PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bad Ben (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Sebia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Ben
vs
Sebia

183 cm
26
234 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

225 cm
20
295 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bad Ben!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Sebia!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ben drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ben in side control, throwing shots but Sebia defends.
Ben tries to score with some ground and pound. Sebia controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ben misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ben is trying to ground and pound but Sebia uses the momentary lack of control by Ben to regain half guard.
Sebia tries to roll over but Ben keeps him under control.
Ben not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ben not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sebia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ben. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ben is trying to control. Sebia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ben looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ben stands up and beckons Sebia to join him on the feet.

Sebia gets tackled into the cage by Ben. Ben maintains the clinch.
Ben makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Ben.
Sebia tries for a takedown but Ben manages to get underhooks.
Ben lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sebia backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben lands with a short shot to the head.
Sebia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ben fights it off and pushes away nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ben lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ben prevents the takedown attempt.
Bad Ben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Sebia.
Sebia wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ben prevents it.
Still in the clinch, Ben scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sebia is trying to drag Ben to the mat but Ben just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch on the inside from Ben fails to land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ben lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ben working aggressively here.
Sebia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ben gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sebia is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ben pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ben scores with a shoulder strike.
Ben could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sebia.
Ben lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ben swings wildly with an uppercut but Sebia uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ben fails to land with a series of punches.
Ben throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sebia.
Ben throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Ben drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sebia is trying to control Ben's posture but Ben avoids it.
Ben throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sebia works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sebia is refusing to be controlled, as Ben sits in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ben looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ben thows a huge punch but Sebia dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sebia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ben has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Ben is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sebia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ben.
Sebia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ben.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sebia is looking to control Ben's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sebia avoid being mounted?

Ben is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ben thows a huge punch but Sebia dodges it nicely.
Ben sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sebia defending well though.
Ben tries to pass to full mount but Sebia defends it.
Sebia felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ben sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sebia defending well though.
Ben thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ben trying to pass the guard but Sebia defending well.
Ben not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sebia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ben.
Sebia won't allow Ben to pass to mount.
Ben not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Ben escapes and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sebia.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ben throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
No luck for Sebia with that takedown attempt.
Sebia is breathing heavily.
Sebia fails with a takedown attempt.
Bad Ben has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Sebia.

Ben shoots in and bounces Sebia off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ben throws a strike but Sebia rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bad Ben dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Ben leaves Sebia with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ben feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sebia's calf.

Ben shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sebia is trying to defend but Ben finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sebia keeping control of the position.
Ben throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ben not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ben not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ben throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sebia to regain full guard.
Sebia is controlling Ben's posture.
Ben stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sebia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ben might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ben prevents Sebia from getting back to his feet.
Ben is looking to pass into half guard but Sebia pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Sebia is in guard.
Ben keeping moving, preventing Sebia from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ben wants to get back to his feet but Sebia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sebia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Ben has his foot on Sebia's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sebia works his way back into a safe position though.

Ben working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sebia doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sebia manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ben looking to control.
Sebia trying to control but Ben is working from the bottom.
Sebia stops Ben from standing up.
Sebia stays in close to Ben's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebia tries to free his leg and advance position but Ben is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Ben throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sebia was covering up waiting for the punch and Ben finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ben throws an elbow that misses. Sebia uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ben's guard. Nice move by Sebia!
Bad Ben overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sebia tries to free his leg and advance position but Ben is retaining full guard.

Ben escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sebia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sebia stays in close to Ben's body and controls the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sebia working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ben's head.
Sebia preventing the sweep.

Ben had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sebia defends it easily.
Sebia trying to control the position from guard on top but Ben is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mike Sebia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bad Ben is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sebia distracts Ben with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bad Ben.
Well Ben has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bad Ben!