PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deacon Sherman (ranked 5842 p4p, 24284 weight class) and Christian Scampoli (ranked 501 p4p, 574 weight class). Sherman comes to the cage accompanied by Never Gonna Give You Up. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Sherman
vs
Scampoli

199 cm
23
274
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
23
256
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Deacon Sherman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christian Scampoli!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scampoli tries to bum rush Sherman with a series of wild strikes but Sherman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sherman throws a leg kick but Scampoli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Scampoli blocks a head kick by Sherman.
Scampoli unleashes a big counter combination but Sherman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Scampoli misses with a kick to the body.
Scampoli moves out of range of the body kick from Sherman.
Scampoli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

It looks like Deacon Sherman has been cut.
Sherman misses with a head kick.
Scampoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sherman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

It looks like Christian Scampoli has been cut.

Scampoli looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sherman!
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!

Scampoli tries for a kimura but Sherman is defending well.

Scampoli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Scampoli creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Sherman sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sherman looking for a sweep but Scampoli has passed into full mount! Oh no!

Scampoli is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Sherman is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Christian Scampoli!