PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Renee Mondeux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Sabacajan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mondeux's entrance music is Ronnie McCoury-Cajun Man. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Mondeux
vs
Sabacajan

188 cm
22
184 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

172 cm
26
167 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Renee Mondeux!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean Sabacajan!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Mondeux has Sabacajan up against the ropes in a clinch.
Sabacajan has Mondeux pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mondeux manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mondeux wants to take the fight to the mat but Sabacajan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mondeux is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Sabacajan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sabacajan is looking for a takedown.
Mondeux tries to score a body lock takedown but Sabacajan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Renee Mondeux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sabacajan has Mondeux pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Mondeux manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sabacajan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mondeux pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Sabacajan is trying to trip Mondeux. He has hold of a leg but Mondeux is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sabacajan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sabacajan scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mondeux trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mondeux holds on and takes a little breather.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mondeux is trying to keep Sabacajan in close.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabacajan throws a big right hand that misses.
Mondeux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Renee Mondeux wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sabacajan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mondeux.
Sabacajan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mondeux looks to land a combination but Sabacajan avoids it well.
Sabacajan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Horrible takedown by Mondeux or perhaps it was just good defense by Sabacajan which made him look bad.
No luck for Sabacajan with that takedown attempt.
Sabacajan misses with a takedown attempt - Mondeux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mondeux is defended easily by Sabacajan.
Sabacajan looks for a takedown but Mondeux sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabacajan misses with a takedown attempt - Mondeux sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sloppy strikes from Mondeux. Those never looked like landing.
Renee Mondeux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sabacajan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mondeux napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabacajan landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Mondeux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sabacajan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sabacajan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mondeux tries to buck Sabacajan off but Sabacajan is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Mondeux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sabacajan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondeux keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Mondeux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux tries to bench press Sabacajan off him but Sabacajan keeps the position.
Sabacajan wants to control but Mondeux is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Mondeux's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sabacajan looks up at the clock and then as Mondeux takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sabacajan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sabacajan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mondeux some visible discomfort.
Mondeux is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sabacajan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Mondeux is looking to control Sabacajan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondeux avoid being mounted?
Sabacajan working Mondeux over with strikes.
Sabacajan is trying to control. Mondeux wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sabacajan is thwarting Mondeux's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Sabacajan thows a huge punch but Mondeux dodges it nicely.
Sabacajan is trying to control the action in half guard but Mondeux is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mondeux trying to hold on to Sabacajan's head to control him but Sabacajan postures up.
Sabacajan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sabacajan working the head and body with strikes.
Sabacajan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mondeux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mondeux trying to control here.
Sabacajan thows a huge punch but Mondeux dodges it nicely.
Sabacajan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mondeux's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mondeux is controlling Sabacajan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Sabacajan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sabacajan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mondeux wants to control but Sabacajan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Sabacajan looking to score a takedown here. Mondeux is defending well but Sabacajan drives through and ends up in Mondeux's guard.
Sabacajan landing with the ground and pound.
Mondeux will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sabacajan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mondeux's head.
Sabacajan throws a big elbow that misses.
Sabacajan throws a big right hand that misses.
Mondeux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sabacajan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sabacajan is looking to work some ground and pound but Mondeux has wrist control.
Sabacajan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mondeux works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mondeux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mondeux pulls Sabacajan in close to prevent any damage.
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!
Sabacajan postures up in Mondeux's guard and throws a big left but Mondeux blocks it.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mondeux holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sabacajan preventing the sweep.
Sabacajan postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Renee Mondeux wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mondeux throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Sean Sabacajan has been cut.
Sabacajan shoots for a double leg takedown but Mondeux sprawls well. He's pushed Sabacajan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sabacajan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mondeux.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sabacajan goes for a takedown attempt but Mondeux pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Renee Mondeux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mondeux lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sabacajan at a distance.

Mondeux has closed the distance and engaged Sabacajan in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabacajan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mondeux pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Renee Mondeux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Sabacajan.
Mondeux wants to get back to striking at distance but Sabacajan won't allow it.
Mondeux is pressed up against the ropes. Sabacajan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mondeux down to the mat. Mondeux avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mondeux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sabacajan manages to avoid it.
A combination from Mondeux does no damage.

