PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marko Loimula (ranked 2354 p4p, 2931 weight class) and Brice Webster (ranked 306 p4p, 378 weight class). Marko Loimula had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Marko Loimula has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Loimula
vs
Webster

180 cm
25
185
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
180
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Fighters Connection

UnderGround Threads

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Marko Loimula!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brice Webster!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Webster throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Loimula drops down looking for a counter takedown but Webster sprawls and moves away.

Webster clinches with his opponent.
Loimula tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

Webster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Webster fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Loimula.

Webster has managed to clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Webster.
Webster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Loimula fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Webster working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Webster working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Webster gets through Loimula's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loimula wants to take the fight to the mat but Webster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Webster lands a shoulder strike.
Loimula wants to break free but Webster has control.
Loimula is looking to break free of the clinch but Webster has double underhooks.
Loimula wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Loimula.
Webster looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Loimula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loimula backwards.
Webster stalling the fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Webster - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Webster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Webster throws a low kick but it's checked well by Loimula.
Webster throws a sloppy head kick and Loimula moves out of range easily.
Loimula drops down looking for a counter takedown but Webster sprawls and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Webster.
A head kick misses from Webster.
Webster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loimula changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Loimula throws the left hand but Webster avoids the punch easily.
Webster throws a sloppy head kick and Loimula moves out of range easily.
Loimula appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Webster looks to score with a jab to the body but Loimula is just out of range.
Loimula feinted with a counter takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Webster.
Loimula needs to keep his hands up - Webster had a free shot at his head there.
Loimula has been working on his balance at Cozad The Island, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Webster.
Webster tries a head kick but it misses.
Brice Webster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loimula throws a hook to the side of Webster's head but Webster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Webster's corner calls for a 1-2. Webster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A big left from Webster misses.
Webster lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Webster tenderised Loimula's leg. Loimula is trying to keep his angry face on.
Webster fails in his attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Webster.
Loimula attempts a counter takedown but Webster avoids it well and moves away.
Loimula takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loimula blocks a head kick by Webster.
Loimula half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Webster throws a shot to the body.
Loimula misses with a hook
and Webster makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Loimula moves out of range as Webster strikes.
Loimula tries to counter with a takedown but Webster is quick to defend against it.
A low kick from Webster is predictable there

and Loimula counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Loimula is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Webster has managed to free his arm - good work.
Webster is trying to control but can't.
Loimula is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Loimula is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Webster has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loimula content to control rather than advance.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Webster can do anything to dispel that myth.

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

Loimula is looking for a kimura but Webster is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Loimula to get the leverage.
Webster is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Loimula's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Loimula's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brice Webster dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Webster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Loimula.
Webster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Loimula tries to counter with a takedown but Webster is quick to defend against it.
Loimula has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Webster finds it's way round the side to connect with Loimula's head.
Webster misses with an uppercut. Loimula saw that one coming.
Webster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loimula checks the leg kick nicely there.
Loimula drops down looking for a counter takedown but Webster sprawls and moves away.
Webster lands a body shot.
Webster scores with a leg kick.
Loimula throws a jab but it's blocked by Webster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webster connects with a body shot.
Webster throws a low kick, looking for Loimula's leg but Loimula calmly moves out of range.
Loimula feinted with a counter takedown.
Webster defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Loimula.
Webster stalks Loimula and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Loimula's face. Loimula staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Loimula blocks a jab.

Webster throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Loimula tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Webster is in Loimula's guard.
Loimula is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Webster won't allow Loimula to sweep him here.
Webster's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Loimula looking to hit a scissor sweep but Webster is one step ahead there.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Loimula throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Loimula tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Loimula has his foot on Webster's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Webster works his way back into a safe position though.

Loimula looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Webster passes into half guard.

