PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hayato Sauske (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sauske
vs
Miller

205 cm
21
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
25
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hayato Sauske!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mac Miller!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Miller as Sauske shoots in.
Sauske throws a series of punches but Miller moves out of range.
Sauske fails to land with a series of punches.
Sauske changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Miller tries to avoid it but Sauske manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Miller to the ground. Miller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hayato Sauske seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sauske showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
A bone on bone clash there as Miller blocks the leg kick.

Sauske clinches with his opponent.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Miller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sauske after a bit of a struggle.
Miller wants to take the fight to the mat but Sauske manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

Sauske escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sauske sprawls well. Sauske wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Hayato Sauske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Miller.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sauske.
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sauske avoids it really well and circles away.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Miller looks gassed!
Sauske scores with a one two! Miller had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

Miller has closed the distance and engaged Sauske in a clinch.
Sauske controlling the action here for a moment.
Miller misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Sauske's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller managing to block the knees to the body from Sauske.
Sauske wants to break the clinch but can't.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Sauske has Miller pressed against the cage.
Sauske really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Miller wants a takedown.
Miller misses with the head strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to push Sauske away but Sauske has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sauske wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sauske misses with a body punch.
Miller wants to break free but Sauske has control.
Sauske wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sauske tries to circle away but Miller has him pinned against the cage.
Sauske has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sauske has had enough of the clinch but Miller keeps him there for the moment.
Miller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sauske is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Miller prevents a body shot from Sauske.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sauske just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sauske wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sauske tries to pull guard but Miller holds him up against the cage and eventually Sauske drops back down to his feet.
Miller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sauske just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sauske gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miller.
Miller keeps control of Sauske as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hayato Sauske 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.

Sauske takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hayato Sauske is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sauske lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt - Sauske sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sauske shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miller as he avoids it easily.
Miller shoots in looking for a takedown. Sauske tries to sprawl out of it but Miller keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sauske manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sauske fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Miller misses with a head kick.
Sauske shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hayato Sauske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Danga de danga de dang - Sauske scores with a four punch combination!
Miller is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sauske.
Sauske throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Sauske walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Miller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sauske looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Miller is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sauske sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sauske tries to score a power double leg takedown but Miller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sauske somewhat.

Sauske 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.

Miller is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sauske is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sauske has escaped and now he's on top!
Miller working a defensive guard here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sauske.
Sauske wants to control from the top but Miller keeps moving.
Sauske has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miller with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Sauske can't handle though.
Sauske trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Sauske wants to stand but Miller is controlling his posture from full guard.
Miller keeping full guard, as Sauske tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauske controlling from the top position.

Hayato Sauske has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Sauske lands a jab to Miller's midsection.
Sauske throws a series of punches but Miller avoids them all with ease.
Sauske has a takedown stuffed.

Miller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sauske to the mat! Sauske manages to get full guard.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sauske works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miller working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller chips away with some ground and pound.
Miller works over Sauske with some ground and pound from guard.
Miller working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sauske's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller cracks Sauske with a solid left hand.
Miller throws a big elbow that misses.
Miller slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Miller is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sauske doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Miller.

Miller is working for a kimura but Sauske is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Miller 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!

Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sauske fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Miller checks it well.
Sauske throws a right and a left that Miller avoids nicely.
Sauske rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sauske throws a leg kick but Miller sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miller takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauske misses with a takedown attempt - Miller sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sauske will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sauske wants to clinch.

Sauske gets caught flat footed, as Miller shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Miller throws a strike but Sauske rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Miller pulls Sauske in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Sauske is keeping the position.

Miller postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sauske is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Miller, into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sauske controlling from the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sauske gets to his feet - Miller follows without any prompting.

Miller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller goes for a takedown attempt but Sauske pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hayato Sauske has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mac Miller.
Sauske rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sauske stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Sauske displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hayato Sauske is winning the standup battle so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sauske works Miller's body with a nice hook.
Sauske shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
Miller shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sauske as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Sauske. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sauske shoots in looking for a takedown. Miller tries to sprawl out of it but Sauske keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miller tries to clinch up
and Sauske counters with a left to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mac Miller.
I think Miller has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Miller!