PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Monti Python (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikael Sundqvist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Python
vs
Sundqvist

188 cm
22
195 lbs
6 - 2 - 1

188 cm
22
198 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Battalion Athletics

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Monti Python!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikael Sundqvist!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sundqvist misses with a straight right.
Sundqvist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Python was well out of range. Poor timing from Sundqvist.
Good work by Sundqvist as he checks the leg kick.
Sundqvist fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Python throws a head kick but Sundqvist moves out of range.
Python uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sundqvist.
Sundqvist thuds his right hand into Python's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Python throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Python misses
and Sundqvist counters with a straight right hand.
Sundqvist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Python stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Python wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sundqvist.
Python misses with a looping right.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Python throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sundqvist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Python throws a jab but it's blocked by Sundqvist.
Python throws a sloppy body shot
and Sundqvist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Python throws a leg kick
and Sundqvist counters with a right hand to the body.
Python has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sundqvist finds it's way round the side to connect with Python's head.
Sundqvist connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Python momentarily.
Sundqvist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sundqvist tries to land a leg kick but Python saw it coming and moves away.
Python misses with a looping left.
Python throws a right and a left that both miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sundqvist's hands.
Python thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sundqvist misses with a body punch
and Python counters with an inside leg kick.
Sundqvist checks the leg kick.
Sundqvist ducks under a wild hook from Python.

Sundqvist gets the takedown into side control.
An elbow from Sundqvist crashes against the mat.
The referee asks Sundqvist politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sundqvist prefers to stall for the moment though.
Sundqvist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Python is trying to buck Sundqvist off.
Python is not content to let Sundqvist control the position.
Python is trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Python is looking for a sweep.
Sundqvist is looking to take a break and control but Python is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The crowd cheers as Sundqvist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Python doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body punch from Python.
Sundqvist misses with the combination.
Sundqvist fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Monti Python is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Python throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Python slips a jab and a cross from Sundqvist.
Python misses with a hook to the body
and Sundqvist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Python swings for the body but Sundqvist moves out of range.
Monti Python seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown by Sundqvist or perhaps it was just good defense by Python which made him look bad.
Monti Python has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Sundqvist.
Python throws a shot from downtown. Sundqvist moves away and avoids it.
Sundqvist lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Python leaves Sundqvist with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sundqvist dodges the punch combination from Python.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Sundqvist dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice sprawl there from Python as Sundqvist shoots in.
Python looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice jab there from Sundqvist.
Sundqvist moves out of range of the strikes.
Python misses with a hook to the body
and Sundqvist counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sundqvist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Python cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Python throws a hook but Sundqvist avoids it easily.
Python moves away from the strike by Sundqvist.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sundqvist.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundqvist defending well as Python loads up on a big left hand.
Sundqvist throws a body punch but Python moves out of range.
Python takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Python misses with a body shot
and Sundqvist counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Python throws a combination that misses
and Sundqvist makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Python swings for the body but Sundqvist moves out of range.
Sundqvist lands a jab.
Sundqvist changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Python tries to avoid it but Sundqvist manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Python to the ground. Python escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Monti Python has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Sundqvist.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Sundqvist counters with a left to the body.
Python takes one to the side of the head.
Sundqvist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Python as he avoids it easily.
Sundqvist shoots in but no luck this time.
Python misses with a body shot.
Python ducks under a wild hook from Sundqvist.
Python throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sundqvist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Python tries to land a body kick
and Sundqvist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sundqvist defending well as Python loads up on a big left hand.
Python misses with a hook to the body
and Python takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundqvist throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Python's waist but Python gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sundqvist off to one side.
Python throws a combination that misses

and Sundqvist counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Python is looking to get back to is feet but Sundqvist passes into side control.
Python tries to bench press Sundqvist off him but Sundqvist keeps the position.
Sundqvist trying to control the action but Python is working from the bottom.
Sundqvist is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Python's shoulder. That is not cool.
Python tries to bench press Sundqvist off him but Sundqvist keeps the position.
Sundqvist is looking to take a break and control but Python is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Python wants to get back to his feet but Sundqvist drags him back down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sundqvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Python keeps working.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Sundqvist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sundqvist checks a leg kick.
Python throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sundqvist sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sundqvist defending well as Python loads up on a big left hand.
Sundqvist scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A punch combination from Python misses.
Sundqvist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Python, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mikael Sundqvist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sundqvist cracks Python with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sundqvist shoots in looking for a takedown. Python tries to sprawl out of it but Sundqvist keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Python manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Python misses with a jab to the body
and Sundqvist counters with a two punch combo.
Python throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sundqvist takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

