PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pugilistic Dementia (ranked 562 p4p, 90 weight class) and Sanford Fanning (ranked 319 p4p, 48 weight class). Dementia comes to the cage accompanied by Hit Me With Your Best Shot - Pat Benatar. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Dementia
vs
Fanning

187 cm
29
209 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

182 cm
31
216 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Blue Moon

Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear
RAGS of a RONIN

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 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pugilistic Dementia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sanford Fanning!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dementia tries to score with a low kick but Fanning moves his leg out of the way.
Sanford Fanning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Fanning clinches up against the cage.
Dementia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Fanning presses Dementia against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dementia prevents a body shot from Fanning.
Dementia blocks an uppercut.
Dementia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Fanning.
A shot in the inside from Fanning.
A right hand to the body from Dementia.
Fanning misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fanning is leaning against Dementia and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fanning tries a body shot but Dementia blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Fanning scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fanning misses with a punch on the inside.
Dementia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dementia lands an elbow just above Fanning 's eye.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dementia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fanning tries to work over Dementia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dementia prevents a body shot from Fanning.
Fanning misses with a punch on the inside.
Fanning misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dementia lands a left hand.
Dementia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dementia misses with a punch on the inside.
Fanning lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dementia blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dementia.
A shot in the inside from Fanning.
Fanning is trying to drag Dementia to the mat but Dementia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dementia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dementia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dementia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fanning misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dementia presses Fanning against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

Dementia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dementia.
Dementia connects with a solid leg kick.
Dementia misses with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fanning lands a body shot.
A clash of legs there as Dementia blocks the low kick.
Dementia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fanning.
Fanning moves out of range as Dementia strikes.
Dementia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fanning has time to react.
Fanning throws a leg kick but Dementia moved away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fanning. That's going to slow Dementia down.
Fanning misses with a wild body shot.
Dementia changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning thuds a left hand into Dementia's body.
Dementia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dementia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pugilistic Dementia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dementia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fanning connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fanning scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fanning scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Fanning.
Fanning moves away from the strike by Dementia.
Dementia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dementia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Fanning.

Dementia is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dementia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Fanning is out of range and Dementia settles back down.
Oh Dementia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fanning walks into a stiff left hand from Dementia.
Fanning misses with a straight left.
Dementia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dementia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanning ducks under a wild hook from Dementia.
Dementia seems to have got his legs back now.
Fanning fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dementia has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dementia takes a swing at Fanning's ribcage but misses.
Dementia lands a jab to the head.
Fanning moves out of range of the body kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dementia.
Dementia thuds a left hand into Fanning's body.
Dementia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fanning was well out of range. Poor timing from Dementia.
Fanning on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dementia misses the shot to the body.
Dementia misses with a body shot.
Fanning checks a low kick from Dementia.
Fanning throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dementia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fanning with a poor takedown
and Dementia counters with a flying knee. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Pugilistic Dementia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dementia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Dementia throws a hook to the side of Fanning's head but Fanning sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fanning misses with a hook.
Fanning waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dementia.
Fanning checks a low kick from Dementia.
Dementia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fanning.

Dementia gets tackled into the cage by Fanning. Fanning maintains the clinch.
Fanning misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fanning working aggressively here.
Fanning has a couple of punches blocked by Dementia.
Fanning prevents a body shot from Dementia.
Dementia swings wildly with an uppercut but Fanning uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dementia blocks a body shot from Fanning.
The referee is keeping an eye on Fanning - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dementia.

