PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wang Republic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagat's entrance music is Top Shotter. A fine choice. Wang Republic has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Sagat
vs
Republic

200 cm
21
280 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

162 cm
27
300 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine

BJJ White Belt
World class MT
Granite chin

London eXchange - Laundry / Recovery

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Victor Sagat!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wang Republic!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Sosuke Kotani and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Republic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Republic takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Republic connects with a leg kick. Sagat looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sagat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Republic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Republic throws a head kick that misses.

Sagat closes the distance and pushes Republic back into the ropes.
Republic trying to land knees to the body.
Republic throws an elbow but it misses.
Republic should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Republic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sagat's brow.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from Sagat.
Sagat stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Republic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sagat dodges an elbow strike from Republic.
Knees to the body from Sagat.
Republic looks gassed!
Sagat avoids the elbow strike from Republic, against the ropes.
Republic is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sagat is defending well for now.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Republic throws an elbow but misses.
Republic looks to throw an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sagat.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sagat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Republic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sagat leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Republic's face.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Republic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sagat's brow.
Sagat lands a shot to the body.
Sagat works on Republic's body with a couple of short punches.
Sagat tries to land knees in the clinch but Republic avoids the damage to the body.
Republic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sagat dodges an elbow strike from Republic.
Sagat keeps control of Republic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sagat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.

It looks like Wang Republic has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sagat.
A bit of stalling here from Sagat.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sagat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat is pushing Republic up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Republic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Republic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sagat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Republic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Republic has eaten all the pies!
Knees in the clinch landing for Sagat.
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Republic won't want to take too many of those.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Sagat lands a body punch.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Republic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Republic's ribcage.
Sagat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sagat avoiding damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Republic avoids it.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Republic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Republic avoiding damage as Sagat throws knees to the body.
Republic misses with an elbow over the top.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Sagat stalling the fight.
Sagat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sagat takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Republic's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sagat obliges.
Republic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Republic throws an elbow but it misses.
Sagat lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Sagat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Republic is trying to push Sagat away but Sagat has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Sagat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sagat has Republic pressed against the ropes.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Republic's face.
Republic takes a shot to the head.
Sagat leaning against his opponent.
Republic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sagat scores with a shot to the side of Republic's head.
Republic managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.
Sagat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sagat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Republic's ribcage.
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Republic won't want to take too many of those.
Sagat content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sagat pushes Republic back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat controlling the action here for a moment.
Sagat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sagat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sagat is leaning against Republic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sagat.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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!
The referee calls for Sagat to work.
Republic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sagat landing knees to the body.
Republic letting Sagat take a breather here.
Sagat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Republic won't want to take too many of those.
Sagat lands a shoulder strike.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Sagat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Sagat.
Sagat content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sagat lands a shot to the body.
Sagat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sagat throws a knee to the head but misses.
Republic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sagat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sagat has Republic pressed against the ropes.
Sagat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sagat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Republic up against the ropes.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Republic's ribcage.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sagat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sagat working Republic over with knees to the body.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Sagat throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sagat stalls.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Republic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Come on Sagat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sagat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sagat lands a knee to the body.
Sagat working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Republic pushes off an throws an elbow but Sagat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Republic won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sagat.
Republic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sagat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sagat.
Knees to the body from Sagat.
A bit of stalling here from Sagat.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Republic's face.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Republic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Republic's ribcage.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Republic's face.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sagat controlling the action here for a moment.
Sagat trying to land knees to the body.
Republic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sagat scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Sagat.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sagat lands a knee to the body.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sagat's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Republic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Sagat dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wang Republic's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sagat rushes Republic and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Sagat is trying to maintain a safe position but Republic gets an underhook and turns Sagat into the ropes.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Republic's ribcage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Sagat blocks the elbow strike.
Sagat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Republic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagat is stalling here.
Sagat lands a shot to the body.
Victor Sagat has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Sagat.
Sagat avoiding damage.
Sagat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Republic is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Sagat.
Sagat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sagat lands a knee to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Sagat - that landed with a thud.
Knees to the body from Sagat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Republic avoids it.
Sagat missing with knees to the body.
Sagat lands a hook that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Sagat landing knees to the body.
Sagat lands a right hand.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sagat.
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Republic won't want to take too many of those.
Sagat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Republic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Republic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Sagat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Sagat.
A left hand lands to the body for Sagat.
Sagat landing knees to the body.
Sagat works on Republic's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Sagat.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sagat obliges.
Sagat digs a right hand into Republic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Republic's gas tank.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat trying to land knees to the body.
Republic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Republic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sagat's brow.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Sagat.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sagat obliges.
Sagat lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat working Republic over with knees to the body.
Sagat lands a knee to the body.
Sagat tries to land knees in the clinch but Republic avoids the damage to the body.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Republic blocks it with crossed arms.
Sagat landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sagat is stalling here.
Republic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Republic throws an elbow but it misses.
Republic pushes off an throws an elbow but Sagat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Sagat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Republic can do to turn this around?
Republic avoiding damage as Sagat throws knees to the body.
Republic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sagat blocks an elbow strike from Republic.
Republic throws an elbow but it misses.
Republic throws an elbow that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Republic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sagat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sagat blocks the elbow strike.
Knees to the body from Sagat.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
Republic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Republic pushes off an throws an elbow but Sagat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Republic blocks it with crossed arms.
Republic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sagat.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Republic working hard to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Republic.
Sagat dodges an elbow strike from Republic.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sagat tries to stall but Republic uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Republic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sagat blocks an elbow strike from Republic.
Sagat avoiding damage as Republic throws knees to the body.
Republic missing with knees to the body.
Republic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Republic's face.
Sagat taking a breather.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Republic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Republic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sagat's brow.
Sagat has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sagat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Republic is defending well for now.
Republic pushes off an throws an elbow but Sagat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Sagat avoids the elbow strike from Republic, against the ropes.
Sagat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Republic's efforts to push away.
Republic throws an elbow but it misses.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Republic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sagat avoids a wild elbow strike from Republic.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Sagat misses with a knee to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Republic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sagat's brow.
Republic comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