It looks like Mikael Sundqvist has been cut.
Sundqvist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sundqvist closes this distance looking for a takedown but Python circles away.
Python lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Python throws a combination that misses

and Sundqvist counters with a nice double leg into side control. Python won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Python can't do much from the bottom here.
Python sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundqvist missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Python avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sundqvist.
Python wants to get back to his feet.
Sundqvist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Python pushes Sundqvist off looking to stand but Sundqvist dives back in and keeps control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Python throws a leg kick that misses.
Python staying out of range there.
Sundqvist works the jab nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sundqvist on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Python lands with a shot to the body.
Sundqvist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sundqvist changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Python tries to avoid it but Sundqvist manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Python to the ground. Python escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Monti Python has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Sundqvist.
Python thows a left - swing and a miss!
Python ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Python misses with an uppercut. Sundqvist saw that one coming.
Python lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Python throws a lazy body kick
and Python takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sundqvist blocks a jab.
Python throws a series of punches but Sundqvist moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundqvist shoots for a double leg takedown but Python sprawls well. He's pushed Sundqvist's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sundqvist throws out a powerful jab.
Sundqvist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Python misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sundqvist is trying hard to land a takedown here. Python sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Python swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sundqvist thows a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Python.

Python gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Python on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Python tries to get out of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sundqvist!
Sundqvist sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Python is thwarting Sundqvist's attempts to control the position.
Python perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sundqvist wants to improve his position but Python is controlling well.
Python wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Python is stalling here. Sundqvist is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Python seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sundqvist has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Python manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sundqvist's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Monti Python clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mikael Sundqvist's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sundqvist lands with a nice body punch.
Sundqvist connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Python lands a nice shot to the body.
Python scores with a leg kick.
Python misses with a body punch
and Sundqvist counters with a left to the body.
Sundqvist needs to keep his hands up - Python had a free shot at his head there.
Python ducks under a wild hook from Sundqvist.
Sundqvist staying out of range there.
Sundqvist connects with a jab.
Python uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sundqvist.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundqvist lands a nice hook to Python's body. Python takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sundqvist. Python does a little dance to reset his feet.
Python tries to bum rush Sundqvist with a series of wild strikes but Sundqvist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Python throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Python misses with a hook to the body
and Sundqvist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sundqvist misses with a wild body shot.
Monti Python is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Python. Sundqvist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Python loads up on a big right hand but Sundqvist slips the punch.
Sundqvist moves away from the strike by Python.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Sundqvist is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Python's half guard.
Sundqvist stalling.
Python holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Python is refusing to be controlled, as Sundqvist sits in half guard.
Sundqvist prevents Python from improving his position.
Sundqvist looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Python wants to get back to full guard.
Python wants to control but Sundqvist is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundqvist takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Python is trying to get back to full guard.
Sundqvist is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sundqvist drops an elbow to the side of Python's head.
Sundqvist is thwarting Python's attempts to control the position.
Sundqvist trying to control the action but Python is working from the bottom.
Python pushes Sundqvist off but Sundqvist dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Python's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

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.
Python is trying to buck Sundqvist off.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sundqvist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Python keeps working.
Python on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Python wants to control but Sundqvist postures up.
Python is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Python wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sundqvist taking a breather here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Mikael Sundqvist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Mikael Sundqvist's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Sundqvist connects with a right hand. Python shakes it off.
Sundqvist scores with a jab to the body.
Python lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Python connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sundqvist momentarily.
Sundqvist tries to score a power double leg takedown but Python sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sundqvist somewhat.
Python misses with a low kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundqvist shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Python as he jumps to the side.
Sundqvist fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Monti Python has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mikael Sundqvist.
Sundqvist is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Python lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Sundqvist misses.
Python connects with a looping right hand.
A big left from Python misses.
Sundqvist has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python throws a combination that misses
and Sundqvist counters with a left to the body.
Python looks to score with a jab to the body but Sundqvist is just out of range.
Python looks to land a right hand but Sundqvist moved out of range.
A slow jab from Python misses its intended target.
A telegraphed right hand from Python misses the target.
Mikael Sundqvist is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sundqvist moves out of range of the leg kick from Python.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sundqvist is defended easily by Python.
Python jabbing away but nothing is landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Python misses.
Sundqvist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Python.
The fighters circling - Python throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Python misses with an uppercut. Sundqvist saw that one coming.
Python misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sundqvist.
Sundqvist drops his hands momentarily and Python takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sundqvist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Python.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sundqvist.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Python stuns Sundqvist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monti Python has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sundqvist connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

Sundqvist feints and as Python raises his hands in defense, Sundqvist changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Python wants to get back to his feet but Sundqvist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sundqvist postures up.
Sundqvist passes Python's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Python wants to get back to his feet.
Sundqvist sitting and controlling from the half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Monti Python showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sundqvist 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Peck scores the fight 47:48
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 47:48
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikael Sundqvist!
Mikael Sundqvist is the new middleweight champion!