PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sammy Southland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Wiseguy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiseguy has chosen Mobster Party as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Southland
vs
Wiseguy

180 cm
26
190 lbs
8 - 0 - 1

182 cm
19
193 lbs
2 - 0 - 1

Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 1, fighting out of New York, Sammy Southland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Wiseguy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wiseguy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Southland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Southland trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiseguy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Southland distracts Wiseguy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Southland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Southland won't allow Wiseguy to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southland trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiseguy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Southland tries to free his leg and advance position but Wiseguy is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Southland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wiseguy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Southland somewhat.
Sammy Southland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from Wiseguy.
Southland shoots for a double leg takedown but Wiseguy sprawls well. He's pushed Southland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wiseguy leaves Southland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Southland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Southland dives in for a single leg takedown but Wiseguy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Southland tries for a takedown. No joy.
Southland has Wiseguy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wiseguy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wiseguy.
Southland tries to score a body lock takedown but Wiseguy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiseguy stalls.
Wiseguy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wiseguy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Southland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wiseguy tries to work over Southland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Southland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wiseguy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wiseguy tries to work over Southland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Southland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wiseguy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Southland displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wiseguy up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wiseguy - that landed with a thud.
Wiseguy throws a head punch that misses.
Wiseguy slowing the pace effectively.
Wiseguy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Southland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wiseguy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wiseguy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiseguy prevents the takedown attempt.
Southland is trying to stall.
Southland has Wiseguy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wiseguy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Southland has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wiseguy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wiseguy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wiseguy lands an uppercut.
Southland tries for a takedown. No joy.
Southland has Wiseguy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wiseguy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wiseguy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Southland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wiseguy counters with a good, hard body kick but Southland shrugs it off.
Wiseguy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wiseguy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Southland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiseguy.
Southland takes a swing at Wiseguy's ribcage but misses.
Southland misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wiseguy defends well and Southland ends up having to push Wiseguy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wiseguy gets through Southland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wiseguy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A left hand lands to the body for Wiseguy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiseguy leaning against his opponent.
Southland drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Southland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiseguy tries to throw a body punch but Southland avoids it by throwing Wiseguy back against the cage.
Wiseguy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Southland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wiseguy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wiseguy gets through Southland's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wiseguy tries to throw a body punch but Southland avoids it by throwing Wiseguy back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Southland is looking for a takedown.
Southland letting Wiseguy take a breather here.
Wiseguy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Southland goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wiseguy prevents it.
Wiseguy is working Southland over against the cage.
Southland drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wiseguy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wiseguy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Southland misses the shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Wiseguy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiseguy lands a really nice looking cross but Southland seems unphased.
Wiseguy lands a nice looking body kick.
Southland takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wiseguy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Southland. Wiseguy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wiseguy scores with a three punch combo!
Southland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wiseguy circles away.
Southland jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Southland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiseguy.
Southland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wiseguy lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Southland changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wiseguy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Southland creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wiseguy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Wiseguy is trying to get back to half guard.
Wiseguy stops Southland from passing to mount.
Wiseguy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Southland is looking to take a break and control but Wiseguy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Wiseguy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Southland's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Southland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wiseguy's waist but Wiseguy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Southland off to one side.
Wiseguy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Southland is looking to wear down Wiseguy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Southland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wiseguy cracks Southland with an open hand slap.
Wiseguy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wiseguy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southland just misses with a punch to the body.
Wiseguy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Southland swings for the body but Wiseguy moves out of range.
Southland misses with a straight right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Southland fails with the takedown.
Southland looks to throw the jab but Wiseguy is out of range.
Wiseguy scores with a hook.

Southland gets a double leg takedown into Wiseguy's guard.
Southland throws a big elbow that misses.
Southland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Southland is working Wiseguy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wiseguy trying to control the position here.
Southland throws a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Southland wants to control from the top but Wiseguy keeps moving.
Southland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiseguy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Southland tries for a takedown but Wiseguy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Southland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Southland or perhaps it was just good defense by Wiseguy, which made it look bad.
Southland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiseguy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiseguy jabs Southland right on the nose. Southland blinks but takes it well.
Southland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wiseguy.

