PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Avgua Siav Leo Nani (ranked 3662 p4p, 382 weight class) and Victor McCann (ranked 2203 p4p, 252 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Siav Leo Nani
vs
McCann

184 cm
26
158 lbs
11 - 8 - 0

178 cm
26
165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

UnderGround Supplements

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 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Avgua Siav Leo Nani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Victor McCann!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leo Nani gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and McCann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Leo Nani looking for subs from the bottom but McCann mounts him!
McCann lands a heavy elbow.
Leo Nani slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
McCann not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCann wants to free his trapped foot but Leo Nani is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McCann tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Leo Nani blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCann.
McCann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McCann not doing much here.

Leo Nani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Leo Nani actively working from the bottom here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCann missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Leo Nani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCann pulls his head out easily.

Leo Nani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Leo Nani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Leo Nani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Leo Nani avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McCann.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Leo Nani looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Leo Nani actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if McCann 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.
Leo Nani keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McCann thows a huge punch but Leo Nani dodges it nicely.

Leo Nani looking for submissions off his back.

Leo Nani is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCann pulls his head out easily.
McCann prevents Leo Nani from improving his position.
McCann drops an elbow to the side of Leo Nani's head.
McCann is controlling the pace.

Leo Nani looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCann thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCann is taking a breather. Leo Nani says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
McCann not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McCann wants to take a breather but Leo Nani is having none of it.
Leo Nani wants to get back to full guard.
Leo Nani is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McCann's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McCann's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Leo Nani seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under McCann's chin but McCann turns very nicely into Leo Nani's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by McCann.

Leo Nani looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCann must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leo Nani has momentary wrist control but McCann slips an elbow through the middle.
Leo Nani preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McCann really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leo Nani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McCann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Leo Nani escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leo Nani working for a triangle but McCann defends it easily.

Leo Nani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leo Nani keeping moving, preventing McCann from controlling successfully.
Leo Nani keeping full guard, as McCann tries to pass.

Leo Nani had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCann defends it easily.
McCann trying to control but Leo Nani is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Victor McCann will probably get the nod.
That's time! Leo Nani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

McCann throws a series of punches but Leo Nani moves out of range.

McCann gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McCann lands an uppercut.
Leo Nani is looking to take this one to the mat.

McCann has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Leo Nani clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Leo Nani tries to escape the position.

McCann is looking for the choke from the back position but Leo Nani is controlling his hands well.
McCann doesn't have the hooks in and Leo Nani manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCann wants to stand up but Leo Nani is controlling him.
Leo Nani connects with a couple of short punches.

McCann pushes Leo Nani off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Leo Nani shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCann as he avoids it easily.
Leo Nani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCann tries to avoid it but Leo Nani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCann to the ground. McCann escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Avgua Siav Leo Nani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown attempt by Leo Nani or perhaps it was just good defense by McCann, which made it look bad.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leo Nani.

McCann darts in and clinches Leo Nani up against the cage.
Leo Nani drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

McCann jumps into guard, dragging Leo Nani to the mat.
McCann is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Leo Nani postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

McCann manages to escape and get back to his feet.

McCann has Leo Nani up against the cage in a clinch.
Leo Nani can't get the takedown.
McCann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leo Nani is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

McCann drags the fight down to the ground.

McCann kicks Leo Nani off and gets to his feet.
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!
Leo Nani misses with a takedown attempt

and McCann counters with a nice double leg into guard.
McCann engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Leo Nani throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCann throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leo Nani works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

McCann has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Leo Nani to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McCann is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Leo Nani pulls down on the head and he's put McCann to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Avgua Siav Leo Nani!