Mondeux fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sabacajan sprawls well initially but Mondeux persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabacajan landing small, sideways elbows.
Mondeux throwing shots but Sabacajan is blocking nicely.
Sabacajan landing small, sideways elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sabacajan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ground and pound from Mondeux.
Mondeux seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mondeux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sabacajan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sabacajan wants to improve his position but Mondeux is controlling well.
Mondeux sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sabacajan defending well though.
Sabacajan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mondeux.
Mondeux working over Sabacajan with some ground and pound. Sabacajan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sabacajan is holding on to half guard well.
Mondeux is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sean Sabacajan has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabacajan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Mondeux not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sabacajan is pressing down on Mondeux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sabacajan strikes from his own guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mondeux postures up in Sabacajan's guard and throws a big left but Sabacajan blocks it.
Mondeux has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mondeux stands up out of Sabacajan's guard for a moment - Sabacajan manages to land a nice upkick.
Mondeux postures up in Sabacajan's guard and throws a big left but Sabacajan blocks it.
Sabacajan tries to strike from the bottom.
Sabacajan trying to strike off his back.
Mondeux works over Sabacajan with some ground and pound from guard.
Mondeux is in close to Sabacajan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sabacajan throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Sabacajan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mondeux landing with the ground and pound.
Mondeux with a nice head shot there.
Sabacajan striking from his own guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabacajan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux is in close to Sabacajan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sabacajan trying to strike off his back.
Mondeux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sabacajan throws a couple of heel strikes.
Mondeux lands a couple of digs.
Mondeux loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mondeux with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sabacajan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sabacajan striking from the bottom.
Mondeux working some strikes from top position.
Mondeux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mondeux is working Sabacajan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sabacajan trying to control the position.
Mondeux scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabacajan trying to strike off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mondeux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sabacajan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renee Mondeux dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Sabacajan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sabacajan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mondeux circles away.
Mondeux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sabacajan stuffs the takedown.

Sabacajan drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sabacajan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mondeux is trying to control Sabacajan's posture but Sabacajan avoids it.
Sabacajan trying to control the action but Mondeux is working from the bottom.
Sabacajan scores with a couple of short elbows.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mondeux wants to control but Sabacajan postures up.
Sabacajan working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabacajan working away.
Mondeux sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Sabacajan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondeux keeps working.
Mondeux wants to control but Sabacajan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sabacajan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sabacajan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sabacajan working the head and body with strikes.
Mondeux is trying to maintain the position but Sabacajan is very close to passing his half guard.
Sabacajan wants to take a breather but Mondeux is having none of it.
Sabacajan thows a huge punch but Mondeux dodges it nicely.
Sabacajan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabacajan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sabacajan working over Mondeux with some ground and pound. Mondeux looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
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!
Sabacajan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mondeux keeps working.
Mondeux keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mondeux wants to control but Sabacajan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sabacajan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sabacajan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mondeux trying to control but Sabacajan postures up.
Mondeux has hold of Sabacajan's hands but Sabacajan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sabacajan throwing shots but Mondeux is blocking nicely.
Mondeux has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sabacajan is working away from the top position though.
Sabacajan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabacajan is thwarting Mondeux's attempts to control the position.
Sabacajan winds up and cracks Mondeux with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sabacajan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mondeux defending well though.
Sabacajan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mondeux is looking to control Sabacajan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondeux avoid being mounted?
Sabacajan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Mondeux is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sabacajan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sabacajan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mondeux is trying to maintain the position but Sabacajan is very close to passing his half guard.
Sabacajan is looking to take a break and control but Mondeux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sabacajan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondeux is looking to control Sabacajan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mondeux avoid being mounted?
Mondeux is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sabacajan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Renee Mondeux.

