PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mehmet Sable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrestler Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wrestler Guy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Sable
vs
Guy

210 cm
20
281 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

220 cm
26
273 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mehmet Sable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wrestler Guy!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sable tries to sprawl but Guy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sable is pressing down on Guy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sable manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Guy manages to get himself to full guard.
Sable throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sable is controlling him.
Sable trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sable is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Guy is looking to stand up but Sable isn't so interested in that idea.
Sable controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Guy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guy can do anything to dispel that myth.

Mehmet Sable has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A jab from Sable finds it's way through Guy's defenses.

It looks like Wrestler Guy has been cut.
Guy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sable.
Sable tests Guy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Guy shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sable's guard.
Sable manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Guy is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sable controlling from mount.
Guy squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sable content just to control the position here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Guy tries to buck Sable off but he can't manage it.
Sable punching from mount but Guy doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sable controlling the position easily from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mehmet Sable dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wrestler Guy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sable throws a push kick but Guy slaps the foot to one side.

Guy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sable trying to hold on to Guy's head to control him but Guy postures up.
Sable keeping control of the position.
Guy trying to control from Sable's half guard. Sable has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sable is on top in guard.
Sable is standing up over Guy. Guy looks to escape but Sable dives into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sable throws an elbow but Guy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sable landing strikes.
Guy wants to get back to his feet but Sable is dominant here and he's now got Guy's back!
I would not like to be Guy right now.
Sable struggling to land strikes to the head as Guy covers up.
Guy wants to get back to his feet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guy wants to get back to his feet.
Guy is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sable punches the canvas rather than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
What can Guy do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Sable missing with punches from the back.

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.
Guy is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sable throwing sloppy strikes.
Guy wants to get back to his feet.
Sable just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Guy is covering up but some of the strikes from Sable are getting through and doing damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guy wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mehmet Sable dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wrestler Guy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Nice takedown defense from Sable. No joy for Guy on that attempt.
Sable lands a glancing blow to the side of Guy's head.
Guy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sable pinned against the cage. Sable gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sable lands with a nice body punch.
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!

Sable lands a big head kick that sends Guy tumbling to the mat! Sable takes a step backwards and waves Guy back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Guy is rocked!
Guy walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Guy limp body while Sable jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mehmet Sable!