PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Sartell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Asim Ferhatovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sartell comes to the cage accompanied by Nightmare. 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?

Sartell
vs
Ferhatovic

197 cm
20
281 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

195 cm
20
270 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Sartell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Asim Ferhatovic!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferhatovic works over Sartell's head and body with a nice combination.

It looks like Will Sartell has been cut.
Ferhatovic throws the kick towards the body but Sartell avoids it.

Ferhatovic gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sartell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ferhatovic is looking to stand up but Sartell isn't so interested in that idea.
Sartell controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferhatovic keeping moving, preventing Sartell from controlling successfully.
Ferhatovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sartell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sartell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ferhatovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sartell trying to control but Ferhatovic is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sartell checks the leg kick.
Ferhatovic tries to land a front kick but Sartell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ferhatovic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferhatovic's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Ferhatovic duly obliges.
Sartell throws a body kick that misses.
Sartell doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferhatovic circles away.
Ferhatovic throws a nice head kick!
Sartell is looking to clinch.
Ferhatovic lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sartell doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferhatovic circles away.
Sartell moves out of range of the body kick.
Ferhatovic is looking to score with low kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferhatovic, as that shot connected.
Some wild striking there from Ferhatovic.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ferhatovic. That's going to slow Sartell down.
Sartell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferhatovic.
Ferhatovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Ferhatovic.
Ferhatovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ferhatovic.
Sartell is breathing heavily.
Sartell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ferhatovic can pounce on him.
Ferhatovic connects with a high kick.

Will Sartell's cut is getting worse.
Ferhatovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ferhatovic throws a series of strikes that have Sartell backpedaling.
Ferhatovic connects with a right hand. Sartell shakes it off.
Ferhatovic swinging wilding here.
Ferhatovic scores with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Ferhatovic drops Sartell with a beautiful combination! Sartell stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Ferhatovic is looking for the KO!
Ferhatovic is working the combinations to good effect here.
Ferhatovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferhatovic's corner calls for a 1-2. Ferhatovic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.

Will Sartell's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ferhatovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sartell circles away quickly and effectively.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asim Ferhatovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Sartell's cut.
That's time! Sartell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ferhatovic misses with a head kick.
A combination from Ferhatovic does no damage.
Ferhatovic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferhatovic swinging wilding here.
Sartell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ferhatovic circles away quickly and effectively.
Ferhatovic lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sartell is looking to land body kicks.
Ferhatovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sartell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Asim Ferhatovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ferhatovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferhatovic is looking to land body kicks.
A head kick misses from Sartell.
A clash of legs there as Sartell blocks the low kick.
Ferhatovic throws a one two combo.
Sartell is looking to clinch but Ferhatovic is avoiding it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferhatovic throws a nice looking combination but Sartell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
No joy there for Ferhatovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sartell blocks a low kick nicely.
Ferhatovic keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ferhatovic!

Sartell moves into the clinch.
Ferhatovic is trying to break the clinch but Sartell is controlling him.
Ferhatovic has had enough of the clinch but Sartell keeps him there for the moment.
Sartell throws an elbow that misses.
Ferhatovic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sartell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ferhatovic pulls his leg out and moves away.
Asim Ferhatovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sartell looks for the body kick but Ferhatovic saw that one coming.
Ferhatovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferhatovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sartell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferhatovic.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sartell throws a body kick that misses.
Ferhatovic throws a right hand that Sartell ducks under and follows up with a left that Sartell also avoids with ease.
Ferhatovic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sartell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Will Sartell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ferhatovic is breathing heavily.
No joy there for Ferhatovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sartell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ferhatovic but Ferhatovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ferhatovic takes a swing at Sartell's ribcage but misses.

Sartell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferhatovic wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ferhatovic with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sartell stalling the fight.
Sartell tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Sartell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sartell has Ferhatovic pressed against the cage, preventing Ferhatovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ferhatovic misses with an elbow over the top.
Sartell lands an elbow inside that Ferhatovic shrugs off.
Ferhatovic is trying to break free.
Ferhatovic wants to get back to striking at distance but Sartell won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferhatovic is trying to force a seperation but Sartell has the dominant position.
Ferhatovic avoiding damage as Sartell throws knees to the body.
Ferhatovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Sartell has Ferhatovic pressed against the cage, preventing Ferhatovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sartell has Ferhatovic pressed against the cage, preventing Ferhatovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sartell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sartell has Ferhatovic pressed against the cage, preventing Ferhatovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Sartell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sartell misses with a double jab.
Ferhatovic connects with a body shot.
Ferhatovic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferhatovic wants to slow Sartell down by chopping away at his legs.
Ferhatovic misses with a double jab.

Sartell moves into range and clinches up with Ferhatovic.
Nice elbow from Sartell.

Ferhatovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sartell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferhatovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sartell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ferhatovic misses with a hook. Sartell ducked under it nicely.
Ferhatovic throws a body punch but Sartell moves out of range.
Ferhatovic lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.

Sartell moves into the clinch successfully.

Sartell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sartell blocks the body kick.

Ferhatovic tries to keep at a distance but Sartell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sartell goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ferhatovic prevents it.
Ferhatovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sartell has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sartell prevents Ferhatovic from breaking the clinch.
Ferhatovic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferhatovic tries to break the clinch but Sartell is controlling the position.

Sartell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Asim Ferhatovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Will Sartell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Sartell fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferhatovic looks to land a combination but Sartell avoids it well.
Ferhatovic throws a nice looking combination but Sartell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Sartell shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ferhatovic napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ferhatovic is not content to let Sartell control the position.
Sartell slows the pace down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferhatovic wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Sartell decides to stand up, so the ref orders Ferhatovic to his feet.
Ferhatovic takes a swing at Sartell's ribcage but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sartell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ferhatovic.
Ferhatovic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ferhatovic swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sartell fails with a takedown attempt.
Sartell is looking to clinch.
Ferhatovic throws a lazy head kick
and Sartell counters with an inside leg kick.
Sartell lands with a thumping leg kick.
No joy there for Ferhatovic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ferhatovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Sartell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sartell has Ferhatovic pressed against the cage, preventing Ferhatovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sartell lands an elbow inside that Ferhatovic shrugs off.

It looks like Asim Ferhatovic has been cut.

Ferhatovic is fighting off a takedown attempt but Sartell is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Ferhatovic to the mat. Ferhatovic regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sartell thows a big elbow that misses.
Sartell trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferhatovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sartell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sartell throws and elbow that misses. Ferhatovic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sartell's guard. Nice move by Ferhatovic!
Sartell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ferhatovic manages to get himself to full guard.
Will Sartell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four 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.
Sartell postures up in Ferhatovic's guard and throws a big left but Ferhatovic blocks it.
Sartell postures up in Ferhatovic's guard and throws a big left but Ferhatovic blocks it.
Asim Ferhatovic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sartell wants to control from the top but Ferhatovic keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will Sartell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ferhatovic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:29
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Asim Ferhatovic!