PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jones Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaine Abelsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaine Abelsons has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jones Sanders's chin.

Sanders
vs
Abelsons

155 cm
27
177 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

185 cm
21
183 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jones Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaine Abelsons!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders throws the left hand but Abelsons avoids the punch easily.
Abelsons connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Abelsons throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown but Abelsons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanders misses with a looping left.
Nice sprawl there from Abelsons as Sanders shoots in.
Abelsons slips a jab and a cross from Sanders.
Jones Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abelsons lands with a thumping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanders misses the target.
Sanders misses with an uppercut.
Abelsons lands a head kick!

Abelsons gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abelsons slows down the pace here.
Abelsons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Abelsons manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jones Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanders takes a shot to the head.
Abelsons lands with a light punch inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abelsons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abelsons.
Abelsons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanders.
Sanders fails to land with a series of punches.
Good leg kick by Abelsons there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Abelsons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanders.
Sanders throws a big shot that misses.

Abelsons moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.
Abelsons lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Abelsons lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sanders or not.
Sanders is breathing heavily.
Abelsons lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abelsons.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Abelsons.

Abelsons breaks the clinch.
Sanders is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Abelsons's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown but Abelsons shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Abelsons clinches up against the cage.
Abelsons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Abelsons.

Abelsons manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders drops his hands momentarily and Abelsons takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Abelsons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanders.
Abelsons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Abelsons drives through and clinches with Sanders against the cage.

Abelsons pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abelsons staying out of range there.
Sanders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Abelsons tries to avoid it but Sanders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Abelsons to the ground. Abelsons escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Abelsons takes the fight into the clinch.
Sanders jumps guard but Abelsons stands there with Sanders around his waist. Sanders gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Abelsons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abelsons connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sanders missing with a left hand there. Abelsons was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice body punch from Abelsons.
Abelsons lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanders takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Abelsons lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abelsons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Sanders throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanders walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sanders misses with a hook. Abelsons ducked under it nicely.

Abelsons has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abelsons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sanders can't get the takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Abelsons.
Abelsons lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanders.
Abelsons dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Abelsons lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Abelsons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abelsons stalls.
Abelsons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abelsons lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Abelsons scores with a shot to the side of Sanders's head.
A short body shot lands from Abelsons as the two fighters clinch.
Abelsons throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sanderss head.
Abelsons digs a right hand into Sanders's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanders's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abelsons.
Abelsons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Sanders takes a shot to the head.
Abelsons lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Abelsons lands a shoulder strike.
Abelsons has Sanders pushed against the cage.
Abelsons scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abelsons gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sanders.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Abelsons breaks from the clinch.

Abelsons closes the distance and clinches.
Sanders tries for a takedown but Abelsons manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Abelsons lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sanders will feel that in the morning.
Sanders fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abelsons is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Sanders misses with the combination.
Sanders tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abelsons sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanders somewhat.
Abelsons slips under a jab from Sanders.
Abelsons lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick from Abelsons lands but Sanders takes it in his stride.
Sanders misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Abelsons holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kaine Abelsons seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Abelsons digs a right hand into Sanders's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanders's gas tank.
A bit of stalling here from Abelsons.

Abelsons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abelsons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sanders is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abelsons goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sanders doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Abelsons counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jones Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abelsons lands a right hand.
Abelsons lands with a short shot to the head.
Abelsons scores with a shot to the side of Sanders's head.

Abelsons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kaine Abelsons is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanders looks to throw the jab but Abelsons is out of range.
Sanders steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Abelsons. That one must have hurt.
Abelsons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abelsons throws a head kick that half lands.
Sanders misses with a looping left.
Sanders on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Abelsons looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abelsons ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kaine Abelsons seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanders on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abelsons. Abelsons obviously looking to wear him down.
Abelsons bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abelsons lands a head kick. Sanders smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Abelsons scores with a nice body kick.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Sanders. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Abelsons moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sanders is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abelsons lands with a nice body kick.
Abelsons has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abelsons with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

Abelsons closes the distance and pushes Sanders back into the cage.
Abelsons is stalling here.
Sanders will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Abelsons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sanders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abelsons lands a nice uppercut.

