PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hassan i Sabbah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klahan Virote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabbah comes into the arena with War Dogs blaring out of the sound system. Virote has chosen Victory as his entrance music. Hassan i Sabbah has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

i Sabbah
vs
Virote

193 cm
24
187 lbs
18 - 1 - 0

191 cm
22
178 lbs
8 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
Good gas tank

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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 18 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hassan i Sabbah!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Klahan Virote!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Virote.
Sabbah buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hassan i Sabbah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Virote throws a low kick, looking for Sabbah's leg but Sabbah calmly moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Sabbah.
Sabbah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sabbah looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sabbah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Virote is able to avoid easily.
Virote checks the leg kick.
Virote throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sabbah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Virote counters with a right hand to the body.
Virote walks into a straight right hand from Sabbah.
Sabbah throws a good cross that connects.
Virote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good work by Virote as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Sabbah misses.
Virote misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Virote looks to score with a jab to the body but Sabbah is just out of range.
Sabbah misses with a leg kick
and Virote counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A leg kick checked by Sabbah.
Sabbah takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sabbah checks a leg kick.
Virote avoids a kick to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabbah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Virote keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Virote throws a leg kick which misses Sabbah's front leg but catches the back leg as Sabbah tries to avoid it.
Virote takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Virote cracks the inside of Sabbah's front leg.
Sabbah cracks Virote with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sabbah. Virote does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sabbah keeps the fight on the outside.
Sabbah scores with a leg kick.
Virote throws a low kick but Sabbah moves out of range easily.

Virote forces Sabbah back against the cage and clinches.
Virote working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Virote's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Virote is leaning against Sabbah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Virote tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sabbah's elbow.
Virote is looking to control Sabbah's arms but Sabbah gets an underhook and turns him. Now Virote has his back to the cage.
Virote misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabbah blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Virote.
Virote trying to stall but Sabbah improves his position.
Virote lands a hook to the side of the head.
Virote tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sabbah's elbow.
Sabbah pushes Virote back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Virote pushes Sabbah back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sabbah.
Sabbah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Virote.
Virote lands a shoulder strike.
Virote misses with a punch to the body.
Virote tries to stall but Sabbah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Klahan Virote.

Virote closes the distance and pushes Sabbah back into the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virote misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Virote unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sabbah lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Virote lands a shot to the body.
Sabbah blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Virote tries to work over Sabbah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Virote misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Virote misses with a hook to the ribs.
Virote looking to stall.
Sabbah is leaning against Virote and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Virote - that landed with a thud.
Virote is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Virote misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabbah.

Sabbah breaks from the clinch.
Sabbah throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Virote on the side of the head.
Virote scores with a leg kick.
Virote finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sabbah lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Virote tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sabbah manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Virote tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sabbah is able to avoid easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Virote.
Sabbah misses with a leg kick
and Virote counters with a good, hard body kick but Sabbah shrugs it off.
Virote will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Virote throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sabbah's head.
A low kick from Sabbah misses
and Virote cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sabbah scores with a crisp jab that stopped Virote in his tracks.
Sabbah connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabbah jabs at Virote's body.
Virote keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sabbah.
Sabbah connects with a right hand. Virote shakes it off.
Sabbah scores with a push kick.
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 Hassan i Sabbah will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sabbah throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sabbah thows a body shot but no joy.
Virote wants to clinch up but Sabbah keeps it at a distance.
Sabbah throws a leg kick that is checked
and Virote counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sabbah's knee momentarily.
Virote connects with a nice looking jab.
Sabbah tries a head kick but it misses.
Virote throws a shot from downtown. Sabbah moves away and avoids it.
Virote throws a head kick but Sabbah moves out of range.
Sabbah thows a leg kick but Virote checks it
and Virote counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Sabbah is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Virote throws a lazy right hand but Sabbah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

