PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Sahin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brew Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sahin
vs
Master

198 cm
25
250 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

196 cm
25
268 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ali Sahin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brew Master!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Master decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sahin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Master missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Master is taking a breather. Sahin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Master looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sahin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Master.
Master looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Master throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sahin to regain full guard.
Master looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sahin wants to stand but Master is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sahin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sahin wants to stand up but Master is controlling him.
Master showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Master missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Master must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master with a flurry of punches that miss.
Master stands up over Sahin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Master engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Master tries to land a leg kick but Sahin saw it coming and moves away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Master. Beautiful body shot.
Master looks to throw a body kick
and Sahin counters with a head kick. That will keep Master thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Sahin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Master lands with a shot to the body.
Master throws a half hearted mid kick.
Master misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sahin.
Master throws a solid leg kick but Sahin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Master.
Master keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.

It looks like Ali Sahin has been cut.
Ali Sahin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Master lands a nice shot to the body.
Sahin is breathing heavily.
Sahin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Master digs a good body shot into Sahin's ribs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master digs a good body shot into Sahin's ribs.
Nice shot by Master.
Master throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Master jabs at Sahin's body.
Master throws a wild body kick that Sahin sees coming a mile off.
Master fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sahin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice straight punches there by Master. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Master.
Master throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sahin on the side of the head.
Master is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sahin rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Master.
Master postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brew Master dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ali Sahin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Master ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sahin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sahin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Master looks to land a right hand but Sahin moved out of range.
Sahin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Master should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Master lands with a straight right. Sahin didn't see that one coming.
Sahin moves out of range of the leg kick from Master.
Master swings for the body but Sahin moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Master jabs at Sahin's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Master blocks a head kick by Sahin.

Master manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sahin on his heels. He'll look to pass Sahin's guard now, I'm sure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Master throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Master is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Master landing with the ground and pound.
Brew Master has got the better of the ground game so far.
Master lands a couple of digs.
Master scoring with punches to the head and body.
Master loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sahin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Master controls the pace.
Master looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master is stalling in the full guard.
Master working some strikes from top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Master postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Master throwing strikes from guard but Sahin blocks nicely.
Sahin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Master!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Master prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Master wants to hold on but Sahin pushes him away.
Master really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Sahin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Master because Sahin loaded up on that one.
Master is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master suckers Sahin into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Master is now in Sahin's guard!
Sahin keeping full guard, as Master tries to pass.
Sahin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Brew Master has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sahin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot by Master.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sahin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Master thuds a left hand into Sahin's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brew Master showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ali Sahin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

Sahin tries to sprawl but Master drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Master trying to control the pace.
Master thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sahin's head.
Master wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sahin keeps working.
Master throws a strike but Sahin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Master loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Master slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Master looking to pass the guard.
Master content to stall in guard here.

Brew Master has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Master uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sahin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Master thuds a left hand into Sahin's body.
Master lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sahin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sahin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Master.
Master takes a swing at Sahin's ribcage but misses.
Sahin moves out of range of the body kick.
Master throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sahin moves out of range of the body kick.
Master fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sahin manages to avoid it.

Master bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Master in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Master throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sahin works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Master working the head and body with strikes.
Master tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sahin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ali Sahin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brew Master is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Master keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Sahin regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Master.
Master wants to control from the top but Sahin keeps moving.
Master showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Master has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Let's hope that Master has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brew Master comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Master has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brew Master!