PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sigurd Wongraven (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean LeSac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sigurd Wongraven had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Wongraven
vs
LeSac

181 cm
21
171 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
22
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sigurd Wongraven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jean LeSac!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wongraven fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. LeSac sprawls well initially but Wongraven persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wongraven stalling.
LeSac avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wongraven.
Wongraven wants to pass the guard but LeSac is defending well.
Wongraven with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
LeSac tries to roll over but Wongraven keeps him under control.
LeSac is refusing to be controlled, as Wongraven sits in half guard.
Wongraven controlling the action here.
Wongraven seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down LeSac for as long as he can get away with.
LeSac won't allow Wongraven to pass to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeSac keeping control of the position.
Wongraven wants to free his trapped foot but LeSac is holding on for dear life with his legs.
LeSac wants to control but Wongraven is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wongraven slows the pace down in half guard.
Wongraven thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed LeSac's head.
LeSac trying to hold on to Wongraven's head to control him but Wongraven postures up.

Wongraven is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wongraven is keen to just control but LeSac is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Wongraven gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
LeSac seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
LeSac looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wongraven is trying to keep LeSac in close.
LeSac trying to control the position from guard on top but Wongraven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wongraven is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wongraven is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wongraven trying to control the position.
Wongraven looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

Wongraven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. LeSac doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. LeSac manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
LeSac controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
I looks like LeSac might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Wongraven tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wongraven keeping full guard, as LeSac tries to pass.
Wongraven wants to stand but LeSac is controlling the position.
LeSac wants to control from the top but Wongraven keeps moving.
Wongraven is looking to stand up but LeSac isn't so interested in that idea.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

LeSac shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wongraven moves into full guard.
Wongraven being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wongraven controls LeSac momentarily but LeSac frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wongraven is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
LeSac wants to control from the top but Wongraven keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wongraven holds on and takes a little breather.
LeSac won't allow Wongraven to sweep him here.
LeSac is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
LeSac preventing the sweep.
LeSac wants to pass the guard but Wongraven is keeping the position.
Wongraven looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sigurd Wongraven will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wongraven gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and LeSac counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wongraven moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wongraven keeping full guard, as LeSac tries to pass.
LeSac trying to control but Wongraven is working from the bottom.
Wongraven looking to control.
LeSac trying to control the position from guard on top but Wongraven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wongraven is looking for a triangle but LeSac pushes his legs off easily.
LeSac wants to control from the top but Wongraven keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
LeSac misses with a takedown

and Wongraven counters by moving into the clinch.
LeSac is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wongraven drops to a knee looking for a takedown but LeSac gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Wongraven is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sigurd Wongraven. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wongraven successfully pulls guard.
LeSac trying to control but Wongraven is working from the bottom.
LeSac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wongraven is keeping the position for now.

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.
Wongraven has LeSac pulled in close to control his posture.
LeSac is stalling in the full guard.
LeSac trying to control the position from guard on top but Wongraven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
LeSac seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Wongraven is looking for a triangle but LeSac pushes his legs off easily.
Wongraven wants to sweep but no luck.
LeSac is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
LeSac wants to control from the top but Wongraven keeps moving.

Despite being in the dominant position, Jean LeSac just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Wongraven feints and as LeSac raises his hands in defense, Wongraven changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
LeSac managing to control the position.
Jean LeSac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wongraven controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wongraven has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wongraven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
LeSac keeping moving, preventing Wongraven from controlling successfully.
LeSac is trying to control the position but Wongraven postures up.
Wongraven wants to control from the top but LeSac keeps moving.
Wongraven trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wongraven trying to control the position from guard on top but LeSac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Wongraven shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and LeSac counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Wongraven!
Wongraven is trying to escape the mount.
Wongraven tries to hold on but LeSac pushes him away.
LeSac can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wongraven is looking to escape.
LeSac putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
LeSac controlling his opponent.
Wongraven regains half guard.
Wongraven is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
LeSac trying to control the action but Wongraven is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean LeSac showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Wongraven doesn't succeed with the takedown
and LeSac counters with a nice body kick.
Sigurd Wongraven is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Wongraven drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wongraven advances to half guard.
Wongraven content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
LeSac wants to control but Wongraven is keeping busy.
Wongraven controlling the action here.
LeSac wants to control but Wongraven is keeping busy.
Wongraven is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
LeSac is not content to let Wongraven control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
LeSac is looking to control Wongraven's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can LeSac avoid being mounted?

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.

LeSac clinches up against the cage.
Wongraven taking a breather.

LeSac gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wongraven regains guard.
Wongraven keeping full guard, as LeSac tries to pass.
LeSac stays in close to Wongraven's body and controls the position.
LeSac won't allow Wongraven to sweep him here.
LeSac wants to control from the top but Wongraven keeps moving.
Wongraven seems keen to control LeSac's posture.
LeSac sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeSac stopping the sweep attempt from Wongraven.
LeSac controlling from the top position.
Wongraven looking to hit a scissor sweep but LeSac is one step ahead there.
Wongraven controlling LeSac's posture.
LeSac sitting in guard here, content to control.

Wongraven looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wongraven trying to keep a closed guard but LeSac is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wongraven wants to sweep but no luck.
LeSac trying to control but Wongraven is working from the bottom.
LeSac sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wongraven controlling the position.
Wongraven doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
LeSac stopping the sweep attempt from Wongraven.
Wongraven looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wongraven is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
LeSac seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wongraven trying to keep a closed guard but LeSac is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
LeSac trying to control the position from guard on top but Wongraven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
LeSac has his takedown stuffed

and Wongraven counters with a shoot takedown. LeSac fights it but they end up in guard.
LeSac looking to control but Wongraven passes into half guard.
LeSac keeps control of the position for the meantime.
LeSac wants to get back to full guard.
LeSac is trying to control but can't.
LeSac wants to get back to full guard.
Wongraven winds up and cracks LeSac with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wongraven takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sigurd Wongraven showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wongraven has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Sigurd Wongraven!