PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorg Stradzverg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zachary Sawyer had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Sawyer
vs
Stradzverg

160 cm
18
175 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

160 cm
18
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zachary Sawyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jorg Stradzverg!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Stradzverg tries to keep at a distance but Sawyer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stradzverg tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sawyer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sawyer really is a fat lump.
Stradzverg jumps guard but Sawyer stands there with Stradzverg around his waist. Stradzverg gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Sawyer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sawyer throws a head kick that misses.
Stradzverg wants to clinch.
Sawyer keeps the fight on the outside.
Sawyer moves out of range of the body kick from Stradzverg.

Sawyer clinches up with Stradzverg and pushes him back against the cage.

Sawyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Stradzverg misses
and Sawyer counters with a right hand to the body.
Sawyer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stradzverg tries to sprawl but Sawyer drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stradzverg wants to sweep but Sawyer has passed to side control!
Sawyer misses with the ground and pound.
Stradzverg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sawyer's best efforts.
Stradzverg looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sawyer wants to take a breather but Stradzverg is having none of it.
Sawyer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Stradzverg is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Sawyer controlling the action here.
Stradzverg is looking for a sweep. Sawyer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer thows a huge punch but Stradzverg dodges it nicely.

Stradzverg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stradzverg controlling the position for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sawyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stradzverg keeps working.

Sawyer seems to be looking for submissions.
Stradzverg is not content to let Sawyer control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stradzverg is looking for a sweep. Sawyer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stradzverg trying to control here.
Sawyer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stradzverg trying to hold on to Sawyer's head to control him but Sawyer postures up.
Stradzverg is trying to stand.
Stradzverg wants to control but Sawyer is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jorg Stradzverg hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Stradzverg shoots in and gets a takedown into Sawyer's guard.
Stradzverg looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sawyer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Stradzverg manages to get himself to full guard.
Stradzverg trying to keep a closed guard but Sawyer is proving a slippery customer.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Stradzverg is working an open guard so Sawyer takes the opportunity to get back to his 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 Zachary Sawyer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Stradzverg tries to keep at a distance but Sawyer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stradzverg can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stradzverg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sawyer to keep the fight standing.
Stradzverg is trying to break free.
Sawyer lands an elbow just above Stradzverg 's eye.
Stradzverg jumps guard but Sawyer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Stradzverg tries to pull guard but Sawyer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zachary Sawyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorg Stradzverg.
Stradzverg wants to get back to striking at distance but Sawyer won't allow it.

Sawyer pulls guard effortlessly.

Sawyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stradzverg gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sawyer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stradzverg tries to free his leg and advance position but Sawyer is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sawyer looking to control.

Stradzverg stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Stradzverg throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sawyer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stradzverg shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sawyer defends it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stradzverg shoots in for a double leg but Sawyer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sawyer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stradzverg eats them both and turns towards Sawyer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Stradzverg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sawyer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stradzverg somewhat.
Stradzverg misses with a body kick.
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stradzverg but Stradzverg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stradzverg misses with a takedown attempt - Sawyer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Stradzverg fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sawyer checks it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sawyer rushes Stradzverg and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Sawyer tightens his grip and picks Stradzverg up, before dumping him to the ground. Stradzverg manages to land in guard.
Stradzverg wants to sweep here but Sawyer controlling him for the moment.

Stradzverg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sawyer defends well.
Sawyer has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Stradzverg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sawyer defends well.
Sawyer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stradzverg is trying to keep Sawyer in close.
Stradzverg keeping moving, preventing Sawyer from controlling successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Stradzverg looking for a guillotine here but Sawyer defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stradzverg is trying to control the position but Sawyer postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zachary Sawyer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sawyer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Stradzverg is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sawyer working away.
Jorg Stradzverg has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sawyer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stradzverg keeps working.

Sawyer tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stradzverg is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer advances to mount.
Sawyer content just to control the position here.
Stradzverg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stradzverg is trying to maintain the position but Sawyer is very close to passing his half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sawyer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Stradzverg's face.
Stradzverg is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sawyer wants to control the pace but Stradzverg is squirming around nicely.
Sawyer misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stradzverg is bucking up trying to escape but Sawyer cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stradzverg is working to get back to half guard.
Sawyer tries to control but Stradzverg wriggling away.
Sawyer throwing strikes here but Stradzverg is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sawyer content just to control the position here.
Sawyer avoids the attempt from Stradzverg to control.
Stradzverg is trying desperately to improve position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stradzverg is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sawyer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sawyer avoids the attempt from Stradzverg to control.
Stradzverg keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Sawyer controlling the pace for now.
Jorg Stradzverg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zachary Sawyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stradzverg is desperately trying to improve his position but Sawyer has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zachary Sawyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sawyer has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Zachary Sawyer!