PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Mclean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvador Sababale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Mclean
vs
Sababale

151 cm
20
278 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

196 cm
18
279 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mac Mclean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Salvador Sababale!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Hemmingworth and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclean tries to land a front kick but Sababale steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Oooooh!!! Sababale has knocked Mclean down with a huge combo! Sababale steps away and waves a wobbly Mclean back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!

It looks like Mac Mclean has been cut.
Salvador Sababale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Sababale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mclean slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mclean throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sababale wants to control from the top but Mclean keeps moving.
Sababale stopping the sweep attempt from Mclean.
Mclean trying to control the position.
Sababale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mclean swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Mclean is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sababale must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclean is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mclean is wriggling around but Sababale manages to pass to half guard.
Sababale is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Sababale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sababale trying to control from half guard but Mclean is working away.
Mclean preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mclean tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mclean manages to get to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclean throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mclean throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mclean is looking to stand up but Sababale isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mclean trying to strike off his back.
Sababale wants to control from the top but Mclean keeps moving.

Mclean working for a triangle but Sababale defends it easily.
Mclean is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sababale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mclean. 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Sababale stands up out of Mclean's guard for a moment - Mclean manages to land a nice upkick.
Mclean keeping moving, preventing Sababale from controlling successfully.
Mclean throwing short punches from the bottom.
Mclean throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Sababale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mclean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mclean is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Mclean is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mclean not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclean lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sababale desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Sababale is defending against the submission attempts here by Mclean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Salvador Sababale will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mac Mclean's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Mclean plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!

Mclean looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sababale preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sababale is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mclean really is a fat lump.
Sababale is trying to hold Mclean in close to prevent damage but Mclean has managed to pass into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sababale trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Mclean raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sababale tries to hold on but Mclean pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mclean landing strikes, looking to finish!

Mclean is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sababale has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Sababale is looking to improve his position but Mclean isn't that keen on the idea.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mclean looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.

Mclean has hold of Sababale's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sababale manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Sababale is working to get back to half guard.
Mac Mclean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclean sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Mclean with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

Mclean swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sababale is now in Mclean's guard. A big mistake from Mclean there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Mclean looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Mclean dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mac Mclean's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sababale.
Sababale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mclean.

Mclean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Sababale successfully pulls guard.
Sababale is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mclean dives into side control.

Mclean is trying to get an arm triangle but Sababale is defending well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mclean decides to take the fight back to the feet.

Mclean has closed the distance and engaged Sababale in a clinch.
Mclean drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sababale pulls his leg out and moves away.

Sababale fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mclean to the ground. Sababale is now in Mclean's guard.

Mclean looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mclean utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mclean working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sababale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sababale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sababale trying to control but Mclean is working from the bottom.
Sababale is looking to work some ground and pound but Mclean has wrist control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mclean lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sababale trying to keep a closed guard but Mclean is proving a slippery customer.
Mclean connects with a couple of short punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sababale is trying to keep Mclean in close.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Salvador Sababale hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

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

Mclean is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Mclean pushes Sababale off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Mclean clinches up against the cage.
Mclean keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sababale's efforts to push away.

Mclean has picked Sababale up - he's going for a ride! Mclean dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Mclean is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sababale has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sababale is looking to improve his position.

Mclean is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sababale has managed to free his arm - good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Mclean showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mclean has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Mclean!