PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zion Wainui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Saber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wainui comes into the arena with "Rockafella Skank" Fatboy Slim blaring out of the sound system. Cameron Saber has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wainui
vs
Saber

182 cm
21
186 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
22
185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zion Wainui!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cameron Saber!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wainui has time to react.
Saber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice straight punches there by Wainui. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wainui.
Saber just misses with a punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wainui looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saber walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wainui.
Wainui falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saber makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saber throws out a loose jab but Wainui uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wainui throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saber makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saber swings for the body but Wainui moves out of range.
Wainui fails to land with a series of punches.
Wainui swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saber counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wainui looks to land a combination but Saber avoids it well.
Zion Wainui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wainui moves away from the strike by Saber.
Saber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wainui rather than just go for the knockout.
Wainui misses with an uppercut.
Saber misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wainui.
Wainui thuds his right hand into Saber's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wainui dips to his left and cracks Saber with an uppercut!
A combination from Wainui does no damage.
Saber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wainui moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wainui throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wainui scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Saber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saber cracks Wainui with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wainui throws a big shot that misses.
Saber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A punch combination from Wainui misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saber stalks Wainui and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wainui's face. Wainui staggers backwards, shaken.
Saber throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wainui counters with a series of strikes. Saber will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wainui misses with a hook to the body
and Saber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saber throws a series of punches but Wainui avoids them all with ease.
Wainui fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheers as Wainui lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saber doesn't seem phased though.
Wainui ducks under a wild hook from Saber.
Wainui misses with a combination
enabling Saber to counter with a crisp jab.
Saber misses with a shot to the body
and Wainui counters with a two punch combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wainui looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saber is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wainui.
Saber swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Wainui, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wainui throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saber counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saber with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wainui closes the distance but Saber moves to the side
letting Saber counter with a right hand.
Wainui throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Saber to counter with a crisp jab.
Saber cracks Wainui with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saber slips under a jab from Wainui.
Saber dodges the punch combination from Wainui.
Wainui throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saber.
Saber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saber swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wainui counters with a left and a right that stings Saber.
Wainui throws a combination that misses
and Wainui takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wainui moves away from the strike by Saber.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wainui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saber tries to bum rush Wainui with a series of wild strikes but Wainui uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wainui misses with a double jab
and Saber counters with a right hand to the body.
Wainui's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Wainui duly obliges.
Wainui fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saber manages to avoid it.
Wainui swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Saber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wainui moves away.
A jab from Saber misses.
Saber misses with a combination
letting Wainui counter with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wainui misses with a jab to the body
and Saber counters with a right hand to the body.
Saber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wainui was well out of range. Poor timing from Saber.
Wainui tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Saber dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wainui connects with the punch.
Wainui lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wainui misses with a combination
and Saber counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saber uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wainui.
A slow jab from Wainui misses its intended target.
Wainui slips a straight right by Saber.
Wainui swinging wildly here.
Wainui blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Wainui.
A jab from Wainui does it's job there.
Wainui throws a series of punches but Saber moves out of range.
Wainui tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saber was well out of range. Poor timing from Wainui.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Wainui throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wainui misses with a double jab
letting Saber counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wainui darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saber just misses with a punch to the body.
Wainui throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wainui throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cameron Saber seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wainui misses with a double jab
and Saber counters with a one-two to the body.
Saber scores with a jab. Wainui acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wainui throws a right and a left that Saber avoids nicely.
Saber misses with a body shot
and Wainui counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wainui rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saber moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wainui scores with a one two! Saber had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wainui misses with a jab to the body
and Saber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saber slips a jab and a cross from Wainui.
A telegraphed right hand from Saber misses the target.
Wainui throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saber misses with a straight left.
Wainui dodges the punch combination from Saber.
Wainui misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wainui wants to clinch up but Saber keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Wainui misses.
Saber throws a body punch but Wainui moves out of range.
Wainui lands a jab.
Wainui throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saber counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wainui throws a series of punches but Saber avoids them all with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saber slips a jab and a cross from Wainui.
Wainui throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saber.
Wainui falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saber cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Wainui misses
and Saber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Saber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wainui has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saber finds it's way round the side to connect with Wainui's head.
Wainui misses with a few strikes there.
Wainui thuds his right hand into Saber's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wainui swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saber.
Wainui looks to land a combination but Saber avoids it well.
Wainui lands with a nice combination. Saber backs away looking to recover.
Saber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wainui.
Nice straight punches there by Saber. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saber.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wainui throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saber counters with a right hand to the body.
Saber throws a jab when Wainui was well out of range.
Saber throws a looping overhand right but Wainui ducks down to avoid it.
Wainui misses with the combination.
Saber displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wainui throws out the jab.
Wainui swinging wildly here.
Wainui throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saber counters with a right hand to the body.
Wainui misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saber slips a jab and a cross from Wainui.
Wainui connects with a jab.
Wainui thuds his right hand into Saber's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cameron Saber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A swing and a miss from Saber.
Wainui misses with a combination
and Saber counters with a series of strikes. Wainui will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wainui takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.

Wainui is rocked!
Saber throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wainui stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Oh Wainui is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wainui tries to bum rush Saber with a series of wild strikes but Saber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wainui seems to have got his legs back now.
Wainui digs a good body shot into Saber's ribs.
Wainui throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saber counters with a straight right hand.
Wainui swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch lands to the side of Saber 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wainui misses with a combination
and Saber counters with a three punch combo that has Wainui backing up. Wainui nods at Saber to acknowledge the strikes.
Saber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wainui.
Wainui tries to clinch up but Saber circles away and keeps his distance.
Wainui misses with a jab to the body
and Saber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wainui throws a left and a right that both miss
and Saber counters with a stiff right hand.
Wainui ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab from Saber.
A combination from Saber does no damage.
Zion Wainui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wainui misses with a combination
and Saber counters with a right hand to the body.
Saber uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wainui has time to react.
Saber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wainui thuds a left hand into Saber's body.
Saber scores with a hook to the body. Wainui takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Saber lands with a right that hurts Wainui. Wainui looks to clinch but Saber throws a short knee that drops Wainui. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Cameron Saber!