PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Veldrane Sengir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brisco County Jr (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!

Sengir
vs
County Jr

193 cm
32
248 lbs
11 - 15 - 0

198 cm
27
275 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Veldrane Sengir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brisco County Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sengir drives through with a takedown into County Jr's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

Sengir thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sengir throwing strikes but missing.
Sengir throwing strikes but missing.
Sengir content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sengir prevents County Jr from getting back to his feet.
Sengir's corner is telling him to maintain position.

County Jr is working an open guard so Sengir takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
County Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sengir but Sengir pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sengir swats away the attempt to clinch by County Jr.
County Jr swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
County Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sengir as he jumps to the side.
County Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sengir blocks a head kick by County Jr.
Nice takedown defense from County Jr. No joy for Sengir on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sengir is defended easily by County Jr.
Sengir shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says County Jr as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veldrane Sengir. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

County Jr clinches up with Sengir and pushes him back against the cage.
Sengir trying to control the position but instead, County Jr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sengir into the cage.
Sengir has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. County Jr is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

County Jr gets control of Sengir's arms and successfully pulls guard. County Jr will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sengir throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sengir trying to control the position from guard on top but County Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sengir is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sengir throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sengir controls from within his opponent's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Veldrane Sengir.
County Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sengir defends well and County Jr ends up having to push Sengir into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sengir is trying to pull guard but County Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sengir is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sengir is trying to pull guard but County Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Sengir swings wildly with an uppercut but County Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sengir keeps control of County Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
County Jr content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sengir tries to pull guard but County Jr forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sengir is looking for a takedown up against the cage. County Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

County Jr has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sengir uses from the top position.
County Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sengir manages to get himself to full guard.
County Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Sengir keeping full guard, as County Jr tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
County Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Veldrane Sengir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

County Jr clinches with his opponent.
County Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Sengir avoids the damage to the body.
Sengir is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables County Jr to keep the fight standing.
County Jr softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

County Jr breaks from the clinch.
County Jr shoots in for a takedown but Sengir shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brisco County Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
County Jr tries to bum rush Sengir with a series of wild strikes but Sengir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
County Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sengir defends well and County Jr ends up having to push Sengir into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
County Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Veldrane Sengir has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brisco County Jr.
Sengir jumps guard but County Jr stands there with Sengir around his waist. Sengir gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

County Jr pulls Sengir into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sengir trying to control but County Jr is working from the bottom.

Sengir is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sengir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Sengir got a little sloppy there for a moment and County Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sengir has managed to get both his arms back between County Jr's legs - danger averted.
Sengir controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
County Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet County Jr, not yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
County Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Sengir is proving a slippery customer.
Sengir trying to control the position from guard on top but County Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Veldrane Sengir.
County Jr scores with a punch to the head.
County Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sengir.
Sengir keeps the fight on the outside.

County Jr clinches up with Sengir and pushes him back against the cage.
County Jr gets underhooks to prevent Sengir's takedown attempt.
Sengir misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
County Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
County Jr has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sengir tries to pull guard but County Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Sengir drops back down to his feet.
County Jr blocks an uppercut.

Sengir has hold of one of County Jr's legs. County Jr is fighting the takedown attempt but Sengir gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
County Jr doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Sengir with a flurry of punches that miss.
County Jr keeping moving, preventing Sengir from controlling successfully.

County Jr has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Sengir is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Sengir wants a takedown.

County Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
County Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Sengir circles away.
Veldrane Sengir is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sengir fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
County Jr shoots in but Sengir avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sengir gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

It looks like Veldrane Sengir has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
County Jr goes for a double leg but Sengir avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sengir continues to drive forward.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
County Jr lands an elbow just above Sengir 's eye.
Sengir wants a takedown but no success here.
Sengir tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
County Jr tries to circle away but Sengir has him pinned against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brisco County Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Veldrane Sengir'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. And we move into the final round!

County Jr thumps Sengir with a low kick.
Sengir shoots for a double leg takedown but County Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Sengir's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sengir changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. County Jr tries to avoid it but Sengir manages to keep hold of a leg and drag County Jr to the ground. County Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick misses from County Jr.
Nice takedown defense from Sengir. No joy for County Jr on that attempt.
Sengir tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and County Jr counters with a series of strikes. Sengir will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sengir dodges the punch combination from County Jr.
A shot to the liver by County Jr. Beautiful body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

County Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sengir, pushing him back against the cage.
Sengir drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Veldrane Sengir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

County Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
County Jr fails with the takedown.
Sengir swats away the attempt to clinch by County Jr.
County Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
County Jr throws a combination that misses

and Sengir counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sengir trying to control but County Jr is working from the bottom.
Sengir sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sengir has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Sengir got a little sloppy there for a moment and County Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sengir has managed to get both his arms back between County Jr's legs - danger averted.
Sengir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sengir postures up.
Sengir preventing the sweep.

We're going to have a standup here because Veldrane Sengir wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

County Jr tries to sprawl but Sengir drives through with a takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
County Jr is trying to escape back to his feet but Sengir uses the scramble to pass into side control.

Sengir working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
County Jr is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
County Jr wants to control but Sengir postures up.
County Jr is not content to let Sengir control the position.
County Jr is trying to control Sengir's posture but Sengir avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sengir tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sengir has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
County Jr is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.

Sengir tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sengir has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
County Jr tries to escape but Sengir is in control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Sengir is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. County Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Veldrane Sengir.
I think Sengir has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Veldrane Sengir!
During a confident post fight interview, Veldrane Sengir thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.