PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piere De Crote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanford comes into the arena with Stevie Wonder - Superstition blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sanford
vs
De Crote

170 cm
30
164 lbs
20 - 10 - 1

175 cm
32
154 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent
Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

Voodoo Nutrition
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lamont Sanford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Piere De Crote!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Crote.
De Crote is looking to slow Sanford down with leg kicks.
De Crote misses with a low kick.
Sanford lands a really nice looking cross but De Crote seems unphased.
De Crote fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sanford checks it well.
Sanford looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanford keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sanford is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanford walks into a stiff left hand from De Crote.
Piere De Crote seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanford jabs De Crote to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Crote lands the left hand.
A head kick misses from De Crote.
A swing and a miss from Sanford.
De Crote looks to land a combination but Sanford avoids it well.
Sanford is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanford on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Crote. De Crote obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Crote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Sanford misses its target.
That kick from De Crote tenderised Sanford's leg. Sanford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Crote.

That's one minute gone in the round.
De Crote misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Crote throws a low kick but Sanford avoids it.
Sanford checks the leg kick.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
De Crote blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanford throws an elbow but it misses.
Sanford works on De Crote's body with a couple of short punches.

Sanford escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sanford tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

Sanford closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Sanford.
De Crote fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanford blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Crote throws a head punch that misses.
De Crote gets through Sanford's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Crote misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Sanford on the inside.
Sanford misses with a knee strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

De Crote breaks from the clinch.
Sanford 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.
Sanford connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanford throws out a loose jab but De Crote uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanford looks to land a left hand but De Crote moved out of range nicely.
De Crote cracks Sanford with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanford misses with an uppercut.
De Crote lands a leg kick that knocks Sanford off balance momentarily.
Sanford takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Crote swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanford counters with a left to the body.
Sanford tries a head kick but it misses.
De Crote misses with a few strikes there.
Sanford throwing a counter right hand but De Crote manages to avoid it.
De Crote goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sanford fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Crote manages to avoid it.
De Crote gets off balance looking for a body kick

so Sanford counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sanford showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanford wants to control from the top but De Crote keeps moving.
Sanford throwing strikes from guard but De Crote blocks nicely.
Sanford postures up in De Crote's guard and throws a big left but De Crote blocks it.
Sanford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Crote keeping moving, preventing Sanford from controlling successfully.
De Crote is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sanford is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sanford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as De Crote works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De Crote tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanford was well out of range. Poor timing from De Crote.
Sanford was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Crote scoring well with a low kick there.
De Crote throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
De Crote connects with an inside leg kick.
De Crote takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
De Crote throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanford half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
De Crote looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Sanford tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Crote fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sanford has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sanford slips a straight right by De Crote.
Sanford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Crote.
De Crote misses with a low kick.
A low kick from De Crote is predictable there
and Sanford counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanford scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Piere De Crote will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sanford throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Crote thows a leg kick but Sanford checks it
and Sanford counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanford misses with a wild body shot.
De Crote looks to land a left hand but Sanford moved out of range nicely.
Sanford chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before De Crote can pounce on him.
De Crote throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanford.
A head kick misses from De Crote.
De Crote bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
De Crote lands a head shot.
Sanford throws a leg kick but De Crote sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sanford misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanford moves in looking to clinch but De Crote pushes him off.
De Crote replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sanford blocks it well.
De Crote jabs Sanford right on the nose. Sanford blinks but takes it well.
Sanford takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanford ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Crote moves away.
Sanford on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Crote. That's going to slow Sanford down.
De Crote lands with a kick to the ribs.
Sanford is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
De Crote blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanford checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Sanford.
De Crote lands a high kick!

It looks like Lamont Sanford has been cut.
De Crote looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Piere De Crote is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
De Crote blocks a low kick nicely.
De Crote lands a really nice looking cross but Sanford seems unphased.
Sanford on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sanford walks into a stiff left hand from De Crote.
De Crote goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from De Crote - that will leave a mark!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanford scores with a nice head shot.
De Crote throws a hook but Sanford blocks it.
As De Crote backs away, Sanford returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Sanford is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Sanford checks a leg kick.
De Crote connects with a right hand. Sanford shakes it off.
Sanford takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
De Crote slips a straight right by Sanford.
De Crote pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sanford looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Crote tries to score with a low kick but Sanford moves his leg out of the way.
De Crote has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from De Crote misses its intended target.
Sanford throws a one two combo.