Dementia breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fanning lands a nice shot that snaps Dementia's head back.
Dementia swings widly with a right hand
and Fanning counters with a good low kick that Dementia was not able to check.
Nice shot lands for Fanning.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fanning. Dementia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fanning missing with a left hand there. Dementia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pugilistic Dementia is winning the standup battle so far.
Fanning misses with an uppercut
and Dementia counters with a nice uppercut.
Fanning tries a head kick but it misses.
Dementia misses with a head kick.
Fanning feints a counter leg kick.
Dementia misses with a body shot.
Dementia lunges at Fanning with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fanning's hand.
Dementia moves out of range of the strikes.
Dementia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dementia staying out of range there.
Dementia digs a good body shot into Fanning's ribs.
Fanning throws a leg kick but Dementia checks it.
Dementia throws a body punch but Fanning moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dementia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dementia, right into the meat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fanning, right into the meat.
Fanning keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dementia connects with a leg kick. Fanning looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dementia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fanning.
Dementia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dementia throws a hook but Fanning avoids it easily.
Dementia misses with a low kick.
Dementia cracks Fanning with an open hand slap.
Dementia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dementia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

Fanning throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dementia tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Fanning is in Dementia's guard.

Dementia has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Fanning is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning cracks Dementia with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fanning lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dementia backwards.
Dementia missing with knees to the body.
Fanning blocks an uppercut.
Dementia prevents a body shot from Fanning.
Fanning misses with a punch to the body.
Fanning misses with the head strike.
Dementia tries a body shot but Fanning blocks it.
Dementia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fanning misses with the head strike.
Dementia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fanning is defending well for now.
Dementia throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dementia misses with a body punch.
Fanning goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fanning struggles to land a body shot inside as Dementia controls his hands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanning blocking some punches.
Dementia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fanning's elbow.
Fanning lands a body shot.
Fanning tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Fanning on the inside.
Fanning looking to slow down the pace here.
Dementia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fanning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fanning as Dementia tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Fanning - that landed with a thud.
Fanning throws a punch but it's blocked by Dementia.
Dementia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fanning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fanning blocking some punches.
Fanning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fanning misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sanford Fanning will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Dementia throws a leg kick but Fanning moved away.
Dementia slips a jab and a cross from Fanning.
Dementia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dementia lands a nice looking body shot.
Dementia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dementia checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Dementia misses the target.
Fanning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fanning on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Dementia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fanning replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dementia blocks it well.
A lazy body kick from Fanning
and Dementia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dementia.
Dementia throws the left hand but Fanning avoids the punch easily.
Fanning swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dementia throws a body punch but Fanning moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Fanning on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dementia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fanning is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dementia with a body shot.
Dementia slips a jab from Fanning.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dementia slips a straight right by Fanning.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fanning.
Dementia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dementia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Fanning was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dementia avoids a kick to the body.
Dementia takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dementia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fanning misses with a body shot.
Dementia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dementia lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dementia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dementia throws a hook but Fanning avoids it easily.
Fanning throws a one two combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fanning takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dementia lands a slapping body shot.
Fanning lands a nice hook to Dementia's body. Dementia takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dementia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fanning tries to clinch but Dementia is having none of it.
Dementia misses with a wild combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fanning! But no joy.
Fanning lands a nice shot to the body.
Fanning uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dementia.
That kick from Dementia tenderised Fanning's leg. Fanning is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch combination from Dementia misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Dementia. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dementia.
Fanning cracks Dementia with an open hand slap.
Fanning fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fanning doesn't manage to clinch there - Dementia circles away.

Fanning drives through and clinches with Dementia against the cage.
Fanning throws a punch but it's blocked by Dementia.
Dementia throws an elbow but it misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fanning.
Fanning lands a right hand.
Sanford Fanning seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fanning misses with some punches.
Fanning lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dementia.

It looks like Sanford Fanning has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dementia.
Fanning working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Fanning scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dementia blocks a body shot from Fanning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fanning doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dementia misses with an elbow over the top.
Dementia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fanning throws a punch but it's blocked by Dementia.
Fanning's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

Dementia manages to break the clinch.
Fanning drops Dementia with a naaaaasty hook - Dementia is in real trouble here! Fanning dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sanford Fanning!
Our winner, Sanford Fanning, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.