PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Garfield Sobers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Indigo Starseed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sobers comes to the cage accompanied by Suck it bitch, You dirty bitch. Starseed has chosen Bass Nectar- Take You Down as his entrance music. Garfield Sobers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Sobers
vs
Starseed

184 cm
22
190 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

187 cm
24
187 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Garfield Sobers!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Indigo Starseed!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Starseed stuns Sobers with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Starseed misses with a low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Starseed.

Sobers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Starseed is looking for a sweep.
Sobers tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sobers is looking to take a break and control but Starseed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobers misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Sobers wants to control for a moment but Starseed uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Starseed felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobers performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Starseed is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sobers wants to control but Starseed is keeping him busy.
Sobers content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sobers is just content to waste time from the top position. Starseed takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sobers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sobers throws an elbow that misses. Starseed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sobers's guard. Nice move by Starseed!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sobers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Starseed is pushing down on Sobers's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sobers is fighting to maintain full guard but Starseed has managed to sneak the leg through.

Starseed wants to work for an arm triangle but Sobers is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sobers trying to hold on to Starseed's head to control him but Starseed postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Starseed seems content to control.

Sobers looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Starseed thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sobers's head.
Sobers moves into full guard.
Sobers wants to sweep but no luck.
Sobers trying to keep a closed guard but Starseed is proving a slippery customer.
Starseed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sobers wants to sweep here but Starseed controlling him for the moment.
Starseed trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Starseed shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sobers as he avoids it easily.
Starseed gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Starseed misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sobers.
Sobers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Starseed was well out of range. Poor timing from Sobers.
Starseed thinks about the counter body kick.
Jab from Starseed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sobers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Starseed pinned against the cage. Starseed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Starseed connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Indigo Starseed will probably get the nod.
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.

No joy there for Starseed, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Starseed takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sobers has been working on his balance at Killers Concentration Camp, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Starseed.
Starseed lands a slapping body shot.
Starseed walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Starseed connects with a high kick.

It looks like Garfield Sobers has been cut.
Sobers cracks Starseed with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Starseed misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sobers throws a sloppy head kick and Starseed moves out of range easily.
Starseed takes one on the button.
Sobers lands a body shot.
Garfield Sobers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Starseed or perhaps it was just good defense by Sobers, which made it look bad.
A counter left hand to the body from Sobers misses its target.
Sobers swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobers throws a shot to the body.
Starseed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sobers tries to land a front kick but Starseed steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Sobers connects with a solid leg kick.
Sobers throws a hook but Starseed avoids it easily.
Starseed throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sobers.
Starseed chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sobers throws a leg kick but Starseed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sobers misses with a low kick.
Starseed keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Starseed slips a straight right by Sobers.
Starseed has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sobers.
Starseed tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobers looks to land a combination but Starseed avoids it well.
Starseed throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Starseed tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sobers defends well and Starseed ends up having to push Sobers into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Garfield Sobers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Indigo Starseed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Starseed chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sobers can pounce on him.
Starseed scores with a hook.
Starseed defending well as Sobers loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Starseed is predictable there

and Sobers decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Starseed's guard.
Sobers throwing strikes but missing.
Sobers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Starseed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Starseed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sobers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Starseed can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobers looking to sit in guard and control but Starseed gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Starseed stands and throws Sobers's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Garfield Sobers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sloppy strikes there by Starseed.
Sobers is trying to get back to half guard.
Starseed misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.

Starseed tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Starseed has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Starseed tries to score with some ground and pound. Sobers controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starseed trying to control the position but Sobers is working away.
Starseed landing a few strikes.
Sobers is not content to let Starseed control the position.
Sobers is looking for a sweep.
Sobers is working hard here to advance position.
Sobers being controlled for a moment.
Sobers is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garfield Sobers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Garfield Sobers's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Sobers throws a hook but Starseed avoids it easily.
Starseed unleashes a big counter combination but Sobers bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Starseed steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sobers.

Sobers clinches up against the cage.

Sobers manages to break the clinch.
Starseed throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sobers counters with a nice leg kick.
Starseed throws a lazy body kick
and Sobers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Starseed.
Starseed fails to land the takedown.
The fighters circle momentarily. Starseed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sobers, as that shot connected.
Starseed swings for the body but Sobers moves out of range.
Nice cross by Sobers.
Sobers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobers shoots in looking for a takedown but Starseed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sobers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sobers misses with a straight right.
Starseed throws a jab but it's blocked by Sobers.
Nice cross by Starseed.
Sobers missing with a left hand there. Starseed was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Starseed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Starseed.
Starseed gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Starseed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sobers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Starseed. That did some damage!
Sobers misses with a low kick as Starseed jumps back.

