PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Ciprianni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belle Sebastian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Ciprianni
vs
Sebastian

191 cm
22
218 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

178 cm
23
200 lbs
11 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Good low kicks
Granite chin

Bullet Proof System

Spartan Nutrition

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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Ciprianni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Belle Sebastian!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ciprianni throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A head kick by Sebastian misses
letting Ciprianni counter with a right hand.
Ciprianni misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sebastian.
Sebastian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ciprianni avoids the head kick by Sebastian.
Sebastian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ciprianni throws a body punch but Sebastian moves out of range.
Sebastian misses with a low kick.
Ciprianni misses with a hook. Sebastian ducked under it nicely.
Sebastian throws a low kick but Ciprianni moves out of range easily.
Ciprianni scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Sebastian.
Sebastian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Sebastian looks to move away, Ciprianni throws a big counter combo bu Sebastian just gets out of the way.
Sebastian misses with a body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Ciprianni has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sebastian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ciprianni finds it's way round the side to connect with Sebastian's head.
Ciprianni tests Sebastian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Sebastian takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciprianni lands a nice hook to Sebastian's body. Sebastian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sebastian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sebastian misses with a head kick.
Ciprianni misses the jab.
Sebastian misses with a body shot.
Sebastian takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ciprianni scores with a body shot.
Sebastian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ciprianni pinned against the cage. Ciprianni gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ciprianni throws a body kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Sebastian. Those never looked like landing.
Sebastian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sebastian throws a sloppy head kick and Ciprianni moves out of range easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni blocks a leg kick.
Ciprianni checks a low kick from Sebastian.
Ciprianni feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Belle Sebastian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ciprianni's corner calls for a 1-2. Ciprianni obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciprianni goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ciprianni throws a low kick but Sebastian moves out of range easily.
Ciprianni lands a really nice looking cross but Sebastian seems unphased.
Ciprianni misses with an uppercut
and Sebastian counters with a good low kick that Ciprianni was not able to check.
Ciprianni lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Sebastian.
Ciprianni is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ciprianni checks a leg kick.
Ciprianni is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sebastian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sebastian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sebastian throws a leg kick but Ciprianni sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Ciprianni shoots in and bounces Sebastian off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ciprianni is pushing down on Sebastian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sebastian is fighting to maintain full guard but Ciprianni has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ciprianni seems to be working for a kimura but Sebastian defends the submission attempt.
Ciprianni tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sebastian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sebastian is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Ciprianni is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sebastian has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sebastian wants to get back to full guard.

That's four 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.
Well, if Ciprianni is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ciprianni wants to take a breather but Sebastian is having none of it.
Sebastian tries to roll over but Ciprianni keeps him under control.
Ciprianni wants to control but Sebastian is keeping him busy.

Ciprianni wants to work for an arm triangle but Sebastian is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sebastian 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.
Ciprianni is looking to advance position but Sebastian won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Ciprianni dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sebastian shoots in looking for a takedown but Ciprianni manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sebastian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sebastian misses with a body kick.
It looked like Ciprianni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ciprianni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sebastian manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Sebastian is predictable there
and Ciprianni counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ciprianni blocks the body kick.
Ciprianni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sebastian misses with a low kick.
Ciprianni is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sebastian can do to turn this around?
A head kick misses from Ciprianni.
Sebastian avoids the body shot from Ciprianni.
Sebastian looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Sebastian's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sebastian duly obliges.
Sebastian shoots in and drives through. Ciprianni sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sebastian throws a leg kick but Ciprianni checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Ciprianni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Ciprianni throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sebastian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Sebastian backs away, Ciprianni returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ciprianni throws a half hearted mid kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciprianni looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ciprianni throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ciprianni is looking to slow Sebastian down with leg kicks.
Danny Ciprianni is winning the standup battle so far.
Sebastian shoots in and drives through. Ciprianni sprawls well.
Danny Ciprianni has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Belle Sebastian.
Ciprianni throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sebastian on the side of the head.
Sebastian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ciprianni manages to avoid it.
Ciprianni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sebastian was well out of range. Poor timing from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ciprianni connects with a nice looking jab.
Ciprianni loads up on a big right hand but Sebastian slips the punch.
Sebastian misses with a wild body shot.
Sebastian throws a sloppy head kick and Ciprianni moves out of range easily.
Sebastian takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sebastian misses the body punch
and Ciprianni counters with a nice uppercut.
Ciprianni connects with a body shot that sends Sebastian's belly button to the back.
Sebastian is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ciprianni swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sebastian counters with an outside leg kick.
Ciprianni scores with a punch to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ciprianni, right into the meat.
Ciprianni scores with a nice right hand.
Ciprianni lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sebastian throws a leg kick
letting Ciprianni counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Sebastian.
Ciprianni connects with a right hand. Sebastian shakes it off.
Sebastian tries a low kick but Ciprianni avoids it.
Ciprianni connects with the punch.
Ciprianni stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sebastian.
Ciprianni misses with an attempted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Sebastian misses.
Ciprianni keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ciprianni lands a nice shot that snaps Sebastian's head back.
Decent striking displayed by Ciprianni there.
Sebastian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sebastian with a poor takedown
and Ciprianni counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sebastian thinking.
Sebastian walks into a jab.

Ciprianni darts in and clinches Sebastian up against the cage.
Ciprianni presses Sebastian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ciprianni tries to throw a body punch but Sebastian avoids it by throwing Ciprianni back against the cage.
Ciprianni can't find room to land a body shot as Sebastian controls the action.
Sebastian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ciprianni can't find room to land a body shot as Sebastian controls the action.
Nice body punch from Ciprianni.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ciprianni has a couple of punches blocked by Sebastian.
Ciprianni lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sebastian backwards.
Ciprianni swings wildly with an uppercut but Sebastian uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Ciprianni.
Sebastian jumps guard but Ciprianni turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Good body shot from Ciprianni.
Sebastian takes a shot to the head.
Sebastian blocks a body shot from Ciprianni.
Ciprianni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sebastian's elbow.
Sebastian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ciprianni fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ciprianni dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Danny Ciprianni dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Ciprianni jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sebastian blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ciprianni misses the target.
Sebastian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Sebastian's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ciprianni bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Sebastian throws the kick towards the body but Ciprianni avoids it.
Sebastian tries to work over Ciprianni's front leg with a kick but Ciprianni checks it.
Sebastian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ciprianni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sebastian.
Sebastian delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Ciprianni both land. Nice combination.
Ciprianni scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good work by Ciprianni as he checks the leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sebastian connects with an inside leg kick.
Sebastian takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ciprianni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ciprianni backing away here, and Sebastian unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ciprianni throws a solid leg kick but Sebastian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ciprianni.
Ciprianni swings for the body but Sebastian moves out of range.
Sebastian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ciprianni is out of range and Sebastian settles back down.
Ciprianni checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sebastian walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Sebastian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ciprianni circles away.
Sebastian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ciprianni is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sebastian tries to score with a low kick but Ciprianni moves his leg out of the way.
Ciprianni on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sebastian throws a right and a left that Ciprianni avoids nicely.

Sebastian shoots in and bounces Ciprianni off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Ciprianni is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sebastian throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ciprianni's body to avoid the submission. Ciprianni has instead reached around Sebastian's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ciprianni arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danny Ciprianni!
An out of breath Danny Ciprianni thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.