PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sunny Lafeye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dalton McConnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sunny Lafeye looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Lafeye
vs
McConnell

183 cm
20
201 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

192 cm
19
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sunny Lafeye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dalton McConnell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Lafeye as McConnell shoots in.
McConnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McConnell stuffs the takedown.
McConnell tries for a takedown but Lafeye circles away easily

so Lafeye counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lafeye is stalling in the full guard.

McConnell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lafeye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lafeye 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.
Lafeye is breathing heavily.
Lafeye wants to pass the guard but McConnell is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell trying to keep a closed guard but Lafeye is proving a slippery customer.
Lafeye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McConnell is keeping the position for now.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A left and a right from McConnell both land. Nice combination.
McConnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for McConnell with that takedown attempt.
Sunny Lafeye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalton McConnell.
McConnell looks for a takedown but Lafeye sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell fails with the takedown.
Lafeye stuffs the takedown.
No luck for Lafeye with that takedown attempt.
McConnell throws a head kick that misses.
McConnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McConnell tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Lafeye counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

McConnell looking for a guillotine here but Lafeye defends easily.
McConnell keeping moving, preventing Lafeye from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafeye wants to pass the guard but McConnell is keeping the position.
McConnell pulls Lafeye in to control the position.
Lafeye prevents McConnell from getting back to his feet.
Lafeye trying to control but McConnell is working from the bottom.

McConnell looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lafeye wants to control from the top but McConnell keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McConnell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
McConnell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Lafeye feints and as McConnell raises his hands in defense, Lafeye changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lafeye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McConnell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lafeye wants to pass the guard but McConnell is keeping the position.

McConnell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lafeye gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lafeye passes McConnell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sunny Lafeye dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lafeye shoots in and drives through. McConnell sprawls well.
Lafeye fails with the takedown.

McConnell decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lafeye trying to control but McConnell postures up.

McConnell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McConnell moves nicely into side control.
McConnell working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafeye is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McConnell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lafeye's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lafeye is looking to regain half guard here but McConnell keeps moving and retains side control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lafeye will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sunny Lafeye. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
McConnell is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McConnell is trying to break the clinch but Lafeye has him pressed against the cage.
McConnell is looking to break free of the clinch but Lafeye has double underhooks.
McConnell is trying to maintain a safe position but Lafeye gets an underhook and turns McConnell into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McConnell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lafeye's brow.

Lafeye manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McConnell wants to pass the guard but Lafeye is keeping the position.
Lafeye controls McConnell momentarily but McConnell frees himself.
McConnell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lafeye looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lafeye working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McConnell.

Lafeye is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Lafeye working for a triangle but McConnell defends it easily.
Lafeye keeping full guard, as McConnell tries to pass.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
McConnell shoots in and drives through. Lafeye sprawls well.
McConnell shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lafeye as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Lafeye with that takedown attempt.
McConnell shoots in but no luck this time.
Lafeye fails with the takedown.
McConnell looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lafeye fails with a takedown attempt.
McConnell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Lafeye counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lafeye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Sunny Lafeye will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lafeye's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Horrible takedown by Lafeye or perhaps it was just good defense by McConnell which made him look bad.
McConnell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
McConnell moves in looking to clinch but Lafeye pushes him off.
McConnell shoots and misses

and Lafeye counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lafeye.
McConnell wants to break the clinch but can't.
McConnell can't get the takedown.
McConnell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sunny Lafeye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dalton McConnell.
Lafeye is trying to drag McConnell to the mat but McConnell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Lafeye successfully pulls guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McConnell wants to control from the top but Lafeye keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lafeye working a defensive guard here.
Lafeye 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.
Lafeye is working hard here to advance position.
Lafeye keeping full guard, as McConnell tries to pass.
Lafeye trying to keep a closed guard but McConnell is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
McConnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McConnell wants to clinch.
Lafeye tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McConnell swivels and escapes.
McConnell throws a front kick aimed at Lafeye's knee but Lafeye avoids it well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McConnell.
McConnell shoots in but no luck this time.
McConnell thows a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lafeye scores with a takedown into McConnell's guard.
Lafeye trying to control the position from guard on top but McConnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lafeye tries to free his leg and advance position but McConnell is retaining full guard.
McConnell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McConnell can't keep his opponent in guard - Lafeye advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lafeye wants to pass to mount but McConnell is defending the position.
Lafeye moves nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lafeye is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, McConnell has escaped the position, nice work there.
McConnell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lafeye. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Lafeye tries for a kimura but McConnell is defending well.

Lafeye swings around for an armbar but McConnell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lafeye's guard.
McConnell trying to control but Lafeye is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lafeye wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton McConnell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sunny Lafeye is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lafeye is trying to control the position but McConnell postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sunny Lafeye showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lafeye, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sunny Lafeye!