PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bs Sag (ranked 4928 p4p, 4182 weight class) and Paul Dalenger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sag's entrance music is Tiny Glowing Screens 3. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sag
vs
Dalenger

170 cm
25
143
0 - 0 - 0

166 cm
25
140
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

Good takedowns
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bs Sag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Paul Dalenger!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Dalenger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Dalenger lands in his opponent's guard.
Dalenger trying to control the position from guard on top but Sag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sag wants to stand up but Dalenger is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dalenger advances to half guard.
Dalenger is keen to just control but Sag is a slippery customer.
Sag is trying to stand back up but Dalenger is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sag blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dalenger.
Sag is trying to stand up here but Dalenger is controlling him well.
Dalenger is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dalenger passes to side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Dalenger are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dalenger looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sag is avoiding damage well.
Dalenger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sag is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dalenger is controlling him well.
Sag is being controlled here.
Dalenger is looking to take a break and control but Sag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalenger takes a little break here. Sag wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sag wants to get back to his feet but Dalenger drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dalenger.
Dalenger shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sag pinned against the cage. Sag gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Dalenger clinches with his opponent.

Sag breaks the clinch.
Dalenger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bs Sag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Dalenger.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalenger tries to move into range but Sag moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Sag as he connects with a hook.
Dalenger drops his hands momentarily and Sag takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sag catches Dalenger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sag fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dalenger on the side of the head.

Dalenger fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sag sprawls well initially but Dalenger persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sag is looking to escape.

Sag pushes Dalenger off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sag's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sag duly obliges.
Sag throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sag circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sag appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sag swings for the body but Dalenger moves out of range.
Sag swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dalenger.
Dalenger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sag cracks Dalenger with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sag connects with the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Dalenger. Those never looked like landing.
Dalenger fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sag avoids it really well and circles away.
Sag was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bs Sag dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Sag blocks the body kick.

Sag shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sag was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A lull in the action here as Sag stalls from top position.
Sag working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dalenger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sag wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Sag stands up and beckons Dalenger to his feet.
Dalenger tries to clinch up but Sag circles away and keeps his distance.
Sag seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalenger walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dalenger with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sag counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dalenger thinking.
Sag connects with a body shot that sends Dalenger's belly button to the back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sag.
Sag wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalenger keeps working.
Sag working away.
Dalenger is not content to let Sag control the position.
Dalenger is looking for a sweep.
Sag wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dalenger keeps working.
Dalenger struggling a bit here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sag has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Dalenger misses with a takedown
and Dalenger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dalenger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dalenger is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Sag as Dalenger shoots in.
Bs Sag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Dalenger.

Sag closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dalenger's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dalenger working a defensive guard here.
Sag wants to get up but he can't break Dalenger's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sag knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dalenger on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sag is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sag is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dalenger can do to turn this around?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dalenger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sag counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dalenger takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.

Dalenger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dalenger wants to sweep but no luck.
Sag controlling from the top position.
Sag'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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalenger wants to sweep here but Sag controlling him for the moment.
Dalenger has Sag pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bs Sag dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Sag looking to score a takedown here. Dalenger is defending well but Sag drives through and ends up in Dalenger's guard.
Dalenger tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dalenger doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Sag stands up from Dalenger's guard - Sag perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sag throws a big shot that misses.
Sag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dalenger moves away.

Dalenger gets caught flat footed, as Sag shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Dalenger working for a triangle but Sag defends it easily.
Dalenger looking to control.
Dalenger being controlled here, momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dalenger looking for a sweep. Not yet Dalenger, not yet.
Dalenger is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bs Sag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dalenger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sag trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalenger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sag looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Dalenger is looking for a triangle but Sag pushes his legs off easily.
Sag controls from within his opponent's guard.

Sag stands up and waves to Dalenger to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sag thuds a left hand into Dalenger's body.
Sag shoots in for a takedown but Dalenger shows good takedown defense.

Sag closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dalenger quickly recovers to half guard.
Sag trying to control the action but Dalenger is working from the bottom.
Sag not doing much here.
Dalenger wants to control but Sag is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Sag is going to stand back up.
Dalenger is looking to control Sag's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalenger avoid being mounted?
It looks like Sag is going to stand back up.

Dalenger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sag pulls his head out easily.
Sag looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dalenger looks like he's trying to stand up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sag cracks Dalenger with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bs Sag is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dalenger shoots for a takedown but Sag saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dalenger shoots and misses
enabling Sag to counter with a crisp jab.
Sag lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sag scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bs Sag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dalenger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Sag counter with a right hand.
Bs Sag has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Dalenger.
Sag tries for a takedown but Dalenger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dalenger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Paul Dalenger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bs Sag is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dalenger takes one on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bs Sag showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sag, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bs Sag!
After winning the bout, Bs Sag thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.