PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arshnoor Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noob Saibot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 2Pac - Hit 'Em Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Singh
vs
Saibot

183 cm
29
148 lbs
31 - 13 - 2

168 cm
32
145 lbs
19 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

Sun-Tzu
MayheM sportswear

Museum of Monsters & Madmen
Sun-Tzu

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arshnoor Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Noob Saibot!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Singh counters with a nice leg kick.
A combination from Saibot does no damage.
Singh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saibot throws out a loose jab but Singh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Singh misses with a looping left.
A big left from Singh misses.

Saibot feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Singh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Singh's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Saibot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saibot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Saibot drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Singh dives on top into guard.

Saibot wants to sweep here but Singh controlling him for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saibot has a closed guard, preventing Singh from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Saibot looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

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

Saibot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Singh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Singh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Singh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Saibot working for submissions but it's allowed Singh to get to half guard.

Saibot looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saibot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Saibot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Singh pulls his head out easily.
Saibot has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Forcefield Ludas. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Singh controlling the action here.

Saibot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Saibot is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saibot looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Singh slows the pace down in half guard.
Saibot is looking for a sweep. Singh is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Singh not doing much here.

Saibot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

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.
Singh is controlling the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice takedown defense from Singh. No joy for Saibot on that attempt.
Saibot shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Singh counters with a left to the body.
Singh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
Singh throwing a counter right hand but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Saibot throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saibot swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Singh.
Saibot defending well as Singh loads up on a big left hand.
Singh walks into a jab.
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 Arshnoor Singh will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Saibot scores with a jab to the body.
Singh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Singh throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saibot digs a good body shot into Singh's ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Singh. No joy for Saibot on that attempt.
Singh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Saibot slips a jab and a cross from Singh.
Singh throws a hook but Saibot avoids it easily.
Singh throws a lazy uppercut
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Saibot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saibot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saibot lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Singh misses with an uppercut.
Saibot works Singh's body with a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Saibot misses
and Singh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Singh throws a body punch but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot scores with a nice right hand.
Saibot scores with a body shot.
Saibot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Singh.
Singh will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Singh gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saibot.
Saibot misses with a wild body shot.
Saibot checks a low kick from Singh.
Saibot misses with an uppercut.
Singh slips a jab from Saibot.
Singh appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saibot throws a body punch but Singh moves out of range.
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Singh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saibot lands an overhand right.
Saibot moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot swings for the body but Singh moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saibot avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saibot! But no joy.
Singh cracks Saibot with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Arshnoor Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saibot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saibot misses with a left hand
and Singh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saibot.
Singh throwing a counter right hand but Saibot manages to avoid it.
Noob Saibot seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saibot slips a jab from Singh.
Saibot throws out a powerful jab.
Saibot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Singh takes one to the chin there.
Saibot moves away from the strike by Singh.
Saibot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Singh counters with an inside leg kick.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Singh's shoulder, as Singh tries to avoid the shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Singh misses the target.
Singh throws a lazy head kick
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saibot misses with a body punch
and Singh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot looks to throw the jab but Singh is out of range.
Singh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saibot.
It looked like Singh wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Singh takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Singh throws a shot from downtown. Saibot moves away and avoids it.
Saibot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
A nice side step and Saibot releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saibot throws a one two combo.
Saibot dodges the punch combination from Singh.
Saibot drops his hands momentarily and Singh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saibot goes for a double leg but Singh avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Singh continues to drive forward.
Saibot tries to move into range but Singh moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saibot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh slips under a jab.
Saibot thuds a left hand into Singh's body.
Singh throws a lazy right hand but Saibot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saibot takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saibot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saibot misses with a lunging right hand
and Singh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Singh throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Saibot.
Saibot blocks a jab.
Singh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Singh swings for the body but Saibot moves out of range.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away.
Saibot doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Noob Saibot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Singh staying out of range there.
Singh slips a straight right by Saibot.
Noob Saibot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saibot was well out of range. Poor timing from Singh.
Singh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saibot.

Saibot scores with a takedown into Singh's guard.
Saibot is working Singh over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Singh wants to stand up but Saibot is controlling him.
Saibot wants to pass the guard but Singh is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saibot won't allow Singh to get back to his feet.
Saibot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saibot throws an elbow that misses. Singh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Saibot's guard. Nice move by Singh!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Saibot has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Singh is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Saibot.
Saibot tries to improve position but can't.
Singh controls the position.
Saibot sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Singh trying to control the action but Saibot is working from the bottom.

Saibot with the active half guard here but Singh passes nicely into side control.
Noob Saibot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Saibot gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saibot looking for submissions off his back.
Saibot is staying active underneath Singh, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Saibot tries to get to full guard but Singh has control of the leg.
Saibot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saibot wants to sweep here but Singh controlling him for the moment.

Saibot working for a triangle but Singh defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Saibot is working an open guard so Singh takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Singh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Singh takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Saibot connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Saibot throws a sloppy body shot
and Singh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Singh misses with an uppercut
and Saibot counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saibot's jab looks to have found its range, popping Singh under the eye.
Saibot ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Singh dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saibot. That did some damage!
Saibot missing with a left hand there. Singh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saibot lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Singh is predictable there
letting Saibot counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saibot lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Saibot fails with a takedown attempt.
Singh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saibot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saibot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Saibot misses with a wild combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Noob Saibot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saibot 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Noob Saibot!
Noob Saibot decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Arshnoor Singh stepped up to the mic, saying 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.