PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul McBryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cid Saturday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McBryant comes to the cage accompanied by "London Calling" by The Clash. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

McBryant
vs
Saturday

195 cm
23
235 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

192 cm
23
255 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul McBryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Cid Saturday!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBryant wants to clinch.
McBryant tries to close the distance and clinch but Saturday swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Saturday rushes McBryant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Saturday.
McBryant wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Saturday manages to break the clinch.
McBryant closes the distance but Saturday moves to the side

and Saturday counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Saturday wants to pass the guard but McBryant is keeping the position.

Saturday stands up and waves to McBryant to follow him.

Saturday forces McBryant back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBryant prevents Saturday from breaking the clinch.
McBryant tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McBryant has Saturday pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saturday manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saturday tries to land knees in the clinch but McBryant avoids the damage to the body.

Saturday gets control of McBryant's arms and successfully pulls guard. Saturday will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McBryant stops Saturday from standing up.

McBryant drops back, looking for a kneebar! Saturday looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Saturday looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Saturday!
Saturday has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for McBryant!
Saturday lands a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saturday controlling from the full mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saturday looking to ground and pound but McBryant is blocking nicely.
Saturday dominating with strikes here.
McBryant is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McBryant blocking the ground and pound.

Saturday moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, McBryant has worked his arm free - good work by McBryant!
Saturday working the ground and pound but McBryant is defending the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBryant prevents Saturday from improving position.

Saturday stands up.
McBryant closes the distance looking to clinch
and Saturday counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McBryant is breathing heavily.
McBryant stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McBryant wants it to stay on the feet.
McBryant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saturday.
McBryant doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Saturday counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Saturday lands a shoulder strike.

Saturday breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saturday dives in and grabs McBryant's left leg, looking for a takedown. McBryant pushes down on Saturday's head and hops out.
Paul McBryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cid Saturday.

Saturday has closed the distance and engaged McBryant in a clinch.
McBryant being controlled against the cage.
McBryant is looking to break free of the clinch but Saturday has double underhooks.
Saturday lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saturday drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McBryant gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Saturday has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McBryant clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

McBryant showing good submission defense here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McBryant is trapped and Saturday is scoring with shots to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Saturday pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saturday circles away from the clinch attempt

and Saturday holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Saturday lands with a short shot to the head.
Saturday lands a hook that snaps the head of McBryant backwards.
McBryant tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saturday smiles and moves away.
Saturday closes this distance looking for a takedown but McBryant circles away.

McBryant closes the distance and pushes Saturday back into the cage.
McBryant misses with a knee to the head.
Saturday changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McBryant fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Saturday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McBryant's waist but McBryant gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saturday off to one side.
Paul McBryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cid Saturday.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saturday thows a body shot but no joy.
Saturday looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McBryant is fending him off so far but Saturday persists. Nope, McBryant circles away and we're back to standing.
McBryant looks to clinch

so Saturday counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Saturday is breathing heavily.
Saturday looking to pass the guard.
Saturday trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but McBryant manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

McBryant is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Saturday is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Saturday has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saturday decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McBryant, up you get!
McBryant stuffs the takedown attempt from Saturday. Saturday gets slowly back to his feet.
McBryant tries to clinch but Saturday moves away

and Saturday counters with a single leg into guard. McBryant didn't expect that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Saturday decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McBryant, up you get!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saturday fails with a takedown attempt.
McBryant closes the distance looking to clinch

and Saturday counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saturday.
McBryant tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Saturday displaying some good clinch control by pressing McBryant up against the cage.
Saturday tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
McBryant is trying to break free.
Saturday just leaning against McBryant, taking a breather.
McBryant tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saturday just stands there and leans against the cage.
McBryant looking to throw knees to the head but Saturday is blocking nicely.
Saturday takes a knee right on the jaw!

Saturday pulls guard.
Saturday looking for a sweep. Not yet Saturday, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saturday trying to strike off his back.
McBryant is looking to stand up but Saturday won't let him.
Saturday wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

McBryant drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Saturday manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McBryant has Saturday in his guard.

McBryant is working an open guard so Saturday takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cid Saturday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

McBryant darts in trying to clinch

and Saturday counters with a shoot takedown. McBryant fights it but they end up in guard.

Saturday gets to his feet. McBryant looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
McBryant closes the distance looking to clinch

so Saturday counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saturday landing some decent shots from guard.
Saturday 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saturday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saturday wants to pass the guard but McBryant is keeping the position.
McBryant keeping moving, preventing Saturday from controlling successfully.
Saturday 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.
Saturday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McBryant is keeping the position for now.

Saturday gets to his feet - McBryant follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McBryant shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Saturday counters by clinching up.
McBryant misses with a knee to the head.
Saturday softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Saturday's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saturday circles away from the clinch attempt

and Saturday counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saturday.
Saturday looking for a takedown.
McBryant jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saturday walks away with a smile on his face. McBryant gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
McBryant closes the distance looking to clinch

and Saturday counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saturday stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Saturday fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saturday gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and McBryant holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Paul McBryant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cid Saturday.
Saturday keeps control of McBryant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Saturday jumps guard and drags McBryant to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
McBryant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saturday is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBryant won't allow Saturday to pass to mount.

Saturday postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for McBryant to stand up.
No luck for Saturday with that takedown attempt.
Cid Saturday is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McBryant tries to clinch but Saturday moves away

so Saturday counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Saturday trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saturday's corner is telling him to maintain position.
McBryant working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cid Saturday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saturday 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cid Saturday!