PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Belle Sebastian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Wheeler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin Wheeler will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sebastian
vs
Wheeler

178 cm
18
200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

172 cm
25
190 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Belle Sebastian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Austin Wheeler!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sebastian shoots in and gets a takedown into Wheeler's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

Wheeler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wheeler keeping full guard, as Sebastian tries to pass.
Sebastian trying to control but Wheeler is working from the bottom.
Sebastian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sebastian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sebastian throws a strike but Wheeler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sebastian trying to control the position.
Sebastian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sebastian tries to get out of the position.
Wheeler stopping the sweep attempt from Sebastian.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebastian is trying to keep Wheeler in close.
Sebastian wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

Sebastian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Sebastian is looking for a triangle but Wheeler pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wheeler with a nice head shot there.
Sebastian is trying to keep Wheeler in close.
Wheeler trying to control but Sebastian is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler preventing the sweep.
Wheeler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wheeler landing some decent shots from guard.
Sebastian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wheeler.
Sebastian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wheeler is one step ahead there.

Sebastian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wheeler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wheeler passes Sebastian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wheeler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sebastian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wheeler.
Wheeler working Sebastian over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sebastian tries to roll over but Wheeler keeps him under control.
Sebastian is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at World Class Fitness and Grappling, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wheeler is trying to control. Sebastian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wheeler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Sebastian is looking for a sweep. Wheeler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wheeler is keen to just control but Sebastian is a slippery customer.
Sebastian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sebastian trying to control here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler prevents Sebastian from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Wheeler.
Sebastian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sebastian regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sebastian punching from the bottom.
Wheeler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

Sebastian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wheeler defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sebastian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wheeler manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Belle Sebastian will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sebastian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sebastian misses with a body shot.
Wheeler tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Wheeler.
We've been informed that Wheeler has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sebastian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wheeler misses the shot to the body.
Sebastian scores with a jab.
Sebastian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wheeler throws a body punch but Sebastian moves out of range.
Sebastian lands a head kick!
Sebastian scores with a head kick.
Wheeler gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Sebastian counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebastian is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wheeler is breathing heavily.
Sebastian is working Wheeler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Sebastian drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sebastian jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sebastian has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Sebastian scoring with some ground and pound.
Sebastian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wheeler wants to sweep but no luck.
Sebastian slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wheeler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sebastian is in close to Wheeler's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sebastian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sebastian distracts Wheeler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sebastian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sebastian trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wheeler's guard.
Belle Sebastian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sebastian throws an elbow that misses. Wheeler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sebastian's guard. Nice move by Wheeler!
Sebastian tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sebastian is controlling Wheeler's posture.
Sebastian tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Sebastian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wheeler defends it easily.
Sebastian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wheeler is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wheeler chips away with some ground and pound.
Sebastian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sebastian looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wheeler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Well, if Wheeler is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wheeler prevents Sebastian from improving his position.
Wheeler sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sebastian defending well though.
Sebastian on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian wants to get back to full guard.
Wheeler controlling the action here.
Sebastian is looking for a sweep. Wheeler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sebastian trying to hold on to Wheeler's head to control him but Wheeler postures up.
Sebastian is not content to let Wheeler control the position.
Wheeler is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Austin Wheeler was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wheeler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sebastian moves away.
Wheeler shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sebastian as he avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A head kick from Sebastian lands but Wheeler takes it in his stride.
That kick from Sebastian tenderised Wheeler's leg. Wheeler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sebastian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sebastian checks the leg kick nicely there.
Sebastian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sebastian.
Wheeler tries to clinch but Sebastian moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Sebastian.
Sebastian lands with a nice body kick.
Wheeler tries to clinch but Sebastian is having none of it.
Sebastian throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wheeler thows a leg kick but Sebastian checks it
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wheeler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sebastian lands a high kick!
Wheeler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sebastian throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wheeler's head.
The crowd cheers as Sebastian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wheeler doesn't seem phased though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wheeler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sebastian.
Sebastian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Sebastian scores with a takedown into Wheeler's guard.
Sebastian postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sebastian working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sebastian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wheeler on the ground.
Sebastian connects with a couple of short punches.
Wheeler keeping moving, preventing Sebastian from controlling successfully.
Sebastian loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sebastian makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sebastian trying to control but Wheeler is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sebastian drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wheeler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wheeler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wheeler!
Sebastian is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wheeler scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sebastian to see if he's OK.
Sebastian tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sebastian is working hard here to advance position.
Wheeler working away.
Wheeler takes a little break here. Sebastian wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wheeler wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Wheeler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wheeler misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sebastian is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Wheeler there.
Wheeler is thwarting Sebastian's attempts to control the position.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belle Sebastian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Austin Wheeler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Belle Sebastian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sebastian 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Belle Sebastian!