PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cid Saturday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Saturday
vs
Drake

192 cm
22
255 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
22
282 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

GR FIGHT GEAR cheapest quality products

[MMABR] Winners' Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Cid Saturday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Drake!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake lands a right hook to the body.
Drake misses with a double jab.
Drake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saturday moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saturday shoots in looking for a takedown. Drake tries to sprawl out of it but Saturday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Drake is looking to clinch.
Saturday tries for a takedown but Drake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Drake lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Drake 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.
Drake will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drake scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Saturday has closed the distance and engaged Drake in a clinch.

Saturday wants the takedown. Drake is fighting it off but Saturday persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Drake's guard against the cage.
Drake wants to get back to his feet but Saturday is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saturday passes Drake's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Saturday decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Drake works over Saturday's head and body with a nice combination.
A punch combination from Drake misses.
Drake lands a jab.
Drake throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Drake darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Drake misses with a two punch combination.
Nice jab there from Drake.
Drake lands a jab-cross combination.
Drake stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cid Saturday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saturday shoots in for a takedown but Drake shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saturday takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Drake misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saturday needs to keep his hands up - Drake had a free shot at his head there.
Drake lands a jab to Saturday's midsection.
Drake misses with a few strikes there.
Nice shot by Drake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake scores with a hook to the body. Saturday takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Drake catches Saturday with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saturday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drake defends it nicely.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saturday moves away.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saturday was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Drake jabs at Saturday's body.
Drake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saturday.
Saturday moves in looking to clinch but Drake pushes him off.
Saturday tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drake swivels and escapes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saturday has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Saturday shoots in looking for a takedown. Drake tries to sprawl out of it but Saturday keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Drake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Drake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robert Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saturday takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drake lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Drake closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Saturday takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Drake throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saturday wants to clinch up but Drake keeps it at a distance.
Drake uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saturday has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Drake dominated that round.
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.

A right-left combo lands from Drake.
Nice takedown defense from Drake. No joy for Saturday on that attempt.
Cid Saturday is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake digs a good hook to Saturday's body.
Horrible takedown by Saturday or perhaps it was just good defense by Drake which made him look bad.
Saturday dives in and grabs Drake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drake pushes down on Saturday's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cid Saturday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake misses with a double jab.
Drake cracks Saturday with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saturday takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saturday takes one on the button.
Saturday fails with a takedown attempt.
A nice combination there by Drake.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake cracks Saturday with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A punch lands to the side of Saturday 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saturday takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Drake digs a good hook to Saturday's body.
Drake lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Saturday backs up against the cage.
Drake wants to clinch

and Saturday counters by clinching up.
A nice left hand lands by Saturday.
Drake wants to break free but Saturday has control.

Saturday is trying to trip Drake. He has hold of a leg but Drake is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Saturday persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Drake can't keep his opponent in guard - Saturday advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Drake is breathing heavily.
Saturday sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drake defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saturday is keen to just control but Drake is a slippery customer.
Saturday is really struggling to control Drake but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Drake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Saturday.
Saturday is looking to advance position but Drake won't allow it.
Saturday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drake really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saturday. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Drake looks like he's trying to stand up.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saturday is defended easily by Drake.
Drake throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saturday.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saturday looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Drake lands with a nice body punch.
Drake lands with an overhand left.
Saturday takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Drake throws a one two combo.
Drake is working the combinations to good effect here.
Drake lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Saturday looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
Saturday slips a jab and a cross from Drake.

That's four 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.
Drake throws a right and a left that Saturday avoids nicely.
Drake takes a swing at Saturday's ribcage but misses.
Drake throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Saturday counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saturday.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saturday.
Saturday scores a nice knee to the body.

