PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daren Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Sergeant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Spencer
vs
Sergeant

163 cm
20
140 lbs
0 - 5 - 0

175 cm
25
139 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good in bed

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daren Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dan Sergeant!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Spencer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Sergeant postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spencer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sergeant, into his guard.

Sergeant pulls Spencer in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sergeant can do anything to dispel that myth.
Sergeant 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer stands up over Sergeant, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sergeant controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sergeant tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spencer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sergeant is adopting a defensive guard.

Sergeant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sergeant is adopting a defensive guard.
Sergeant is looking to stand up but Spencer isn't so interested in that idea.

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.
Spencer controlling from the top position.
Sergeant pulls Spencer in close to prevent any damage.

Sergeant manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sergeant or perhaps it was just good defense by Spencer, which made it look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sergeant changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Spencer looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Spencer tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sergeant easily slips into full mount!
Sergeant content just to control the position here.
Spencer is looking to improve his position but Sergeant isn't that keen on the idea.
Sergeant moves to back control.
I would not like to be Spencer right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spencer is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Sergeant working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Sergeant has his opponent's back but Spencer is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Sergeant.

Sergeant shoots in and gets a takedown into Spencer's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sergeant controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sergeant pushing down on Spencer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Spencer gets tackled into the cage by Sergeant. Sergeant maintains the clinch.
Spencer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Spencer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spencer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Sergeant to work.
Spencer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sergeant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spencer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sergeant is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sergeant turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Sergeant manages to end up in side control.

Sergeant looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer trying to remain calm as Sergeant controls from the top position.
Spencer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sergeant stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Sergeant closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Sergeant trying to advance position but Spencer counters by regaining guard.
Sergeant passes into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sergeant decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Sergeant throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Spencer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sergeant is in Spencer's guard.
Sergeant is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Spencer 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.
Sergeant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Spencer is working an open guard so Sergeant takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Sergeant clinches up with Spencer and pushes him back against the cage.
Spencer takes an elbow to the forehead.

Sergeant gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Spencer regains guard.
Spencer trying to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sergeant 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sergeant is stalling in the full guard.
Spencer trying to keep a closed guard but Sergeant is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spencer being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Sergeant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sergeant.
Spencer looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Sergeant misses.

Sergeant moves into range and clinches up with Spencer.
Spencer tries to land a knee to the head but Sergeant blocks with his arms.
Sergeant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Spencer pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Sergeant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sergeant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spencer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sergeant swivels and escapes.
A countering left hand to the body from Sergeant misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sergeant gets the takedown into side control.
Sergeant has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Spencer!
Spencer is looking to get to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sergeant looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Sergeant connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Sergeant connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Spencer is trying desperately to improve position.
Spencer swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sergeant looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Sergeant is standing up, even though he is in mount.

Sergeant rushes Spencer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Spencer wants a takedown.
Spencer looking to stall.

Sergeant has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Spencer is trying to keep an underhook but Sergeant manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Sergeant controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

Sergeant stands up from half guard.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sergeant or perhaps it was just good defense by Spencer, which made it look bad.
As Sergeant tries to get set, Spencer tries to push him back and clinch up but Sergeant manages to avoid the attempt.
Daren Spencer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Sergeant.

Sergeant manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Spencer on his heels. He'll look to pass Spencer's guard now, I'm sure.
Sergeant sitting in guard, not really doing much.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sergeant preventing the sweep.
Sergeant 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.

Spencer is working an open guard so Sergeant takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Sergeant closes the distance and pushes Spencer back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sergeant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Daren Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dan Sergeant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Sergeant shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spencer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Sergeant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sergeant has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Sergeant!