PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danial Webster (ranked 23875 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Spinner (ranked 5486 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Webster
vs
Spinner

212 cm
20
214 lbs
1 - 5 - 0

180 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danial Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Spinner!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Webster enables Spinner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Webster manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Webster keeping moving, preventing Spinner from controlling successfully.
Spinner postures up.
Webster trying to control the position here.
Webster trying to control the position.
Webster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Webster has his foot on Spinner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Spinner works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spinner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Spinner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Webster is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster looking to control.
Spinner tries to free his leg and advance position but Webster is retaining full guard.
Webster has control of Spinner's left arm, preventing Spinner from doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Spinner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Webster did well to prevent Spinner getting side control.
Spinner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Spinner has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Spinner trying to mount his opponent but Webster defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spinner controlling the pace.
Webster keeping hold of Spinner's head, controlling as best he can.
Webster won't allow Spinner to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spinner slows the pace down in half guard.
Webster is looking to escape.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spinner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

Spinner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Webster gets back to full guard.

Spinner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Webster, up you get!

Spinner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Webster's half guard.

Webster kicks Spinner off and gets back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webster fails to land with a series of punches.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Spinner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Webster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Webster sets himself, and Spinner steps forward looking for the clinch! Webster avoids it this time.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Spinner gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Webster regains guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Spinner wants to clinch.
Webster looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Webster keeps the fight on the outside.

Spinner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Webster napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Webster regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webster trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Spinner manages to pass to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webster is looking to improve his position but Spinner isn't that keen on the idea.
Spinner tries to control but Webster wriggling away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spinner lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Webster is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Webster manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Spinner wants to control but Webster is keeping him busy.
Webster trying to control here.
Spinner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Webster holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Spinner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Webster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Spinner.

Webster kicks off Spinner and gets to his feet.
Spinner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Webster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Spinner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.

Webster is rocked!

It looks like Danial Webster has been cut.

Spinner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Webster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spinner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Spinner lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spinner jerks Webster's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Webster drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Spinner goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Spinner because Webster was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). David Spinner!