PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dan Sanderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gotard Krasnodebski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanderson comes to the cage accompanied by I Run the Military. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Sanderson
vs
Krasnodebski

174 cm
24
162 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
164 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Sanderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gotard Krasnodebski!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Krasnodebski swivels and escapes.
Krasnodebski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Krasnodebski cracks Sanderson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Krasnodebski lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Krasnodebski does it's job there.
Sanderson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krasnodebski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Sanderson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Sanderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Krasnodebski tries to hold on but Sanderson pushes him away.
Sanderson controlling from mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Krasnodebski gets back to half guard.
Krasnodebski is looking to improve his position.
Krasnodebski taking some punishment here, with Sanderson in his half guard.

Krasnodebski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krasnodebski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sanderson.
Sanderson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sanderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson throwing shots but Krasnodebski is blocking nicely.
Sanderson working the head and body with strikes.
Sanderson trying to control the pace.
Sanderson misses with a head shot. Krasnodebski uses the momentum to regain guard.
Sanderson is stalling in the full guard.
Sanderson lands a couple of digs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski being controlled here, momentarily.
Krasnodebski trying to control the position.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but Krasnodebski keeps moving.

Krasnodebski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sanderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Krasnodebski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krasnodebski wants to get back to his feet but Sanderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sanderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dan Sanderson just wasn't active enough.
Sanderson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanderson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krasnodebski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sanderson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Krasnodebski sprawls well. Krasnodebski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanderson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krasnodebski throws a solid leg kick but Sanderson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Krasnodebski.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gotard Krasnodebski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sanderson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Krasnodebski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Krasnodebski is pressing down on Sanderson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Krasnodebski controls Sanderson momentarily but Sanderson frees himself.
Krasnodebski wants to sweep but no luck.
Sanderson 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.

Krasnodebski has his foot on Sanderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sanderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Sanderson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krasnodebski is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson wants to control from the top but Krasnodebski keeps moving.

Dan Sanderson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Krasnodebski keeps the fight on the outside.
Sanderson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krasnodebski cracks Sanderson with a good jab.
Dan Sanderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Sanderson gets the takedown into side control.
Krasnodebski wants to control but Sanderson postures up.
Dan Sanderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Sanderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Krasnodebski has escaped the position, nice work there.
You can see the frustration on Krasnodebski's face as Sanderson controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
You can see the frustration on Krasnodebski's face as Sanderson controls the position.
Sanderson in side control, throwing shots but Krasnodebski defends.
Sanderson controlling from side mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanderson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanderson wants to control but Krasnodebski is keeping him busy.
Krasnodebski tries to control but Sanderson manages to take his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sanderson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sanderson controlling the positon.
Krasnodebski staying busy and making it hard for Sanderson to control.
Sanderson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Krasnodebski trying to control the hands but Sanderson won't let him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski covering up well under a series of strikes from Sanderson.
Krasnodebski breaks Sanderson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Krasnodebski preventing the sweep.
Krasnodebski wants to pass the guard but Sanderson is keeping the position.
Krasnodebski wants to control from the top but Sanderson keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Dan Sanderson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Krasnodebski connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Sanderson dominated that second round.
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!

Krasnodebski swings for the body but Sanderson moves out of range.
Krasnodebski throws a low kick but Sanderson avoids it.
Krasnodebski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Krasnodebski.
Sanderson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sanderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanderson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

Sanderson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Krasnodebski's guard.
Krasnodebski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Krasnodebski wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanderson looking to pass the guard.
Sanderson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sanderson trying to control but Krasnodebski is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dan Sanderson just wasn't active enough.
Krasnodebski connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanderson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krasnodebski lands a nice shot that snaps Sanderson's head back.
Jab, jab by Krasnodebski - just one landing.
Sanderson shoots in and drives through. Krasnodebski sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krasnodebski but Krasnodebski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Sanderson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Krasnodebski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanderson doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krasnodebski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Krasnodebski lands a nice hook to Sanderson's body. Sanderson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanderson tries to clinch up but Krasnodebski circles away and keeps his distance.
Gotard Krasnodebski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krasnodebski scores with the left hand. Sanderson knows he should have avoided that one.
Krasnodebski lands with a good body shot.
Krasnodebski lands a right hook to the body.
Krasnodebski throws a one two combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krasnodebski lands a jab to the head.
Good shot there by Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab from Krasnodebski.
Krasnodebski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Krasnodebski lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanderson off the cage and back into range.
Krasnodebski connects with the punch.
Krasnodebski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanderson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Krasnodebski but Krasnodebski pushes him off and we're back to square one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanderson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krasnodebski throws out a leg kick but Sanderson moves out of range and Krasnodebski only half commits.
Krasnodebski scores with a jab. Sanderson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Krasnodebski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Krasnodebski moves into range and connects with a jab.
Krasnodebski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanderson under the eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krasnodebski lands with a hook. Sanderson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gotard Krasnodebski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanderson misses the body punch
and Krasnodebski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krasnodebski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gotard Krasnodebski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Krasnodebski 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gotard Krasnodebski!
Our winner, Gotard Krasnodebski, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.