Loimula with the active half guard here but Webster passes nicely into side control.
Webster wants to control but Loimula is keeping him busy.
Loimula is looking to regain half guard here but Webster keeps moving and retains side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loimula struggling a bit here.
Loimula is trying to get back to half guard.
Webster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Loimula. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Webster wants to control but Loimula is keeping him busy.
Loimula is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Webster's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Loimula wants to get back to full guard.
Webster is thwarting Loimula's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Loimula is not content to let Webster control the position.
Loimula wants to control but Webster is keeping busy.
Webster is taking a breather. Loimula 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.

Loimula looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loimula tries to roll over but Webster keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Webster wants to pass to mount but Loimula is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brice Webster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Webster throws a low kick, looking for Loimula's leg but Loimula calmly moves out of range.
Webster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Webster uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Loimula has time to react.
Webster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Loimula looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

Loimula tries to keep at a distance but Webster has taken the fight into the clinch.
Webster working Loimula over with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loimula.
Loimula wants a takedown but no success here.
Still in the clinch, Webster scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webster lands a hook that snaps the head of Loimula backwards.
Webster connects with a nasty looking knee right to Loimula's face.
Webster lands an uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Webster scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Webster.
Webster blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Webster manages to break the clinch.
Webster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Webster feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Loimulas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Webster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Webster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Loimula looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, jab by Webster - just one landing.
Loimula gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Webster.
Loimula darts in looking for a takedown but Webster gets double underhooks and turns Loimula into the cage.
Webster trying to control the position but instead, Loimula has worked for underhooks and has pushed Webster into the cage.
Webster is stalling here.
Webster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Webster lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loimula backwards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loimula is trying to push Webster away but Webster has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Loimula misses with the head strike.
Loimula drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marko Loimula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
A short left from Webster.
Webster is working Loimula over against the cage.
Webster is leaning against Loimula and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loimula.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

Webster manages to break the clinch.
Webster lands a head shot.
Webster scores with a nice strike.
Webster lands with a hook. Loimula tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Loimula avoids the head kick by Webster.
A shot to the liver by Webster. Beautiful body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loimula takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Loimula shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Webster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Loimula drops down looking for a counter takedown but Webster sprawls and moves away.
Loimula staying out of range there.
Loimula takes one to the side of the head.
Webster throws a leg kick

so Loimula counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Loimula showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Webster keeping moving, preventing Loimula from controlling successfully.
Webster wants to improve his position but instead Loimula has moved into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Loimula is working for a kimura but Webster is defending it quite comfortably.
Webster wants to improve his position but Loimula is controlling well.
Webster is trying to maintain the position but Loimula is very close to passing his half guard.
Loimula is trying to control. Webster wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Loimula is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brice Webster really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Webster lands a nice shot that snaps Loimula's head back.
Webster fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Loimula checks it well.
Webster throws a sloppy head kick and Loimula moves out of range easily.
Webster throws a shot to the body.
Webster throws out a loose jab but Loimula uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loimula appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A head kick misses from Webster.
Webster scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Webster tenderised Loimula's leg. Loimula is trying to keep his angry face on.
Webster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Loimula moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Loimula attempts a counter takedown but Webster avoids it well and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Webster.
Webster fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Loimula looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster throws a half hearted mid kick.
Loimula appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Webster lands a jab.
Webster throws a head kick that misses.
Loimula darts in looking for a takedown but Webster gets double underhooks and turns Loimula into the cage.

Webster is fighting off a takedown attempt but Loimula is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Webster to the mat. Webster regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Loimula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Webster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loimula postures up.

Loimula drops back looking for a leg! Webster is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Webster manages to kick Loimula off! Loimula jumps back into Webster's guard.
Loimula pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Webster is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loimula engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Loimula tries to free his leg and advance position but Webster is retaining full guard.
Loimula passes Webster's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Loimula is looking to take a break and control but Webster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Webster holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loimula is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Loimula missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Loimula stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Webster swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Loimula looking to sit in guard and control but Webster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Loimula is looking to cinch up a triangle. Webster throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Loimula's body to avoid the submission. Loimula has instead reached around Webster's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Loimula arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marko Loimula!