PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ash Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Orjan Somme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webb comes to the cage accompanied by Party Rock Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Webb
vs
Somme

168 cm
20
146 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

179 cm
23
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

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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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ash Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Orjan Somme!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webb walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Somme checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

Somme shoots in and bounces Webb off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Somme sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Somme 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Orjan Somme hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
A low kick from Webb misses

and Somme counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Somme trying to control from Webb's half guard. Webb has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Somme controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Webb is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Somme is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Somme wants to pass the guard but Webb is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Orjan Somme was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Somme on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Webb. Webb obviously looking to wear him down.
Somme checks a low kick from Webb.
Webb finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Somme checks a low kick from Webb.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Webb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Somme manages to avoid it.
Webb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Somme is out of range.
Webb finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Somme throws a sloppy head kick and Webb moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Webb is predictable there

and Somme holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Webb tries to break the clinch but Somme is controlling the position.
Webb is trying to break the clinch but Somme is controlling him.
Webb is trying to force a seperation but Somme has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Webb breaks the clinch.
A leg kick checked by Somme.
Ash Webb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Somme tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Webb manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Webb.
Webb fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Somme checks it well.
Webb throws a leg kick that misses.
Webb throws a low kick but Somme avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Webb.
Somme is looking to clinch.
Webb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Somme shoots and misses
and Webb counters with a right hand to the body.
Somme checks a leg kick.
Webb lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somme checks a low kick from Webb.
Webb lands a nice hook to Somme's body. Somme takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Somme looks gassed!
Webb tries to land a leg kick but Somme saw it coming and moves away.
Ash Webb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Webb throws a leg kick
and Webb takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good work by Somme as he checks the leg kick.
Webb slaps away a takedown attempt from Somme, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Webb throws a leg kick but Somme moved away.
Webb throws a leg kick but Somme moved away.
A bone on bone clash there as Somme blocks the leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Somme.
Webb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Somme shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Webb but Webb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ash Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orjan Somme.
Webb misses with a leg kick
and Somme counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Webb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Somme moves away.
Somme shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Webb pinned against the cage. Webb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Somme dives in and grabs Webb's left leg, looking for a takedown. Webb pushes down on Somme's head and hops out.
Somme looks for a takedown but Webb sprawls well.
Ash Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Orjan Somme.
Webb lands a nice looking body shot.
Ash Webb is winning the standup battle so far.
Webb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Webb swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Somme checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Somme checks a low kick from Webb.
Somme is breathing heavily.
Somme checks the leg kick nicely there.
Somme blocks a leg kick.
Webb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Somme avoids the body shot from Webb.
Webb just misses with a punch to the body.
Webb throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Webb stuns Somme with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Webb is looking to wear down Somme with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Webb throws a leg kick
and Somme counters with a leg kick.
Webb lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Webb misses the shot to the body.
Webb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Webb motions for Somme to come forward. Webb throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Webb misses with a low kick.
Somme misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Webb throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somme blocks a low kick nicely.
Webb throws a chopping leg kick but Somme manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Webb finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from Webb is predictable there

and Somme counters with a nice double leg into side control. Webb won't be happy with that.
Webb might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Somme trying to control the action but Webb is working from the bottom.

Webb explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb tries to score with a low kick but Somme moves his leg out of the way.
Good work by Somme as he checks the leg kick.
Webb misses with a leg kick

and Somme counters by clinching up.
Somme goes for a takedown attempt but Webb pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Somme moves out of range of the leg kick from Webb.
Somme avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Webb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Somme.
Webb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Somme.
Webb throws a low kick but Somme avoids it.
Webb scores with a shot to the body.
Somme checks a leg kick nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb is looking to chop away at Somme's legs.
Somme checks a leg kick.
Webb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Somme misses with a takedown
and Webb counters with a thumping low kick.
Webb throws a leg kick that is checked

and Somme counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Webb!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Webb is trying to stand up.
Webb tries to buck Somme off but Somme takes his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webb is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ash Webb dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Webb fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Somme checks it well.
Webb throws a quick inside leg kick.
Webb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That kick from Webb tenderised Somme's leg. Somme is trying to keep his angry face on.
Webb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Somme is out of range.
A low kick from Webb is predictable there

and Somme counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Webb blocking the ground and pound attempt from Somme.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Somme in particular looking to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Webb manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Somme takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Somme forces Webb back against the cage and clinches.
Somme looking to stall.

Webb breaks the clinch.
Webb takes a swing at Somme's ribcage but misses.
Somme blocks a low kick nicely.
Webb tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Webb throws a low kick but Somme avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Somme looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Webb throws a chopping leg kick but Somme manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Somme counters with a low kick, right behind Webb 's knee.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Webb lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Somme has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Somme and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Webb misses with a leg kick

and Somme counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Webb's guard now.
Somme showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
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!

Orjan Somme has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Webb scores with a body shot.
Webb throws a leg kick

and Somme counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Webb uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Webb lands a right hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Webb throws a low kick, looking for Somme's leg but Somme calmly moves out of range.
Webb dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Somme. That did some damage!
Webb fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Somme checks a low kick from Webb.
Webb scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Webb throws a low kick, looking for Somme's leg but Somme calmly moves out of range.
Webb connects with an inside leg kick.
Webb fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Webb misses with a low kick.
Orjan Somme is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Webb throws a chopping leg kick but Somme manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Somme checks a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb misses with a low kick as Somme jumps back.
Somme keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Somme chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Webb can pounce on him.
Webb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
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!
Webb thows a body shot but no joy.
Webb misses with a leg kick
and Somme counters with a series of strikes. Webb will be more careful next time no doubt.
Webb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Somme moves away.
Webb wants to slow Somme down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Webb avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Webb tried to score with a low kick but Somme checks it.
Somme connects with an inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ash Webb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Webb, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight for Ash Webb!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Ash Webb!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for Ash Webb!

Ash Webb wins by unanimous decision!