Mondeux moves into range and clinches up with Sabacajan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Sabacajan gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Mondeux is trying to control but can't.
Sabacajan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabacajan prevents Mondeux from improving his position.
Sabacajan works his way into side control.
Mondeux wants to control but Sabacajan postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Sabacajan really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Sabacajan's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mondeux fails to land with a series of punches.
Mondeux misses with a two punch combination.
Sabacajan shoots in but no luck this time.
Sabacajan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mondeux pinned against the ropes. Mondeux gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mondeux fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mondeux closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mondeux looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Sabacajan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mondeux taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sabacajan scoring with punches from side control.
Mondeux is trying to control Sabacajan's posture but Sabacajan avoids it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sabacajan is chipping away with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabacajan working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabacajan lands a few punches from side control.
Sabacajan cracks Mondeux with a big right hand but Mondeux just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sabacajan scores with punches from side control.
Sabacajan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Mondeux takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sabacajan is looking to take a break and control but Mondeux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sabacajan cracks Mondeux with a big elbow.
Sabacajan scoring with punches and elbows.
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!
Sabacajan grinds an elbow into Mondeux's temple.
Mondeux takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sabacajan working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mondeux tries to improve position but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabacajan advances to mount.
Mondeux working to try and regain half guard.
Sabacajan working the ground and pound effectively.
Mondeux manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mondeux is looking to improve his position.
Mondeux gets back to full guard.
Sabacajan throws a big elbow that misses.
Mondeux looking to control.
Sabacajan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mondeux trying to keep a closed guard but Sabacajan is proving a slippery customer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabacajan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sabacajan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mondeux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sabacajan throwing strikes but missing.
Sabacajan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sabacajan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sabacajan works over Mondeux with some ground and pound from guard.
Mondeux trying to keep a closed guard but Sabacajan is proving a slippery customer.
Mondeux seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mondeux is trying to control the position but Sabacajan postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Renee Mondeux has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sabacajan looks for a takedown but Mondeux sprawls well.
Renee Mondeux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sean Sabacajan.
Mondeux slaps away a takedown attempt from Sabacajan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mondeux is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sabacajan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mondeux thows a body shot but no joy.
Sabacajan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mondeux.
Mondeux closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sabacajan circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabacajan fails with a takedown attempt.
Mondeux stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mondeux wants it to stay on the feet.
Mondeux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mondeux is looking to wear down Sabacajan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabacajan tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mondeux sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sabacajan somewhat.

Mondeux clinches up with Sabacajan and pushes him back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Sabacajan dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Sean Sabacajan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Mondeux forces Sabacajan back against the ropes and clinches.
Sabacajan is looking for a takedown.

Sabacajan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mondeux regains guard.
Sabacajan postures up.
Sabacajan landing some decent shots from guard.
Sabacajan won't allow Mondeux to sweep him here.
Sabacajan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mondeux avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mondeux looking to control.
Sabacajan lands a couple of digs.
Sabacajan working some strikes from top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mondeux controlling the position.
Sabacajan wants to control from the top but Mondeux keeps moving.
Mondeux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondeux bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sabacajan's guard.
Mondeux working some strikes from top position.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Sabacajan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sabacajan trying to strike off his back.
Sabacajan lands a decent punch to the body there.
Sabacajan trying to control the position.
Mondeux throws a big right hand that misses.
Sabacajan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sabacajan with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Mondeux can't handle though.
Mondeux with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sabacajan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Mondeux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mondeux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sabacajan trying to strike off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mondeux's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mondeux working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sabacajan's head.
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!
Sabacajan trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sabacajan doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Mondeux is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sabacajan lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mondeux!
Mondeux tries to lock up and control but Sabacajan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sabacajan pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sabacajan avoids the attempt from Mondeux to control.
Sabacajan is landing with some decent strikes but Mondeux is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Sabacajan controlling his opponent.
Sabacajan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabacajan lands a nice shot to the head.
Mondeux tries to hold on but Sabacajan pushes him away.
Mondeux is looking to get to half guard.
Mondeux tries to hold on but Sabacajan postures up.
Sabacajan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Sabacajan raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mondeux wants to hold on but Sabacajan pushes him away.
Sabacajan wants to control the pace but Mondeux is squirming around nicely.
Mondeux can't escape the position.
Mondeux wants to control but Sabacajan is having none of it.
Sabacajan raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabacajan avoids the attempt from Mondeux to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabacajan lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sean Sabacajan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sabacajan unloading with bombs!
Sabacajan landing punches.
A nice elbow there by Sabacajan.
Mondeux tries to hold on but Sabacajan postures up.
Sabacajan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sabacajan looking to finish Mondeux with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mondeux!
Sabacajan trying to control but Mondeux is having none of it.
Mondeux tries to lock up and control but Sabacajan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Renee Mondeux has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabacajan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mondeux throwing hammer fists to the chest of Sabacajan. What's that going to do exactly?

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Sabacajan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sabacajan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 46:49
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Sabacajan!
Sean Sabacajan is the new welterweight champion!
Our winner, Sean Sabacajan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.