PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Lirette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chack Sabac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lirette comes to the cage accompanied by Hear Me Now. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Lirette
vs
Sabac

175 cm
27
170 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

180 cm
21
175 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Lirette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chack Sabac!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lirette feints and as Sabac raises his hands in defense, Lirette changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lirette trying to control the position from guard on top but Sabac is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lirette is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sabac is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

Sabac escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lirette gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lirette trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lirette slips nicely into half guard.

Lirette is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Lirette is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sabac has managed to free his arm - good work.

Lirette is working for a submission of some sort.

Lirette is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sabac is defending against the submission attempts here by Lirette.

Sabac looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lirette is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sabac doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lirette.

Lirette is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Sabac looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lirette is looking for a kimura but Sabac is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lirette to get the leverage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lirette wants to pass the guard but Sabac is defending well.
Lirette is working hard here to advance position.

Lirette is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Sabac has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lirette escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lirette!

Lirette tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lirette has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sabac manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Sabac is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lirette sees it coming and defends easily.

Lirette looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sabac looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lirette with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sabac seems to be working for a kimura but Lirette defends the submission attempt.

Sabac looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sabac looks gassed!

Sabac is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Sabac seems to be working for a kimura but Lirette defends the submission attempt.
Lirette regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sabac avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

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

Lirette has his foot on Sabac's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sabac works his way back into a safe position though.

Lirette has his foot on Sabac's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sabac works his way back into a safe position though.
Sabac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lirette avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lirette escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sabac gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sabac lands a couple of decent looking shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lirette working for a triangle but Sabac defends it easily.
Sabac looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Lirette dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lirette misses with a jab, cross combination.

Lirette changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sabac looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

Lirette is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sabac has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sabac manages to get back to half guard.

Sabac looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lirette seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sabac does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Sabac looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lirette is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lirette trying to mount his opponent but Sabac defends it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Sabac is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lirette pulls his head out easily.

Sabac looking for submissions off his back.

Lirette is looking for a kimura here.

Lirette is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sabac doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lirette.

Sabac is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lirette pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lirette seems to be looking for submissions.

Sabac looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lirette is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sabac doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lirette.

Sabac looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sabac looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lirette is looking for a kimura here.

Lirette is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lirette passes to side control.

Lirette looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sabac sneaks back into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sabac looking for submissions off his back.

Lirette looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Sabac looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lirette is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Lirette is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Travis Lirette dominated that second round.
That's time! Lirette's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lirette is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Sabac drives through with a takedown into Lirette's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lirette working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sabac.
Lirette looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sabac is one step ahead there.
Sabac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Lirette is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sabac is aware though and is defending well.

Lirette throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sabac is working Lirette over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Lirette had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sabac defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lirette swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sabac lands a couple of elbows.

Lirette working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sabac doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sabac manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sabac scoring with some ground and pound.
Sabac postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Lirette working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sabac doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sabac manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sabac is working Lirette over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Lirette looking for a guillotine here but Sabac defends easily.
Sabac slips nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lirette trying to control here.

Sabac looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Sabac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sabac missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lirette is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sabac's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sabac's back!

Lirette is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lirette is trying to stick to Sabac's back but Sabac is turning into Lirette. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lirette's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sabac.

Lirette working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sabac doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sabac manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sabac postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sabac postures up and lands a big shot to Lirette's brow.

Lirette is looking for a triangle but Sabac pushes his legs off easily.
Sabac content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Lirette looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

Lirette looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabac cracks Lirette with a solid left hand.
Lirette has momentary wrist control but Sabac slips an elbow through the middle.
Sabac throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabac distracts Lirette with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sabac postures up.

Sabac drops back looking for a leg! Lirette is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lirette manages to kick Sabac off! Sabac jumps back into Lirette's guard.
Sabac throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabac postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sabac won't allow Lirette to sweep him here.
Sabac is looking to work some ground and pound but Lirette has wrist control.
Sabac lands a couple of elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chack Sabac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lirette has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Travis Lirette!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Travis Lirette!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Travis Lirette!

Travis Lirette wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Travis Lirette thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.