PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silco Deans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sniper Rifle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rifle has chosen No Remorse as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Deans
vs
Rifle

200 cm
25
280 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

191 cm
23
381 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Steel Penn LSD Q160-Q158-Q155 (95% Return)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Silco Deans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sniper Rifle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rifle looks for a takedown but Deans sprawls well.
Deans looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rifle is fending him off so far but Deans persists. Nope, Rifle circles away and we're back to standing.

Deans shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Deans showed some decent athleticism there.
Rifle is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deans not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Deans looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rifle regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Deans wanted to stand there but Rifle had control of the position.
Rifle keeping moving, preventing Deans from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Deans thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Deans trying to control but Rifle is working from the bottom.
Deans stops Rifle from standing up.

Deans 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.
Deans works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Deans prevents Rifle from improving his position.
Rifle trying to control from the bottom.
Rifle tries to kick Deans off but Deans keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Deans is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Rifle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rifle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Deans is working away from the top position though.
Deans prevents Rifle from standing back up.

Deans is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Deans wants to work for an arm triangle but Rifle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Rifle misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Rifle is refusing to be controlled, as Deans sits in half guard.
Rifle moves into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deans working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rifle is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Deans passes Rifle's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Deans prevents Rifle from improving his position.
Rifle manages to get to full guard.
Deans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rifle working a defensive guard here.
Deans is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rifle manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deans is trying desperately to improve position.
Rifle lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deans wants to hold on but Rifle pushes him away.
Rifle unloading with bombs!
Deans is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Deans working to try and regain half guard.
Deans tries to hold on but Rifle postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rifle pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rifle cracks Deans with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Deans sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sniper Rifle dominated that round.
That's time! Deans's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Rifle has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rifle there as he acknowledges the shot.

Rifle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rifle throwing shots but Deans is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rifle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rifle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rifle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rifle winds up and cracks Deans with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rifle is thwarting Deans's attempts to control the position.
Rifle stops Deans from getting back to his feet.
Deans tries to roll over but Rifle keeps him under control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rifle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deans tries to get to full guard but Rifle has control of the leg.

Rifle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Deans is looking to improve his position.
Rifle slips a nice elbow through Deans's hands, connecting with Deans's forehead.
Deans is looking to control Rifle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deans avoid being mounted?
Rifle slips a nice elbow through Deans's hands, connecting with Deans's forehead.
Rifle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Deans is controlling Rifle's trapped leg to prevent Rifle from advancing to side control.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Deans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rifle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deans pushes Rifle off looking to stand but Rifle dives back in and keeps control.
Rifle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rifle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rifle throwing shots but Deans is blocking nicely.
Deans wants to improve his position but Rifle is controlling well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rifle working the head and body with strikes.
Rifle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Deans wants to get back to his feet.
Rifle working Deans over with strikes.

Rifle looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rifle slips a nice elbow through Deans's hands, connecting with Deans's forehead.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deans is trying to stand.
Deans has hold of Rifle's hands but Rifle slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rifle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rifle passes to side control.
Deans takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Deans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rifle is putting a hurting on Deans here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rifle creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Rifle trying to control the position but Deans is working away.
Rifle lands some shots froms side control.
Rifle in side control, throwing shots but Deans defends.

Rifle goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Deans has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rifle but great work by Deans.

Deans is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rifle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rifle manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Deans is trying to control but can't.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rifle connects with a nice short shot to Deans's temple.
Rifle seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rifle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Deans with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sniper Rifle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Deans misses with a takedown attempt - Rifle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A big right from Deans misses.
Rifle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Deans scores with a jab to the body.
Deans falls off balance throwing a combination

and Rifle counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rifle.
Rifle landing with the ground and pound.
Rifle scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rifle wants to pass the guard but Deans is keeping the position.
Rifle missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Rifle drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Deans dives on top into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Deans tries to free his leg and advance position but Rifle is retaining full guard.

Rifle is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Deans defends well.
Deans advances to half guard.
Sniper Rifle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Deans 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.
Rifle trying to hold on to Deans's head to control him but Deans postures up.

Rifle actively working from the bottom here.

