PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stu Linelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sjonny Danger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Linelli
vs
Danger

186 cm
25
187 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

185 cm
19
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stu Linelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sjonny Danger!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danger misses with a takedown attempt - Linelli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Linelli scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Sjonny Danger has been cut.
Horrible takedown by Danger or perhaps it was just good defense by Linelli which made him look bad.
Danger shoots in but no luck this time.
Stu Linelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sjonny Danger.

Linelli shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Linelli stops Danger from getting back to his feet.
Danger is trying to get back to full guard.
Danger is not content to let Linelli control the position.
Danger trying to control from the bottom.
Linelli landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Danger misses with some strikes from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Linelli.
Linelli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Danger defending well though.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Linelli connects with a nice short shot to Danger's temple.
Linelli winds up and cracks Danger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Linelli.
Danger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Linelli seems to be working for a kimura but Danger defends the submission attempt.
Linelli drops an elbow to the side of Danger's head.
Danger wants to control but Linelli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Linelli tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Danger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Linelli scores with a couple of nice shots.
Danger trying to control here.
Danger looks gassed!
Danger is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linelli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Danger tries to roll over but Linelli keeps him under control.
Danger trying to control from the bottom.

Linelli is looking for a kimura but Danger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Linelli to get the leverage.

Linelli is looking for a kimura but Danger is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Linelli to get the leverage.
Danger taking some punishment here, with Linelli in his half guard.
Linelli trying to control from half guard but Danger is working away.
Linelli thows a huge punch but Danger dodges it nicely.
Linelli is looking to advance position but Danger won't allow it.
Danger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Linelli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Linelli's back!
Linelli trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Danger doesn't have the hooks in and Linelli manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they both work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger working a defensive guard here.
Linelli working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Danger's head.
Linelli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Danger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Danger bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Linelli's guard.
Linelli wants to sweep but no luck.
Danger wants to control from the top but Linelli keeps moving.
Linelli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Linelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Danger is one step ahead there.
Linelli is working hard here to advance position.

That's four 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.
Danger looking to pass the guard.
Danger wants to control from the top but Linelli keeps moving.
Danger wants to stand but Linelli has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Danger trying to control the position from guard on top but Linelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danger throwing strikes but missing.
Danger trying to control the position from guard on top but Linelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Linelli working for a triangle but Danger defends it easily.

Linelli working for a triangle but Danger defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Linelli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sjonny Danger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Linelli drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Danger is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Linelli has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Danger taking punishment in the form of punches.
Danger throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Danger wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Linelli in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Danger is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Linelli tries to advance to mount but can't.
Danger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Danger regains half guard.
Danger moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Linelli wants to pass the guard but Danger is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Linelli with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Linelli wants to stand and escape but instead Danger has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Danger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Danger passes Linelli's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Linelli lands with a few short shots to the body.
Danger passes to full mount!
Danger thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Danger trying to control but Linelli is having none of it.
Danger raining down shots from the mount!
Danger thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Linelli has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Danger's lack of action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danger sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Linelli defending well though.
Linelli trying to hold on to Danger's head to control him but Danger postures up.
Linelli wants to improve his position but Danger is controlling well.
Linelli trying to control from the bottom.
Linelli blocking the ground and pound attempt from Danger.
Linelli wants to get back to full guard.
Danger is controlling the pace.
Linelli pushes Danger off looking to stand but Danger dives back in and keeps control.

Danger stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Linelli lands with a straight right. Danger didn't see that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linelli misses with the combination.
Linelli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Linelli.
Danger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Linelli counters with a two punch combo.
Linelli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Danger forces Linelli back against the cage and clinches.
Danger throws an elbow but it misses.
Linelli has had enough of the clinch but Danger keeps him there for the moment.
Danger wants a takedown.
Danger tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Linelli smiles and moves away.
Stu Linelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sjonny Danger.
Danger tries to clinch but Linelli moves away

and Linelli counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Danger!
Danger sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Danger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Danger.
Linelli has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Danger manages to escape and get back 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!
Some wild striking there from Linelli.
Stu Linelli is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Linelli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Danger but Danger pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Danger gets caught flat footed, as Linelli shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Linelli lands a couple of digs.
Danger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Linelli with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danger keeping moving, preventing Linelli from controlling successfully.
Danger trying to control the position.

Linelli postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Danger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Linelli, into his guard.
Danger trying to control the position from guard on top but Linelli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Danger advances to half guard.
Danger wants to pass the guard but Linelli is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stu Linelli dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sjonny Danger's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Linelli shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Danger's guard.
Danger is striking off his back. Linelli thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Danger wants to control but Linelli is keeping busy.
Linelli tries to stand and escape but Danger is controlling the position.
Linelli seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Danger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

Danger working for a triangle but Linelli defends it easily.
Danger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Linelli is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Linelli wants to pass the guard but Danger is keeping the position.

Danger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danger trying to keep a closed guard but Linelli is proving a slippery customer.
Stu Linelli overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Danger is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Danger is trying to keep Linelli in close.

Danger is looking for a triangle but Linelli pushes his legs off easily.
Danger is trying to control the position but Linelli postures up.
Linelli trying to control the position from guard on top but Danger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Danger striking off his back but it's not causing Linelli any problems.

Danger has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Linelli off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Linelli lands a slapping body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Linelli.
Danger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Linelli as he avoids it easily.

Danger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Danger looking for a guillotine here but Linelli defends easily.
Danger looking to control.
Linelli preventing the sweep.
Danger doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Danger pushes Linelli off and scrambles back to his feet.
A punch combination from Linelli misses.
Danger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Danger tries for a takedown but Linelli circles away easily
and Linelli counters with a one-two to the body.
Stu Linelli has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sjonny Danger.
Linelli cracks Danger with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Linelli tries to bum rush Danger with a series of wild strikes but Danger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stu Linelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danger misses with a takedown attempt - Linelli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Linelli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!

Danger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Danger cracks Linelli with a big right hand but Linelli just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Danger is putting a hurting on Linelli here, landing some big shots from side control.
Linelli is looking for a sweep.
Danger wants to control but Linelli is keeping him busy.
Linelli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Linelli is not content to let Danger control the position.

Danger is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Linelli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Danger working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Danger tries to get out of the position.
Danger wants to control but Linelli is keeping him busy.
Linelli is looking for a sweep.
Danger throwing strikes but missing, from side control.

Danger wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Linelli, who protects the arm well.
Linelli tries to improve position but can't.
Linelli manages to get back to half guard.
Linelli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Danger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Linelli's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sjonny Danger.
I think Linelli 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stu Linelli!