PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lazerus Limbtwister (ranked 4933 p4p, 24075 weight class) and Lou Sabatory (ranked 565 p4p, 650 weight class). Limbtwister kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Break Shit by - LIMP BIZKIT. Lou Sabatory has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Limbtwister
vs
Sabatory

180 cm
23
190
2 - 2 - 0

187 cm
18
185
2 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lazerus Limbtwister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lou Sabatory!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabatory shoots for a takedown but Limbtwister saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sabatory misses with a takedown attempt

and Limbtwister decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sabatory's guard.
Limbtwister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sabatory swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Limbtwister showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Sabatory is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Limbtwister defends well.

Limbtwister got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sabatory has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Limbtwister has managed to get both his arms back between Sabatory's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbtwister content to stall in guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Limbtwister sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sabatory's guard.

Limbtwister is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sabatory has managed to free his arm - good work.
Limbtwister trying to control from half guard but Sabatory is working away.

Sabatory is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Limbtwister pulls his head out easily.

Limbtwister is trying to work for a kimura but Sabatory is defending well.

Sabatory actively working from the bottom here.
Sabatory tries to get to full guard but Limbtwister has control of the leg.
Limbtwister wants to take a breather but Sabatory is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Limbtwister looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Limbtwister definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.

Limbtwister seems to be looking for submissions.
Limbtwister passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sabatory!

Limbtwister is working for a guillotine from mount but Sabatory frees his head quite easily.
Limbtwister looking to control but Sabatory is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Limbtwister swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Sabatory is now in Limbtwister's guard. A big mistake from Limbtwister there, giving up the dominant position!

Limbtwister throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sabatory uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Limbtwister's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Limbtwister is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Limbtwister is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sabatory's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Limbtwister looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sabatory prevents Limbtwister from improving his position.
Sabatory is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Limbtwister looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sabatory has managed to clinch.

Sabatory is fighting off a takedown attempt but Limbtwister is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sabatory to the mat. Sabatory regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Limbtwister is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sabatory can do to turn this around?
Sabatory can't keep his opponent in guard - Limbtwister advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Sabatory is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Limbtwister pulls his head out easily.

Limbtwister is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sabatory has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sabatory wants to get back to full guard.

Sabatory looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Limbtwister controlling the action here.
Limbtwister is trying to control. Sabatory wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Limbtwister is working for a submission of some sort.
Sabatory gets full guard.

Limbtwister is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lazerus Limbtwister overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Limbtwister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabatory is keeping the position for now.
Limbtwister's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Limbtwister passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sabatory tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Limbtwister wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabatory throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.

Limbtwister is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sabatory knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Limbtwister looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sabatory tries to improve position but can't.
Sabatory is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Limbtwister asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Limbtwister working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

Limbtwister is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sabatory knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabatory is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Limbtwister is looking for a kimura here.

Limbtwister is looking for a kimura but Sabatory is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Limbtwister to get the leverage.

Limbtwister is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Sabatory looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Limbtwister works his way into full mount!

Limbtwister has control of Sabatory's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sabatory regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Limbtwister is working for a guillotine from mount but Sabatory frees his head quite easily.
Limbtwister fails to take his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sabatory slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lazerus Limbtwister dominated that second round.
That's time! Limbtwister's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Limbtwister fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sabatory sprawls well initially but Limbtwister persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Limbtwister controlling the pace.

Sabatory actively working from the bottom here.

Limbtwister wants to work for an arm triangle but Sabatory is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sabatory tries to roll over but Limbtwister keeps him under control.

Sabatory looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Limbtwister is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Limbtwister is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sabatory sees it coming and defends easily.
Limbtwister wants to pass the guard but Sabatory is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Limbtwister performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Limbtwister is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Sabatory actively working from the bottom here.

Limbtwister is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sabatory doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Limbtwister.

Limbtwister maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Sabatory could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Limbtwister has cracked it and Sabatory is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Limbtwister!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lazerus Limbtwister!
An intense looking Lazerus Limbtwister took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Breaking bones and taking names.'.