PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teodoro Sawyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Elliot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Elliot will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Sawyer
vs
Elliot

184 cm
18
161 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teodoro Sawyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Elliot!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Elliot gets caught napping as Sawyer dives in and scores a takedown. Elliot manages to retain guard.
Elliot looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sawyer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Elliot wants to get back to his feet but Sawyer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sawyer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA New York inform us that Elliot has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Elliot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot wants to get back to his feet but Sawyer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sawyer is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Some wild striking there from Sawyer.
Sawyer swats away the attempt to clinch by Elliot.

Sawyer rushes Elliot and presses him up against the cage.

Sawyer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Sawyer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elliot is controlling him.
Elliot connects with a couple of short punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliot trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sawyer's guard.

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

Sawyer has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Elliot off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sawyer shoots in for a takedown but Elliot shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Elliot shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sawyer is on top in guard.

Sawyer content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer prevents Elliot from getting back to his feet.
Elliot being controlled here, momentarily.
Sawyer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Sawyer gets to his feet - Elliot follows without any prompting.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Sawyer gets a clinch.

Elliot breaks from the clinch.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sawyer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Elliot prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodoro Sawyer dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Elliot blocks a head kick by Sawyer.

Sawyer rushes Elliot and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Elliot stops a takedown attempt from Sawyer.

Sawyer gets control of Elliot's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sawyer will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sawyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sawyer is on top in guard.

Elliot wants to get back to his feet but Sawyer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elliot is breathing heavily.
Sawyer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sawyer is standing up over Elliot. Elliot looks to escape but Sawyer dives into side control.
Sawyer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Elliot tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I would not like to be Elliot right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Elliot is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Elliot preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Sawyer.

Sawyer working for the choke.
Elliot is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Elliot's body.
Elliot is trying to get back to his feet but Sawyer has full control of the position and if anything, Elliot has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sawyer slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Elliot is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

That's four 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.

Sawyer is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sawyer slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Elliot is taking damage to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elliot wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teodoro Sawyer dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sawyer has closed the distance and engaged Elliot in a clinch.
Elliot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sawyer fails to pull guard.
Sawyer jumps guard but Elliot turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sawyer wants to get back to striking at distance but Elliot won't allow it.
Sawyer keeps control of Elliot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sawyer tries to score a body lock takedown but Elliot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Teodoro Sawyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Come on Sawyer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Sawyer drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sawyer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Elliot is looking to stand up but Sawyer isn't so interested in that idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Elliot can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sawyer controls the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sawyer pushing down on Elliot's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Elliot is looking to get back to is feet but Sawyer passes into side control.
Elliot is looking to get back to his feet here but Sawyer is keeping cool and he's managed to take Elliot's back.
Elliot wants to get back to his feet.
Sawyer trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Elliot doesn't escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elliot is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sawyer biding his time, controlling Elliot.
Elliot is trying to stand back up.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Sawyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elliot can do to turn this around?

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Elliot showing good submission defense here.
Elliot is trying to stand back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sawyer slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Elliot wants to get back to his feet.
What can Elliot do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elliot is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Teodoro Sawyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sawyer 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:26
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teodoro Sawyer!