PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Tarlac (ranked 15746 p4p, 23263 weight class) and Lou Sabatory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarlac comes to the cage accompanied by Nobody Knows- The Tony RIch Project. Lou Sabatory has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vladimir Tarlac's chin.

Tarlac
vs
Sabatory

174 cm
46
195
26 - 32 - 0

187 cm
22
185
7 - 10 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Tarlac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lou Sabatory!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarlac's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tarlac duly obliges.

It looks like Lou Sabatory has been cut.
Tarlac throws a head kick but Sabatory moves out of range.
No luck for Sabatory with that takedown attempt.
Tarlac with a nice calf kick.
Sabatory will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tarlac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tarlac fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Tarlac.

Sabatory feints and as Tarlac raises his hands in defense, Sabatory changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabatory pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tarlac is keeping the position for now.
Tarlac is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sabatory showing good wrestling skills to control 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.
Tarlac is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tarlac continues to stall.
Sabatory trying to control but Tarlac is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sabatory wants to pass the guard but Tarlac is keeping the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sabatory shoots in looking for a takedown. Tarlac tries to sprawl out of it but Sabatory keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tarlac manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tarlac is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vladimir Tarlac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Sabatory.
Sabatory shoots in looking for a takedown but Tarlac manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sabatory's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sabatory's coach down at Cozad MMA Los Angeles was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Sabatory's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tarlac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sabatory.

Tarlac has managed to clinch.
Tarlac lands a body shot.
Sabatory wants a takedown.
Tarlac holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Sabatory tries for a takedown but Tarlac manages to get underhooks.
Sabatory tries for a takedown but Tarlac manages to get underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac cracks Sabatory with a nice body shot.
Tarlac softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Tarlac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tarlac scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sabatory darts in looking for a takedown but Tarlac gets double underhooks and turns Sabatory into the cage.
Sabatory looks winded!
Tarlac looks to land a combination but Sabatory avoids it well.
Vladimir Tarlac is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Tarlac has Sabatory up against the cage in a clinch.
Sabatory has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tarlac avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tarlac lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tarlac lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Tarlac.
Sabatory missing with knees to the body.
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!
Sabatory throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Tarlac.
Sabatory can't get the takedown.
Sabatory jumps guard but Tarlac turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tarlac is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tarlac gets underhooks to prevent Sabatory's takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabatory is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tarlac lands with a left to the head.
Tarlac scores with a shoulder strike.
Tarlac lands a left hand.
Sabatory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tarlac lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sabatory has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tarlac is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tarlac lands a hook that snaps the head of Sabatory backwards.
Sabatory jumps guard but Tarlac stands there with Sabatory around his waist. Sabatory gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tarlac lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sabatory backwards.
A short body shot lands from Tarlac as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Tarlac.
Tarlac lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sabatory backwards.

Tarlac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tarlac scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lou Sabatory's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Sabatory looks for a takedown but Tarlac sprawls well.
Tarlac misses with a wild combination.
Sabatory shoots in for a double leg but Tarlac sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tarlac went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tarlac rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sabatory moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sabatory.
Vladimir Tarlac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Sabatory.
Sabatory changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tarlac tries to avoid it but Sabatory manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tarlac to the ground. Tarlac escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tarlac misses with a wild combination.
Tarlac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tarlac displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sabatory.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tarlac looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Tarlac gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sabatory.
Sabatory is breathing heavily.
Sabatory tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sabatory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tarlac lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sabatory or not.
Tarlac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sabatory can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlac lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sabatory or not.
Tarlac lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tarlac lands a right hand.
Tarlac pushes Sabatory back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac digs a right hand into Sabatory's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sabatory's gas tank.
Tarlac lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarlac lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sabatory backwards.
Sabatory is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sabatory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

Tarlac has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sabatory clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Sabatory is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tarlac could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabatory is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You can see the frustration on Sabatory's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Tarlac is riding his opponent, not letting Sabatory buck him off.
Sabatory trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabatory is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Sabatory is in bad spot here.
Tarlac controlling from the back.
Tarlac doesn't have the hooks in and Sabatory manages to turn into his guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tarlac holds on and takes a little breather.
Sabatory advances position into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabatory takes a little break here. Tarlac wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sabatory trying to control the action but Tarlac is working from the bottom.
Tarlac is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vladimir Tarlac dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lou Sabatory's cut.
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!

Sabatory dives in and grabs Tarlac's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tarlac pushes down on Sabatory's head and hops out.
Sabatory shoots in for a takedown but Tarlac shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tarlac throws a big counter combination but Sabatory scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sabatory fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vladimir Tarlac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Sabatory.
Sabatory closes the distance and clinches up with Tarlac, looking for a takedown. Sabatory pushes Tarlac against the cage but Tarlac circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sabatory dodges the punch combination from Tarlac.
Tarlac throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sabatory fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tarlac avoids it really well and circles away.
Tarlac will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tarlac throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sabatory.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sabatory or perhaps it was just good defense by Tarlac, which made it look bad.
Tarlac displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sabatory takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tarlac looks to land a combination but Sabatory avoids it well.
Sabatory fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlac throws a combination. Sabatory tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Tarlac closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Tarlac.
Vladimir Tarlac has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Tarlac scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tarlac is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tarlac.

Tarlac pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tarlac swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Tarlac. Those never looked like landing.
Tarlac misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sabatory shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tarlac pinned against the cage. Tarlac gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tarlac swinging wildly here.
Sabatory shoots in for a takedown but Tarlac shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlac misses with a wild combination.
Nice takedown defense from Tarlac. No joy for Sabatory on that attempt.
Tarlac lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Sabatory misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tarlac throws a series of strikes that have Sabatory backpedaling.
Tarlac slaps away a takedown attempt from Sabatory, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sabatory throws a head kick that misses.
Tarlac seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tarlac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sabatory fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sabatory shoots in for a takedown but Tarlac shows good takedown defense.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sabatory misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tarlac throws a head kick but Sabatory moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlac misses with a low kick as Sabatory jumps back.

Sabatory darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tarlac is trying to get back to full guard.
Vladimir Tarlac is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sabatory trying to pass the guard but Tarlac defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabatory seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tarlac does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sabatory might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tarlac haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lou Sabatory has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tarlac tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Sabatory has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tarlac sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vladimir Tarlac showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tarlac, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vladimir Tarlac!
As Vladimir Tarlac got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thanks for all the fun times and all the memories this is my last ride '.