Saturday turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Saturday manages to end up in side control.
Saturday has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Saturday tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Saturday stands up and we're back to a striking position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saturday looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cid Saturday dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice takedown defense from Drake. No joy for Saturday on that attempt.
Saturday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saturday fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drake avoids it really well and circles away.
Drake digs a good hook to Saturday's body.
Drake lands with a nice combination. Saturday backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake throws a combination that misses

so Saturday counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Saturday decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Drake moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Saturday.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cid Saturday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drake tries to clinch but Saturday moves away

and Saturday counters by clinching up.
Saturday has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Drake avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Drake wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Saturday here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Drake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Drake wants to get back to striking at distance but Saturday won't allow it.
Drake tries to break free but Saturday pushes him back against the cage.
Drake wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saturday has him pressed against the cage.
Saturday lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Saturday as the two fighters clinch.
Saturday is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Saturday gets control of Drake's arms and successfully pulls guard. Saturday will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Drake preventing the sweep.
Drake controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake wanted to stand there but Saturday had control of the position.
Saturday on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saturday tries to get out of the position.
Saturday is controlling Drake's posture.
Drake has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Saturday is proving hard to escape from.

Saturday pushes Drake off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a right hand that Saturday ducks under and follows up with a left that Saturday also avoids with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Saturday 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Drake tries to keep at a distance but Saturday has taken the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Saturday scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saturday lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Saturday.
Saturday tries for a takedown. No joy.
A left hand lands to the body for Saturday.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saturday.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Saturday obliges.
Saturday scores with a shoulder strike.

Saturday breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Robert Drake seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saturday dives in and grabs Drake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drake pushes down on Saturday's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saturday dives in and grabs Drake's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drake pushes down on Saturday's head and hops out.
Drake misses with a wild combination.
Drake cracks Saturday with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saturday avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drake slaps away a takedown attempt from Saturday, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Drake lands a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saturday fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saturday takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cid Saturday clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Drake jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Saturday avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drake wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Saturday is defended easily by Drake.
Saturday shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Drake defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saturday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cid Saturday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake stalks Saturday and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Saturday's face. Saturday staggers backwards, shaken.
Drake connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drake keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Left hook, right uppercut from Drake.
Drake lands with a right hand.
Saturday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Drake circles away.
Drake scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Drake lands with a nice combination. Saturday backs away looking to recover.
A left and a right from Drake both land. Nice combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saturday shoots in but no luck this time.
Drake scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saturday doesn't seem bothered though.
Some wild striking there from Drake.
Drake fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Drake stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Drake wants it to stay on the feet.
Drake scores with a three punch combo!
Drake scores with a jab to the body.
Saturday fails with a takedown attempt.
Drake throws a nice looking combination but Saturday bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake punishes Saturday's body with a nice straight punch.
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination

and Saturday holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Saturday pulls Drake into guard.
Saturday is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drake is controlling him.
Drake wants to pass the guard but Saturday is keeping the position.
Saturday is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drake is controlling him.

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.
Drake wanted to stand there but Saturday had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saturday is on top in guard.

Saturday stands up and waves to Drake to follow him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Drake dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Saturday tries for a takedown but Drake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Drake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saturday keeps the fight on the outside.
Drake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to de liver by Drake. Beautiful body shot.
Drake scores with a jab to the body.
Drake misses with a series of wild punches.
Drake comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Drake is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Drake punishes Saturday's body with a nice straight punch.
Drake is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saturday rather than just go for the knockout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saturday shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Drake as he avoids it easily.
Drake lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Saturday backs up against the cage.
Drake throws a combination. Saturday tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Drake looks to land a combination. Saturday sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Saturday fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drake avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cid Saturday. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Saturday is trying hard to land a takedown here. Drake sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Saturday tries for a takedown but Drake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saturday takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Drake throws out a powerful jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Drake misses with a double jab

and Saturday counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saturday missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Saturday decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Drake throws a one two combo.
Drake lands with a hook. Saturday tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drake displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Saturday.
Drake scores with a decent looking hook.
Drake lands with a nice body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake misses with a double jab.

Saturday closes the distance and pushes Drake back into the cage.
Saturday is trying to drag Drake to the mat but Drake just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Drake wants to break the clinch but can't.
Drake wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Saturday works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Saturday prevents Drake from getting back to his feet.
Saturday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saturday forces his way into half guard.
Saturday slows the pace down in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saturday prevents Drake from standing back up.
Saturday sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Saturday decides to return to a standing position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cid Saturday showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saturday 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cid Saturday!
Cid Saturday is the new heavyweight champion!