PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bj Cane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Weimar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weimar comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Steve Vai - Bad Horsie kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Cane
vs
Weimar

177 cm
25
189 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

188 cm
19
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight 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, Bj Cane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franz Weimar!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weimar sizes up Cane with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Cane throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Weimar was covering up waiting for the punch and Cane finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Cane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Weimar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Cane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cane trying to control the position from guard on top but Weimar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Weimar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Cane 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.

Cane drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Weimar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cane has Weimar in his guard.
Weimar trying to control but Cane is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weimar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Cane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Cane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weimar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cane swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Weimar throws a big right hand that misses.
Weimar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Weimar wants to control from the top but Cane keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weimar looking to pass the guard.
Cane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cane keeping moving, preventing Weimar from controlling successfully.

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.

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

Cane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Weimar can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Cane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Weimar thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Cane is looking for a triangle but Weimar pushes his legs off easily.
Weimar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weimar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weimar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cane swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Cane has his foot on Weimar's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weimar works his way back into a safe position though.
Weimar forces his way into half guard.
Weimar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Cane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cane is breathing heavily.
Cane tries to get to full guard but Weimar has control of the leg.

Weimar is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Cane as he works his way to full guard.

Cane looking for a guillotine here but Weimar defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Cane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Weimar drops back looking for a leg! Cane is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cane manages to kick Weimar off! Weimar jumps back into Cane's guard.
Weimar trying to control but Cane is working from the bottom.
Weimar stands and throws Cane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Cane is looking to reverse the position.
Cane is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Weimar off and has taken his back!

Cane is looking for the choke from the back position but Weimar is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bj Cane will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Weimar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cane swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weimar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Weimar doesn't manage to clinch there - Cane circles away.
Weimar tries to clinch but Cane moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Weimar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cane doesn't seem phased though.

Cane closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Weimar's guard.

Cane drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Weimar dives on top into guard.
Weimar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weimar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Cane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weimar defends well.
Weimar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane trying to control from the bottom.
Weimar thows a huge punch but Cane dodges it nicely.
Weimar is trying to control. Cane wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Weimar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Weimar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Weimar is looking to advance position but Cane won't allow it.

Cane looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Weimar gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

Cane closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Weimar quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Weimar manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Cane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Weimar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cane defends well.

Weimar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cane trying to control but Weimar is working from the bottom.

Cane avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Weimar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cane defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Cane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Cane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Weimar is on top in guard.
Weimar trying to control but Cane is working from the bottom.

Cane working for a triangle but Weimar defends it easily.

Weimar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weimar has managed to get both his arms back between Cane's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cane keeping full guard, as Weimar tries to pass.
Weimar pushing down on Cane's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

Weimar is working for a kimura but Cane is defending it quite comfortably.

Cane actively working from the bottom here.

Weimar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cane wants to control but Weimar is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Weimar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cane's head.

Weimar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cane is just riding it out for now. Weimar eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Franz Weimar 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Cane drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Weimar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cane is aware though and is defending well.

Cane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Cane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Weimar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bj Cane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Cane 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cane won't allow Weimar to sweep him here.
Cane forces his way into half guard.
Weimar is trying to get back to full guard.

Cane is trying to work for a kimura but Weimar is defending well.
Weimar gets full guard.
Cane works a leg free and moves into half guard.

Cane is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

Weimar looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Cane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Weimar wants to improve his position but Cane is controlling well.
Cane wants to free his trapped foot but Weimar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Weimar is looking for a sweep. Cane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Weimar manages to get to full guard.

Weimar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Weimar is looking for a triangle but Cane pushes his legs off easily.
Cane trying to control but Weimar is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Weimar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

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

Cane 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.

Cane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Weimar keeping moving, preventing Cane from controlling successfully.

Weimar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Cane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Weimar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cane is aware though and is defending well.

Weimar looking for a guillotine here but Cane defends easily.

Cane drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cane jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Weimar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

And that's the end of the fight!
Franz Weimar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weimar 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franz Weimar!