PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Howard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazerus Limbtwister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Howard comes to the cage accompanied by superman theme. Limbtwister has chosen Wait and bleed by Slipknot as his entrance music. The key to victory for Dwight Howard has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Howard
vs
Limbtwister

210 cm
26
270 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

195 cm
26
287 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwight Howard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lazerus Limbtwister!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Limbtwister.
Limbtwister shoots in but no luck this time.
Howard shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Limbtwister eats them both and turns towards Howard to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Lazerus Limbtwister has been cut.
Limbtwister looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Howard is fending him off so far but Limbtwister persists. Nope, Howard circles away and we're back to standing.
Limbtwister misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dwight Howard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lazerus Limbtwister.
Howard throws a right and a left that both miss.

Howard drops Limbtwister with a left and a right! Oh, Limbtwister is hurt - Howard dives into side control looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Limbtwister's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Limbtwister is holding Howard down, trying to stall.
Limbtwister manages to work his way to half guard, despite Howard's best efforts.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Limbtwister is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Howard pulls his head out easily.
Limbtwister avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Howard.

Limbtwister actively working from the bottom here.
Howard is trying to control the action in half guard but Limbtwister is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Howard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Howard is thwarting Limbtwister's attempts to control the position.
Limbtwister is doing well to control the position and prevent Howard from advancing to side control.

Limbtwister looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Limbtwister is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Limbtwister gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Limbtwister is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Howard is aware though and is defending well.
Howard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Howard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Limbtwister is keeping the position for now.

Limbtwister has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Howard can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Limbtwister tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Howard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Limbtwister is on top in guard.
Limbtwister is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Limbtwister throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Howard can't keep his opponent in guard - Limbtwister advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Limbtwister is looking for a kimura here.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Limbtwister is looking for a kimura here.

Limbtwister is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Howard is just riding it out for now. Limbtwister eventually gives up the hold.
Howard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Limbtwister on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Howard tries to get to full guard but Limbtwister has control of the leg.
Limbtwister trying to control from Howard's half guard. Howard has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Limbtwister drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Howard dives on top into guard.

Limbtwister has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Howard should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Limbtwister has tightened it up now! Howard should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lazerus Limbtwister! Lazerus Limbtwister retains his super heavyweight title!
As Lazerus Limbtwister got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I am the Bellum SHW champ and Im here to stay!!'.