PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Austin Wheeler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belle Sebastian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Austin Wheeler has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Wheeler
vs
Sebastian

172 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

178 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Austin Wheeler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Belle Sebastian!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Wheeler.
Wheeler tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wheeler lands a jab to Sebastian's midsection.
Sebastian connects with a leg kick. Wheeler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sebastian as he avoids it easily.
Sebastian throws a nice inside leg kick.

Sebastian dives in and scores a takedown into Wheeler's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wheeler is trying to keep Sebastian in close.
Sebastian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sebastian stands up over Wheeler, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sebastian must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sebastian preventing the sweep.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sebastian's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wheeler looking to control.
Wheeler bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sebastian's guard.
Sebastian wants to sweep here but Wheeler controlling him for the moment.
Sebastian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wheeler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebastian is looking to sweep but instead, Wheeler has passed into half guard.
Sebastian wants to improve his position but Wheeler is controlling well.
Wheeler wants to stand but Sebastian has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Wheeler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sebastian can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wheeler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sebastian defending well though.
Sebastian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wheeler 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.
Wheeler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sebastian keeps working.
Wheeler working Sebastian over with strikes.
Sebastian punching from the bottom.
Sebastian is not content to let Wheeler control the position.
Sebastian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian is refusing to be controlled, as Wheeler sits in half guard.
Wheeler lands strikes from half guard.
Sebastian wants to control but Wheeler is keeping busy.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wheeler is controlling the pace.

Wheeler is working for a kimura but Sebastian is defending it quite comfortably.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sebastian tries to roll over but Wheeler keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Wheeler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sebastian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wheeler.
Sebastian is looking to improve his position.
Wheeler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sebastian is trying to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler wants to control but Sebastian is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wheeler decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wheeler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sebastian.
A swing and a miss from Wheeler.
Wheeler takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wheeler cracks a nice hook into Sebastian's ribs.
Sebastian throws a body punch but Wheeler moves out of range.
Wheeler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sebastian, right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wheeler will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sebastian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Wheeler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Austin Wheeler will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A good leg kick by Sebastian.
A big left from Wheeler misses.
Sebastian thumps Wheeler with a low kick.
Sebastian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.

Wheeler pushes Sebastian up against the cage in a clinch.
Sebastian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wheeler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wheeler looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sebastian is trying to pull guard but Wheeler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

Wheeler gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sebastian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wheeler is one step ahead there.
Wheeler wants to control from the top but Sebastian keeps moving.

Wheeler drops back looking for a leg! Sebastian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sebastian manages to kick Wheeler off! Wheeler jumps back into Sebastian's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sebastian looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sebastian will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Wheeler won't allow Sebastian to sweep him here.
Wheeler postures up and lands a big shot to Sebastian's brow.
Sebastian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wheeler wants to control from the top but Sebastian keeps moving.
Wheeler lands a couple of elbows.
Sebastian wants to sweep but no luck.
Sebastian keeps trying to improve his position.

Wheeler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler trying to control but Sebastian is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sebastian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wheeler trying to control but Sebastian is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sebastian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wheeler is one step ahead there.
Wheeler throws a big right hand that misses.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Austin Wheeler wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A slow jab from Wheeler misses its intended target.
Sebastian scores with a push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wheeler misses the shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler dives in for a single leg takedown but Sebastian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wheeler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wheeler tries to circle away but Sebastian has him pinned against the cage.
Wheeler looking to stall.
Sebastian tries to throw a body punch but Wheeler avoids it by throwing Sebastian back against the cage.
Sebastian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wheeler blocks it with crossed arms.
Sebastian tries to pull guard but Wheeler holds him up against the cage and eventually Sebastian drops back down to his feet.
Austin Wheeler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Belle Sebastian.
Wheeler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sebastian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Austin Wheeler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian throws a leg kick which misses Wheeler's front leg but catches the back leg as Wheeler tries to avoid it.
Wheeler fails with the takedown
and Sebastian counters with a leg kick.
Sebastian lands a head kick!

Sebastian shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wheeler is trying to defend but Sebastian finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wheeler is not content to let Sebastian control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sebastian working over Wheeler with some ground and pound. Wheeler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Belle Sebastian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Sebastian misses with a head kick.
Wheeler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wheeler blocks a head kick by Sebastian.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sebastian.
Wheeler throws a series of punches but Sebastian moves out of range.
Wheeler cracks a nice hook into Sebastian's ribs.
Wheeler is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wheeler.
Sebastian lands a high kick!
Sebastian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wheeler's calf.
A head kick from Sebastian lands but Wheeler takes it in his stride.
Sebastian throws a leg kick which misses Wheeler's front leg but catches the back leg as Wheeler tries to avoid it.
Wheeler dives in for a single leg takedown but Sebastian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Wheeler jumps guard and drags Sebastian to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Sebastian lands a couple of elbows.
Austin Wheeler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wheeler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wheeler looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sebastian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sebastian chips away with some ground and pound.
Sebastian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wheeler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sebastian preventing the sweep.
Sebastian chips away with some ground and pound.
Wheeler controls Sebastian momentarily but Sebastian frees himself.
Sebastian postures up in Wheeler's guard and throws a big left but Wheeler blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian wants to control from the top but Wheeler keeps moving.
Sebastian is fighting to break Wheeler's control of his arms but Wheeler is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sebastian scoring with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sebastian wants to control from the top but Wheeler keeps moving.
Sebastian tries to free his leg and advance position but Wheeler is retaining full guard.
Wheeler keeping moving, preventing Sebastian from controlling successfully.
Wheeler keeping full guard, as Sebastian tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sebastian trying to control the position from guard on top but Wheeler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sebastian throws a big right hand that misses.
Wheeler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sebastian looking to pass the guard.
Sebastian preventing the sweep.
Wheeler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Sebastian has gone for a leg lock! Wheeler slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sebastian's guard.
Wheeler preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler wants to get up but he can't break Sebastian's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wheeler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wheeler is looking to stand up but Sebastian won't let him.
Wheeler won't allow Sebastian to sweep him here.
Wheeler trying to control but Sebastian is working from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Austin Wheeler.
Jab by Sebastian.
Sebastian throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sebastian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sebastian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sebastian throws a nice head kick!
Wheeler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Belle Sebastian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sebastian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Belle Sebastian!