PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Cable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Limmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Limmen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Cable
vs
Limmen

175 cm
27
157 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

175 cm
27
165 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Wolfpack Threadz

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Cable!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Limmen!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Radbod Blank and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cable.
Cable slips a jab and a cross from Limmen.
Limmen misses with a two punch combination.
Cable is trying hard to land a takedown here. Limmen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Limmen throws a nice looking combination but Cable bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cable tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Limmen paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Cable closes the distance and pushes Limmen back into the ropes.
Cable has Limmen pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Limmen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cable drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Limmen gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sean Cable. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Limmen avoiding damage as Cable throws knees to the body.
Cable has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Limmen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cable tries to score a body lock takedown but Limmen shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Limmen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cable tries for a takedown but Limmen manages to get underhooks.
Cable tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Cable manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Limmen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Cable is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Cable working for a triangle but Limmen defends it easily.
Cable is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Cable trying to control the position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cable escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Limmen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cable looking to hit a scissor sweep but Limmen is one step ahead there.
Cable is working hard here to advance position.
Limmen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
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!
Limmen wants to stand but Cable has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Limmen won't allow Cable to sweep him here.
Limmen wanted to stand there but Cable had control of the position.
Cable looking for a sweep. Not yet Cable, not yet.

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

Cable is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cable looking for a guillotine here but Limmen defends easily.

Cable is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Limmen is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cable has a closed guard, preventing Limmen from standing up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Cable is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Limmen misses with a few strikes there.
Limmen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Limmen takes a kick to the side of the head.
Limmen fails to land with a series of punches.
Limmen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cable misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Limmen misses with the combination.
Limmen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick from Cable lands but Limmen takes it in his stride.
Cable keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Limmen scores with a one two! Cable had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Sean Cable seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Limmen does no damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Limmen.
Cable bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cable avoids a punch combination nicely.
Limmen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cable circles away quickly and effectively.
Cable connects with a high kick.
Limmen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Limmen is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cable lets loose with a powerful body kick. Limmen will feel that in the morning.
Cable fakes the leg kick and cracks Limmen in the body.
Cable lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cable wants to clinch up but Limmen keeps it at a distance.
Limmen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Cable shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Limmen napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Cable is trying to get an arm triangle but Limmen is defending well.
Limmen defending against the ground and pound.
Cable tries to advance to mount but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Cable is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Limmen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cable has knee on belly and moves into mount.

Cable is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Limmen is surviving well by controlling Cable's body position as best he can.
Cable misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cable misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Limmen is trying to escape the mount.

Cable is working for a guillotine from mount but Limmen frees his head quite easily.

Cable wants to finish this one by submission but Limmen is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cable.

Limmen has left one of his arms exposed and Cable doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Limmen screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sean Cable!
Sean Cable retains his lightweight title!