PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Channings (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lecter Vlll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hannibal Lecter Vlll told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Channings
vs
Lecter Vlll

184 cm
28
178 lbs
12 - 8 - 0

175 cm
35
170 lbs
18 - 9 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Clayton Channings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hannibal Lecter Vlll!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Channings throws a right and a left that Lecter Vlll avoids nicely.
Lecter Vlll misses with a kick to the body

and Channings decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lecter Vlll's guard.

Lecter Vlll throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Channings works over Lecter Vlll with some ground and pound from guard.
Lecter Vlll is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Channings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Channings scoring with punches to the head and body.
Channings throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lecter Vlll has control of Channings's left arm, preventing Channings from doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Channings has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Channings works over Lecter Vlll with some ground and pound from guard.
Channings 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll pulls Channings in close to prevent any damage.
Lecter Vlll has momentary wrist control but Channings slips an elbow through the middle.
Channings is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Channings trying to control but Lecter Vlll is working from the bottom.
Channings working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lecter Vlll pulls Channings in close to his closed guard and prevents Channings from doing any damage or advancing position.

Lecter Vlll looking for a guillotine here but Channings defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channings is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Channings working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Channings postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Channings postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Channings trying to control the position from guard on top but Lecter Vlll is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Channings passes Lecter Vlll's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lecter Vlll wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lecter Vlll looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Channings 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.
Channings is pressing down on Lecter Vlll's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lecter Vlll is holding on for now.
Lecter Vlll is pressing down on Channings's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Channings working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lecter Vlll's head.
Lecter Vlll pulls Channings in close to his closed guard and prevents Channings from doing any damage or advancing position.
Channings working some strikes from top position.
Channings working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lecter Vlll's head.
Channings won't allow Lecter Vlll to sweep him here.

Lecter Vlll working for a triangle but Channings defends it easily.
Lecter Vlll keeping moving, preventing Channings from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll looking for a sweep. Not yet Lecter Vlll, not yet.
Channings postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lecter Vlll 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.
Channings scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Lecter Vlll is looking for a triangle but Channings pushes his legs off easily.
Channings not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Channings makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Channings pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Channings drives through with a takedown into guard.
Channings with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lecter Vlll is trying to keep Channings in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Channings scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Lecter Vlll working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Channings doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Channings manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Channings landing some decent shots from guard.
Channings is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lecter Vlll can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lecter Vlll wants to sweep here but Channings controlling him for the moment.
Channings chips away with some ground and pound.
Lecter Vlll is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Channings pushes Lecter Vlll off looking to stand but Lecter Vlll dives back in and keeps control.
Channings tries to get to full guard but Lecter Vlll has control of the leg.
Channings on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Channings is pressing down on Lecter Vlll's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lecter Vlll preventing the sweep.
Channings wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lecter Vlll is now in half guard.
Channings tries to roll over but Lecter Vlll keeps him under control.
Channings trying to control here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channings moves into full guard.
Lecter Vlll distracts Channings with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lecter Vlll is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Channings trying to control the position.
Lecter Vlll passes Channings's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lecter Vlll takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Channings tries to get to full guard but Lecter Vlll has control of the leg.
Lecter Vlll lands with a punch from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll prevents Channings from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Lecter Vlll.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lecter Vlll lands a nice short elbow.
Channings pushes Lecter Vlll off looking to stand but Lecter Vlll dives back in and keeps control.
Lecter Vlll working Channings over with strikes.
Lecter Vlll looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Channings tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Lecter Vlll manages to move to mount!
Channings wants to hold on but Lecter Vlll pushes him away.
Channings tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Channings tries to hold on but Lecter Vlll postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lecter Vlll fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Channings 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.
Lecter Vlll slips a nice elbow through Channings's hands, connecting with Channings's forehead.
Channings trying to control here.
Lecter Vlll lands strikes from half guard.
Channings tries to roll over but Lecter Vlll keeps him under control.
Lecter Vlll winds up and cracks Channings with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Channings slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lecter Vlll distracts Channings with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Lecter Vlll got a little sloppy there for a moment and Channings has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lecter Vlll has managed to get both his arms back between Channings's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hannibal Lecter Vlll showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Channings's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Channings fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lecter Vlll looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lecter Vlll ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Channings moves away.
Lecter Vlll takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lecter Vlll. That's going to slow Channings down.
A jab lands there for Lecter Vlll.
Lecter Vlll throws a front kick that sends Channings stumbling back into the cage.
Channings changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Channings scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lecter Vlll shoots in for a takedown but Channings shows good takedown defense.
Channings was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Channings cracks Lecter Vlll with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lecter Vlll looks to land a left hand but Channings moved out of range nicely.
Channings tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lecter Vlll was well out of range. Poor timing from Channings.
Lecter Vlll takes a jab right on the kisser.
Channings fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Channings scores with a sloppy right hand. Lecter Vlll should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Channings lands a jab to the nose.
Channings misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Lecter Vlll.
Channings throws an overhand right that lands on Lecter Vlll's shoulder, as Lecter Vlll tries to avoid the shot.
Sloppy strikes from Lecter Vlll. Those never looked like landing.
Channings scores with a sloppy right hand. Lecter Vlll should have avoided that one.

Channings manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lecter Vlll on his heels. He'll look to pass Lecter Vlll's guard now, I'm sure.
Channings is in close to Lecter Vlll's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lecter Vlll looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Channings postures up in Lecter Vlll's guard and throws a big left but Lecter Vlll blocks it.
Channings postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Channings in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Channings connects with a couple of short punches.
Lecter Vlll is trying to keep Channings in close.
Clayton Channings overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lecter Vlll is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Channings is working Lecter Vlll over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Channings passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Channings grinds an elbow into Lecter Vlll's temple.
Lecter Vlll on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Channings works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Channings working the ground and pound from side control.
Lecter Vlll takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Lecter Vlll is rocked!
Channings in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lecter Vlll is still in real trouble! Can Channings finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Channings connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lecter Vlll some visible discomfort.
Lecter Vlll struggling a bit here.
Channings works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Channings looks up at the clock and then as Lecter Vlll takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Channings smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Channings creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Channings lands an elbow.
Channings in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lecter Vlll is looking to reverse the position.
Channings working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Channings lands a nice forearm strike.
Lecter Vlll is not content to let Channings control the position.
Lecter Vlll tries to buck Channings off but Channings is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Channings lands a strong strike to the head of Lecter Vlll. That's dazed him! Channings looking to finish here. Lecter Vlll is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Channings lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clayton Channings!
Clayton Channings gave a mention to Sin City Allstars in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).