PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sekso Fender (ranked 4998 p4p, 4991 weight class) and Jimmy Saville (ranked 583 p4p, 584 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fender
vs
Saville

185 cm
22
195
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
190
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Hates pizza

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sekso Fender!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jimmy Saville!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saville clinches up against the cage.
Saville avoids the elbow strike from Fender, against the cage.
Fender misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saville blocks a body shot from Fender.
Saville tries to score a body lock takedown but Fender shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A hook to the body from Fender.
Saville avoiding damage as Fender throws knees to the body.
Fender pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Saville is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Saville blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saville blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fender.
Saville throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fender tries to work over Saville's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fender misses with a punch on the inside.
Saville fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Saville just misses with a elbow thrown towards Fender's brow.
Saville has Fender pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fender manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sekso Fender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Saville.
Fender stalls.
Fender tries to work over Saville's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fender lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saville backwards.
Fender misses with some punches.
Fender tries to throw a body punch but Saville avoids it by throwing Fender back against the cage.
Fender throws a head punch that misses.

Saville manages to break the clinch.
Saville tries to clinch up but Fender circles away and keeps his distance.
Fender fails with a takedown attempt.
Saville fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fender throws a big counter combination but Saville scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fender moves in looking to clinch but Saville pushes him off.
Saville changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fender tries to avoid it but Saville manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fender to the ground. Fender escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saville fails with the takedown.
Fender tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saville defends well and Fender ends up having to push Saville into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fender goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Saville breaks the clinch.
Saville finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saville fails with the takedown
and Fender counters with a stiff right hand.
Saville circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saville fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fender checks it well.

Fender moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fender missing with knees to the body.
Fender goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fender missing with knees to the body.
Saville managing to block the knees to the body from Fender.
Saville dodges an elbow strike from Fender.
Saville tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fender smiles and moves away.
Fender is trying hard to land a takedown here. Saville sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fender tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saville manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fender is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saville tries a quick counter leg kick but Fender is wise to it.
Fender will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Fender pushes Saville up against the cage in a clinch.
Fender dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Saville decides to pull guard.
Fender is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Saville escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fender gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Fender gets to his feet - Saville follows without any prompting.

Saville closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Fender fails to land.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Saville has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fender uses from the top position.
Saville trying to control the position.
Fender wants to get up but he can't break Saville's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sekso Fender dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Saville throws a sloppy head kick and Fender moves out of range easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saville.
Saville looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saville dives in for a single leg takedown but Fender sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saville shoots in looking for a takedown. Fender tries to sprawl out of it but Saville keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fender manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sekso Fender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Saville.
Saville shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fender moves in looking to clinch but Saville pushes him off.

Saville gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saville blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saville tries for a takedown but Fender manages to get underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saville fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fender prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saville is breathing heavily.
Fender misses with a body punch.

Saville manages to break the clinch.
Fender tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saville swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Fender rushes Saville and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fender gets underhooks to prevent Saville's takedown attempt.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fender.
Saville avoiding damage as Fender throws knees to the body.
Saville is looking to break free of the clinch but Fender has double underhooks.
Fender lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fender misses with an elbow strike.
Fender pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Saville blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saville blocks a body shot from Fender.
Fender is looking to control Saville's arms but Saville gets an underhook and turns him. Now Fender has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fender.
Fender tries to work over Saville's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saville tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Saville on the inside.
Saville goes for a takedown attempt but Fender pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saville closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fender circles away.
Fender shoots in but no luck this time.
Fender is looking to clinch but Saville is avoiding it.
Fender moves in looking to clinch but Saville pushes him off.
Saville shoots in for a double leg but Fender sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck for Saville with that takedown attempt.
Fender seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Sekso Fender is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saville gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fender makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saville circles away from the clinch attempt.

Fender moves into the clinch.
Sekso Fender has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fender pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Saville prevents a body shot from Fender.
A short right from Fender.
Fender stalling in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fender as Saville tries to tie him up.
Fender misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fender.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fender is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saville is defending well for now.
Saville with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fender has Saville pushed against the cage.
Fender doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fender misses with the head strike.
Fender lands a right hand.
Fender misses with a punch on the inside.
Fender lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saville.
A hook to the body from Fender.
Fender has Saville pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fender doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fender misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saville on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sekso Fender dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Fender clinches up with Saville and pushes him back against the cage.
Saville looking for a takedown.
Saville drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fender pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fender throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fender moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Jimmy Saville seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fender tries for a takedown but Saville sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Fender as Saville shoots in.
Sekso Fender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Saville.
Saville fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fender looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saville takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fender lands a nice uppercut.
Fender misses with some punches.
Fender tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saville's elbow.
Fender is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saville can do to turn this around?
Fender goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

Saville breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sekso Fender is winning the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saville is defended easily by Fender.
Fender is looking for a counter combo.
Saville circles away from the clinch attempt.

Fender has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fender lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saville on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saville breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
An inside leg kick from Saville misses.
Saville slaps away a takedown attempt from Fender, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fender fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saville shoots in but no luck this time.

