PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ted Mcconnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Weidman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weidman has chosen Fixing a Broken Heart-A1 as his entrance music. Ted Mcconnell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Mcconnell
vs
Weidman

184 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 6 - 0

183 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ted Mcconnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Weidman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weidman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Weidman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Weidman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Weidman lands in his opponent's guard.
Mcconnell trying to control the position.
Mcconnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Weidman looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mcconnell is trying to control the position but Weidman postures up.
Weidman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weidman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcconnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Mcconnell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Weidman is aware though and is defending well.
Weidman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weidman is looking to work some ground and pound but Mcconnell has wrist control.
Weidman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcconnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weidman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weidman advances to half guard.
Mcconnell tries to get to full guard but Weidman has control of the leg.
Weidman is keen to just control but Mcconnell is a slippery customer.

Mcconnell has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Weidman is on him like a limpet, forcing Mcconnell back against the cage.

Weidman pulls Mcconnell into guard.

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

Mcconnell gets to his feet - Weidman follows without any prompting.
Weidman looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcconnell tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weidman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcconnell somewhat.

Weidman looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcconnell wants to get back to full guard.
Mcconnell preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mcconnell is pressing down on Weidman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mcconnell is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Weidman is controlling him.
Weidman throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weidman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcconnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mcconnell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weidman is one step ahead there.

Mcconnell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Weidman passes into side control.
Weidman creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.

Weidman thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcconnell is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Weidman off and has taken his back!
Mcconnell has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Weidman's body.
Mcconnell is trying to stick to Weidman's back but Weidman is turning into Mcconnell. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mcconnell's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Weidman.

Mcconnell looking for a guillotine here but Weidman defends easily.
Weidman trying to control but Mcconnell is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Weidman dominated that 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.

Weidman tries to clinch up but Mcconnell circles away and keeps his distance.

Weidman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Weidman throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mcconnell to regain full guard.
Mcconnell keeping moving, preventing Weidman from controlling successfully.
Mcconnell wants to sweep but no luck.
Weidman trying to control the position from guard on top but Mcconnell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weidman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Weidman throwing strikes from guard but Mcconnell blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Weidman looking to pass the guard.
Weidman with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mcconnell keeping moving, preventing Weidman from controlling successfully.
Weidman stands and throws Mcconnell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Weidman is breathing heavily.
Mcconnell is looking for a sweep.
Weidman trying to control the action but Mcconnell is working from the bottom.
Weidman prevents Mcconnell from escaping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weidman is looking to take a break and control but Mcconnell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcconnell is looking for a sweep.
Weidman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mcconnell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Weidman fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Weidman trying to control the action but Mcconnell is working from the bottom.
Weidman looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mcconnell is avoiding damage well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weidman throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mcconnell struggling a bit here.
Weidman trying to control the action but Mcconnell is working from the bottom.
Weidman lands some shots froms side control.
An elbow from Weidman crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Weidman seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Mcconnell is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mcconnell struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcconnell managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Weidman.
Weidman misses with the ground and pound.
Weidman looking to control but instead Mcconnell has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Chris Weidman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcconnell is positioning himself well to prevent Weidman advancing to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mcconnell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Weidman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Weidman's back!
Weidman tries to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Weidman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Mcconnell shoots for a takedown but Weidman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Weidman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Weidman tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Weidman is putting a hurting on Mcconnell here, landing some big shots from side control.
Weidman is trying to ground and pound but Mcconnell uses the momentary lack of control by Weidman to regain half guard.
Mcconnell gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcconnell trying to control the position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcconnell is trying to hold Weidman in close to prevent damage but Weidman has managed to pass into half guard.
Weidman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mcconnell is trying to stand back up but Weidman is controlling him
Weidman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcconnell's head.
Mcconnell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mcconnell wants to control but Weidman is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Weidman in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Mcconnell tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Weidman!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Weidman!
In his post fight interview, Chris Weidman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.