PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Twenty Seven (ranked 4584 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silver Fox (ranked 5896 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Seven
vs
Fox

200 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Twenty Seven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Silver Fox!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
It appears Seven was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fox shoots in for a takedown but Seven shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Seven pushes Fox up against the cage in a clinch.
Seven has Fox pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fox manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Seven tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fox smiles and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fox.
It looked like Seven was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Twenty Seven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silver Fox.
Fox shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Seven sprawls well. Seven wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fox gets slowly back to his feet.
Seven went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seven shoots for a double leg takedown but Fox sprawls well. He's pushed Seven's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Seven throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fox's waist but Fox gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Seven off to one side.
Seven slaps away a takedown attempt from Fox, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Seven throws a counter high kick but Fox was just alert enough to avoid it.
Seven tries for a takedown but Fox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox misses with a takedown attempt - Seven sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Seven leaves Fox with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fox shoots in but Seven avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Seven has a takedown stuffed.
Seven changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fox tries to avoid it but Seven manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fox to the ground. Fox escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Fox scores with a takedown into Seven's guard.
Seven not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fox is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seven keeping full guard, as Fox tries to pass.

Seven has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fox can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fox preventing the sweep.
Fox's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fox pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seven is keeping the position for now.
Seven being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Silver Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Seven closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fox gets through Seven's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Seven stalling in the clinch but Fox improves position.
Fox stops a takedown attempt from Seven.

Fox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Seven defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Fox.
Seven keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seven tries for a takedown but Fox sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fox.
Seven fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Seven keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Seven closes the distance and clinches up with Fox, looking for a takedown. Seven pushes Fox against the cage but Fox circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Seven shoots in for a double leg but Fox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Seven clinches up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fox as Seven tries to tie him up.
Seven takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Silver Fox will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Fox.
Fox working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Seven manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Seven looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fox is doing well to control the position and prevent Seven from advancing to side control.
Fox tries to get to full guard but Seven has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seven wants to control but Fox is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fox holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Fox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Seven looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fox desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's two 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.
Seven working over Fox with some ground and pound. Fox looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Seven is keen to just control but Fox is a slippery customer.
Fox throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Seven manages to pass to side control.
Seven wants to stand but Fox is controlling his arm.
Fox tries to bench press Seven off him but Seven keeps the position.
Twenty Seven overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fox keeping his opponent close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Seven working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Seven swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fox or perhaps it was just good defense by Seven, which made it look bad.
Seven falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Seven gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fox shoots in for a takedown but Seven shows good takedown defense.
Twenty Seven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silver Fox.
Seven shoots in for a double leg but Fox sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fox or perhaps it was just good defense by Seven, which made it look bad.
Nice takedown defense from Seven. No joy for Fox on that attempt.
Fox is breathing heavily.
Seven shoots in for a takedown but Fox shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Seven dives in for a single leg takedown but Fox sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Seven misses with a takedown attempt - Fox sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

Seven forces Fox back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Fox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silver Fox seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Fox throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Seven tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fox is in Seven's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seven wants to sweep here but Fox controlling him for the moment.
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 Twenty Seven will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Fox closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Fox controls the position.
Seven gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fox trying to control the pace.
Fox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Seven's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seven is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Fox 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Seven won't allow Fox to pass to mount.
Fox not doing much here.
Seven tries to roll over but Fox keeps him under control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Seven is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fox sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fox shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Seven but Seven pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Seven circles away.
Seven throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Seven stuffs the takedown attempt from Fox. Fox gets slowly back to his feet.
Twenty Seven has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silver Fox.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fox is defended easily by Seven.
Fox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Seven shoots in looking for a takedown. Fox tries to sprawl out of it but Seven keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seven fails with a takedown attempt.
Seven pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fox doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Seven moves into range and clinches up with Fox.
Seven goes for a takedown attempt but Fox pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Fox fails with the takedown.
Seven shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fox as he jumps to the side.

Fox decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fox wants to free his trapped foot but Seven is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Seven wants to get back to his feet.
Fox takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Fox stands up out of the half guard.
Fox stuffs the takedown.

Fox shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fox was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Silver Fox.
I think Fox 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Silver Fox!