PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Percy Whitley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ragnar Sigmundsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Whitley
vs
Sigmundsson

167 cm
19
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

150 cm
20
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Percy Whitley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ragnar Sigmundsson!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sigmundsson throws a head kick but Whitley moves out of range.
Sigmundsson fails with the takedown
and Whitley counters with a three punch combo that has Sigmundsson backing up. Sigmundsson nods at Whitley to acknowledge the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sigmundsson is defended easily by Whitley.
Sigmundsson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Whitley circles away.
Percy Whitley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Sigmundsson.
Sigmundsson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Whitley counters with a big head kick but Sigmundsson shrugs it off.
Sigmundsson fails with a takedown attempt.
Whitley is looking to clinch.

Sigmundsson moves into the clinch successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigmundsson wants to stall.

Whitley breaks from the clinch.
Whitley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Sigmundsson rushes Whitley and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Whitley has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sigmundsson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Whitley changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Sigmundsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Whitley. No joy for Sigmundsson on that attempt.
Whitley looks to land a left hand but Sigmundsson moved out of range nicely.
Whitley throws a head kick but Sigmundsson moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sigmundsson misses with a takedown attempt
and Whitley counters with a head kick.

Sigmundsson moves into the clinch.
Sigmundsson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Whitley prevents it.

Whitley has hold of one of Sigmundsson's legs. Sigmundsson is fighting the takedown attempt but Whitley gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
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!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Whitley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sigmundsson's head.
Whitley trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sigmundsson's guard.
Whitley throws a strike but Sigmundsson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Whitley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whitley keeping full guard, as Sigmundsson tries to pass.

Whitley working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sigmundsson has passed into half guard!
Whitley is positioning himself well to prevent Sigmundsson advancing to mount.
Whitley is trying to maintain the position but Sigmundsson is very close to passing his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigmundsson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Whitley is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sigmundsson trying to control but Whitley is having none of it.
Whitley gets back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Whitley is refusing to be controlled, as Sigmundsson sits in half guard.
Whitley wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Whitley blocks a head kick by Sigmundsson.
Sigmundsson lands a nice hook to Whitley's body. Whitley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

Sigmundsson gets a clinch.

Whitley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Sigmundsson uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Whitley looking for subs off his back but Sigmundsson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Whitley is looking for a sweep. Sigmundsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Sigmundsson is trying to work for a kimura but Whitley is defending well.
Whitley is looking for a sweep. Sigmundsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitley is trying to maintain the position but Sigmundsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Whitley tries to kick Sigmundsson off but Sigmundsson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Whitley is trying to maintain the position but Sigmundsson is very close to passing his half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sigmundsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sigmundsson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whitley keeps working.
Whitley trying to hold on to Sigmundsson's head to control him but Sigmundsson postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Percy Whitley.
Sigmundsson darts in looking for a takedown but Whitley gets double underhooks and turns Sigmundsson into the cage.
Sigmundsson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whitley walks away with a smile on his face. Sigmundsson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Whitley is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Whitley gets tackled into the cage by Sigmundsson. Sigmundsson maintains the clinch.
Whitley is pressed up against the cage. Sigmundsson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Whitley down to the mat. Whitley avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Percy Whitley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Sigmundsson.
A head kick by Sigmundsson misses
and Whitley counters with a one-two to the body.
Sigmundsson with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Whitley counter with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Whitley drives through and clinches with Sigmundsson against the cage.
Whitley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sigmundsson is pressed up against the cage. Whitley has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sigmundsson down to the mat. Sigmundsson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sigmundsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whitley tries to avoid it but Sigmundsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whitley to the ground. Whitley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Sigmundsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Whitley is working for takedown but Sigmundsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sigmundsson is trying to push Whitley away but Whitley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Sigmundsson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sigmundsson just leaning against Whitley, taking a breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sigmundsson is trying to pull guard but Whitley has him pressed against the cage.
Whitley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sigmundsson.
Whitley can't find room to land a body shot as Sigmundsson controls the action.
Sigmundsson has Whitley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Whitley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sigmundsson gets through Whitley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Sigmundsson.
Whitley has Sigmundsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sigmundsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A right hook to the body lands for Whitley.
Sigmundsson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Whitley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sigmundsson is trying to force a seperation but Whitley has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ragnar Sigmundsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Sigmundsson throws a low kick but Whitley moves out of range easily.
Sigmundsson shoots in for a double leg but Whitley sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sigmundsson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Whitley is fending him off so far but Sigmundsson persists. Nope, Whitley circles away and we're back to standing.
Sigmundsson misses with a takedown
and Whitley counters with a head kick.
Percy Whitley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ragnar Sigmundsson.
No joy there for Sigmundsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ragnar Sigmundsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sigmundsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whitley tries to avoid it but Sigmundsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whitley to the ground. Whitley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sigmundsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Whitley goes for a takedown attempt but Sigmundsson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Percy Whitley is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitley loads up on a big right hand but Sigmundsson slips the punch.

Whitley gets tackled into the cage by Sigmundsson. Sigmundsson maintains the clinch.
Whitley is working for takedown but Sigmundsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sigmundsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Whitley just stands there and leans against the cage.
Whitley is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Whitley is working for takedown but Sigmundsson is calmly controlling the position for now.

Whitley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sigmundsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sigmundsson pushes Whitley up against the cage in a clinch.
Whitley can't get the takedown.
Sigmundsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Whitley to keep the fight standing.
Sigmundsson stalling against the cage.
Sigmundsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Whitley has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sigmundsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Whitley backwards.
Whitley looking for a takedown.
Whitley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sigmundsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sigmundsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Whitley or not.
Sigmundsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Whitley has double underhooks.
Sigmundsson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Whitley avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sigmundsson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Sigmundsson has had enough of the clinch but Whitley keeps him there for the moment.
Ragnar Sigmundsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sigmundsson fails to pull guard.
Sigmundsson just leaning against Whitley, taking a breather.
Whitley is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sigmundsson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Whitley trying to control the position but instead, Sigmundsson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Whitley into the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whitley wants a takedown.

Sigmundsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Whitley uses from the top position.
Sigmundsson pulls Whitley in to control the position.
Whitley wants to stand but Sigmundsson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sigmundsson is trying to keep Whitley in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Sigmundsson wants to sweep here but Whitley controlling him for the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ragnar Sigmundsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sigmundsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ragnar Sigmundsson!