PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Saigon (ranked 4730 p4p, 3953 weight class) and Anigav Rennid (ranked 542 p4p, 471 weight class). Anigav Rennid has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Saigon
vs
Rennid

211 cm
25
219
0 - 0 - 0

199 cm
25
211
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Inexperienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Saigon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Anigav Rennid!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Dirk Anderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rennid throws a hook but Saigon blocks it.
Saigon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rennid tries to land a front kick but Saigon steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saigon throws a body punch but Rennid moves out of range.
Saigon cracks a nice hook into Rennid's ribs.

Saigon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rennid, pushing him back against the cage.
Saigon is pushing Rennid up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Saigon prevents Rennid from breaking the clinch.
Saigon has Rennid pressed against the cage, preventing Rennid from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saigon lands with a left to the head.
Rennid tries to circle away but Saigon has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Saigon.
Rennid is trying to break the clinch but Saigon has him pressed against the cage.
Saigon avoiding damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Saigon.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Johnny Saigon.
Rennid lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saigon circles away quickly and effectively.
Rennid dives in for a single leg takedown but Saigon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnny Saigon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rennid takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rennid stuns Saigon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

Saigon moves into range and clinches up with Rennid.
Saigon slows down the pace here.
Saigon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rennid up against the cage.
Rennid looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rennid letting Saigon take a breather here.
Saigon throws a head punch that misses.
Saigon really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rennid blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rennid is looking to break free of the clinch but Saigon has double underhooks.
Saigon's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Saigon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Saigon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saigon digs a right hand into Rennid's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rennid's gas tank.
Saigon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saigon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saigon has Rennid pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Saigon for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Johnny Saigon.
Saigon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rennid.
A little feinted left hand from Saigon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rennid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saigon manages to avoid it.
Saigon slips under a jab from Rennid.

Saigon instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Saigon.

Saigon gets control of Rennid's arms and successfully pulls guard. Saigon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Saigon wants to hit a sweep here but Rennid passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Saigon there!

Rennid get's back to his feet.
Saigon lands a head shot.
A swing and a miss from Saigon.
Rennid looks to throw a body kick
and Saigon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saigon leaves Rennid with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rennid falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Saigon counter with a right hand.
Rennid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Saigon moves into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rennid being controlled against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saigon.

Saigon drags the fight down to the ground.
Saigon tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rennid has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Saigon is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Saigon closes the distance and clinches.
Saigon stalling the fight.
Saigon is pushing Rennid up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Saigon has Rennid pressed against the cage.
Saigon scores with a hook to the body.
Saigon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rennids head.
Saigon lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saigon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saigon lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saigon.
Saigon controlling the action here for a moment.
Saigon stalls.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rennid is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saigon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rennid tries to break free but Saigon pushes him back against the cage.
Saigon has Rennid pushed against the cage.
Rennid is trying to push Saigon away but Saigon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rennid has had enough of the clinch but Saigon keeps him there for the moment.
Rennid managing to block the knees to the body from Saigon.
Rennid has had enough of the clinch but Saigon keeps him there for the moment.
Saigon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Saigon is stalling here.
Rennid blocking some punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rennid wants to break free but Saigon has control.
Saigon taking a breather.
Rennid tries to break free but Saigon pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saigon.
Johnny Saigon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saigon scores with a shoulder strike.
Saigon scores with a shoulder strike.
Saigon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rennid's elbow.
Rennid wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rennid blocks the elbow strike.
Saigon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A shot in the inside from Saigon.
Saigon pushes Rennid back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Saigon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saigon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saigon.
Rennid tries to circle away but Saigon has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rennid wants to break free but Saigon has control.
Rennid is trying to break the clinch but Saigon has him pressed against the cage.
Saigon is struggling to control the position.
A short uppercut from Saigon.
Saigon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rennid can do to turn this around?
Saigon is leaning against Rennid and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saigon misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saigon presses Rennid against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saigon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rennid letting Saigon take a breather here.
Saigon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saigon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Saigon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saigon lands an uppercut.
Saigon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saigon has Rennid pressed against the cage, preventing Rennid from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saigon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saigon taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Saigon dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Saigon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rennid looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rennid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saigon.
A telegraphed right hand from Rennid misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Saigon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saigon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rennid misses with the body kick
and Saigon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saigon scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rennid misses the shot to the body.
Saigon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rennid on the side of the head.
Rennid scores with a nice strike.
Saigon slips under a jab.
Anigav Rennid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rennid lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saigon at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saigon takes a swing at Rennid's ribcage but misses.

Saigon clinches up with Rennid and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Saigon.
Saigon slowing the pace effectively.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saigon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rennid's efforts to push away.
Saigon has a couple of punches blocked by Rennid.
Rennid wants to get back to striking at distance but Saigon won't allow it.
Rennid is trying to force a seperation but Saigon has the dominant position.
Rennid wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saigon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rennid's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saigon.
Saigon stalls.
Nice body punch from Saigon - that landed with a thud.
Saigon misses with some punches.
Saigon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rennid tries to circle away but Saigon has him pinned against the cage.
Saigon tries to work over Rennid's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saigon slowing the pace effectively.

That's two 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.
Rennid wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saigon has him pressed against the cage.

Saigon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rennid uses from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saigon is on top in guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saigon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Saigon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Johnny Saigon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Saigon.

That's four 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.
Saigon continues to stall.
Saigon'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.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed right hand from Rennid misses the target.
Rennid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rennid takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No joy there for Rennid, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rennid misses with a few strikes there.
Rennid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rennid throws a right and a left that Saigon avoids nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saigon moves out of range as Rennid strikes.
Rennid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saigon was well out of range. Poor timing from Rennid.
A left lands for Saigon.
Anigav Rennid has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rennid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Saigon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Saigon 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Saigon!