PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlos Kondiitti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanderson comes to the cage accompanied by Not Affraid- Eminem. Kondiitti is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Kuningas Pähkinä & Setä Tamu - Hei Scully. Karlos Kondiitti has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cael Sanderson's chin.

Sanderson
vs
Kondiitti

183 cm
23
191 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

185 cm
27
192 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cael Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Karlos Kondiitti!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kondiitti is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanderson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kondiitti misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sanderson feinted with a counter takedown.

Sanderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Kondiitti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanderson pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kondiitti knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sanderson trying to control the action but Kondiitti is working from the bottom.
Sanderson wants to pass the guard but Kondiitti is defending well.
Kondiitti trying to control but Sanderson postures up.

Kondiitti looking for submissions off his back.
Kondiitti is looking to control Sanderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kondiitti avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sanderson connects with a nice short shot to Kondiitti's temple.
Sanderson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

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.
Kondiitti is looking to control Sanderson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kondiitti avoid being mounted?
Sanderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sanderson throwing shots but Kondiitti is blocking nicely.
Sanderson working over Kondiitti with some ground and pound. Kondiitti looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've been hearing that Sanderson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.

Sanderson is working for a submission of some sort.
Kondiitti wants to control but Sanderson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sanderson 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.
Sanderson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sanderson passes the guard and advances to mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Kondiitti is working to get back to half guard.
Kondiitti is still trying to improve position.
Kondiitti in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sanderson trying to control but Kondiitti is having none of it.
Sanderson is landing with some decent strikes but Kondiitti is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sanderson working Kondiitti over with strikes here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kondiitti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kondiitti tries to lock up and control but Sanderson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sanderson working away from the top, dropping strikes.

Kondiitti is rocked!
Sanderson controlling from the full mount.
Kondiitti is still in real trouble! Can Sanderson finish him?
Sanderson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kondiitti seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanderson with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sanderson trying to control but Kondiitti is having none of it.
Sanderson controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kondiitti throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanderson lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kondiitti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kondiitti moves to clinch but Sanderson breaks away

and Sanderson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson is thwarting Kondiitti's attempts to control the position.

Sanderson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sanderson not doing much here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kondiitti trying to control from the bottom.
Sanderson is looking to take a break and control but Kondiitti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sanderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sanderson wants to pass the guard but Kondiitti is defending well.
Kondiitti is looking for a sweep. Sanderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Sanderson there.
Kondiitti is looking to improve his position.
Kondiitti wants to sweep but Sanderson has passed to side control!

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.
Sanderson is looking to take a break and control but Kondiitti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kondiitti struggling a bit here.
Kondiitti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Sanderson stalls from top position.
Kondiitti tries to improve position but can't.
Cael Sanderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kondiitti wants to control but Sanderson postures up.
Sanderson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Sanderson takes a little break here. Kondiitti wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson is looking to take a break and control but Kondiitti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kondiitti being controlled for a moment.
Sanderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kondiitti can do to turn this around?
Kondiitti is trying to improve his position.
Kondiitti is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Sanderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kondiitti is trying to control Sanderson's posture but Sanderson avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sanderson landing a few strikes.
Kondiitti is trying to improve his position.
A lull in the action here.
Sanderson working the head with strikes.
Kondiitti is looking to reverse the position.
The referee asks Sanderson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sanderson prefers to stall for the moment though.

Sanderson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kondiitti prevents Sanderson from improving position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kondiitti struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cael Sanderson dominated that second round.
That's time! Sanderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Sanderson drives through with a takedown into guard.

Kondiitti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanderson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kondiitti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanderson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanderson connects with a couple of short punches.
Sanderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kondiitti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kondiitti trying to keep a closed guard but Sanderson is proving a slippery customer.
Sanderson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sanderson landing with the ground and pound.
Kondiitti lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Kondiitti looking to sit in guard and control but Sanderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Kondiitti looking for a sweep. Not yet Kondiitti, not yet.

Sanderson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sanderson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sanderson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Kondiitti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Karlos Kondiitti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kondiitti's head.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Kondiitti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanderson is really struggling to control Kondiitti but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Kondiitti working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanderson.
Sanderson advances to half guard.
Sanderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kondiitti won't allow Sanderson to pass to mount.
Kondiitti tries to roll over but Sanderson keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson controlling the action here.

Kondiitti actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sanderson in particular looking to stall.

Sanderson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sanderson not doing much here.
Cael Sanderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sanderson prevents Kondiitti from improving his position.
Sanderson winds up and cracks Kondiitti with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sanderson is taking a breather. Kondiitti says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sanderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Kondiitti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sanderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kondiitti throws a body kick that misses

and Sanderson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kondiitti!

And that's the end of the fight!
Cael Sanderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sanderson 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cael Sanderson!
Cael Sanderson thanked the fans post fight for their support.