PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Hruska (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Searlas Saucier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hruska
vs
Saucier

177 cm
25
179 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Can Moonwalk

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tomas Hruska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Searlas Saucier!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hruska tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saucier swivels and escapes.
Saucier now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saucier changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

Hruska moves into range and clinches up with Saucier.
Saucier wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hruska has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saucier after a bit of a struggle.
Hruska is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Saucier drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hruska gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Hruska escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hruska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hruska.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Hruska. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saucier throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hruska's waist but Hruska gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Saucier off to one side.
Saucier throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Saucier stuffs the takedown attempt from Hruska. Hruska gets slowly back to his feet.
Hruska shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Saucier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hruska throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saucier.
Hruska uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saucier.
Hruska shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saucier but Saucier pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Saucier.

Saucier moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Saucier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hruska stuffs the takedown.
Hruska attempts a counter takedown but Saucier avoids it well and moves away.
Saucier pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saucier avoids a kick to the body.
Hruska pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hruska shoots in for a takedown but Saucier shows good takedown defense.
Saucier tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hruska sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Saucier somewhat.
Saucier dives in and grabs Hruska's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hruska pushes down on Saucier's head and hops out.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Hruska instigates a clinch.
Saucier jumps guard but Hruska turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hruska gets underhooks to prevent Saucier's takedown attempt.
Saucier should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Saucier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hruska pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hruska tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice left hand lands by Saucier.
Hruska tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hruska has had enough of the clinch but Saucier keeps him there for the moment.

Hruska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hruska tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saucier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hruska shoots in and drives through. Saucier sprawls well.
Hruska shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hruska stuffs the takedown.
Hruska went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Saucier shoots for a takedown but Hruska saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hruska fails to land the takedown.
Hruska fails with a takedown attempt.
Hruska is breathing heavily.
Saucier closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hruska circles away.
Saucier shoots in for a double leg but Hruska sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hruska shoots in looking for a takedown but Saucier manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hruska's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hruska gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Saucier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hruska has Saucier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Saucier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Saucier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hruska gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hruska jumps guard but Saucier stands there with Hruska around his waist. Hruska gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Searlas Saucier dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Hruska fails to land the takedown.

Saucier has Hruska up against the cage in a clinch.
Saucier prevents the takedown attempt.
Saucier is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hruska gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Saucier is trying to pull guard but Hruska has him pressed against the cage.
Saucier tries to pull guard but Hruska forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tomas Hruska has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Searlas Saucier.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hruska jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saucier walks away with a smile on his face. Hruska gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Saucier moves into the clinch.

Saucier breaks from the clinch.
Hruska closes the distance and clinches up with Saucier, looking for a takedown. Hruska pushes Saucier against the cage but Saucier circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hruska shoots in for a double leg but Saucier sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hruska misses with a takedown attempt

and Saucier holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Saucier.

Saucier breaks the clinch.
Saucier shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hruska defends it nicely.
Hruska half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Saucier closes the distance and clinches.
Saucier leaning against his opponent.
Searlas Saucier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

Saucier breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saucier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hruska thows a left - swing and a miss!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Saucier.
Hruska throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saucier takes a swing at Hruska's ribcage but misses.
Hruska tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Saucier defends well and Hruska ends up having to push Saucier into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

Saucier clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hruska is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saucier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hruska is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saucier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hruska has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saucier avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saucier.
Hruska managing to block the knees to the body from Saucier.

Saucier breaks the clinch.
Saucier shoots in for a double leg but Hruska sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hruska tries to counter with a takedown but Saucier is quick to defend against it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saucier throws a series of punches but Hruska avoids them all with ease.
Hruska slips a jab and a cross from Saucier.

Hruska clinches with his opponent.

Saucier successfully pulls guard.
Hruska trying to control but Saucier is working from the bottom.
Saucier is looking to stand up but Hruska isn't so interested in that idea.
Saucier trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hruska throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saucier holds on and takes a little breather.
Saucier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hruska tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A bone on bone clash there as Saucier blocks the leg kick.
Saucier lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Saucier is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hruska sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saucier displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hruska tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Saucier swivels and escapes.
Saucier tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Searlas Saucier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!

Hruska checks a leg kick.

Hruska takes the fight into the clinch.
Hruska missing with knees to the body.

Saucier ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Saucier no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hruska trying to control but Saucier is working from the bottom.
Saucier is trying to keep Hruska in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saucier trying to strike off his back.
Hruska throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hruska looking to pass the guard.

Saucier is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Saucier goes for a takedown attempt but Hruska pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hruska with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hruska takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saucier misses with a head kick.

Saucier rushes Hruska and presses him up against the cage.
Saucier jumps guard but Hruska stands there with Saucier around his waist. Saucier gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Saucier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hruska stalls.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hruska tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Hruska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saucier goes for a takedown attempt but Hruska pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hruska shoots in for a takedown but Saucier shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hruska stuffs the takedown attempt from Saucier. Saucier gets slowly back to his feet.
Saucier shoots in but Hruska avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Saucier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hruska.
No joy there for Hruska, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hruska gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Saucier moves into the clinch.
Saucier is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hruska pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hruska keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saucier's efforts to push away.

Hruska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hruska looks to clinch
and Saucier makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saucier fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saucier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Saucier throws a chopping leg kick but Hruska manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

Saucier has managed to clinch.
Hruska tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hruska misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hruska tries for a takedown. No joy.

Hruska manages to pull guard.
Saucier trying to control the position from guard on top but Hruska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saucier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saucier prevents Hruska from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saucier engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Saucier trying to control the position from guard on top but Hruska is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

And that's the end of the fight!
Searlas Saucier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saucier 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Searlas Saucier!