PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between jose the phenom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Westside (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Westside's choice of entrance music: Queen - Another One Bites The Dust. Warren Westside is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

the phenom
vs
Westside

190 cm
23
168 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

194 cm
26
178 lbs
11 - 11 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Granite 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, jose the phenom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Warren Westside!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Dmitry Maklakov and Igor Prikhodko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the phenom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
the phenom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

the phenom closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Westside did well to prevent the phenom getting side control.
the phenom looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Westside is not content to let the phenom control the position.
Westside moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Westside trying to control the position.
Westside throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
the phenom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Westside swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Westside is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Westside throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
the phenom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
the phenom pushing down on Westside's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
the phenom is stalling here. Westside is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! the phenom seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Westside has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westside looking to punish the body of his opponent here but the phenom is avoiding damage well.
Westside trying to control the position but the phenom is working away.

Westside working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ground and pound from Westside seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
the phenom can't do much from the bottom here.
the phenom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Westside on the ground.
the phenom is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
the phenom avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Westside.
You can see the frustration on the phenom's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Westside has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
the phenom looks for a takedown but Westside sprawls well.
the phenom is breathing heavily.
Westside shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with the phenom but the phenom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
the phenom with a lazy takedown attempt

and Westside counters with a takedown into side control.
Westside working the ground and pound but the phenom is defending the strikes.
Westside scores with punches from side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westside is looking to take a break and control but the phenom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westside just content to control the position.
Westside cracks the phenom with a big right hand but the phenom just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
the phenom avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Westside.
The ground and pound from Westside seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Westside fails to land a wild elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Westside cracks the phenom with an elbow. That is naaassty.
the phenom dodges the ground and pound from Westside.
the phenom taking punishment in the form of punches.
Westside landing strikes.
Westside prevents the phenom from escaping the position.
Westside lands a nice forearm strike.

Westside is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. the phenom knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Westside creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warren Westside dominated that round.
That's time! the phenom's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

the phenom circles away from the clinch attempt.
the phenom tries for a takedown but Westside circles away easily

and Westside counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

the phenom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
the phenom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Westside holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Westside's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Westside feints and as the phenom raises his hands in defense, Westside changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Westside loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westside thows a big elbow that misses.
Westside postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Westside stands up over the phenom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Westside wants to control from the top but the phenom keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westside pushing down on the phenom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
the phenom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Westside.
Westside missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Westside thows a huge punch but the phenom dodges it nicely.
Westside throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
the phenom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Westside trying to control from half guard but the phenom is working away.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Westside is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

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.

Westside clinches up with the phenom and pushes him back against the cage.

Westside escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Westside looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Westside postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Westside is looking to work some ground and pound but the phenom has wrist control.
Westside stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. the phenom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
the phenom keeping moving, preventing Westside from controlling successfully.
the phenom working a defensive guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westside throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as the phenom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Westside in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
the phenom is trying to keep Westside in close.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Westside tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but the phenom paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Westside forces the phenom back against the cage and clinches.
Westside lands a body shot.

Westside breaks from the clinch.
Westside fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Westside clinches with his opponent.
Westside lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Westside escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Westside gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Westside is trying to break the clinch but the phenom has him pressed against the cage.

Westside breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
the phenom with a poor takedown

and Westside counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Westside.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for jose the phenom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westside trying to control but the phenom is working from the bottom.
Westside wants to pass the guard but the phenom is keeping the position.
Westside thows a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Warren Westside showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

the phenom misses with a takedown attempt
and Westside counters with a nice body shot.
the phenom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Westside.
the phenom with a lazy takedown attempt

and Westside holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Westside pulls guard successfully.
Westside is trying to keep the phenom in close.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
the phenom wanted to stand there but Westside had control of the position.
the phenom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
the phenom advances position into side control!
Westside manages to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
the phenom is looking to pass Westside's guard but actually Westside recovers to full guard.
Warren Westside has got the better of the ground game so far.
the phenom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westside throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Westside is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
the phenom is not content to let Westside control the position.
the phenom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Westside.
Westside seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Westside thows a huge punch but the phenom dodges it nicely.
Westside sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. the phenom defending well though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Westside sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. the phenom defending well though.
Westside passes to full mount!
the phenom in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
the phenom is bucking up trying to escape but Westside cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
the phenom tries to hold on but Westside postures up.
Westside with shots to the head and body - the phenom looks very uncomfortable down there.
The referee warns the phenom that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
the phenom blocking the ground and pound.
jose the phenom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warren Westside is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westside throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Westside sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Westside's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.

Westside looking to secure an arm triangle but the phenom defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Westside is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, the phenom has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Westside working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
the phenom tries to hold on but Westside pushes him away.
Westside postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. the phenom looks a forlorn figure.

And that's the end of the fight!
Warren Westside comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Westside 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Warren Westside!