PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between rey the unseen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Su Saez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

the unseen
vs
Saez

180 cm
22
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
19
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, rey the unseen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Su Saez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the unseen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
the unseen staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Saez finds it's target.

Saez forces the unseen back against the cage and clinches.
the unseen jumps guard but Saez stands there with the unseen around his waist. the unseen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

the unseen breaks from the clinch.

Saez darts in and clinches the unseen up against the cage.
Saez tries to pull guard but the unseen won't allow it.
the unseen is looking to break free of the clinch but Saez has double underhooks.
Saez keeps control of the unseen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Saez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. the unseen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. the unseen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Saez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
the unseen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
the unseen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Saez has his foot on the unseen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. the unseen works his way back into a safe position though.
the unseen trying to control but Saez is working from the bottom.
the unseen is working Saez over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

Saez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but the unseen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

the unseen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Saez, up you get!
Saez misses with a straight right.
the unseen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saez looks to land a right hand but the unseen moved out of range.
the unseen really is a fat lump.
the unseen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
the unseen ducks under a wild hook from Saez.
Saez lands an overhand right.
the unseen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Saez.
Saez lunges at the unseen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by the unseen's hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saez clinches but the unseen breaks the clinch
and the unseen counters with a leg kick.
Saez looks gassed!
the unseen staying out of range there.
Saez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Su Saez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by the unseen.
Nice sprawl there from Saez as the unseen shoots in.
the unseen shoots in for a takedown but Saez shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rey the unseen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Su Saez has been cut.
Saez swinging wilding here.
A slapping body kick lands there for the unseen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
the unseen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
the unseen defending well as Saez loads up on a big left hand.
Saez dodges the punch combination from the unseen.
Su Saez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saez looks to score with a jab to the body but the unseen is just out of range.
the unseen tries for a takedown but Saez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from the unseen.
Saez lands a nice shot to the body.

the unseen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saez, pushing him back against the cage.
Saez is looking to break free of the clinch but the unseen has double underhooks.
the unseen fails to pull the fight into his guard.

the unseen breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saez loads up on a big right hand but the unseen slips the punch.
Saez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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 rey the unseen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Su Saez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

the unseen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saez.
Saez throws a right and a left that the unseen avoids nicely.
the unseen tries to clinch but Saez moves out of range.
Saez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saez throws a left and a right that both miss

and the unseen counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Saez's guard now.

Saez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
the unseen won't allow Saez to sweep him here.

Saez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

the unseen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and the unseen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Saez had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. the unseen is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Saez Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take the unseen's back instead.

Saez is looking for a rear naked choke here but the unseen reverses the position brilliantly into Saez's guard!

Saez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
the unseen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saez has time to react.
Saez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. the unseen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
the unseen shoots in and drives through. Saez sprawls well.
the unseen throws a body kick that misses.
rey the unseen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Saez circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Decent striking displayed by the unseen there.
the unseen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saez avoids the head kick by the unseen.
the unseen walks into a stiff left hand from Saez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saez throws a nice looking combination but the unseen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice body punch from Saez.
Saez misses with a body punch
and the unseen counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A telegraphed right hand from Saez misses the target.
the unseen tries to clinch but Saez moves away
and Saez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saez darts in trying to clinch

and the unseen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

the unseen breaks from the clinch.
the unseen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saez pinned against the cage. Saez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Saez instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the unseen tries to break the clinch but Saez is controlling the position.
the unseen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Saez up against the cage.
the unseen can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rey the unseen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but the unseen has him pressed against the cage.

Saez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics the unseen uses from the top position.

Saez looking for a guillotine here but the unseen defends easily.
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 rey the unseen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Su Saez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Saez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
rey the unseen is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Saez misses.
No joy there for Saez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
the unseen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saez pinned against the cage. Saez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
the unseen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab from Saez does it's job there.
the unseen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
the unseen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the unseen throws a shot from downtown. Saez moves away and avoids it.
Saez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saez cracks the unseen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saez throws a left and a right that both miss
and the unseen counters with a nice leg kick.
Saez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck the unseen on the side of the head.
Saez scores with a nice right hand.
the unseen circles away from the clinch attempt.
the unseen tries to move into range but Saez moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
the unseen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
the unseen walks into a left hand.
Saez works over the unseen's head and body with a nice combination.
Saez throws a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saez lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saez misses with a double jab.
Saez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by the unseen.
Saez is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saez throws the left hand but the unseen avoids the punch easily.
the unseen lands with a kick to the temple. Saez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Saez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Saez.
Saez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
the unseen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
the unseen feints and then cracks Saez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saez down.
Jab by Saez.
Saez misses with a body shot.
Saez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
the unseen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and the unseen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saez's knee momentarily.
Saez wants to clinch

and the unseen moves into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the unseen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
the unseen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for rey the unseen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
the unseen drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
rey the unseen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Saez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. the unseen smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
the unseen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saez.
Su Saez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
the unseen tries to clinch up but Saez circles away and keeps his distance.
Saez is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
the unseen shoots for a double leg takedown but Saez sprawls well. He's pushed the unseen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
the unseen misses with a two punch combination.
Saez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Saez misses the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Su Saez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think the unseen 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... rey the unseen!