Rifle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deans thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rifle's head.
Deans wants to control but Rifle is keeping him busy.
Rifle looks like he's trying to stand up.
Deans not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Deans is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Deans moves nicely into side control.
Rifle is not content to let Deans control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Deans swings around for an armbar but Rifle sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Deans's guard.
Deans wants to stand and escape but Rifle is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rifle works over Deans with some ground and pound from guard.
Deans wants to stand up but Rifle is controlling him.
Rifle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rifle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rifle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Deans's head.
Deans wants to sweep here but Rifle controlling him for the moment.
Rifle is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deans has momentary wrist control but Rifle slips an elbow through the middle.
Rifle stands up over Deans, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rifle cracks Deans with a solid left hand.
Deans is trying to control the position but Rifle postures up.
Rifle wants to control from the top but Deans keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rifle distracts Deans with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Rifle lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Deans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rifle's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rifle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Deans wants to stand up but Rifle is controlling him.
Deans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rifle controls the pace.
Deans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deans is trying to keep Rifle in close.
Deans looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sniper Rifle really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Rifle shoots for a takedown but Deans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Deans doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Rifle counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Deans 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.
Rifle tries to free his leg and advance position but Deans is retaining full guard.
Deans wants to get back to his feet but Rifle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Deans has control of Rifle's left arm, preventing Rifle from doing any damage.
Rifle with a nice head shot there.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Rifle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deans wants to stand but Rifle is controlling the position.
Rifle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deans swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rifle working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deans 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.
Deans wants to get back to his feet but Rifle is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Deans is trying to control the position but Rifle postures up.
Rifle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Deans looking for a sweep. Not yet Deans, not yet.
Deans is trying to keep Rifle in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Silco Deans wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Deans digs a good hook to Rifle's body.
Deans scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rifle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deans feints a jab promting Rifle to slip. Deans then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rifle slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Deans misses with a hook. Rifle ducked under it nicely.
Rifle shoots for a takedown but Deans saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rifle misses with a takedown attempt - Deans sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silco Deans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sniper Rifle.
Deans works over Rifle's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deans throws a right and a left that Rifle avoids nicely.
Deans fails to land the takedown.
Rifle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Rifle manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Deans on his heels. He'll look to pass Deans's guard now, I'm sure.
Rifle with a nice head shot there.
Deans trying to keep a closed guard but Rifle is proving a slippery customer.
Rifle throws a big elbow that misses.
Deans keeping moving, preventing Rifle from controlling successfully.
Deans pulls Rifle in to control the position.
Rifle works over Deans with some ground and pound from guard.
Rifle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deans 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rifle prevents Deans from getting back to his feet.
Rifle trying to control but Deans is working from the bottom.
Rifle throws a big right hand that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rifle trying to control but Deans is working from the bottom.
Rifle scoring with some ground and pound.
Rifle lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Deans wants to stand but Rifle is controlling the position.
Rifle with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sniper Rifle dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Deans thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice body punch from Deans.
Rifle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Deans is looking to wear down Rifle with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice takedown defense from Rifle. No joy for Deans on that attempt.

Deans shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rifle napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Deans looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rifle is looking for a sweep.
Rifle struggling a bit here.
Rifle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

Deans working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rifle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Deans.

Deans decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Deans misses with a double jab.
Nice sprawl there from Rifle as Deans shoots in.
Deans misses with a straight left.
Rifle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deans sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Deans looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silco Deans. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Deans misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deans misses with a left hand

and Rifle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rifle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rifle postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deans avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deans 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.
Rifle prevents Deans from getting back to his feet.
Rifle with a flurry of punches that miss.
Deans wants to sweep but no luck.
Well,Deans is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Rifle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rifle postures up and lands a big shot to Deans's brow.
Rifle cracks Deans with a solid left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deans looking to control.
Rifle lands a couple of elbows.
Rifle lands a couple of elbows.
Rifle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Deans is trying to keep Rifle in close.
Rifle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rifle won't allow Deans to get back to his feet.
Silco Deans has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rifle trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Deans lands an upkick as Rifle stands over him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deans wants to stand up but Rifle is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rifle landing some decent shots from guard.

Deans has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rifle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rifle sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Deans's guard.
Rifle prevents Deans from improving his position.

Deans looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deans flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sniper Rifle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rifle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Sniper Rifle!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Sniper Rifle!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Sniper Rifle!

Sniper Rifle wins by unanimous decision!
A pretty intense looking Sniper Rifle took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.