Fender has closed the distance and engaged Saville in a clinch.
Fender tries to throw a body punch but Saville avoids it by throwing Fender back against the cage.
Saville has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saville softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fender prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fender can't find room to land a body shot as Saville controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fender misses with some punches.
Saville jumps guard but Fender stands there with Saville around his waist. Saville gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fender throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savilles head.

Saville has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Fender uses from the top position.
Saville 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.
Fender wants to pass the guard but Saville is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Fender stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nice sprawl there from Fender as Saville shoots in.

Fender closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fender throws an elbow but it misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saville tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Fender smiles and moves away.
Saville dives in for a single leg takedown but Fender sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fender shoots for a takedown but Saville saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Fender moves into the clinch.
Fender misses with a punch to the body.
Fender lands an uppercut.
Fender lands a left hand.
Saville tries to pull guard but Fender holds him up against the cage and eventually Saville drops back down to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fender tries to throw a body punch but Saville avoids it by throwing Fender back against the cage.
Fender digs a right hand into Saville's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saville's gas tank.
Fender lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fender lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sekso Fender clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Fender gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saville blocks the elbow strike.
Saville tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fender tries a body shot but Saville blocks it.
Fender pushes off an throws an elbow but Saville leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fender working aggressively here.
Fender gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Saville.
Saville blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Saville's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Saville clinches with his opponent.
Fender gets through Saville's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

Saville escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fender stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fender wants it to stay on the feet.
Sekso Fender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Saville.
Saville is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fender showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saville.
Fender is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fender shoots in and drives through. Saville sprawls well.
Fender wants to clinch up but Saville keeps it at a distance.

Fender moves into the clinch.
Fender scores with a shot to the side of Saville's head.
Saville blocking some punches.
Saville tries to pull guard but Fender forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Saville blocks a body shot from Fender.
Saville avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fender lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saville or not.
Fender throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Savilles head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Fender scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fender gets underhooks to prevent Saville's takedown attempt.
Fender is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saville is defending well for now.
Saville tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fender lands a shoulder strike.
Saville looking for a takedown.
Fender tries to work over Saville's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fender is working Saville over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fender misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fender misses with a punch to the body.
Saville is looking for a takedown.
Fender trying to land knees to the body.
Saville blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fender tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fender tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saville avoids it.
Fender slows down the pace here.
Saville avoiding damage as Fender throws knees to the body.
Fender pushes off an throws an elbow but Saville leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Saville leaning against his opponent.
Saville blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Saville breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saville fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fender shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saville as he avoids it easily.
Fender tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fender tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saville swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fender shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Saville eats them both and turns towards Fender to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Fender rushes Saville and presses him up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Fender.
Fender misses with a punch on the inside.
Fender misses with the head strike.
Saville looking for a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sekso Fender had his way with Jimmy Saville in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Saville shoots in looking for a takedown. Fender tries to sprawl out of it but Saville keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fender manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fender changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Saville tries to avoid it but Fender manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Saville to the ground. Saville escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Saville shoots and misses
and Fender counters with a two punch combo.
Saville changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fender tries to avoid it but Saville manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fender to the ground. Fender escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sekso Fender has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Saville.
Fender is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saville dives in for a single leg takedown but Fender sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fender misses with a body kick.
Fender tries to clinch but Saville is having none of it.
Saville is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saville shoots in looking for a takedown but Fender manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saville's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
As Saville looks to move away, Fender throws a big counter combo but Saville just gets out of the way.
Saville swats away the attempt to clinch by Fender.

Fender darts in and clinches Saville up against the cage.
Saville goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fender prevents it.
Nice body punch from Fender - that landed with a thud.
Fender lands with a left to the head.
Fender scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fender tries to land knees in the clinch but Saville avoids the damage to the body.
Fender stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fender goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fender misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saville.
Fender scores with a hook to the body.
Fender misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fender taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fender just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saville's brow.
Saville is trying to force a seperation but Fender has the dominant position.
Still in the clinch, Fender scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fender softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Saville can't get the takedown.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Fender just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saville's brow.
Saville is trying to break the clinch but Fender is controlling him.
Saville on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saville prevents a body shot from Fender.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saville is trying to pull guard but Fender has him pressed against the cage.
Fender lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fender is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Fender misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fender lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saville avoiding damage as Fender throws knees to the body.
Fender misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saville.
Fender stops a takedown attempt from Saville.
Fender misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saville managing to block the knees to the body from Fender.
Saville blocks a body shot from Fender.
Sekso Fender is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saville managing to block the knees to the body from Fender.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fender tries to work over Saville's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fender lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saville backwards.
Fender misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saville leaning his opponent against the cage.
Fender is trying to stall.
Fender has a couple of punches blocked by Saville.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fender tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Saville breaks from the clinch.
Jimmy Saville has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Saville lands a left and a right that send Fender crashing to the mat, dazed. Saville thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Fender is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
Sekso Fender showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fender, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sekso Fender!
Sekso Fender is the new middleweight champion!