PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Herb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peking Saint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Herb has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Herb
vs
Saint

225 cm
25
261 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

189 cm
18
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Herb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peking Saint!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saint drives through and clinches with Herb against the cage.
Saint misses with a knee strike.

Saint has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Herb uses from the top position.
Saint is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Herb got a little sloppy there for a moment and Saint has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Herb has managed to get both his arms back between Saint's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saint is trying to control the position but Herb postures up.
Herb has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saint lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Herb!

Saint has control of Herb's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Herb regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Herb knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Saint on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Saint can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herb is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saint thowing shots but they're missing.
Poor strikes thrown by Saint there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Saint trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saint thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint controlling the position easily from mount.
Herb is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Saint throws some wild stikes that Herb manages to avoid easily.
Saint can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Herb is looking to escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peking Saint dominated that round.
That's time! Herb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Herb scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saint lands a glancing blow to the side of Herb's head.

It looks like John Herb has been cut.
Saint tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Herb misses with a two punch combination.

Saint drives through and clinches with Herb against the cage.
Herb is trying to break free.
Saint drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Saint pulls guard successfully.

Saint has his foot on Herb's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Herb works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Saint wants to sweep here but Herb controlling him for the moment.
Saint bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Herb's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint slips nicely into half guard.

Herb is defending against the submission attempts here by Saint.

Saint stands up from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Some wild striking there from Herb.
John Herb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Herb pinned against the cage. Herb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
John Herb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Herb misses with a head kick.
Saint misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
John Herb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peking Saint.
Herb misses with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herb throws a sloppy head kick and Saint moves out of range easily.
Herb looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown by Saint or perhaps it was just good defense by Herb which made him look bad.
Saint throws a head kick but Herb moves out of range.
Herb throws a low kick but Saint avoids it.
Herb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Herb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Herb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saint fails with a takedown attempt.
Herb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saint.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Herb lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Saint jabs Herb to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saint misses with a combination
and Herb counters with a nice body shot.

Saint moves into the clinch.
Herb can't break the clinch.

Saint's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck for Saint with that takedown attempt.

Saint clinches with his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saint.

Saint pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Herb will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peking Saint showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Herb'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. This is the final round!

Herb stuffs the takedown attempt from Saint. Saint gets slowly back to his feet.
Saint shoots in but Herb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Herb misses with a few strikes there.
Herb swinging wildly here.
Herb defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saint.
John Herb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peking Saint.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Herb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herb looks to land a combination but Saint avoids it well.
Herb defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Saint.
Saint shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Herb defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Herb swivels and escapes.
Herb misses with a combination
and Saint counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saint shoots in but Herb avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Saint clinches up against the cage.
Herb is looking to break free of the clinch but Saint has double underhooks.
Herb gets underhooks to prevent Saint's takedown attempt.
Saint throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Herb blocks it with crossed arms.

Saint jumps into guard, dragging Herb to the mat.

Saint is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Herb defends well.
John Herb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saint 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.
Herb will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saint looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saint is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Saint looking to control.

Saint has his feet on Herb's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice uppercut lands for Herb. That snapped Saint's head back.
Herb throws the left hand but Saint avoids the punch easily.
Herb falls off balance throwing a combination

and Saint counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Saint.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Saint thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saint is pushing down on Herb's leg trying to pass to half guard. Herb is fighting to maintain full guard but Saint has managed to sneak the leg through.
Saint wants to lay and pray for a moment but Herb keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
Peking Saint comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saint has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peking Saint!