It looks like Victor Sagat has been cut.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.
Republic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sagat looking to stall.
Sagat can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Republic avoiding damage as Sagat throws knees to the body.
Republic is trying to break the clinch but Sagat is controlling him.
Sagat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Republic is defending well for now.
Republic misses with an elbow strike.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sagat blocks an elbow strike from Republic.
Republic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sagat.
Sagat trying to land knees to the body.
Sagat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sagat prevents Republic from breaking the clinch.
Republic wants to break free but Sagat has control.
Republic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sagat dodges an elbow strike from Republic.
Republic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Republic's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sagat scores with a hook to the body.
Sagat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Republic.
Sagat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Sagat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sagat blocks an elbow strike from Republic.
Sagat avoids a wild elbow strike from Republic.
Sagat lands a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Sagat.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
Republic misses with an elbow strike.
Republic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Republic wants to break free but Sagat has control.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Republic.
Republic can't break the clinch.
Sagat avoids the elbow strike from Republic, against the ropes.
Republic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sagat stalling the fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sagat.
Sagat with a knee to the head.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sagat.
Sagat is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Republic pushes off an throws an elbow but Sagat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Republic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sagat.
Sagat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Republic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Republic working hard to break the clinch.
Sagat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Sagat blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Republic is trying to break the clinch but Sagat is controlling him.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Republic throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Sagat dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sagat connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sagat scores with a punch to the head.
Republic tries to land a front kick but Sagat steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Republic throws out a loose jab but Sagat uses good head movement to avoid it.
Republic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Republic throws a lazy right hand but Sagat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sagat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Republic.

Sagat clinches.
Sagat blocks an elbow strike from Republic.
Republic lands a damaging elbow.
Sagat working Republic over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sagat is leaning against Republic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sagat landing knees to the body.
Sagat tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Republic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sagat working Republic over with knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sagat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sagat lands a shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sagat obliges.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat is leaning against Republic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sagat is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Sagat misses with a knee strike.
Republic lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sagat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Republic is keeping busy.
Sagat with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Republic tries to land knees in the clinch but Sagat avoids the damage to the body.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Republic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat missing with knees to the body.
Sagat lands a body shot.
Sagat lands a body shot.
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Republic won't want to take too many of those.
Sagat tries to land knees in the clinch but Republic avoids the damage to the body.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Republic being controlled against the ropes.
Sagat avoids the elbow strike from Republic, against the ropes.
Sagat lands a knee to the body.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat digs a right hand underneath Republic's ribcage. Republic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
Sagat's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sagat seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Republic is trying to break the clinch but Sagat has him pressed against the ropes.

Republic manages to break the clinch.
Republic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sagat doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Republic fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sagat.
Republic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sagat has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.

