PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nelson Country (ranked 3336 p4p, 467 weight class) and Jason Canning (ranked 3003 p4p, 429 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Country
vs
Canning

183 cm
34
225 lbs
20 - 13 - 0

198 cm
40
225 lbs
47 - 25 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nelson Country!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 47 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Canning!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Country scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Country controlling the action here.

Country is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Canning sees it coming and defends easily.
Country trying to pass the guard but Canning defending well.
Country stalling away here and it's allowed Canning to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Country engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Country seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Canning for as long as he can get away with.
Country's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Country might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Country pushes down on Canning's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Country not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Country lands with a punch from half guard.
Canning tries to kick Country off but Country keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Country slows the pace down in half guard.
Country prevents Canning from standing back up.
Canning is looking for a sweep. Country is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Country is trying to control. Canning wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Country prevents Canning from standing back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Country misses.

Country drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country prevents Canning from getting back to his feet.
Country stays in close to Canning's body and controls the position.
Canning wants to stand but Country is controlling the position.
Country trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canning can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Country controls the pace.
Canning keeping moving, preventing Country from controlling successfully.
Country looking to pass the guard.

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.
Canning wants to stand up but Country is controlling him.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Country checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Country was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A lazy left from Country finds it's target.
Canning scores with a jab to the head.
Canning throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Canning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Country was well out of range. Poor timing from Canning.
Country has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Canning was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Country fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Canning was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nelson Country dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Canning throws the left hand but Country avoids the punch easily.
Nelson Country seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canning thows a left - swing and a miss!
Country throws an overhand right that lands on Canning's shoulder, as Canning tries to avoid the shot.
Canning throws a chopping leg kick but Country manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Country takes a swing at Canning's ribcage but misses.
Country will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Canning misses with a head kick.
Country tries to counter with a takedown but Canning is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canning works over Country's head and body with a nice combination.
Canning keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Canning gets caught napping as Country dives in and scores a takedown. Canning manages to retain guard.
Country trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Canning manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Canning wants to control from the top but Country keeps moving.
Canning trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Country seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nelson Country overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Canning trying to control the position from guard on top but Country is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canning looking to sit in guard and control but Country gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Canning keeping moving, preventing Country from controlling successfully.
Country content to stall in guard here.
Country wants to control from the top but Canning keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country controlling from the top position.
Canning keeping moving, preventing Country from controlling successfully.
Canning is looking to stand up but Country isn't so interested in that idea.
Canning keeping full guard, as Country tries to pass.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Country trying to control but Canning is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Country shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Country controlling the action here.

Canning is defending against the submission attempts here by Country.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Country content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jason Canning will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Country feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Country wants to control from the top but Canning keeps moving.
Country stops Canning from standing up.
Canning keeping moving, preventing Country from controlling successfully.
Canning is trying to keep Country in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Country trying to control but Canning is working from the bottom.
Canning is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Country drops back looking for a leg! Canning is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Canning manages to kick Country off! Country jumps back into Canning's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Canning preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Country fails with a takedown attempt.
Canning scores with a body shot.

That's two 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.
Canning waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Country.
Country shoots in and drives through. Canning sprawls well.
Country shoots in for a double leg but Canning sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nelson Country. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Country has a takedown stuffed.
Canning is trying to counter with his kicks.
A head kick misses from Canning.
Canning feints and then cracks Country's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Country down.
Country fails to land the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Canning. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Canning.
Jason Canning seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Canning scores with a leg kick.

Country shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Canning manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Country wants to pass the guard but Canning is keeping the position.
Canning can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Country controls the pace.
Country tries to free his leg and advance position but Canning is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Country sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Canning's guard.
Country slows the pace down in half guard.
Country stops Canning from getting back to his feet.

Country is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Canning sees it coming and defends easily.

Country is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Country is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Country is keen to just control but Canning is a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Canning.
I think Canning 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jason Canning!
Jason Canning made sure to mention his sponsor, Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 180$) in his post fight interview.