PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mo Saic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Saic
vs
Bob

175 cm
18
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
21
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

CROWN

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mo Saic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob is looking to land body kicks.
Bob shoots for a takedown but Saic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bob.
Saic circles away from the clinch attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bob.
Mo Saic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bob.
Bob shoots in but Saic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bob looks gassed!
Saic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bob.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bob.
Bob dodges the punch combination from Saic.

Saic clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob tries for a takedown but Saic manages to get underhooks.
Bob misses with a body punch.
Saic could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Saic gets through Bob's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saic lands a left hand.
Saic lands with a right to the head.
Bob takes a shot to the head.
Saic lands a hook to the side of the head.

It looks like Billy Bob has been cut.
Saic lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Saic as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Saic.
Bob takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Saic.
Saic scores with a shoulder strike.
Saic dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saic scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short body shot lands from Saic as the two fighters clinch.
Saic scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Nice body punch from Saic - that landed with a thud.
A body shot lands from Saic.
Saic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Saic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bob takes a shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saic is leaning against Bob and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Saic.
A short right from Saic on the inside.
Saic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saic lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Saic on the inside.
Saic scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Saic.
Saic lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Saic.
A short right from Saic.
Saic makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
A short right from Saic on the inside.
A short right from Saic on the inside.
A short right from Saic.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saic.
Saic lands a nice uppercut.
Saic lands a body punch.
Saic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bob or not.
Saic lands with a short shot to the head.
Saic lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Saic.
A short left from Saic.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Saic.
Saic lands with a left to the head.
Saic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Saic lands a hook to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from Saic.
Bob takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saic works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saic lands an uppercut.
Saic is working Bob over against the cage.
Saic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Saic gets through Bob's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bob tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saic smiles and moves away.
Billy Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Saic pushes Bob up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Saic.
The is referee keeping an eye on Saic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short right from Saic.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saic blocks an uppercut.
Saic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bob.
Bob has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Saic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saic lands a shoulder strike.
Saic lands with a right to the head.
Saic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saic lands an uppercut.
Saic scores with a shot to the side of Bob's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bob jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saic walks away with a smile on his face. Bob gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Saic clinches with his opponent.
A short left from Saic.
Saic lands with a right to the head.
Saic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Saic stops a takedown attempt from Bob.
Saic scores with a shot to the side of Bob's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saic.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mo Saic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Bob's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Saic is looking to clinch.
Bob shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saic as he jumps to the side.

Saic closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Saic.
Mo Saic has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Saic.
Saic has Bob pushed against the cage.
Saic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saic lands a hook that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
A short uppercut from Saic.
Saic is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Saic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bobs head.
Saic cracks Bob with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Saic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saic lands with a left to the head.
Saic lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob letting Saic take a breather here.
Saic lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Saic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saic lands with a short shot to the head.
Saic presses Bob against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Saic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Saic.
Saic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bob.
Saic scores with a shot to the side of Bob's head.
Saic lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bobs head.
Saic misses with some punches.
Saic lands a shoulder strike.
Saic taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bob jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saic walks away with a smile on his face. Bob gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bob fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mo Saic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bob.
Saic tries to clinch but fails miserably

so Bob counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Saic is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bob wants to get up but he can't break Saic's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Saic is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saic knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bob on the ground.
Bob prevents Saic from getting back to his feet.
Bob slips nicely into half guard.
Bob has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob with the ground and pound from mount.

Bob working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Bob scoring with strikes but Saic is staying in there.
Bob has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bob thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bob thowing shots but they're missing.
Saic flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Saic is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Saic really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saic is trying to stand up.
Saic wants to control but Bob is having none of it.
Saic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You get the feeling that Saic really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Bob trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saic tries to lock up and control but Bob gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bob lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Saic is trying desperately to improve position.
Saic tries to hold on but Bob pushes him away.
Saic is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mo Saic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Billy Bob's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Bob forces Saic back against the cage and clinches.
Saic pushes Bob back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

Bob breaks from the clinch.
Saic scores with a nice right hand.
Bob shoots for a takedown but Saic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Saic rushes Bob and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saic.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saic.
A short right from Saic.
Bob has Saic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saic gets through Bob's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bob has Saic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mo Saic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bob.
Saic lands a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saic lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Saic.
Saic lands a hook that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Saic lands with a short punch from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saic is pushing Bob up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bob takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls for Saic to work.
Bob has Saic pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saic manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saic has a couple of punches blocked by Bob.
Saic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saic prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bob tries to land knees in the clinch but Saic avoids the damage to the body.
Saic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saic lands a shoulder strike.
Saic misses with a punch on the inside.
Saic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bob fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Saic - that landed with a thud.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saic stops a takedown attempt from Bob.
Saic lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Saic.
Saic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Saic fails to land.
Bob tries for a takedown but Saic manages to get underhooks.
Bob tries to pull guard but Saic won't allow it.
Bob is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Saic pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saic.
Saic pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saic.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saic creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bob tries to pull guard but Saic holds him up against the cage and eventually Bob drops back down to his feet.
Saic is working Bob over against the cage.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saic lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bob letting Saic take a breather here.
Bob is trying to drag Saic to the mat but Saic just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob fails to pull guard.
Bob fails to pull guard.
A short left from Saic.
A short body shot lands from Saic as the two fighters clinch.
Bob has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saic avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Saic lands with a left to the head.
Good body shot from Saic.
Saic lands a body punch.
Saic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bob goes for a takedown attempt but Saic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saic stuffs the takedown.
Saic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Saic instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saic lands an uppercut.
Saic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saic throws a head punch that misses.
Saic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bob backwards.
Saic lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bob wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Saic.
Saic lands a nice uppercut.
Saic is working Bob over against the cage.
Saic gets through Bob's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saic is leaning against Bob and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saic presses Bob against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Saic as the two fighters clinch.
Billy Bob has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mo Saic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bob jumps guard but Saic stands there with Bob around his waist. Bob gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bob backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Saic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saic, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Saic!