PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Saber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urijah Saber could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harold Price's chin.

Saber
vs
Price

178 cm
19
150 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

172 cm
26
154 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Urijah Saber!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harold Price!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saber misses with a double jab.
Saber misses with a double jab.
Sloppy strikes from Saber. Those never looked like landing.

Saber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Price, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Saber fails to land.

Price lands a takedown into guard.
Price postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Price seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Price passes into half guard.

Price is trying to work for a kimura but Saber is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Price is working for a kimura but Saber is defending it quite comfortably.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saber trying to control here.
Price works his way into side control.
Saber is not content to let Price control the position.

Price thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee asks Price politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Price prefers to stall for the moment though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Price tries for a kimura but Saber is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Saber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Saber seems a little lost for a moment, as Price dominates the positioning.
Price trying to control the position but Saber is working away.

Price decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Saber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saber is looking to break free of the clinch but Price has double underhooks.
Saber with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Saber misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Price.

Price has clasped his hands together around Saber's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Price throws a strike aimed at the side of Saber's head but Saber avoids it well.
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Saber is breathing heavily.
Saber taking a bit of punishment here - Price scoring with strikes.
Saber taking punishment in the form of punches.
Saber is looking for a sweep.
Price prevents Saber from escaping the position.

Price working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Price taking a breather here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saber struggling a bit here.

Price tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Saber is trying to buck Price off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Price dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Saber looks to land a combination but Price avoids it well.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Price effectively controlling the action here.

Price breaks from the clinch.

Price closes the distance and pushes Saber back into the cage.
Price has Saber pressed against the cage, preventing Saber from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Price drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saber pulls his leg out and moves away.
Some wild striking there from Saber.
Saber misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Price ducks under a wild hook from Saber.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Price.
Price in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.

Price is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saber is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Price stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Saber throws a right hand that Price ducks under and follows up with a left that Price also avoids with ease.
Price dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Price closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Saber's guard.
Price looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Saber is trying to control the position but Price postures up.
Harold Price has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saber can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Price controls the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Harold Price.
Price tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saber swivels and escapes.
Saber misses with a body kick.

Price drives through with a takedown into Saber's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Price won't allow Saber to get back to his feet.
Price advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saber being controlled for a moment.
Price grinds an elbow into Saber's temple.
Price passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Saber!
Saber sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Price perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Price wants to pass the guard but Saber is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saber wants to get back to his feet.
Price controlling the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Harold Price was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Saber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

Price has closed the distance and engaged Saber in a clinch.
Saber throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Price blocks it with crossed arms.

Price has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Saber clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Price just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Price showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!

Saber throws a sloppy head kick and Price moves out of range easily.

Price rushes Saber and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Price slows down the pace here.

Saber is fighting off a takedown attempt but Price is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Saber to the mat. Saber regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Saber keeping full guard, as Price tries to pass.
Saber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Price slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saber trying to keep a closed guard but Price is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saber tries to bum rush Price with a series of wild strikes but Price uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Price changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saber tries to avoid it but Price manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saber to the ground. Saber escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Price takes the fight into the clinch.
Price is stalling here.
Saber tries to land a knee to the head but Price blocks with his arms.

Price is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Saber can't fight it off and eventually Price manages to take the fight to the floor. Saber looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Price gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price dodges the punch combination from Saber.
Saber loads up on a big right hand but Price slips the punch.
Saber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Price counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Price closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Price lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Price stops Saber from standing up.
Price pushing down on Saber's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Price missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Price works his foot free and advances to mount.
Price with good strikes from the mount here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price looking to control and managing it successfully.
Price is trying to take his opponent's back.
Saber tries to hold on but Price postures up.
Price tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Saber is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Price putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Price has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Price is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Saber to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Saber shrugs it off.
Saber is trying desperately to improve position.

Price working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Price lands a big shot there that rocks Saber but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
BOOM! Price connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Saber is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Price working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Saber tries to lock up and control but Price gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Price shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Price slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Price's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Harold Price hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A combination from Saber does no damage.
Saber misses with a takedown
and Price counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Price moves into the clinch successfully.

Price wants the takedown. Saber is fighting it off but Price persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Saber's guard against the cage.
Price controlling from the top position.
Price pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saber is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Harold Price.
Saber misses with the combination.
Urijah Saber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saber throws a sloppy head kick

and Price holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Price has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Saber is trying to keep an underhook but Price manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saber tries to kick Price off but Price keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Price is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Harold Price.

Price shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Saber's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price wants to pass the guard but Saber is keeping the position.
Saber keeping moving, preventing Price from controlling successfully.
Price is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saber wants to sweep here but Price controlling him for the moment.
Price pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saber is keeping the position for now.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Harold Price wasn't active enough on the ground.
Saber jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saber as he jumps to the side.
Saber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Saber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Price fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Saber avoids it really well and circles away.
Saber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A jab from Saber does it's job there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saber swinging wildly here.
Saber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Price counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saber trying to keep a closed guard but Price is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harold Price dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Saber clinches with his opponent.
Saber throws a knee to the head but misses.
Price is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saber gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Price has clasped his hands together around Saber's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Saber is trying to improve his position.
Price staying calm.
Saber is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Price off and has taken his back!
Price turns into Saber and is now in his guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Price is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Saber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Price looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Price works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saber is trying to stand.
Saber wants to control but Price is keeping busy.
Price lands with a punch from half guard.
Price tries to pass to full mount but Saber defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Price is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saber has managed to free his arm - good work.
Price keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Saber wants to control but Price passes into side.
Saber is trying to control Price's posture but Price avoids it.
Price moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Price working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price wants to control but Saber is keeping him busy.
Price controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Price trying to control the action but Saber is working from the bottom.
Saber struggling a bit here.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Price looking to score a takedown here. Saber is defending well but Price drives through and ends up in Saber's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Price won't allow Saber to get back to his feet.
Price stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saber is trying to control the position but Price postures up.
Price is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Price trying to control but Saber is working from the bottom.
Urijah Saber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Harold Price wasn't active enough on the ground.
No joy there for Saber, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Price manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saber on his heels. He'll look to pass Saber's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price advances position into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Price comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Price winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 45:50
Judge George Francis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Price!
Harold Price is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Harold Price started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.