PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lunchmeat Sandwich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dewayne Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dewayne Bryant is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Sandwich
vs
Bryant

180 cm
21
165 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

182 cm
28
147 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Very strong

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

The Dark Side
Pirates Powder

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lunchmeat Sandwich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dewayne Bryant!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant shoots in looking for a takedown but Sandwich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bryant's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bryant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bryant takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bryant doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Sandwich counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've been hearing good reports from Sandwich's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bryant working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sandwich.
Sandwich throws a big elbow that misses.

Sandwich drops back looking for a leg! Bryant is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bryant manages to kick Sandwich off! Sandwich jumps back into Bryant's guard.
Sandwich throws a big elbow that misses.
Bryant manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bryant postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sandwich looks a forlorn figure.
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!
Bryant wants to control the pace but Sandwich is squirming around nicely.
Sandwich tries to lock up and control but Bryant gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bryant can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sandwich is looking to escape.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sandwich bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Sandwich from controlling successfully.
Sandwich is looking to work some ground and pound but Bryant has wrist control.
Bryant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Sandwich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bryant controlling the position.

Sandwich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Sandwich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bryant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sandwich has managed to get both his arms back between Bryant's legs - danger averted.
Bryant is trying to keep Sandwich in close.
Bryant keeping moving, preventing Sandwich from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandwich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Bryant looking for a guillotine here but Sandwich defends easily.
Bryant wants to stand and escape but Sandwich is having none of it.

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

Sandwich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sandwich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Sandwich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bryant is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
An elbow from Sandwich crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lunchmeat Sandwich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sandwich throws a body punch but Bryant moves out of range.
Bryant fails with the takedown.

Sandwich looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sandwich prevents Bryant from improving his position.
Bryant is pressing down on Sandwich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bryant has momentary wrist control but Sandwich slips an elbow through the middle.
Bryant has momentary wrist control but Sandwich slips an elbow through the middle.
Sandwich throwing strikes but missing.
Sandwich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bryant preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bryant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sandwich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sandwich trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant working a defensive guard here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Dewayne Bryant was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sandwich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Sandwich drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sandwich trying to control but Bryant is working from the bottom.
Sandwich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Bryant had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sandwich defends it easily.
Bryant controls Sandwich momentarily but Sandwich frees himself.
Sandwich trying to control the position from guard on top but Bryant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandwich loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sandwich wants to pass the guard but Bryant is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bryant might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sandwich haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dewayne Bryant.

Sandwich fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bryant sprawls well initially but Sandwich persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bryant trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Lunchmeat Sandwich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Poor strikes thrown by Sandwich there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!

Sandwich is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bryant can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Bryant can't escape the position.
Sandwich punching from mount but Bryant doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Sandwich wants to finish this one by submission but Bryant is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sandwich.
Sandwich looking to finish with strikes here!
Poor strikes thrown by Sandwich there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lunchmeat Sandwich dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Bryant tries for a takedown but Sandwich circles away easily

and Sandwich counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Bryant's guard now.
Bryant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sandwich wants to control from the top but Bryant keeps moving.
Bryant is pulling down on Sandwich's head. It's preventing any offense from Sandwich, at least for the moment.
Bryant wants to sweep but no luck.

Bryant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bryant trying to control the position.
Sandwich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bryant swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Sandwich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bryant has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sandwich has managed to get both his arms back between Bryant's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sandwich throws a big right hand that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sandwich manages to get himself to full guard.
Sandwich 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.
Sandwich trying to keep a closed guard but Bryant is proving a slippery customer.

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

Sandwich is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bryant preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandwich is working hard here to advance position.
Bryant is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bryant seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sandwich has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bryant has passed into side control.
Sandwich tries to improve position but can't.
Bryant tries to move to mount but Sandwich blocks the move with his legs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryant wants to control but Sandwich is keeping him busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sandwich tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Lunchmeat Sandwich did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sandwich throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sandwich looks to score with a jab to the body but Bryant is just out of range.

Sandwich gets the takedown into side control.
Sandwich misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bryant struggling a bit here.
Bryant felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sandwich in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sandwich has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bryant!
Sandwich thowing shots but they're missing.
Bryant sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Sandwich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bryant sees it coming and defends easily.
Bryant tries to get to full guard but Sandwich has control of the leg.
Sandwich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bryant does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bryant gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandwich throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bryant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sandwich!
Bryant lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sandwich hang on?
Bryant lands a nice shot to the head.
Sandwich is looking to improve his position but Bryant isn't that keen on the idea.
Bryant wants to control the pace but Sandwich is squirming around nicely.
Sandwich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sandwich is squirming around, avoiding Bryant's attempts to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandwich sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bryant tries to pass to full mount but Sandwich defends it.
Bryant passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bryant in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Sandwich is looking to get to half guard.
Bryant trying to control but Sandwich is having none of it.
Bryant avoids the attempt from Sandwich to control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bryant trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Dewayne Bryant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bryant takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sandwich ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sandwich looks to land a combination. Bryant sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sandwich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bryant shoots in but no luck this time.
Sandwich has a takedown stuffed.
Jab, jab by Sandwich - just one landing.
Bryant fails with a takedown attempt.
Bryant shoots and misses

and Sandwich counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bryant won't be happy with that.
Lunchmeat Sandwich has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dewayne Bryant.
Sandwich tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Bryant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sandwich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bryant defending well though.
Bryant is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bryant wants to control but Sandwich is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sandwich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bryant defends it well.
Sandwich working the head and body with strikes.
Bryant controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Bryant wants to improve his position but Sandwich is controlling well.

Sandwich seems to be working for a kimura but Bryant defends the submission attempt.
Sandwich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sandwich wants to control but Bryant is keeping him busy.

Sandwich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bryant has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bryant trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is trying to stand.
Bryant is concentrating on defense, preventing Sandwich from advancing position.
Sandwich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sandwich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bryant defending well though.
Bryant wants to improve his position but Sandwich is controlling well.

Sandwich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bryant sees it coming and defends easily.
Sandwich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bryant is trying to control but can't.

Sandwich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bryant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dewayne Bryant has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sandwich seems to be looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lunchmeat Sandwich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sandwich has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Josh West scores the fight for Lunchmeat Sandwich!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Lunchmeat Sandwich!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Lunchmeat Sandwich!

Lunchmeat Sandwich wins by unanimous decision!
Lunchmeat Sandwich made sure to mention his sponsor, Pirates Powder in his post fight interview.