Southland changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wiseguy looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wiseguy keeping his opponent close.
Southland working away.
Wiseguy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Southland working the head with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiseguy is trying to buck Southland off.
Wiseguy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sammy Southland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wiseguy is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Southland trying to control the action but Wiseguy is working from the bottom.
Southland is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wiseguy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but The Wiseguy just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Southland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wiseguy sprawls well. Wiseguy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Southland gets slowly back to his feet.
Southland steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wiseguy. That one must have hurt.
Wiseguy lands a head shot.

Southland shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wiseguy's guard.
Southland throws a strike but Wiseguy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiseguy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Southland wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiseguy preventing the sweep.
Wiseguy wants to pass the guard but Southland is keeping the position.
Wiseguy tries to stand but Southland is controlling from the bottom.
Wiseguy controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Southland is trying to control the position but Wiseguy postures up.
Southland is controlling Wiseguy's posture.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Wiseguy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wiseguy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Southland has his takedown stuffed
and Wiseguy counters with a good, hard body kick but Southland shrugs it off.
Wiseguy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Southland just misses with a punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Southland throws a right hand that misses
and Wiseguy counters with a head kick. That will keep Southland thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Southland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Southland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wiseguy as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Southland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wiseguy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Southland on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wiseguy. Wiseguy obviously looking to wear him down.
Southland closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A swing and a miss from Southland.
Wiseguy ducks under a wild hook from Southland.
Southland steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wiseguy. That one must have hurt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Southland misses with a takedown attempt - Wiseguy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wiseguy tries a head kick but it misses.
The Wiseguy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Southland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Southland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Southland looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wiseguy scores with a shot to the body.
Southland misses with a wild body shot.
Wiseguy avoids the body shot from Southland.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Horrible takedown attempt by Southland or perhaps it was just good defense by Wiseguy, which made it look bad.
Southland looks for a takedown but Wiseguy sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Wiseguy dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Wiseguy lands a leg kick that knocks Southland off balance momentarily.
Southland tries for a takedown but Wiseguy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Southland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wiseguy as he jumps to the side.
Southland throws the left hand but Wiseguy avoids the punch easily.
Wiseguy moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiseguy jabs Southland to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Southland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wiseguy is fending him off so far but Southland persists. Nope, Wiseguy circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Southland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Southland misses with a hook
and Wiseguy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wiseguy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiseguy scoring well with a low kick there.
Wiseguy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wiseguy duly obliges.
Southland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Southland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Southland misses with a wild body shot.
Wiseguy lands with a good body shot.
Wiseguy tests Southland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wiseguy lands a high kick!
Southland drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiseguy stuffs the takedown.
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!
Wiseguy stuffs the takedown attempt from Southland. Southland gets slowly back to his feet.
Wiseguy scores with a shot to the body.
Wiseguy slips a straight right by Southland.
Wiseguy avoids the body shot from Southland.
Southland looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Southland circles away from the clinch attempt.
Southland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wiseguy connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Southland. Wiseguy does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Southland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wiseguy circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Wiseguy. No joy for Southland on that attempt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Southland takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wiseguy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck for Southland with that takedown attempt.
Wiseguy moves out of range as Southland strikes.
Wiseguy lands with an overhand left.
Wiseguy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wiseguy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Southland swats away the attempt to clinch by Wiseguy.
Southland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Southland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wiseguy pinned against the cage. Wiseguy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wiseguy jabs at Southland's body.
Sammy Southland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wiseguy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Southland throws the left hand but Wiseguy avoids the punch easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
The Wiseguy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wiseguy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:50
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Wiseguy!
The Wiseguy is the new middleweight champion!
The Wiseguy thanked the fans post fight for their support.