PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sandhu Warcry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sandhu Warcry is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

West
vs
Warcry

198 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

189 cm
21
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pablo West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sandhu Warcry!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Warcry scores with a takedown into West's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
West is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Warcry tries to free his leg and advance position but West is retaining full guard.
West tries to strike from the bottom.
Warcry won't allow West to get back to his feet.
West preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
West keeping moving, preventing Warcry from controlling successfully.
Warcry stops West from standing up.
West 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.
West wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Warcry manages to pass to side control.
Warcry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

West pushes Warcry off and gets back to his feet.

Warcry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. West tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Warcry is in West's guard.
Warcry passes West's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Warcry wants to take a breather but West is having none of it.
Warcry performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Warcry wants to pass the guard but West is defending well.
Still in half guard, Warcry seems content to control.
West won't allow Warcry to pass to mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
West looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Sandhu Warcry hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Warcry scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.

It looks like Pablo West has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Warcry shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. West is trying to defend but Warcry finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Warcry trying to control the pace.
West looks like he's trying to stand up.
West punching from the bottom.
Warcry trying to control the pace.
Warcry is looking to advance position but West won't allow it.
Warcry looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West wants to get back to full guard.
West pushes Warcry off looking to stand but Warcry dives back in and keeps control.
West is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

West kicks off Warcry and gets to his feet.
West tries to clinch up.

Warcry shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches West napping and manages to drive through into side control!
West wants to get back to his feet but Warcry drags him back down.

Warcry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. West knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Warcry is trying to get an arm triangle but West is defending well.

West explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

Warcry decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West is trying to stand up here but Warcry is controlling him well.
Warcry is trying to control the action in half guard but West is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
West trying to control here.
West tries to kick Warcry off but Warcry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandhu Warcry dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pablo West's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from West.
West takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West blocks a head kick by Warcry.
West tries to clinch but Warcry moves out of range.
West dives in and grabs Warcry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Warcry pushes down on West's head and hops out.
Warcry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Warcry shoots in and bounces West off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Warcry throws a big right hand that misses.
Warcry is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warcry postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Warcry stops West from standing up.
West trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
West wants to get back to his feet but Warcry passes into half guard.
Warcry works his way into side control.
Warcry looks up at the clock and then as West takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Warcry smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
West is pushing Warcry's head away, looking to escape. Warcry manages to hold on to the position though.
West is looking to regain half guard here but Warcry keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warcry tries to move into full mount but can't pass West's legs.
West is trying to improve his position.

Warcry has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
West looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
West shoots in for a double leg but Warcry sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pablo West. That's going to take a lot out of him.

West gets caught flat footed, as Warcry shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Warcry seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
West is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Warcry is controlling him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warcry is one step ahead there.
West is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Warcry is controlling him.
Warcry is in close to West's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Warcry decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
West goes for a double leg but Warcry avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Warcry continues to drive forward.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Warcry pulls guard.
Warcry throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
West wants to control from the top but Warcry keeps moving.
Warcry pulls West in close to prevent any damage.
Warcry keeping moving, preventing West from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
West shoots in looking for a takedown. Warcry tries to sprawl out of it but West keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Warcry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sandhu Warcry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pablo West's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

West tries to clinch but Warcry moves out of range.
West fails with an attempt to clinch.
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Warcry.
West is trying to get back to half guard.

Warcry stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Warcry lands a really nice looking cross but West seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Warcry shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches West napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Warcry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
West is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Warcry asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Warcry wants to control but West is keeping him busy.
West looking for a sweep but Warcry has passed into full mount! Oh no!
West is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
West is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Warcry takes West's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, West is in trouble.
Warcry is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West just trying to survive but Warcry is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Warcry struggling to keep hold of the position.
West is trying to stand back up.
Warcry tries to get the hooks in deep but West pushed the leg off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
West is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
West trying to get back to his feet but Warcry is in full control for now.
Warcry trying to control momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Warcry is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but West has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
West rolls, trying to escape but Warcry keeps control of the position.
West is trying to get back to his feet but Warcry has full control of the position and if anything, West has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Warcry is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. West defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Warcry has the hooks in. West is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Warcry doesn't have the hooks in and West manages to turn into his guard.
Warcry working a defensive guard here.
Warcry wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Warcry isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. West stacks Warcry on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by West!
Sandhu Warcry has got the better of the ground game so far.
West throwing shots but missing, from side control.
West postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warcry is looking for a sweep.
West is looking to take a break and control but Warcry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warcry struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sandhu Warcry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Warcry 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandhu Warcry!