PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sad Sak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Steller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Sak
vs
Steller

205 cm
20
217 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

193 cm
27
207 lbs
11 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Sad Sak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mac Steller!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steller shoots in and drives through. Sak sprawls well.
Steller misses with a takedown

and Sak counters with a shoot takedown. Steller fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steller trying to control the position.
Steller keeping moving, preventing Sak from controlling successfully.
Steller is looking to sweep but instead, Sak has passed into half guard.

Steller has one foot on Sak's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown by Steller or perhaps it was just good defense by Sak which made him look bad.
Sad Sak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Steller.
Steller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Sak counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Steller!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steller is looking to improve his position but Sak isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Steller is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Sak thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Steller wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Sak.
Steller is looking to improve his position but Sak isn't that keen on the idea.
Steller manages to regain half guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sak not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Steller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steller looking to control.
Steller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sak's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Steller stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Sak has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Steller manages to get his head free but now Sak has transitioned to an armbar! Steller grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Sak! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sad Sak!