It looks like Piere De Crote has been cut.
Sanford blocks a leg kick.
Sanford changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sanford slips a jab from De Crote.
Sanford half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
De Crote throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sanford quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
De Crote throws a lazy right hand but Sanford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts De Crote, as that shot connected.
De Crote lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
De Crote cracks Sanford with an open hand slap.
De Crote fakes the leg kick and cracks Sanford in the body.
De Crote looks to land a left hand but Sanford moved out of range nicely.
Sanford takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick from De Crote lands but Sanford takes it in his stride.
De Crote blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanford throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Crote stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sanford has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from De Crote.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Crote blocks the body kick.

Sanford has taken the fight to the clinch.
De Crote wants to get back to striking at distance but Sanford won't allow it.
Sanford tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sanford throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Crote takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sanford tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Crote's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanford creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from De Crote.

De Crote manages to break the clinch.
De Crote looks for the body kick but Sanford saw that one coming.
And Sanford counters with a quick kick to the body but De Crote blocks it.
De Crote chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Crote with a jab.
A head kick by De Crote misses
and Sanford counters with a right hand to the body.
De Crote is breathing heavily.
Sanford dips to his left and cracks De Crote with an uppercut!
De Crote misses with a low kick as Sanford jumps back.
De Crote takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Crote throws a lazy head kick
and Sanford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Sanford feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sanford not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
De Crote avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Piere De Crote showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sanford shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. De Crote eats them both and turns towards Sanford to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sanford stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from De Crote.
De Crote lands with a hook. Sanford tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sanford.
Sanford lands with a good body shot.
De Crote takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Crote throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanford drops down looking for a counter takedown but De Crote sprawls and moves away.
De Crote tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Crote was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanford.
De Crote avoids the body shot from Sanford.
De Crote does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
De Crote misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanford.
De Crote bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sanford's head backwards.
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!
De Crote misses with a left hand
and Sanford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Piere De Crote seems to be getting the better of the standup.
De Crote throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanford slips under a jab from De Crote.
Sanford tries to counter by clinching up but De Crote breaks away and moves out of range.
Sanford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab by De Crote.
Sanford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sanford checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Crote fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanford throws the kick towards the body but De Crote avoids it.
Sanford looks to score with a jab to the body but De Crote is just out of range.
Sanford looks to score with a jab to the body but De Crote is just out of range.
That kick from De Crote tenderised Sanford's leg. Sanford is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sanford misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanford will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
De Crote loads up on a big right hand but Sanford slips the punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Crote.
De Crote throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lamont Sanford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Crote throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sanford.
Sanford throws a front kick that sends De Crote stumbling back into the cage.
De Crote thuds his shin into the meat of Sanford's side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Crote lands with a right hand.
De Crote misses with a leg kick.
De Crote works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanford takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
De Crote moves out of range as Sanford strikes.
De Crote lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
De Crote scores with a punch to the head.
Sanford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sanford tries a low kick but De Crote avoids it.
Sanford scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sanford looking to land some kicks to the body here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Crote tries to land a leg kick but Sanford saw it coming and moves away.
De Crote misses with a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Sanford tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from De Crote.
Some bone on bone action there as De Crote checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanford looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
De Crote uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanford.
De Crote throws a solid leg kick but Sanford takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Crote.
Sanford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
De Crote throws a head kick that misses.
Sanford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Crote throws a front kick aimed at Sanford's knee but Sanford avoids it well.
De Crote misses with a low kick.
Sanford appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sanford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanford gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sanford takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Piere De Crote is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanford throws a leg kick but De Crote sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Crote throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
De Crote getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanford tries to clinch up but De Crote circles away and keeps his distance.
De Crote lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Crote falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanford counters with a leg kick.
Sanford looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
De Crote keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
De Crote throws a big shot that misses.
De Crote moves out of range as Sanford throws a body kick.
De Crote fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanford on the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Piere De Crote comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got De Crote 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piere De Crote!
Piere De Crote decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
The defeated Lamont Sanford had this to say: 'https://soundcloud.com/spinmanfinn'.