PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh McKormac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hassan Sayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sayer has chosen Don't Let Me Fall as his entrance music. Josh McKormac could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hassan Sayer's chin.

McKormac
vs
Sayer

150 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

196 cm
18
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh McKormac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hassan Sayer!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Bruno Hogan and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

McKormac closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sayer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sayer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sayer can't do much from the bottom here.
McKormac working the head and body with strikes.
McKormac scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKormac lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Sayer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McKormac working the body and head with strikes.
Sayer takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sayer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McKormac off and has taken his back!

Sayer is persistently looking for the submission but McKormac is defending it well.
McKormac rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
McKormac could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

McKormac actively working from the bottom here.

McKormac is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sayer pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKormac is trying to get back to full guard.
McKormac gets full guard.

McKormac is looking for a triangle but Sayer pushes his legs off easily.

McKormac is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sayer defends well.
McKormac is breathing heavily.

McKormac is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sayer defends well.
Sayer trying to control but McKormac is working from the bottom.
Sayer stands up over McKormac, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

McKormac escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sayer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McKormac is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Sayer 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.

McKormac throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Sayer escapes and throws McKormac's legs to the side, diving into side control!

Sayer is trying to get an arm triangle but McKormac is defending well.
McKormac sneaks back into half guard.

McKormac looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sayer 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayer is trying to control the action in half guard but McKormac is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sayer throwing shots but McKormac is blocking nicely.

McKormac looking for submissions off his back.

Sayer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McKormac defending well though.

McKormac is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sayer pulls his head out easily.

McKormac looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McKormac swats away the attempt to clinch by Sayer.
Sayer tries to clinch up.
Sayer tries to clinch but McKormac moves out of range.
Sayer misses with a takedown

so McKormac counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McKormac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McKormac postures up and lands a big shot to Sayer's brow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McKormac lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McKormac distracts Sayer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Sayer working for a triangle but McKormac defends it easily.
McKormac cracks Sayer with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh McKormac dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

McKormac gets a takedown into half guard.
McKormac 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.
McKormac scoring with strikes to the body and head.
McKormac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McKormac landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McKormac working the head and body with strikes.
Sayer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sayer taking some punishment here, with McKormac in his half guard.
McKormac working over Sayer with some ground and pound. Sayer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

Sayer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Sayer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McKormac lands strikes from half guard.
Sayer is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKormac working over Sayer with some ground and pound. Sayer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sayer taking some punishment here, with McKormac in his half guard.
McKormac working Sayer over with strikes.
McKormac drops an elbow to the side of Sayer's head.
McKormac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McKormac lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McKormac slips a nice elbow through Sayer's hands, connecting with Sayer's forehead.
McKormac winds up and cracks Sayer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McKormac lands strikes from half guard.
Sayer has hold of McKormac's hands but McKormac slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McKormac working the head and body with strikes.
McKormac 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.
McKormac looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sayer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McKormac winds up and cracks Sayer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKormac 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sayer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McKormac scores with a couple of nice shots.

Sayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKormac pulls his head out easily.
Sayer taking some punishment here, with McKormac in his half guard.
McKormac seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
McKormac working over Sayer with some ground and pound. Sayer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McKormac lands a nice short elbow.
McKormac looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
McKormac 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.
McKormac landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sayer has hold of McKormac's hands but McKormac slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McKormac lands with a punch from half guard.

Sayer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKormac pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McKormac lands a nice short elbow.
Sayer wants to control but McKormac is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from McKormac there.
McKormac lands strikes from half guard.
McKormac looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sayer with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sayer has hold of McKormac's hands but McKormac slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from McKormac.
McKormac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McKormac is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McKormac landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sayer has hold of McKormac's hands but McKormac slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McKormac is nestled in close to Sayer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sayer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McKormac drops an elbow to the side of Sayer's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
McKormac swats away the attempt to clinch by Sayer.

Sayer gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sayer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McKormac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Sayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McKormac distracts Sayer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Sayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McKormac is aware though and is defending well.
McKormac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McKormac is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Sayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McKormac gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh McKormac dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

McKormac drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

McKormac got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sayer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McKormac has managed to get both his arms back between Sayer's legs - danger averted.
McKormac is in close to Sayer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McKormac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McKormac has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Sayer has his foot on McKormac's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McKormac works his way back into a safe position though.
McKormac lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McKormac cracks Sayer with a solid left hand.
McKormac working some strikes from top position.
McKormac is in close to Sayer's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Sayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McKormac can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McKormac distracts Sayer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McKormac might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McKormac working some strikes from top position.
McKormac with a nice head shot there.
McKormac is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McKormac is working Sayer over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McKormac postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McKormac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McKormac lands a couple of elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McKormac's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McKormac working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McKormac keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sayer's head.

Sayer working for a triangle but McKormac defends it easily.

Sayer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McKormac gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McKormac defends it easily.
Josh McKormac overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKormac content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McKormac scoring with some ground and pound.
McKormac is in close to Sayer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McKormac is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McKormac working some strikes from top position.
McKormac lands a couple of elbows.

Sayer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McKormac's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
McKormac lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McKormac with a nice head shot there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKormac keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sayer's head.
Sayer trying to control the position.

Sayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McKormac scoring with some ground and pound.
McKormac is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McKormac lands a couple of digs.
McKormac cracks Sayer with a solid left hand.

Sayer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Sayer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McKormac defends it easily.
McKormac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McKormac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sayer can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKormac keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sayer's head.
McKormac makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

Sayer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McKormac can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sayer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McKormac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
McKormac keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sayer's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McKormac's corner. There ya go! There ya go!

Sayer pushes a forearm under McKormac's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McKormac is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hassan Sayer!