PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sandy McSouthers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and SD Plissken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McSouthers comes to the cage accompanied by VNV Nation - Anthem. SD Plissken has the eye of the tiger tonight.

McSouthers
vs
Plissken

183 cm
26
200 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

184 cm
24
197 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good takedowns
Excellent boxer
Determined

Murder Inc.

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sandy McSouthers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, SD Plissken!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Igor Prikhodko and Dmitry Maklakov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plissken closes this distance looking for a takedown but McSouthers circles away.
McSouthers stuffs the takedown attempt from Plissken. Plissken gets slowly back to his feet.
Plissken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McSouthers.
McSouthers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Plissken stuns McSouthers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

McSouthers rushes Plissken and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Plissken is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sandy McSouthers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of SD Plissken.
Plissken is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
McSouthers lands a body shot.
Plissken looking for a takedown.
Plissken looking for a takedown.
Plissken is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice right hand lands inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Plissken's ribcage. Plissken let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McSouthers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Plissken.
McSouthers struggles to land a body shot inside as Plissken controls his hands.

Plissken is trying to trip McSouthers. He has hold of a leg but McSouthers is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Plissken persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Plissken looks gassed!
Plissken stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McSouthers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Plissken trying to control but McSouthers is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McSouthers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Plissken wants to pass the guard but McSouthers is keeping the position.

Plissken thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Plissken accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Plissken throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

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.
McSouthers has Plissken pulled in close to control his posture.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

McSouthers closes the distance and clinches.
Plissken has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McSouthers avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
McSouthers lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McSouthers stops a takedown attempt from Plissken.
McSouthers works on Plissken's body with a couple of short punches.
Nice body punch from McSouthers - that landed with a thud.
Plissken tries for a takedown. No joy.
Plissken tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Plissken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Plissken's gas tank.
McSouthers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Plissken or not.
McSouthers lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McSouthers.
McSouthers pushes Plissken back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McSouthers prevents a body shot from Plissken.
McSouthers throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from McSouthers.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McSouthers lands a hook that snaps the head of Plissken backwards.
McSouthers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Plissken backwards.
McSouthers pushes Plissken back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McSouthers lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a light punch inside.
McSouthers pushes Plissken back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McSouthers lands a hook that snaps the head of Plissken backwards.
A right hand to the body from McSouthers.
A hook to the body from McSouthers.
McSouthers scores with a shot to the side of Plissken's head.
McSouthers gets through Plissken's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Plissken misses with the head strike.
McSouthers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McSouthers doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from McSouthers as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from McSouthers.
A right hook to the body lands for McSouthers.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McSouthers lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from McSouthers.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers is leaning against Plissken and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McSouthers lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from McSouthers - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McSouthers.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McSouthers.
McSouthers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McSouthers digs a right hand into Plissken's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Plissken's gas tank.
McSouthers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Plisskens head.
McSouthers digs a right hand underneath Plissken's ribcage. Plissken let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McSouthers.
A left hand lands to the body for McSouthers.
McSouthers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McSouthers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
McSouthers lands a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McSouthers lands a shoulder strike.
McSouthers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Plissken backwards.
McSouthers scores with a shot to the side of Plissken's head.
McSouthers working aggressively here.
Plissken's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandy McSouthers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Plissken gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Plissken has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McSouthers advances position into side control!
McSouthers is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Plissken will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Plissken is trying to improve his position.

McSouthers decides to stand up, so the ref orders Plissken to his feet.
Plissken misses with a takedown
and Plissken takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plissken misses with a takedown attempt

and McSouthers counters with a shoot takedown. Plissken fights it but they end up in guard.
Plissken is breathing heavily.
McSouthers controlling from the top position.

Plissken looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! McSouthers has picked Plissken up and slammed him! Plissken can't keep hold of the triangle and McSouthers manages to pass to side control!

McSouthers stands up and we're back to a striking position.
McSouthers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Plissken's head backwards.
A right-left combo lands from McSouthers.
Plissken moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McSouthers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McSouthers works his way into side control.
McSouthers controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Plissken is trying to improve his position.

McSouthers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Plissken is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Plissken regains half guard there - taking advantage of McSouthers's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Plissken is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McSouthers pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, McSouthers seems content to control.
McSouthers passes to full mount!
McSouthers moves to the back position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Plissken breaks McSouthers's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Plissken in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Plissken trying to control but McSouthers is working from the bottom.
Plissken is looking to work some ground and pound but McSouthers has wrist control.
McSouthers is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandy McSouthers dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!

McSouthers shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McSouthers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McSouthers wants to pass to mount but Plissken is defending the position.
Plissken is staying active underneath McSouthers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Plissken slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McSouthers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Plissken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McSouthers is working hard here to advance position.

Plissken is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McSouthers defends well.
McSouthers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sandy McSouthers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Plissken keeping full guard, as McSouthers tries to pass.
McSouthers 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McSouthers seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Plissken for as long as he can get away with.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McSouthers looking to pass the guard.

Plissken had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McSouthers defends it easily.
McSouthers slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

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.
McSouthers'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.
McSouthers looking to pass the guard.
McSouthers is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
SD Plissken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Plissken has his foot on McSouthers's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McSouthers works his way back into a safe position though.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sandy McSouthers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McSouthers has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandy McSouthers!