PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conchito El Guapo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Feodore Sabre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). El Guapo comes to the cage accompanied by Bebot. Conchito El Guapo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

El Guapo
vs
Sabre

179 cm
35
253 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

195 cm
37
253 lbs
30 - 21 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conchito El Guapo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Feodore Sabre!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Guapo shoots for a takedown but Sabre saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Sabre closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into El Guapo's guard.
El Guapo is looking to stand up but Sabre isn't so interested in that idea.
Sabre postures up in El Guapo's guard and throws a big left but El Guapo blocks it.
El Guapo is looking to stand up but Sabre isn't so interested in that idea.
Sabre postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
El Guapo being controlled here, momentarily.
El Guapo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sabre is controlling him.
Sabre works over El Guapo with some ground and pound from guard.
Sabre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
El Guapo wants to stand up but Sabre is controlling him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sabre is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Sabre is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sabre prevents El Guapo from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre chips away with some ground and pound.
Sabre postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
El Guapo keeping moving, preventing Sabre from controlling successfully.
Sabre lands a couple of elbows.
El Guapo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
El Guapo being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sabre cracks El Guapo with a solid left hand.
Sabre makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sabre with a nice head shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabre scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sabre wants to control from the top but El Guapo keeps moving.
Sabre landing with the ground and pound.

Sabre drops back looking for a leg! El Guapo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and El Guapo manages to kick Sabre off! Sabre jumps back into El Guapo's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Guapo wants to get back to his feet but Sabre is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sabre stands and throws El Guapo's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Sabre decides to stand back up. Sabre steps back and let's El Guapo get back to his feet.
No luck for Sabre with that takedown attempt.
El Guapo moves out of range of the strikes.
El Guapo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Sabre counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for El Guapo!
Sabre wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Guapo keeps working.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabre working the ground and pound from side control.
Sabre landing a few strikes.
Sabre is looking to take a break and control but El Guapo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
El Guapo is pushing Sabre's head away, looking to escape. Sabre manages to hold on to the position though.

Sabre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, El Guapo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sabre connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused El Guapo some visible discomfort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sabre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
El Guapo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if El Guapo tries to get out of the position.
El Guapo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sabre asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sabre goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, El Guapo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sabre but great work by El Guapo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Guapo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Sabre tries to buck El Guapo off but El Guapo is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Sabre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sabre might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control El Guapo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Sloppy strikes there by El Guapo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
El Guapo sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sabre is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sabre manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
El Guapo is staying active underneath Sabre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feodore Sabre dominated that round.
That's time! El Guapo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Sabre ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sabre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. El Guapo tries to avoid it but Sabre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag El Guapo to the ground. El Guapo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
El Guapo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sabre tries to score a power double leg takedown but El Guapo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sabre somewhat.
El Guapo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sabre.
Sabre looks for a takedown but El Guapo sprawls well.
Conchito El Guapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feodore Sabre.

El Guapo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sabre!
Sabre manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sabre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. El Guapo is working away from the top position though.
Sabre flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre regains full guard. Nicely done.

Sabre working for a triangle but El Guapo defends it easily.
Sabre keeping full guard, as El Guapo tries to pass.
El Guapo wants to control from the top but Sabre keeps moving.
Sabre working a defensive guard here.
El Guapo scoring with some ground and pound.
Sabre wants to sweep but no luck.
Sabre pulls El Guapo in close to his closed guard and prevents El Guapo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sabre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Guapo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
El Guapo postures up in Sabre's guard and throws a big left but Sabre blocks it.
El Guapo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Sabre kicks El Guapo off and gets to his feet.
Sabre lands with a nice combination. El Guapo backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Guapo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sabre shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as El Guapo sprawls well. El Guapo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sabre gets slowly back to his feet.
El Guapo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from El Guapo misses.
Sabre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from El Guapo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Guapo looks for a takedown but Sabre sprawls well.
Sabre tries for a takedown but El Guapo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sabre tries for a takedown but El Guapo circles away easily

and El Guapo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sabre!
Sabre tries to improve position but can't.
El Guapo is looking to take a break and control but Sabre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Feodore Sabre has got the better of the ground game so far.
El Guapo taking a breather here.
Sabre is looking to reverse the position.
El Guapo trying to control the position but Sabre is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre manages to get back to half guard.
El Guapo looks to land a strike but Sabre avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
El Guapo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sabre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

El Guapo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sabre lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for El Guapo!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
El Guapo is trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Feodore Sabre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Sabre shoots in looking for a takedown. El Guapo tries to sprawl out of it but Sabre keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. El Guapo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sabre fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sabre shoots in for a double leg but El Guapo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Conchito El Guapo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Feodore Sabre.
El Guapo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sabre.

