PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between All In (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Sachz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sachz has chosen Storstadsidyll by Petter as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

In
vs
Sachz

173 cm
26
184 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

187 cm
22
180 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
Very strong

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, All In!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harry Sachz!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Marco Blurström and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sachz takes a swing at In's ribcage but misses.
Sachz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sachz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sachz lands with an overhand left.
Sachz misses with a wild combination.
In is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
In throws a head kick but Sachz moves out of range.
Sachz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sachz moves out of range of the body kick.
Sachz blocks the body kick.
In stuffs the takedown attempt from Sachz. Sachz gets slowly back to his feet.
In slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
In ducks under a wild hook from Sachz.
In scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
In misses with a looping left.
In keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
In throws a jab but it's blocked by Sachz.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sachz drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sachz trying to move into half guard but instead In has managed to sweep!
In stopping the sweep attempt from Sachz.
In wants to control from the top but Sachz keeps moving.
Sachz wants to sweep but no luck.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sachz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. In doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. In manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Sachz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! In escapes and throws Sachz's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Sachz is trying to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sachz tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Sachz is looking to get to half guard.
Sachz tries to hold on but In pushes him away.
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.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sachz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sachz tries to hold on but In postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

In is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that All In will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

In swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
In is looking to clinch.
Harry Sachz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
In tries to clinch up but Sachz circles away and keeps his distance.
Sachz digs a good body shot into In's ribs.

Sachz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Sachz sitting in guard, not really doing much.

In kicks Sachz off and gets to his feet.
In doesn't manage to clinch there - Sachz circles away.
Sachz lands a jab to In's midsection.

Sachz drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Sachz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
In is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sachz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
In might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sachz wants to control but In is keeping him busy.

Sachz is trying to get an arm triangle but In is defending well.
In is trying to escape the position but Sachz is controlling the position.

Sachz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, In has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sachz but great work by In.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sachz is looking for a sweep.
In working away.
In tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Sachz can't do much from the bottom here.
Sachz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked In off and has taken his back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sachz's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
In is trying to get back to his feet but Sachz has full control of the position and if anything, In has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sachz doesn't have the hooks in and In manages to turn into his guard.
Sachz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sachz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Sachz 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!

In stuffs the takedown.
Some wild striking there from Sachz.
In swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sachz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sachz throws a shot from downtown. In moves away and avoids it.
In scores with a nice body kick.
Sachz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sachz closes the distance and clinches up with In, looking for a takedown. Sachz pushes In against the cage but In circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sachz shoots in for a takedown but In shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
All In has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Sachz.
In is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sachz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but In moves away.
Sachz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick from In lands but Sachz takes it in his stride.
Sachz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from In.

That's one minute gone in the round.
In turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
In throws a jab when Sachz was well out of range.
Harry Sachz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Sachz lands an impressive looking overhand right. In doesn't seem phased though.

In moves into range and clinches up with Sachz.
Sachz tries for a takedown. No joy.
In lands a body punch in the clinch.
In lands with a short punch from the clinch.
In is leaning against Sachz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
In lands a right hand.
In lands with a short punch from the clinch.
In scores with a shoulder strike.
In lands a left hand.
Sachz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
In stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
In working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
In throws a punch but it's blocked by Sachz.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sachz is working for takedown but In is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sachz has In pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. In manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
In throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for In.
Sachz takes a shot to the head.
In swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sachz goes for a takedown in the clinch but In prevents it.
In makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
In presses Sachz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
In doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
In lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
In slowing the pace effectively.
Sachz blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sachz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. In is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
In softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
In misses with some punches.
Stalling in the clinch from In.
In lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sachz or not.
In gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sachz.
A right hook to the body lands for In.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
In lands with a short shot to the head.
In is pressed up against the cage. Sachz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag In down to the mat. In avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
In throws a head kick but Sachz moves out of range.
Sachz misses with a hook. In ducked under it nicely.
Sachz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says In as he avoids it easily.

In has managed to clinch.
Sachz goes for a takedown in the clinch but In prevents it.
In swings wildly with an uppercut but Sachz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sachz wants a takedown.
In has a couple of punches blocked by Sachz.
Sachz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
In prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice left hand lands by In.
In gets through Sachz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
In misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sachz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
In is pushing Sachz up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
In lands a body shot in the clinch.
In swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sachz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as In walks away with a smile on his face. Sachz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for In.

Sachz looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sachz trying to control the action but In is working from the bottom.

In manages to escape and get back to his feet!

And that's the end of the fight!
All In showed his dominance in that final round.
I think In has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:29
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!