PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedric Simard (ranked 1325 p4p, 155 weight class) and Bleeding Spanner (ranked 304 p4p, 43 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Simard
vs
Spanner

200 cm
20
250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

202 cm
22
264 lbs
8 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Condemned

Groove Gear
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cedric Simard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bleeding Spanner!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spanner ducks under a wild hook from Simard.
Spanner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simard's head.
Spanner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spanner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Simard to counter with a crisp jab.

It looks like Bleeding Spanner has been cut.
Spanner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spanner scores with a spinning back kick!
Spanner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanner clobbers Simard with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Simard lands a right hook to the body.

Simard rushes Spanner and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanner misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spanner.
Spanner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Simard lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Simard.
Simard scores with a nice hook to the head.

Simard pulls guard successfully.
Simard 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.
Simard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spanner stopping the sweep attempt from Simard.

Simard throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Simard trying to keep a closed guard but Spanner is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simard wants to sweep here but Spanner controlling him for the moment.
Simard is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spanner misses with an uppercut. Simard saw that one coming.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simard misses with a right hand
and Spanner counters with a nice uppercut.
Simard keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Simard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simard misses with a right hand
and Spanner makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Simard really felt that one!
Spanner moves away from the strike by Simard.
Spanner misses with an uppercut. Simard saw that one coming.
Spanner lands with a hook. Simard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Simard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Simard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spanner throws a body kick that misses.
Simard is looking to counter punch.
Spanner scores with a nice body kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simard throws a leg kick which misses Spanner's front leg but catches the back leg as Spanner tries to avoid it.
Bleeding Spanner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spanner lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spanner looks to land a body kick but Simard moved away.
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!
Spanner throws a hook to the side of Simard's head but Simard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simard scores with the left hand. Spanner knows he should have avoided that one.
Spanner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spanner throws a jab when Simard was well out of range.
Simard connects with a leg kick. Spanner looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bleeding Spanner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bleeding Spanner's cut.
That's time! Simard's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Spanner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Spanner misses with an uppercut.
Spanner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simard checks it well.
Spanner lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Simard crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spanner - the referee stops the clock and Simard gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spanner. Simard manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Nice body punch from Simard.
Spanner throws a shot from downtown. Simard moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simard throws a head kick but Spanner moves out of range.
Spanner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Simard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spanner. Spanner obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spanner moves away.
Spanner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spanner lunges at Simard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simard's hand.
Spanner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Simard misses with a left hand
and Spanner counters with a good low kick that Simard was not able to check.
Simard misses with a low kick.
Simard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spanner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simard looks to clinch
and Spanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Simard scores with a nice strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simard lands with a nice body kick.
Spanner has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Spanner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Simard.

Simard has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spanner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spanner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Simard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simard misses with some punches.
Spanner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Simard throws a head punch that misses.
Spanner tries to work over Simard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

Spanner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spanner connects with a solid leg kick.
A solid body kick from Spanner.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanner scores with a jab to the head.
Spanner lands a nice looking body kick.
Simard misses with a low kick.
Spanner throws a low kick but Simard avoids it.
Simard is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Spanner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab from Spanner.
Spanner misses with a looping left.
Simard throws a leg kick
and Spanner counters with a stiff right hand.
Spanner looks to throw the jab but Simard is out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simard misses with a hook. Spanner ducked under it nicely.
Simard throws an off balance right hand
and Spanner counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Spanner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Simard throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spanner.
Spanner feints and then cracks Simard's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Simard down.
Spanner throws a shot from downtown. Simard moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Simard misses its target.
Spanner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spanner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simard walks into a jab.
Spanner looks for the body kick but Simard saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Simard.
Simard lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Simard misses with a looping right.
Simard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Simard connects with a single shot there.
Simard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spanner misses with an uppercut
and Spanner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That has opened up Bleeding Spanner's cut even more.
Spanner lands a really nice looking cross but Simard seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
As Spanner looks to move away, Simard throws a big counter combo but Spanner just gets out of the way.
Simard lands a right hook to the body.
Simard misses with an uppercut
and Spanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simard misses with a two punch combination.
Spanner loads up on a big right hand but Simard slips the punch.
Spanner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simard's hands.
A jab from Spanner does it's job there.
Spanner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simard's hands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spanner.
Simard thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Spanner if he has to take too many more of those.
Spanner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spanner tries a head kick but it misses.
Simard thinks about countering with a body kick.
Spanner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Simard will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simard misses with a double jab
and Spanner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bleeding Spanner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spanner.
Spanner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Spanner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Simard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Simard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spanner on the side of the head.
Simard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spanner.
Simard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simard slips under a jab from Spanner.
As Spanner backs away, Simard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheers as Spanner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Simard doesn't seem phased though.
Spanner tests Simard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Spanner misses.
Spanner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simard misses the body punch
and Spanner counters with a body kick that stops Simard in his tracks momentarily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Spanner jabs Simard right on the nose. Simard blinks but takes it well.
Simard misses with an uppercut. Spanner saw that one coming.
Spanner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Simard.
Spanner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Simard's head.
Spanner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Simards jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Simard lunges at Spanner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spanner's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Spanner misses
and Simard counters with a lovely straight right hand!