Sagat clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat taking a breather.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagat dodges an elbow strike from Republic.
Sagat blocks the elbow strike.
Sagat is trying to stall.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Republic blocks with his arms.
Republic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Republic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sagat.
Sagat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Republic gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Republic is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Sagat is leaning against Republic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Sagat scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sagat.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Sagat.
Republic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sagat.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sagat lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Republic won't want to take too many of those.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from Sagat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Sagat - that landed with a thud.
Sagat working Republic over with knees to the body.
Sagat lands a shot to the body.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Republic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Republic takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sagat stalling the fight.
Republic is trying to force a seperation but Sagat has the dominant position.
Sagat trying to land knees to the body.
Sagat avoids the elbow strike from Republic, against the ropes.
Republic is trying to force a seperation but Sagat has the dominant position.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sagat blocks the elbow strike.
Republic managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.
Republic lands a nice elbow.
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Republic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sagat.
Nice elbow from Republic.
Sagat managing to block the knees to the body from Republic.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Republic's ribcage.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat is leaning against Republic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sagat scores with a hook to the body.
Republic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat landing knees to the body.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sagat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Republic blocks it with crossed arms.
Republic lands a nice elbow.
Sagat taking a breather.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sagat dodges an elbow strike from Republic.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Republic just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sagat's brow.
Republic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sagat avoids it.
Sagat stalls.
Sagat landing knees to the body.
Sagat avoiding damage as Republic throws knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Sagat.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sagat.
Republic letting Sagat take a breather here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sagat working Republic over with knees to the body.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
Sagat scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Republic's ribcage.
Sagat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right from Sagat on the inside.
Republic letting Sagat take a breather here.
Republic working hard to break the clinch.
Sagat has Republic pressed against the ropes, preventing Republic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sagat connects with a knee to the head.
Sagat blocks an elbow strike from Republic.
Sagat lands a nice shot to the body.
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Republic misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sagat.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sagat obliges.
Sagat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Republic up against the ropes.
Sagat keeps control of Republic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sagat trying to land knees to the body.
Sagat effectively controlling the action here.
A short body shot lands from Sagat as the two fighters clinch.
Sagat blocks an elbow strike from Republic.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagat holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Victor Sagat clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Sagat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sagat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Republic throws a good cross that connects.
Sagat is looking to clinch but Republic is avoiding it.
Republic thows a leg kick but Sagat checks it
and Sagat makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Republic really felt that one!
Sagat does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Republic looks to land a body kick but Sagat moved away.
Republic throws a head kick but Sagat moves out of range.
Republic throws an overhand right that lands on Sagat's shoulder, as Sagat tries to avoid the shot.
Republic lands a lovely overhand right.
Jab by Sagat.
Republic looks to land a left hand but Sagat moved out of range nicely.
Sagat throws a front kick that sends Republic stumbling back into the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Republic takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Republic is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Sagat scores with a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sagat.

Sagat has closed the distance and engaged Republic in a clinch.
Sagat lands a body shot.
Knees to the body from Sagat.
Sagat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sagat lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Sagat is struggling to control the position.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
Republic is trying to push Sagat away but Sagat has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Republic throws an elbow but misses.
Republic managing to block the knees to the body from Sagat.
Republic on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat stalls.
Sagat lands a hook to the side of the head.
Republic is trying to push Sagat away but Sagat has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat blocks an elbow strike.
Republic throws an elbow that misses.
Sagat lands a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Sagat.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sagat.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sagat lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Republic won't want to take too many of those.
Sagat avoiding damage.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Republic's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat lands a knee to the body.
Republic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sagat avoids it.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Republic throws an elbow that misses.
Sagat blocks an elbow strike from Republic.
Sagat landing knees to the body.
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Republic won't want to take too many of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Republic has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Sagat content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Sagat blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sagat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Sagat.
Sagat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Republic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sagat stalls.
Knees to the body from Sagat.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sagat lands a good knee to the midsection. Republic won't want to take too many of those.
A short left from Sagat.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Sagat.
Sagat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Republic's efforts to push away.
Sagat dodges an elbow strike from Republic.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Republic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sagat works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sagat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Republic backwards.
Sagat avoids the elbow strike from Republic, against the ropes.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sagat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat working Republic over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sagat working Republic over with knees to the body.
Sagat lands a shot to the body.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Republic's face.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Republic's face.

Republic is rocked!
Sagat lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Republic is still on wobbly legs! Can Sagat finish him?
Republic throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sagat landing knees to the body.
Come on Sagat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Sagat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Republic lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Republic seems to have recovered his senses.
Sagat tries to land knees in the clinch but Republic avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Republic throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sagat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Republic throws an elbow but misses.
Sagat taking a breather.
Sagat on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sagat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Republic in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sagat tries to land a knee to the head but Republic blocks with his arms.
Republic avoiding damage as Sagat throws knees to the body.
Republic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sagat blocks an elbow strike.
Republic prevents a body shot from Sagat.
Republic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sagat lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sagat scores a nice knee to the body.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Sagat.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
Sagat's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sagat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sagat works on Republic's body with a couple of short punches.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sagat obliges.
Sagat with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Republic avoiding damage as Sagat throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Republic.
Republic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Republic misses with an elbow strike.
Sagat missing with knees to the body.
Sagat working Republic over with knees to the body.
Sagat lands a knee to the head.
Republic blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sagat landing knees to the head.
Sagat is working Republic over against the ropes.
Sagat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Republic looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sagat lands an uppercut.
Sagat tries to land knees in the clinch but Republic avoids the damage to the body.
Sagat trying to land knees to the body.
Sagat blocks an elbow strike from Republic.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Republic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Sagat drops Republic with a big knee straight up the middle! Republic is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Sagat thows a body kick. Republic tries to catch it but that hurt him.

Sagat gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sagat is working Republic over against the ropes.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sagat lands a big knee to the head and Republic goes down! Sagat pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Sagat!
Victor Sagat is the new super heavyweight champion!