PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Ceronne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and San Sanich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). San Sanich will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ceronne
vs
Sanich

190 cm
30
275 lbs
7 - 8 - 0

190 cm
31
280 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alexander Ceronne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, San Sanich!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Hirohito Nitta and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sanich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ceronne napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sanich working the ground and pound but Ceronne is defending the strikes.
Ceronne is trying to get back to half guard.

Sanich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ceronne is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sanich working the ground and pound but Ceronne is defending the strikes.
Ceronne is trying to control Sanich's posture but Sanich avoids it.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanich.
Ceronne struggling a bit here.
Sanich working the ground and pound but Ceronne is defending the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanich fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Sanich.
Sanich tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ceronne defending against the ground and pound.
Sanich throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Sanich are missing the target in this wave of attacks.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanich tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sanich has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ceronne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanich fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ceronne looking for a sweep but Sanich has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Ceronne wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sanich.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sanich with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Sanich is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Ceronne to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Ceronne shrugs it off.
Sanich lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Ceronne that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Poor strikes thrown by Sanich there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sanich thowing shots but they're missing.
Sanich looking to finish with strikes here!
Sanich thowing shots but they're missing.
Ceronne is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ceronne throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sanich. What's that going to do exactly?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ceronne is wriggling around trying to escape.
Sanich has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ceronne's face.
Ceronne avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sanich.
Sanich sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sanich throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ceronne sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ceronne wants to improve his position but Sanich is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceronne is trying to maintain the position but Sanich is very close to passing his half guard.
Sanich takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sanich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ceronne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanich.
Sanich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ceronne defending well though.
Sanich throwing shots but Ceronne is blocking nicely.
Sanich prevents Ceronne from improving his position.
Sanich thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ceronne's head.
Sanich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sanich thows a huge punch but Ceronne dodges it nicely.
Ceronne wants to improve his position but Sanich is controlling well.
Ceronne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanich.

Sanich is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ceronne doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanich.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanich is trying to control. Ceronne wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Ceronne actively working from the bottom here.
Ceronne is breathing heavily.
Sanich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ceronne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sanich throwing strikes from guard but Ceronne blocks nicely.
Ceronne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sanich.
Sanich lands a couple of elbows.
Sanich throwing strikes from guard but Ceronne blocks nicely.
Sanich is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sanich shoots in and drives through. Ceronne sprawls well.
Ceronne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sanich tries for a takedown but Ceronne circles away easily

and Ceronne counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ceronne.
Sanich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Sanich jumps into guard, dragging Ceronne to the mat.
Sanich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Sanich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ceronne defending well though.

Sanich is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ceronne is refusing to be controlled, as Sanich sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sanich 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.

Ceronne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanich not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Ceronne is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanich pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanich trying to mount his opponent but Ceronne defends it.
Sanich is keen to just control but Ceronne is a slippery customer.
Sanich throwing shots but Ceronne is blocking nicely.
Ceronne is not content to let Sanich control the position.

Ceronne has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sanich escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sanich!
Sanich tries to advance to mount but Ceronne denies him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanich working the ground and pound but Ceronne is defending the strikes.
Sanich trying to control the position but Ceronne is working away.
Ceronne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
San Sanich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ceronne defending against the ground and pound.
Sanich working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sanich misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sanich working the ground and pound but Ceronne is defending the strikes.
The ground and pound from Sanich seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Ceronne struggling a bit here.
Sanich sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ceronne is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ceronne tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Sanich presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Ceronne tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanich looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanich raining down shots from the mount!
Sanich tries to control but Ceronne wriggling away.
Ceronne is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The referee warns Ceronne that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sanich landing punches.

It looks like Alexander Ceronne has been cut.
Sanich tries to control but Ceronne wriggling away.
Ceronne regains half guard.
Ceronne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Sanich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ceronne is just riding it out for now. Sanich eventually gives up the hold.
Ceronne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanich.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ceronne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sanich.
Sanich landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sanich seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ceronne does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Sanich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ceronne is just riding it out for now. Sanich eventually gives up the hold.
Sanich is keen to just control but Ceronne is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sanich is looking for a kimura but Ceronne is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sanich to get the leverage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanich is keen to just control but Ceronne is a slippery customer.

Ceronne looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

San Sanich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Ceronne's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Ceronne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ceronne wants it to stay on the feet.

Ceronne closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanich to the mat! Sanich manages to get full guard.
Ceronne trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanich is trying to keep Ceronne in close.

Sanich escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ceronne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sanich is trying to control the position but Ceronne postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ceronne trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Sanich has his foot on Ceronne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ceronne works his way back into a safe position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sanich is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ceronne defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanich controls Ceronne momentarily but Ceronne frees himself.
Sanich seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ceronne stopping the sweep attempt from Sanich.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sanich will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Sanich doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Ceronne dives in and scores a takedown into Sanich's guard.
Sanich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ceronne wants to control from the top but Sanich keeps moving.

Sanich is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ceronne is aware though and is defending well.
Sanich wants to sweep but no luck.
Ceronne pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanich is keeping the position for now.
Sanich working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sanich working for a triangle but Ceronne defends it easily.
Sanich tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanich can't keep his opponent in guard - Ceronne advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sanich is pressing down on Ceronne's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ceronne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ceronne wants to control from the top but Sanich keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ceronne tries to free his leg and advance position but Sanich is retaining full guard.
Ceronne wants to stand but Sanich is controlling his posture from full guard.
Alexander Ceronne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sanich is trying to keep Ceronne in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Ceronne 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.
Sanich looking to control.
Sanich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Ceronne showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sanich has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... San Sanich!