PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Poslett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poslett's entrance music is Kashmir - Led Zeppelin. A fine choice. Wayne has chosen Pantera - Cowboys From Hell as his entrance music. Ben Poslett has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Poslett
vs
Wayne

185 cm
19
154 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

185 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Rampage Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Poslett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Travis Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Poslett moves into the clinch.
Wayne looking for a takedown.
Poslett changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wayne fights it off and pushes away nicely.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Wayne enables Poslett to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wayne manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Poslett seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Poslett stopping the sweep attempt from Wayne.
Poslett sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wayne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Poslett. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ben Poslett just wasn't active enough.
Wayne stuffs the takedown attempt from Poslett. Poslett gets slowly back to his feet.
Wayne pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Poslett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Poslett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Poslett. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Poslett looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Poslett slows the pace down in half guard.
Wayne is trying to stand back up but Poslett is controlling him
Poslett is taking a breather. Wayne says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Poslett thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wayne's head.

Poslett seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Poslett wants to free his trapped foot but Wayne is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Poslett in particular looking to stall.
Poslett has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Ben Poslett just wasn't active enough.
Wayne shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Poslett counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wayne won't be happy with that.
Poslett trying to control the action but Wayne is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poslett wants to take a breather but Wayne manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Poslett.
Wayne is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wayne is looking to stand up but Poslett isn't so interested in that idea.
Poslett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wayne working a defensive guard here.
Wayne is controlling Poslett's posture.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Poslett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wayne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Poslett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wayne is keeping the position for now.
Poslett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Travis Wayne has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Poslett fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wayne to the ground. Poslett is now in Wayne's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Poslett tries to free his leg and advance position but Wayne is retaining full guard.
Wayne is looking to stand up but Poslett isn't so interested in that idea.
Poslett 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.

Ben Poslett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Poslett closes the distance and clinches.
Wayne content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Poslett has Wayne pressed against the cage, preventing Wayne from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Wayne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Poslett has Wayne up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wayne manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne shoots in for a takedown but Poslett shows good takedown defense.

Poslett shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wayne is trying to defend but Poslett finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Poslett stands up and beckons Wayne to join him on the feet.
Wayne fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

Poslett rushes Wayne and presses him up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne misses with an elbow over the top.

Poslett lands a takedown into guard.

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

Poslett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Poslett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Poslett wants to pass the guard but Wayne is keeping the position.
Wayne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Poslett is controlling him.
Poslett works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Poslett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wayne keeps working.
Poslett works his way into side control.
Ben Poslett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Poslett is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Wayne looks calm but he's in trouble here. Poslett gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Wayne is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Poslett lets go of the hold and Wayne can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Poslett!
A relieved looking Ben Poslett thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.