PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trent Mike (ranked 4540 p4p, 5376 weight class) and Sheyaa Abraham Joseph (ranked 513 p4p, 550 weight class). Sheyaa Abraham Joseph will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Mike
vs
Abraham Joseph

170 cm
25
170
0 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
165
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Northern Zombie

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trent Mike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sheyaa Abraham Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abraham Joseph scores with a one two! Mike had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mike on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Abraham Joseph lands a nice hook to Mike's body. Mike takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abraham Joseph scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mike fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abraham Joseph avoids it really well and circles away.
Abraham Joseph unleashes a big counter combination but Mike bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Abraham Joseph circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abraham Joseph keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick by Mike misses
and Mike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mike misses with a takedown attempt
and Abraham Joseph makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Abraham Joseph looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abraham Joseph moves out of range of the body kick.
Mike tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Abraham Joseph defends well and Mike ends up having to push Abraham Joseph into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mike is trying to maintain a safe position but Abraham Joseph gets an underhook and turns Mike into the cage.
Mike has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Abraham Joseph after a bit of a struggle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abraham Joseph digs a right hand into Mike's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mike's gas tank.
Mike is trying to pull guard but Abraham Joseph has him pressed against the cage.
Abraham Joseph lands with a right to the head.
Mike misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mike is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Abraham Joseph lands a body punch.
Abraham Joseph lands with a light punch inside.
Abraham Joseph keeps control of Mike as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abraham Joseph cracks Mike with a nice body shot.
Abraham Joseph lands a shot to the body.
Abraham Joseph lands a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Abraham Joseph.
Abraham Joseph lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Abraham Joseph breaks the clinch.
Abraham Joseph jabs Mike to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Abraham Joseph lands with a nice combination. Mike backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A cross from Abraham Joseph lands.
A punch lands to the side of Mike 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mike walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Abraham Joseph lands a body shot.
Abraham Joseph is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Mike is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Abraham Joseph.
Abraham Joseph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mike with a poor takedown
and Abraham Joseph cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mike misses the body punch
and Mike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abraham Joseph changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mike misses with a shot to the body
and Abraham Joseph counters with a right hand to the body.
Mike tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Abraham Joseph counters with a straight right hand.
Mike tries to clinch there but Abraham Joseph circles away.
Abraham Joseph works the jab nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mike or perhaps it was just good defense by Abraham Joseph, which made it look bad.
Abraham Joseph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mike under the eye.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abraham Joseph with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abraham Joseph jabs at Mike's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abraham Joseph connects with a looping right hand.
Abraham Joseph lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mike at a distance.
Mike throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Abraham Joseph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mike looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mike has his takedown stuffed
and Abraham Joseph counters with a one-two to the body.
Abraham Joseph lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sheyaa Abraham Joseph dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Mike doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Abraham Joseph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abraham Joseph stalks Mike and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mike's face. Mike staggers backwards, shaken.
A head kick by Mike misses
and Mike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mike fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jab, jab by Abraham Joseph - just one landing.
Mike misses with a takedown
and Abraham Joseph counters with a left and a right that stings Mike.
Abraham Joseph ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mike throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abraham Joseph's waist but Abraham Joseph gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mike off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abraham Joseph avoids the head kick by Mike.
Mike tries to clinch
and Abraham Joseph counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike tries to clinch
and Abraham Joseph counters with a series of strikes. Mike will be more careful next time no doubt.
A left and a right from Abraham Joseph both land. Nice combination.
We've been informed that Abraham Joseph has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mike tries to clinch up
and Abraham Joseph counters with a nice body shot.
Mike misses with a left hand
letting Abraham Joseph counter with a right hand.
Mike looks to throw the jab but Abraham Joseph is out of range.
Abraham Joseph has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Mike takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No luck for Mike with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abraham Joseph throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
A shot to the liver by Abraham Joseph. Beautiful body shot.
Mike throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abraham Joseph scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mike has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mike looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mike takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Mike tries to close the distance and clinch but Abraham Joseph swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abraham Joseph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abraham Joseph has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mike tries for a takedown but Abraham Joseph circles away easily
and Abraham Joseph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Abraham Joseph!
Mike doesn't manage to clinch there - Abraham Joseph circles away.
Mike shoots and misses
and Abraham Joseph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abraham Joseph scores with a three punch combo!
Mike misses with a double jab
and Abraham Joseph counters with a straight right hand.
Abraham Joseph lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mike backs up against the cage.
Mike with a poor takedown
and Abraham Joseph counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mike gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abraham Joseph counters with a nice body shot.
Trent Mike is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Abraham Joseph.
Mike throws a predictable looking body shot
and Abraham Joseph counters with a right hand to the body.
Mike closes the distance but Abraham Joseph moves to the side
and Abraham Joseph counters with a right hand to the body.
Abraham Joseph avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Mike. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mike takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mike takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Mike closes the distance but Abraham Joseph moves to the side
and Abraham Joseph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mike tries for a takedown but Abraham Joseph circles away easily
and Abraham Joseph counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sheyaa Abraham Joseph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Abraham Joseph paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mike is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Abraham Joseph.
Abraham Joseph rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mike moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mike looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mike fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mike tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abraham Joseph sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mike somewhat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abraham Joseph sprawls well. Abraham Joseph wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mike gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Abraham Joseph defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mike.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trent Mike. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abraham Joseph lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mike shoots in for a takedown but Abraham Joseph shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mike shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abraham Joseph counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Abraham Joseph with a hook.
A right-left combo lands from Abraham Joseph.
Mike tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Abraham Joseph makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Trent Mike has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Mike misses
and Abraham Joseph counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mike with a poor takedown
and Abraham Joseph counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mike tries to clinch but Abraham Joseph moves away
and Abraham Joseph counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Abraham Joseph throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Abraham Joseph connects with a body shot that sends Mike's belly button to the back.
Mike throws a lazy head kick
and Abraham Joseph counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice cross by Abraham Joseph.
Abraham Joseph throws a series of strikes that have Mike backpedaling.
Abraham Joseph jabs at Mike's body.
Abraham Joseph changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mike tries for a takedown but Abraham Joseph circles away easily
and Abraham Joseph counters with a left to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mike misses with a double jab
and Abraham Joseph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abraham Joseph connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mike momentarily.
Abraham Joseph scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Abraham Joseph!
Abraham Joseph scores with a three punch combo!
Mike throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abraham Joseph counters with a nice uppercut.
Mike misses with a double jab
and Abraham Joseph counters with a straight right hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mike tries to move into range but Abraham Joseph moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Abraham Joseph is working the combinations to good effect here.
Abraham Joseph ducks under a wild hook from Mike.
Abraham Joseph lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mike closes the distance looking to clinch
and Abraham Joseph counters with a three punch combo that has Mike backing up. Mike nods at Abraham Joseph to acknowledge the strikes.
Abraham Joseph throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mike with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abraham Joseph circles away from the clinch attempt
and Abraham Joseph counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sheyaa Abraham Joseph comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abraham Joseph has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 24:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheyaa Abraham Joseph!