Sabre gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
El Guapo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
El Guapo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sabre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
El Guapo looking to pass the guard.
El Guapo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sabre keeping moving, preventing El Guapo from controlling successfully.
El Guapo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sabre is pulling down on El Guapo's head to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Feodore Sabre was stalling too much, according to the referee.
El Guapo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and El Guapo wants it to stay on the feet.
Sabre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with El Guapo but El Guapo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
El Guapo blocks the body kick.
Conchito El Guapo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sabre with a poor takedown
and El Guapo counters with a series of strikes. Sabre will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sabre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sabre misses with a takedown

and El Guapo counters with a single leg into guard. Sabre didn't expect that.
El Guapo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sabre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sabre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Sabre looking to control.
El Guapo landing with the ground and pound.
Sabre is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
El Guapo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sabre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sabre trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Guapo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
El Guapo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
El Guapo trying to control but Sabre is working from the bottom.
El Guapo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Sabre has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes El Guapo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Sabre gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sabre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
El Guapo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sabre as he jumps to the side.

Sabre gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows El Guapo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sabre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
El Guapo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
El Guapo is looking to work some ground and pound but Sabre has wrist control.
El Guapo chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sabre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. El Guapo manages to get himself to full guard.
El Guapo wants to stand but Sabre is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sabre working some strikes from top position.
El Guapo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sabre controls the pace.
Sabre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Conchito El Guapo clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sabre checks a leg kick nicely.
El Guapo stuffs the takedown.
Sabre doesn't succeed with the takedown

so El Guapo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
El Guapo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
El Guapo distracts Sabre with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
El Guapo stopping the sweep attempt from Sabre.
El Guapo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
El Guapo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sabre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
El Guapo throws a big elbow that misses.
Sabre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from El Guapo.
Sabre keeping full guard, as El Guapo tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from El Guapo.
El Guapo throwing strikes but missing.
Sabre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sabre trying to control the position here.
Sabre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sabre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Feodore Sabre.
No luck for El Guapo with that takedown attempt.

El Guapo feints and as Sabre raises his hands in defense, El Guapo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre has his hands on El Guapo's head, controlling the position.
Sabre is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
El Guapo wants to get back to his feet.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Sabre lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sabre lands strikes from half guard.
Sabre working El Guapo over with strikes.

Sabre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so El Guapo is just riding it out for now. Sabre eventually gives up the hold.
El Guapo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sabre scores with a couple of nice shots.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Guapo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sabre looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks El Guapo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sabre wants to pass to mount but El Guapo is defending the position.
El Guapo taking some punishment here, with Sabre in his half guard.
El Guapo wants to get back to his feet.
El Guapo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sabre on the ground.
Sabre slips a nice elbow through El Guapo's hands, connecting with El Guapo's forehead.
Sabre scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
El Guapo has hold of Sabre's hands but Sabre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sabre prevents El Guapo from standing back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sabre lands strikes from half guard.

Sabre is working for a submission of some sort.
El Guapo looks like he's trying to stand up.

Sabre looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sabre is nestled in close to El Guapo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
El Guapo is looking to get back to is feet but Sabre passes into side control.
El Guapo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Feodore Sabre dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sabre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. El Guapo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sabre lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
El Guapo taking a bit of punishment here - Sabre scoring with strikes.
El Guapo is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

Sabre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
El Guapo pushes Sabre away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sabre gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Sabre scores with punches from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
El Guapo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sabre is controlling him well.
Sabre is working El Guapo over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabre wants to control but El Guapo is keeping him busy.
Sabre lands an elbow.
Sabre in side control lands a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Sabre stalls from top position.
Sabre scores with punches from side control.

Sabre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, El Guapo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sabre creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Guapo takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sabre connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused El Guapo some visible discomfort.
Sabre wants to control but El Guapo is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sabre lands a decent elbow from side control.
El Guapo is trying to buck Sabre off.
Sabre is looking to take a break and control but El Guapo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Sabre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Sabre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but El Guapo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
El Guapo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sabre asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sabre lands a few punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
El Guapo pushes Sabre away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Sabre gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
El Guapo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sabre looks up at the clock and then as El Guapo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sabre smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sabre has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El Guapo is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sabre wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Guapo keeps working.
Sabre grinds an elbow into El Guapo's temple.

Sabre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but El Guapo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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!
El Guapo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sabre asserts his dominance and retains side control.
El Guapo on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
El Guapo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sabre looks up at the clock and then as El Guapo takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Sabre smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sabre in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Sabre working the head with strikes.

Sabre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
El Guapo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sabre asserts his dominance and retains side control.
El Guapo takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sabre scores with punches from side control.
El Guapo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Conchito El Guapo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Sabre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but El Guapo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Feodore Sabre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sabre 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Feodore Sabre!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Feodore Sabre!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Feodore Sabre!

Feodore Sabre wins by unanimous decision!