throws a body kick that misses.
Serjoga cracks White with an open hand slap.
Serjoga misses with a takedown attempt - White sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Serjoga thows a body shot but no joy.
White throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Serjoga pushes White up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
White blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

White breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Serjoga circles away quickly and effectively.
White throws a right and a left that both miss.
White displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Serjoga.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mr White showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Serrgej Serjoga's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Serjoga fails with a takedown attempt.
White looks to land a combination but Serjoga avoids it well.
White throws a hook but Serjoga avoids it easily.
White misses with a jab, cross combination.
White rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

and Serjoga counters by moving into the clinch.

Serjoga pulls guard successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
White trying to stand up but can't free himself from Serjoga's guard.

Serjoga has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but White can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Serjoga has control of White's left arm, preventing White from doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
White wants to get up but he can't break Serjoga's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Serjoga has his feet on White's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from White. Those never looked like landing.
Serjoga throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around White's waist but White gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Serjoga off to one side.

White gets tackled into the cage by Serjoga. Serjoga maintains the clinch.
Serjoga has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
White prevents Serjoga from breaking the clinch.

Serjoga breaks the clinch.
Serjoga avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White misses with a series of wild punches.
White misses with a right hand

and Serjoga holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Serjoga has had enough of the clinch but White keeps him there for the moment.

White breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Serjoga misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
White avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
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!
White punishes Serjoga's body with a nice straight punch.
Some wild striking there from White.
White misses with a wild combination.

Serjoga moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to force a seperation but Serjoga has the dominant position.
Serjoga has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by White after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serrgej Serjoga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Serjoga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. White gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
White has had enough of the clinch but Serjoga keeps him there for the moment.

White breaks from the clinch.
White circles away from the clinch attempt.
Serjoga stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from White.
Some wild striking there from White.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Serjoga.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Serjoga keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
White throws a combination that misses
and Serjoga counters with a series of strikes. White will be more careful next time no doubt.
White misses with a double jab
and Serjoga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Serjoga has managed to clinch.
White working hard to break the clinch.
White is looking to break free of the clinch but Serjoga has double underhooks.

White escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White lands a two punch combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Serjoga throws a series of strikes that have White backpedaling.
Serjoga shoots in looking for a takedown but White manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Serjoga's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Serrgej Serjoga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mr White is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Serjoga is on the wrong end of a nice combination from White.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mr White.
I've got White winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr White!