Sabbah closes the distance and pushes Virote back into the cage.
Sabbah trying to stall but Virote improves his position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Virote can't find room to land a body shot as Sabbah controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Sabbah.
Nice body punch from Virote - that landed with a thud.
Sabbah wants to stall.
Sabbah avoiding damage as Virote throws knees to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virote is trying to stall.
Sabbah misses with a body punch.
Virote is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sabbah is defending well for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virote.
Stalling in the clinch from Sabbah.
Virote misses with a punch to the body.
Virote tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Virote tries to land knees in the clinch but Sabbah avoids the damage to the body.
Virote scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Virote tries to stall but Sabbah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sabbah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Virote's elbow.
Virote using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sabbah has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Virote working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Virote fails to land.
Virote is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Virote struggles to land a body shot inside as Sabbah controls his hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Virote is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Virote works on Sabbah's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Sabbah.
Virote stalling in the clinch but Sabbah improves position.
Sabbah pushes Virote back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Virote lands a body punch.
Virote looking to slow down the pace here.
Virote is leaning against Sabbah and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Virote is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Sabbah lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sabbah just leaning against Virote, taking a breather.
Virote controlling the action here for a moment.
Sabbah tries to throw a body punch but Virote avoids it by throwing Sabbah back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabbah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Virote's elbow.
Sabbah presses Virote against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Virote lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sabbah has Virote pushed against the cage.
Virote tries to throw a body punch but Sabbah avoids it by throwing Virote back against the cage.
Virote tries to stall but Sabbah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Virote connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sabbah's face.
Sabbah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Virote's elbow.
Virote stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Virote manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Klahan Virote.
Good leg kick by Sabbah there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sabbah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Virote scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabbah checks the leg kick.
Sabbah lands a slapping body shot.
Hassan i Sabbah is winning the standup battle so far.
Virote is breathing heavily.
Virote moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Virote checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sabbah slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sabbah throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sabbah thows a body shot but no joy.
Sabbah lands a glancing blow to the side of Virote's head.
Virote throws a head kick but Sabbah moves out of range.
Sabbah throws a lazy right hand but Virote sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Virote.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Virote catches Sabbah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sabbah checks a leg kick nicely.
Sabbah turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Virote dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sabbah. That did some damage!
Sabbah thows a body kick. Virote tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sabbah thows a body shot but no joy.
Virote tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hassan i Sabbah dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Virote throws an overhand right that lands on Sabbah's shoulder, as Sabbah tries to avoid the shot.
Virote tries to clinch but Sabbah moves out of range.
Sabbah throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sabbah uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Virote.

Sabbah moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Virote tries to land a knee to the head but Sabbah blocks with his arms.
Virote digs a right hand into Sabbah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sabbah's gas tank.
Virote misses with some punches.
Virote's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Virote is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sabbah is defending well for now.
Sabbah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Virote misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sabbah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Virote pushes Sabbah back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Virote misses with a body punch.
Virote looking to stall.
Virote seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virote stalling against the cage.
Sabbah tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Virote's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sabbah.
A right hook to the body lands for Sabbah.
Sabbah lands a body punch.
Sabbah tries to stall but Virote uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Klahan Virote seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Virote is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Virote tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Virote takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Virote tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sabbah blocking some punches.
Sabbah stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sabbah letting Virote take a breather here.
Sabbah avoiding damage as Virote throws knees to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virote tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Virote throws a head punch that misses.
Sabbah avoids a wild elbow strike from Virote.
Sabbah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Virote misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sabbah lands a nice uppercut.
Sabbah wants to stall.
A short left from Sabbah.
Sabbah blocks a body shot from Virote.
Virote throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sabbahs head.
Virote is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sabbah is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Virote.
Sabbah blocks an uppercut.
Virote misses with a short punch on the inside.
Virote can't find room to land a body shot as Sabbah controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabbah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Virote tries to throw a body punch but Sabbah avoids it by throwing Virote back against the cage.
Virote misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Virote slows down the pace here.
A hook to the body from Virote.
Sabbah lands a body shot.
Virote is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sabbah is defending well for now.
Virote misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sabbah.
Sabbah lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sabbah swings wildly with an uppercut but Virote uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virote tries to throw a body punch but Sabbah avoids it by throwing Virote back against the cage.
The referee calls for Sabbah to work.
Virote slowing the pace effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virote tries to stall but Sabbah uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Virote can't find room to land a body shot as Sabbah controls the action.
Sabbah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabbah prevents a body shot from Virote.
Virote wants to stall.
Sabbah lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Virote or not.
Virote swings wildly with an uppercut but Sabbah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Virote can't find room to land a body shot as Sabbah controls the action.
Sabbah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Virote misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sabbah.
Sabbah lands a nice shot to the body.
Sabbah cracks Virote with a nice body shot.
Sabbah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Virote.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Virote.
Come on Sabbah - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hassan i Sabbah clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Virote gets tackled into the cage by Sabbah. Sabbah maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Virote.
Nice body punch from Virote - that landed with a thud.
Sabbah misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sabbah is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Virote tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sabbah avoiding damage.
Virote lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Sabbah.
Virote misses with a body punch.
Virote pressing his opponent against the cage.
Virote is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sabbah is defending well for now.
Virote misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sabbah.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Virote goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Virote digs a right hand into Sabbah's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sabbah's gas tank.
Virote lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sabbah misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Sabbah - that landed with a thud.
Sabbah manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Virote tries to work over Sabbah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Virote just leaning against Sabbah, taking a breather.
Virote tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Virote fails to land.
Sabbah tries to throw a body punch but Virote avoids it by throwing Sabbah back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Virote takes a shot to the head.
Sabbah misses with a body punch.
Virote lands a shoulder strike.
Virote tries to circle away but Sabbah has him pinned against the cage.
Sabbah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Virote leaning against his opponent.
Virote looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Virote throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabbah.
Sabbah has Virote pushed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Virote.
Sabbah is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Virote is keeping busy.
Virote wants to stall.
Virote missing with knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabbah tries a body shot but Virote blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Virote.
Sabbah throws a punch but it's blocked by Virote.
Virote blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Virote misses with a knee to the head.
Virote struggles to land a body shot inside as Sabbah controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Virote.
Sabbah misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Virote.
A hook to the body from Sabbah.
Virote misses with a punch to the body.
Virote content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Virote lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sabbah backwards.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virote cracks Sabbah with a nice body shot.
Virote stalling in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Virote.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sabbah as Virote tries to tie him up.
Sabbah swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sabbah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sabbah taking a breather.
Virote misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sabbah avoiding damage as Virote throws knees to the body.
Virote misses with a body punch.
Sabbah lands a nice shot to the body.
Virote lands a body punch.
Virote misses with a punch to the body.
Virote keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sabbah's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Virote dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Virote closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sabbah counters with a stiff right hand.

