PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaymz Hetfield (ranked 4631 p4p, 436 weight class) and Cihan Sari (ranked 4497 p4p, 426 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hetfield might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica - Fight Fire with Fire. Jaymz Hetfield could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cihan Sari's chin.

Hetfield
vs
Sari

190 cm
25
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
200 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaymz Hetfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cihan Sari!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hetfield thows a leg kick but Sari checks it
and Sari counters with a left and a right that stings Hetfield.
A bone on bone clash there as Sari blocks the leg kick.
Sari should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hetfield throws a solid leg kick but Sari takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a leg kick
and Sari counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hetfield tries a low kick but Sari avoids it.
Hetfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hetfield throws out a loose jab but Sari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hetfield throws a head kick that Sari semi-blocks.
Sari checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A leg kick checked by Sari.
Sari wants to counter with a clinch but Hetfield pushes him away.
Sari moves in looking to clinch but Hetfield pushes him off.
Hetfield goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sari avoids the head kick by Hetfield.
Sari misses with a takedown attempt - Hetfield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hetfield throws a head kick but Sari moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Hetfield.

Hetfield moves into the clinch.
Hetfield throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sari is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hetfield pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hetfield pushes off an throws an elbow but Sari leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hetfield pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hetfield throws an elbow but misses.

Hetfield breaks the clinch.
Sari avoids the head kick by Hetfield.
Jaymz Hetfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hetfield misses with a low kick.
Sari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hetfield defends it nicely.
Jaymz Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cihan Sari.
Hetfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hetfield throws a head kick but Sari moves out of range.
Sari keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sari wants to clinch up but Hetfield keeps it at a distance.
Hetfield waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sari.
Hetfield misses with a low kick.
Sari keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sari moves in looking to clinch but Hetfield pushes him off.
Sari tries to clinch but Hetfield is having none of it.
Hetfield throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hetfield misses with a low kick.
Sari blocks a head kick by Hetfield.
Hetfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hetfield swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hetfield throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Hetfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sari staying out of range there.
Hetfield stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hetfield wants it to stay on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield misses with a low kick.
Hetfield motions for Sari to come forward. Hetfield throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sari avoids the head kick by Hetfield.
Sari checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Sari's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
An inside leg kick lands from Hetfield.
A big left from Hetfield misses.
Hetfield misses with a low kick.
Hetfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sari tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sari checks a leg kick nicely.
Hetfield misses with a leg kick
and Sari counters with a three punch combo that has Hetfield backing up. Hetfield nods at Sari to acknowledge the strikes.
Sari is looking to clinch but Hetfield is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Hetfield.
Hetfield throws a leg kick that misses.
Sari is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hetfield with a body shot.
Hetfield tries a low kick but Sari avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sari shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hetfield as he avoids it easily.
Sari has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hetfield.
Hetfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Hetfield rushes Sari and presses him up against the cage.

Hetfield breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Hetfield misses.
Hetfield sets himself, and Sari steps forward looking for the clinch! Hetfield avoids it this time.
Hetfield lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hetfield throws a wild body kick that Sari sees coming a mile off.
Hetfield throws a solid leg kick but Sari takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hetfield.
Sari tries to clinch up.
Hetfield will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Sari gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hetfield misses with an elbow strike.

Sari manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaymz Hetfield dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hetfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Hetfield closes the distance and clinches.
Sari blocks an elbow strike from Hetfield.
Hetfield misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hetfield.

It looks like Cihan Sari has been cut.
Hetfield lands an elbow that stopped Sari in his tracks for a moment.
Sari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sari missing with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hetfield.

Sari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sari avoids the head kick by Hetfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sari shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hetfield defends it nicely.
Hetfield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sari checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hetfield is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sari can do to turn this around?
Hetfield feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sari's calf.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sari blocks a low kick nicely.
Sari keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.

Hetfield tries to keep at a distance but Sari has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sari fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hetfield misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Hetfield fails to land.