Abelsons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanders throws a jab but it's blocked by Abelsons.
Sanders wants to clinch but Abelsons slips to the side
and Abelsons counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sanders swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sanders clinches but Abelsons breaks the clinch
and Abelsons counters with an outside leg kick.
Sanders takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sanders misses with a combination
and Abelsons counters with an inside leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abelsons lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abelsons lands a two punch combo.

Abelsons closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Abelsons scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abelsons lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
A hook to the body from Abelsons.
Abelsons digs a right hand into Sanders's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sanders's gas tank.
Abelsons lands an uppercut.
Abelsons lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Abelsons is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Abelsons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Abelsons.
A short body shot lands from Abelsons as the two fighters clinch.
Abelsons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abelsons lands a hook to the side of the head.
Abelsons lands a right hand.
Abelsons gets through Sanders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abelsons lands a nice shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abelsons lands a right hand.
Abelsons stalls.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abelsons softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Abelsons.
Abelsons controlling the action here for a moment.
Abelsons stops a takedown attempt from Sanders.
Abelsons lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Abelsons.
Abelsons lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abelsons.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abelsons will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sanders up against the cage.
Abelsons scores with a hook to the body.

Abelsons breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kaine Abelsons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Abelsons moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Abelsons circles away from the clinch attempt
and Abelsons counters with a good low kick that Sanders was not able to check.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Abelsons - that will leave a mark!
Abelsons throws a front kick that sends Sanders stumbling back into the cage.
A good leg kick by Abelsons.
Sanders with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abelsons counters with a nice leg kick.

Abelsons moves into range and clinches up with Sanders.
Abelsons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abelsons creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sanders wants a takedown but no success here.
Abelsons stalling against the cage.
Abelsons lands a shoulder strike.
Abelsons stalling in the clinch.
Sanders drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Abelsons gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jones Sanders. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abelsons lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Abelsons breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Abelsons is looking to slow Sanders down with leg kicks.
Abelsons lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Abelsons lands a head kick. Sanders smiles back at him and beckons him forward.

Abelsons pushes Sanders up against the cage in a clinch.
Abelsons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abelsons dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Abelsons pushes Sanders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Abelsons breaks the clinch.
Sanders with a poor takedown
and Abelsons counters with a big head kick but Sanders shrugs it off.

Abelsons moves into the clinch successfully.
Abelsons is stalling here.

Abelsons breaks from the clinch.
Abelsons thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sanders if he has to take too many more of those.
Jones Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abelsons throws a quick inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Sanders.
Sanders throws a big shot that misses.
Abelsons thuds his shin into the meat of Sanders's side.
Abelsons thows a body kick. Sanders tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Abelsons scoring well with a low kick there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Abelsons!

Abelsons clinches with his opponent.
Sanders's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abelsons digs a right hand underneath Sanders's ribcage. Sanders let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Abelsons scores with a nice short uppercut.

Abelsons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abelsons moves out of range as Sanders strikes.
Abelsons throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abelsons moves away from the strike by Sanders.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abelsons.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abelsons fakes the leg kick and cracks Sanders in the body.
Abelsons cracks a nice hook into Sanders's ribs.

Abelsons instigates a clinch.
Abelsons scores with a shot to the side of Sanders's head.
Abelsons lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abelsons lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Abelsons makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abelsons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Abelsons on the inside.

Sanders is rocked!
Abelsons lands a right hand.
Oh Sanders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

Abelsons breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Abelsons.
Sanders seems to have got his legs back now.
Sanders shoots and misses
and Sanders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sanders takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sanders takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Abelsons lands with a nice body kick.
Abelsons throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abelsons listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sanders chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abelsons can pounce on him.
Abelsons fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Abelsons.

Abelsons closes the distance and clinches.
Abelsons working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abelsons lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Abelsons works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Abelsons lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.

Abelsons escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abelsons connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abelsons throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Abelsons explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abelsons delivers a nice body kick.
Abelsons throws a head kick that Sanders semi-blocks.
Abelsons lands a head kick!
Abelsons scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kaine Abelsons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abelsons 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 24:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kaine Abelsons!