PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce McCulloch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruce McCulloch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

McCulloch
vs
Webb

199 cm
25
260 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

190 cm
26
213 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruce McCulloch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wayne Webb!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCulloch scores with a jab to the jaw.

It looks like Wayne Webb has been cut.
McCulloch looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Webb misses with a two punch combination.
Webb closes the distance and clinches up with McCulloch, looking for a takedown. Webb pushes McCulloch against the cage but McCulloch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Webb misses with a takedown attempt
and McCulloch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McCulloch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Webb blocks a jab.
McCulloch misses with the combination.
McCulloch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Webb moves away.
Webb shoots in looking for a takedown but McCulloch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Webb's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bruce McCulloch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Webb.
McCulloch lands with a straight right. Webb didn't see that one coming.
McCulloch is looking to clinch but Webb is avoiding it.

McCulloch gets a double leg takedown into Webb's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCulloch controlling from the top position.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCulloch passes Webb's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McCulloch controlling the pace.
McCulloch tries to stand but can't do so whilst Webb controls his leg.
McCulloch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two 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.
Webb on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
McCulloch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Webb's head.
McCulloch thows a huge punch but Webb dodges it nicely.
McCulloch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
McCulloch has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
McCulloch has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Webb can do anything to dispel that myth.
McCulloch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Webb is trying to defend against the ground and pound but McCulloch scores with a couple of nice shots.
McCulloch stalling.
McCulloch tries to stand and escape but Webb is controlling the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McCulloch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

McCulloch drives through with a takedown into Webb's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCulloch stands up from Webb's guard - McCulloch perhaps looking for a knockout.
McCulloch misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCulloch misses with a two punch combination.
McCulloch shoots in for a takedown but Webb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McCulloch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Webb counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCulloch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCulloch wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McCulloch as he jumps to the side.
McCulloch misses with a jab to the body

and Webb moves into the clinch.
Webb tries to pull guard but McCulloch holds him up against the cage and eventually Webb drops back down to his feet.
McCulloch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Webb is trying to pull guard but McCulloch has him pressed against the cage.
McCulloch has had enough of the clinch but Webb keeps him there for the moment.
McCulloch working hard to break the clinch.
McCulloch tries to break free but Webb pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce McCulloch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Webb's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Webb fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McCulloch tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Webb swivels and escapes.
McCulloch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Webb displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McCulloch.
Bruce McCulloch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCulloch darts in looking for a takedown but Webb gets double underhooks and turns McCulloch into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce McCulloch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webb slaps away a takedown attempt from McCulloch, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Webb moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McCulloch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McCulloch tries to clinch but Webb is having none of it.
An inside leg kick from Webb misses.
McCulloch feints a jab promting Webb to slip. McCulloch then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Webb slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCulloch swinging wildly here.
McCulloch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McCulloch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Webb can do to turn this around?
Webb fails with a takedown attempt.
McCulloch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCulloch fails to land with a series of punches.
McCulloch leaves Webb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McCulloch misses with a double jab
and Webb counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCulloch throws a series of punches but Webb avoids them all with ease.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCulloch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCulloch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Webb.

McCulloch darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McCulloch content to control rather than advance.
McCulloch drops an elbow to the side of Webb's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCulloch is figuring out what he wants to do next.

McCulloch stands up and beckons Webb to join him on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCulloch will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Webb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Webb changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McCulloch lands a right hook to the body.
McCulloch moves in looking to clinch but Webb pushes him off.
McCulloch throws a lazy right hand but Webb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCulloch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Webb slaps away a takedown attempt from McCulloch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCulloch stuffs the takedown.
McCulloch throws a low kick but Webb avoids it.
Webb wants to counter the offense by McCulloch and move into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCulloch darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McCulloch throws a jab but it's blocked by Webb.
McCulloch ducks under a wild hook from Webb.
Webb dodges the punch combination from McCulloch.
McCulloch missing with a left hand there. Webb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Webb lands a jab to the head.
McCulloch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Webb moves away.
Webb shoots in for a takedown but McCulloch shows good takedown defense.
Bruce McCulloch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCulloch throws a nice looking combination but Webb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Webb is looking to clinch but McCulloch is avoiding it.
McCulloch tries to clinch up but Webb circles away and keeps his distance.
Webb doesn't succeed with the takedown

so McCulloch counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce McCulloch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wayne Webb's cut.
That's time! McCulloch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Webb is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCulloch scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Webb rushes McCulloch and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McCulloch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCulloch tries to pull guard but Webb forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
McCulloch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webb is looking for a takedown.
McCulloch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Webb is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McCulloch to keep the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McCulloch looking for a takedown.
McCulloch has had enough of the clinch but Webb keeps him there for the moment.
McCulloch is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McCulloch prevents the takedown attempt.
Bruce McCulloch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Webb.
Webb jumps guard but McCulloch stands there with Webb around his waist. Webb gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Webb struggles to land a body shot inside as McCulloch controls his hands.

Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bruce McCulloch is winning the standup battle so far.
McCulloch throws a series of punches but Webb moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Webb is defended easily by McCulloch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCulloch dives in for a single leg takedown but Webb sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Webb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from McCulloch. Those never looked like landing.

Webb has managed to clinch.
McCulloch drops down looking for an ankle pick but Webb pulls his leg out and moves away.
McCulloch closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from McCulloch. Those never looked like landing.

Webb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCulloch, pushing him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCulloch tries to break free but Webb pushes him back against the cage.
Webb is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McCulloch tries to break free but Webb pushes him back against the cage.
Webb is trying to pull guard but McCulloch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.

McCulloch breaks the clinch.
McCulloch throws a series of punches but Webb moves out of range.
And Webb tries to counter it with a takedown but McCulloch pushes his down on his head and steps out.

Webb clinches with his opponent.
Webb jumps guard but McCulloch stands there with Webb around his waist. Webb gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb fails to pull guard.
McCulloch is trying to drag Webb to the mat but Webb just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Webb changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCulloch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Webb shoots in looking for a takedown. McCulloch tries to sprawl out of it but Webb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCulloch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wayne Webb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruce McCulloch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McCulloch closes this distance looking for a takedown but Webb circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce McCulloch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McCulloch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce McCulloch!