PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damion Sabbath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Wobinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sabbath
vs
Wobinson

188 cm
26
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
24
215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Bullet Proof System
GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damion Sabbath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Wobinson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabbath throws an ugly left hook that misses

and Wobinson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wobinson managing to block the knees to the body from Sabbath.
Sabbath throws an elbow that misses.

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

Sabbath actively working from the bottom here.

Wobinson is working for a submission of some sort.

Wobinson is working for a kimura but Sabbath is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobinson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wobinson throwing shots but Sabbath is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wobinson in particular looking to stall.
Wobinson is looking to take a break and control but Sabbath is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wobinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Sabbath has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Wobinson escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Wobinson!
Wobinson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sabbath is trying to get back to half guard.
Sabbath is working hard here to advance position.
Wobinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sabbath keeps working.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wobinson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Wobinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sabbath knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sabbath is not content to let Wobinson control the position.
Sabbath is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wobinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sabbath is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wobinson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sabbath is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wobinson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wobinson wants to pass to mount but Sabbath is defending the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wobinson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sabbath is looking to get to half guard.
The referee warns Sabbath that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wobinson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sabbath tries to reverse the position but Wobinson maintains control.
Wobinson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wobinson cracks Sabbath with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wobinson unloading with bombs!

Wobinson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Sabbath can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Wobinson working for a guillotine from mount but Sabbath is in no mood to give up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wobinson looking to control but Sabbath is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sabbath is trying to escape the mount but Wobinson keeps good control and instead manages to take Sabbath's back.

Wobinson working for the choke.

Sabbath fending off the submission attempt from Wobinson.
Sabbath rolls, trying to escape but Wobinson keeps control of the position.

Wobinson working for the choke.
Sabbath is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sabbath lands a glancing blow to the side of Wobinson's head.
Sabbath looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.

Sabbath gets caught flat footed, as Wobinson shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wobinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sabbath swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Wobinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sabbath has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wobinson has managed to get both his arms back between Sabbath's legs - danger averted.

Sabbath is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wobinson passes Sabbath's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Wobinson is looking for a kimura here.

Sabbath looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobinson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sabbath does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wobinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Sabbath is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Sabbath is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wobinson pulls his head out easily.
Sabbath wants to improve his position but Wobinson is controlling well.
Wobinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sabbath knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sabbath is refusing to be controlled, as Wobinson sits in half guard.

Sabbath looking for submissions off his back.

Wobinson wants to work for an arm triangle but Sabbath is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wobinson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sabbath looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wobinson controlling the action here.
Wobinson winds up and cracks Sabbath with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

Sabbath looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wobinson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wobinson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Sabbath!
Sabbath really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sabbath has given up his back here. Will Wobinson look for the submission or keep pounding away?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabbath is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Wobinson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Sabbath defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

Wobinson working for the choke.
Sabbath rolls, trying to escape but Wobinson keeps control of the position.

Wobinson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sabbath is in bad spot here.

Sabbath defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Sabbath breaks Wobinson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wobinson controls Sabbath momentarily but Sabbath frees himself.
Wobinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sabbath stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wobinson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sabbath postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wobinson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Sabbath, into his guard.

Sabbath is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Wobinson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wobinson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sabbath avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Sabbath throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wobinson escapes and throws Sabbath's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabbath manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Wobinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Sabbath thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sabbath throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sabbath lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wobinson has a takedown stuffed.
Wobinson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wobinson feints the counter takedown.
Wobinson shoots in but Sabbath avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Sabbath fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wobinson sprawls well initially but Sabbath persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wobinson gets full guard.
Wobinson looking to control.
Sabbath advances to half guard.
Wobinson is trying to maintain the position but Sabbath is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wobinson misses with some strikes from the bottom.

Sabbath is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Sabbath is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Wobinson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Wobinson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Jake Wobinson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sabbath tries to improve position but can't.
Wobinson trying to control the action but Sabbath is working from the bottom.

Wobinson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sabbath is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Damion Sabbath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabbath is trying to improve his position.
Wobinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sabbath keeps working.

Wobinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wobinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sabbath tries to buck Wobinson off but Wobinson is having none of it.

Wobinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wobinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Wobinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sabbath knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wobinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabbath is looking for a sweep.
Wobinson working the head with strikes.
Wobinson trying to control the action but Sabbath is working from the bottom.

Wobinson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabbath manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wobinson's best efforts.
Wobinson prevents Sabbath from improving his position.

Sabbath looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sabbath is trying to get back to full guard.
Wobinson is looking to take a break and control but Sabbath is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jake Wobinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wobinson moves into full mount! Sabbath won't be happy about that!

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 Damion Sabbath.
I think Wobinson 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Wobinson!