Sobers shoots in and gets a takedown into Starseed's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sobers lands a couple of digs.
Sobers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Starseed controls Sobers momentarily but Sobers frees himself.
Starseed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sobers throwing strikes but missing.
Sobers is looking to pass into half guard but Starseed pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Starseed is in guard.

Sobers controls Starseed momentarily but Starseed frees himself.
Sobers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Starseed accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Starseed cracks Sobers with a solid left hand.
Sobers wants to sweep here but Starseed controlling him for the moment.
Sobers wants to improve his position but instead Starseed has moved into half guard.

Starseed is looking for a kimura but Sobers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Starseed to get the leverage.
Sobers is trying to get back to full guard.
Starseed is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starseed landing punches.
Sobers sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sobers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sobers.
Starseed looking to pass the guard.
Sobers looking to control.
Sobers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sobers is on top in guard.

Sobers stopping the sweep attempt from Starseed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Garfield Sobers clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Garfield Sobers'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.

A slapping body kick lands there for Starseed.
Starseed dives in for a single leg takedown but Sobers sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sobers swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sobers avoids the head kick by Starseed.
Starseed throws a sloppy head kick and Sobers moves out of range easily.
Sobers feinted with a counter takedown.
Sobers sizes up Starseed with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sobers lands a lovely overhand right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sobers, as that shot connected.

Starseed drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Starseed lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Starseed throwing strikes from guard but Sobers blocks nicely.
Sobers is trying to keep Starseed in close.
Sobers is really struggling to control Starseed but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Starseed trying to control but Sobers is working from the bottom.
Starseed pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sobers is keeping the position for now.

Sobers is looking for a triangle but Starseed pushes his legs off easily.
Sobers looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sobers trying to keep a closed guard but Starseed is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobers trying to control but Starseed postures up.
Sobers tries to roll over but Starseed keeps him under control.
Starseed trying to control from half guard but Sobers is working away.

Starseed is trying to work for a kimura but Sobers is defending well.
Sobers is trying to maintain the position but Starseed is very close to passing his half guard.
Sobers wants to improve his position but Starseed is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sobers wants to control but Starseed passes into side.
Sobers is looking to regain half guard here but Starseed keeps moving and retains side control.
Sobers is trying to control Starseed's posture but Starseed avoids it.
Sobers is looking for a sweep.
Starseed is looking to take a break and control but Sobers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sobers tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sobers can't do much from the bottom here.
Starseed lands a few punches from side control.

Starseed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sobers is trying to control Starseed's posture but Starseed avoids it.
Sobers manages to work his way to half guard, despite Starseed's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Starseed wants to free his trapped foot but Sobers is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Starseed keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sobers.
Starseed checks the leg kick.
Starseed avoids the body shot from Sobers.

Sobers looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Starseed!
Sobers tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sobers with the ground and pound but Starseed regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sobers is looking to take a break and control but Starseed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sobers is looking to stall here but Starseed recovers full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobers throws an elbow that misses. Starseed uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sobers's guard. Nice move by Starseed!

Sobers keeping full guard, as Starseed tries to pass.
Starseed distracts Sobers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Starseed postures up.
Sobers pulls Starseed in close to his closed guard and prevents Starseed from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Starseed drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Starseed jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Starseed throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Sobers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Starseed doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Starseed manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sobers has control of Starseed's left arm, preventing Starseed from doing any damage.
Starseed slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Starseed got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sobers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Starseed has managed to get both his arms back between Sobers's legs - danger averted.
Starseed trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garfield Sobers is winning the standup battle so far.

Sobers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Starseed is staying active underneath Sobers, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sobers wants to advance to full mount but Starseed doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Starseed not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobers is working Starseed over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sobers postures up.
Sobers trying to control the position from guard on top but Starseed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobers is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Starseed is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sobers misses the jab.
Starseed shoots in but no luck this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sobers throws a hook but Starseed avoids it easily.
Sobers takes one to the chin there.
Starseed throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garfield Sobers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sobers 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 48:47
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 48:47
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garfield Sobers!
Garfield Sobers retains his middleweight title!
Garfield Sobers took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I learned alot from our first fight and I think it showed tonight. Hes a good fighter but CBK breaks the halo pride. I want to call out the welterweight champion. I can almost make the cut now so you better watch out!!'.
The defeated Indigo Starseed had this to say: 'Dude, Garfield was a lot tougher than the comic strip version haha... No but seriosuly best 2-3? You owe me another chance to put in a real show for the fans! Good fight man! I'll be back! Better and stronger! Broken analog Pride never quits!'.