Hetfield manages to break the clinch.
Hetfield pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sari is looking for the big counter here.
Sari takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sari wants to clinch up but Hetfield keeps it at a distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Sari blocks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hetfield lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sari has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sari and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sari avoids a kick to the body.
Hetfield throws a front kick aimed at Sari's knee but Sari avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sari fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hetfield avoids it really well and circles away.
Jaymz Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cihan Sari.
Hetfield throws a head kick but Sari moves out of range.
Sari blocks a head kick by Hetfield.
Sari wants to counter with a clinch but Hetfield pushes him away.
Sari takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hetfield is looking to chop away at Sari's legs.
Sari steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hetfield.
Sari tries to close the distance and clinch but Hetfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hetfield shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sari changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hetfield tries to avoid it but Sari manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hetfield to the ground. Hetfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sari is looking to clinch.
Hetfield lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Hetfield misses.
Sari wants to counter with a clinch but Hetfield pushes him away.
Jaymz Hetfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hetfield throws a looping overhand right but Sari ducks down to avoid it.
Sari thinks about the counter body kick.
Hetfield will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sari shapes to counter with a head kick.
Hetfield with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hetfield throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hetfield throws a low kick but Sari moves out of range easily.
Hetfield misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hetfield throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sari.
Sari tries to counter with a clinch but Hetfield shakes him off and moves away.
Hetfield throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Sari's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sari shoots in and drives through. Hetfield sprawls well.
Sari is looking to clinch.
Hetfield wants to land a leg kick but Sari is out of range.
Sari wants to counter the offense by Hetfield and move into the clinch position.
Hetfield throws a low kick, looking for Sari's leg but Sari calmly moves out of range.
Hetfield misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield throws a leg kick that misses.
Hetfield misses with a low kick.
Hetfield throws a hook but Sari avoids it easily.
Hetfield is looking to score with low kicks.
Hetfield tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sari is able to avoid easily.
Hetfield misses with a leg kick.
Sari tries to clinch up.
Hetfield does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hetfield throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sari bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sari checks the leg kick nicely there.
Despite the aggression on Sari's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hetfield throws a low kick but Sari moves out of range easily.
Hetfield sets himself, and Sari steps forward looking for the clinch! Hetfield avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jaymz Hetfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cihan Sari's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Hetfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sari tries to close the distance and clinch but Hetfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jaymz Hetfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Hetfield throws a leg kick which misses Sari's front leg but catches the back leg as Sari tries to avoid it.

Hetfield takes the fight into the clinch.
Hetfield throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sari is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sari blocks an elbow strike from Hetfield.

Hetfield escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hetfield scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hetfield throws a leg kick but Sari moved away.
Sari's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hetfield is looking to chop away at Sari's legs.
Sari misses with a takedown attempt - Hetfield sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hetfield tries to land a leg kick but Sari saw it coming and moves away.
Sari lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sari clinches.

Sari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hetfield.
Hetfield lands a leg kick that knocks Sari off balance momentarily.
Sari dives in and grabs Hetfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hetfield pushes down on Sari's head and hops out.
Hetfield fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sari is out of range.
Hetfield throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Hetfield misses.
An inside leg kick from Hetfield misses.
Hetfield throws a front kick aimed at Sari's knee but Sari avoids it well.
As Hetfield backs off Sari throws a huge counter combo but Hetfield manages to avoid it all.
Sari goes for a double leg but Hetfield avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hetfield continues to drive forward.
Jaymz Hetfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cihan Sari.
Some bone on bone action there as Sari checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

Hetfield gets a clinch.

Hetfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Sari checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sari throws a fast counter high kick but Hetfield manages to duck under it in time.
Hetfield stuffs the takedown.
Sari checks a low kick from Hetfield.
As Hetfield backs off Sari throws a huge counter combo but Hetfield manages to avoid it all.
Hetfield throws a sloppy head kick and Sari moves out of range easily.
Hetfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sari is looking for the big counter here.
Sari tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hetfield swivels and escapes.
Hetfield lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hetfield lands a leg kick that knocks Sari off balance momentarily.
Sari checks a leg kick.
Sari now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hetfield fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sari checks it well.
Sari keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sari is looking for the big counter here.
Hetfield tries a low kick but Sari avoids it.
Hetfield throws a front kick aimed at Sari's knee but Sari avoids it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sari moves into the clinch successfully.
Hetfield creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sari throws a punch but it's blocked by Hetfield.
Hetfield swings wildly with an uppercut but Sari uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hetfield just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sari's brow.
Sari trying to stall but Hetfield improves his position.
Jaymz Hetfield is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hetfield pushes off an throws an elbow but Sari leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.

Hetfield manages to break the clinch.
Hetfield throws a leg kick but Sari checks it.
Sari wants to counter with a clinch but Hetfield pushes him away.

Sari has managed to clinch.
Sari leaning his opponent against the cage.

Hetfield breaks the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hetfield misses with a low kick.
Hetfield throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sari.
Sari tries to clinch there but Hetfield circles away.
Sari shoots in for a double leg but Hetfield sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sari takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hetfield throws a front kick aimed at Sari's knee but Sari avoids it well.
Hetfield walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sari checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sari lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hetfield throws a head kick but Sari moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sari avoids the head kick by Hetfield.
Sari is looking for the big counter here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good work by Sari as he checks the leg kick.
Sari blocks a leg kick.
Cihan Sari has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hetfield throws a low kick, looking for Sari's leg but Sari calmly moves out of range.
Sari is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jaymz Hetfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hetfield 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:26
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaymz Hetfield!
Our winner, Jaymz Hetfield, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.