Sabbah gets tackled into the cage by Virote. Virote maintains the clinch.
Sabbah is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Virote misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sabbah tries to stall but Virote uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Virote.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sabbah blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Virote pressing his opponent against the cage.

Sabbah breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabbah falls off balance throwing a combination
and Virote counters with a nice uppercut.
Sabbah misses with a low kick.
Sabbah thows a leg kick but Virote checks it
and Virote counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Sabbah misses
and Virote connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sabbah bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sabbah tries to score with a low kick but Virote moves his leg out of the way.
Sabbah throws a nice outside leg kick.
Virote is looking to clinch.
Virote throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sabbah.
Virote throws a leg kick but Sabbah sees it coming and moves out of range.

Sabbah clinches with his opponent.
Virote being controlled against the cage.
Virote tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Virote is looking to control Sabbah's arms but Sabbah gets an underhook and turns him. Now Virote has his back to the cage.
Virote avoiding damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabbah lands a nice shot to the body.
Virote misses with a knee to the head.
Sabbah is stalling here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Virote.
Sabbah lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Virote wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sabbah scores with a shot to the side of Virote's head.
Virote looking to stall.
The referee calls for Virote to work.
A short right from Sabbah.
Virote tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sabbah lands a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabbah has Virote pushed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Virote.
Virote is trying to force a seperation but Sabbah has the dominant position.
Sabbah throws a head punch that misses.
Klahan Virote has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Virote trying to stall but Sabbah improves his position.
Virote misses with a body punch.
Sabbah working aggressively here.
Sabbah gets through Virote's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Virote trying to stall but Sabbah improves his position.
Virote lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sabbah backwards.
Virote looking to slow down the pace here.
Virote working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sabbah slows down the pace here.
Virote blocks a body shot from Sabbah.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Sabbah breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sabbah cracks Virote with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sabbah dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Virote. That did some damage!
Sabbah tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Virote is able to avoid easily.
Sabbah connects with a leg kick. Virote looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sabbah takes a swing at Virote's ribcage but misses.
Sabbah misses with a low kick.
Sabbah thuds his right hand into Virote's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sabbah cracks the inside of Virote's front leg.

Virote gets tackled into the cage by Sabbah. Sabbah maintains the clinch.
Sabbah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hassan i Sabbah is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sabbah is stalling here.
Virote tries to land a knee to the head but Sabbah blocks with his arms.
Virote scores with a shoulder strike.
Virote working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Virote.
Sabbah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hassan i Sabbah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sabbah 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 49:46
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hassan i Sabbah!
Hassan i Sabbah retains his middleweight title!