The cut above Bleeding Spanner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Spanner looks to land a right hand but Simard moved out of range.
Spanner throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Simard moves out of range of the strikes.
Spanner slips a jab and a cross from Simard.
Spanner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bleeding Spanner really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bleeding Spanner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Spanner throws out a powerful jab.
Simard fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Spanner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spanner swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Simard.
Spanner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Simard.
Spanner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spanner throws out a loose jab but Simard uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Spanner tries to get set, Simard tries to push him back and clinch up but Spanner manages to avoid the attempt.
Simard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Simard looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simard throws the left hand but Spanner avoids the punch easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Simard is predictable there
letting Spanner counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Spanner. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Spanner.
Spanner misses with a body kick.
Simard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spanner can pounce on him.
Spanner scores with a nice strike.
Spanner throws a leg kick but Simard checks it.
Spanner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Simard avoids the body shot from Spanner.
Simard blocks a head kick by Spanner.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanner moves out of range as Simard strikes.
Spanner connects with a nice looking jab.
Simard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Donk. Simard catches Spanner right on the button with a cross.
Spanner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cedric Simard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simard blocks a jab.
Spanner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Simard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spanner misses with a hook. Simard ducked under it nicely.
Simard is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spanner.
Simard falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Spanner to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simard misses with a looping left.
Spanner shapes to counter with a head kick.
Simard throws the left hand but Spanner avoids the punch easily.
Spanner misses with a low kick.
Simard went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Spanner throws a sloppy head kick and Simard moves out of range easily.
Spanner throws a lazy uppercut
and Simard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spanner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Simard throws a right hand that misses
and Spanner counters with a good, hard body kick but Simard shrugs it off.
A low kick from Simard is predictable there
and Spanner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanner keeps the fight on the outside.
Spanner misses with a head kick.
Simard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Simard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spanner scores with a push kick.
Spanner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spanner checks a low kick from Simard.
A swing and a miss from Spanner.

Simard forces Spanner back against the cage and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bleeding Spanner dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Bleeding Spanner's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spanner.
Simard is looking to counter the offense by Spanner and move into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Simard. That's going to slow Spanner down.
Simard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spanner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spanner flicks out a counter leg kick but Simard steps away.
Spanner throws a hook but Simard blocks it.
Spanner misses with a kick to the body.
Spanner throws a lazy uppercut
and Simard counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spanner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Spanner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Spanner throws a jab but it's blocked by Simard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Simard throws a right hand that misses
and Spanner makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Simard really felt that one!
Simard takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spanner slips a jab from Simard.
Spanner lands with a cross.
Spanner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spanner throws a push kick but Simard slaps the foot to one side.
Spanner throws the left hand but Simard avoids the punch easily.
Spanner tries to land a leg kick but Simard saw it coming and moves away.
Spanner lands a jab-cross combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spanner.
Simard is looking to counter punch.
Spanner looks to throw the jab but Simard is out of range.
Simard looks to score with a jab to the body but Spanner is just out of range.
Simard throws a leg kick
and Spanner counters with a straight right hand.
Bleeding Spanner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Simard drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Spanner misses its intended target.
Spanner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Simard seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Spanner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Simard checks it well.
A shot to the liver by Simard. Beautiful body shot.
Simard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spanner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spanner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Simard takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Spanner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spanner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Simard throws the left hand but Spanner avoids the punch easily.
Simard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Spanner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simard moves out of range as Spanner strikes.
It looked like Simard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spanner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Simard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spanner misses with a body kick.
Spanner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simard slips a jab from Spanner.
A counter left hand to the body from Simard misses its target.
Simard is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Spanner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simard feinted there with a counter leg kick.

Simard gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spanner struggles to land a body shot inside as Simard controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bleeding Spanner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spanner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 45:50
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 45:50
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bleeding Spanner! Bleeding Spanner retains his heavyweight title!
Bleeding Spanner thanked the fans post fight for their support.