PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dumbass McWeakhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Herberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

McWeakhands
vs
Herberg

168 cm
35
166 lbs
31 - 11 - 1

160 cm
35
167 lbs
32 - 11 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dumbass McWeakhands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johan Herberg!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Herberg fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging McWeakhands to the ground. Herberg is now in McWeakhands's guard.
McWeakhands avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McWeakhands is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McWeakhands has his hands on Herberg's head, controlling the position.
McWeakhands trying to keep a closed guard but Herberg is proving a slippery customer.
Herberg postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Herberg trying to control the position from guard on top but McWeakhands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McWeakhands swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herberg works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McWeakhands won't allow Herberg to pass to mount.
McWeakhands wants to get back to full guard.
Herberg wants to control but McWeakhands is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herberg perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
McWeakhands tries to kick Herberg off but Herberg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McWeakhands has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Herberg is working away from the top position though.
Herberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Herberg is looking for a kimura but McWeakhands is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Herberg to get the leverage.
Herberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Herberg missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McWeakhands has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Herberg is working away from the top position though.
Herberg is looking to take a break and control but McWeakhands is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Herberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McWeakhands is not content to let Herberg control the position.

Herberg looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands is looking to control Herberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McWeakhands avoid being mounted?
Herberg wants to pass to mount but McWeakhands is defending the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McWeakhands gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herberg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Herberg stopping the sweep attempt from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands is controlling Herberg's posture.
Herberg trying to control the position from guard on top but McWeakhands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Herberg throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Herberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Herberg darts in trying to clinch
and McWeakhands finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Herberg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McWeakhands. McWeakhands obviously looking to wear him down.
Herberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McWeakhands's waist but McWeakhands gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herberg off to one side.

McWeakhands closes the distance and clinches.
McWeakhands misses with a hook to the ribs.
McWeakhands fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Herberg tries to stall but McWeakhands uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Herberg misses with a punch on the inside.
McWeakhands struggles to land a body shot inside as Herberg controls his hands.
McWeakhands lands with a light punch inside.
McWeakhands lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Herberg controlling the action here for a moment.
Herberg is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but McWeakhands is keeping busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herberg misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Herberg fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for McWeakhands.
McWeakhands lands with a right to the head.
McWeakhands prevents a body shot from Herberg.
Herberg working aggressively here.
McWeakhands lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Herberg wants a takedown but no success here.
Dumbass McWeakhands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Herberg.
Herberg tries to throw a body punch but McWeakhands avoids it by throwing Herberg back against the cage.
Herberg lands a nice uppercut.
Herberg effectively controlling the action here.
Herberg blocking some punches.
Herberg is looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from McWeakhands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McWeakhands throws a punch but it's blocked by Herberg.
McWeakhands working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Herberg is trying to maintain a safe position but McWeakhands gets an underhook and turns Herberg into the cage.
Herberg has a couple of punches blocked by McWeakhands.
McWeakhands lands a left hand that snaps the head of Herberg backwards.
McWeakhands lands a left hand that snaps the head of Herberg backwards.
McWeakhands blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McWeakhands misses with some punches.
McWeakhands goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McWeakhands blocking some punches.
McWeakhands is leaning against Herberg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Herberg is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McWeakhands creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McWeakhands tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McWeakhands misses with a body punch.
McWeakhands works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A shot in the inside from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands lands with a right to the head.
A short right from McWeakhands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herberg misses with a punch to the body.
Herberg working aggressively here.
Herberg working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McWeakhands stalling.
Herberg can't find room to land a body shot as McWeakhands controls the action.
Herberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McWeakhands lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McWeakhands tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herberg's elbow.
McWeakhands lands a body punch.
McWeakhands lands a damaging elbow.
Dumbass McWeakhands has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McWeakhands lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McWeakhands.
McWeakhands lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWeakhands lands a nice shot to the body.
Herberg prevents a body shot from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Herberg trying to stall but McWeakhands improves his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herberg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McWeakhands pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Herberg tries to work over McWeakhands's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McWeakhands lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McWeakhands scores with a shot to the side of Herberg's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands prevents a body shot from Herberg.
McWeakhands misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herberg.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands missing with knees to the body.
Herberg letting McWeakhands take a breather here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McWeakhands scores with a shoulder strike.
McWeakhands is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Come on McWeakhands - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dumbass McWeakhands dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

McWeakhands connects with an inside leg kick.
Herberg shoots in for a takedown but McWeakhands shows good takedown defense.
McWeakhands connects with a solid leg kick.
Johan Herberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

McWeakhands gets a clinch.
McWeakhands pushes Herberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McWeakhands lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Herberg backwards.

Herberg is rocked!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McWeakhands takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herberg.
McWeakhands stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWeakhands tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herberg's elbow.
Herberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McWeakhands lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Herberg is still on wobbly legs! Can McWeakhands finish him?
Nice elbow from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands working aggressively here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeakhands misses with some punches.
Herberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Herberg avoids the elbow strike from McWeakhands, against the cage.
McWeakhands will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Herberg up against the cage.
McWeakhands lands a nice uppercut.
Herberg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McWeakhands gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McWeakhands pushes Herberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Herberg tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dumbass McWeakhands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johan Herberg.
McWeakhands lands a right hand.
McWeakhands just leaning against Herberg, taking a breather.
Herberg has a couple of punches blocked by McWeakhands.
McWeakhands is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
McWeakhands lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands misses with a body punch.
McWeakhands working aggressively here.
Herberg trying to control the position but instead, McWeakhands has worked for underhooks and has pushed Herberg into the cage.
McWeakhands goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McWeakhands is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McWeakhands lands an elbow inside.
McWeakhands is struggling to control the position.
McWeakhands lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Herberg misses with a body punch.
McWeakhands tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Herberg misses with some punches.
The referee calls for McWeakhands to work.
McWeakhands tries to work over Herberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herberg blocks an uppercut.
McWeakhands lands on the inside with an uppercut.

McWeakhands drops Herberg onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Herberg is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
McWeakhands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Herberg can do to turn this around?
Herberg tries to score a body lock takedown but McWeakhands shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
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!
Herberg can't find room to land a body shot as McWeakhands controls the action.
McWeakhands tries to land knees in the clinch but Herberg avoids the damage to the body.
McWeakhands lands a big right hand that drops Herberg! The killer instinct kicks in and McWeakhands finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by McWeakhands!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dumbass McWeakhands!
Dumbass McWeakhands thanked the fans post fight for their support.