PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne Webb is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

James
vs
Webb

210 cm
23
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

190 cm
26
213 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Josh James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wayne Webb!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

James closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Webb has James pressed against the cage, preventing James from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

James's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
James tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Webb was well out of range. Poor timing from James.
Horrible takedown attempt by James or perhaps it was just good defense by Webb, which made it look bad.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
James misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

James forces Webb back against the cage and clinches.
Webb effectively controlling the action here.

James manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James shoots and misses
and Webb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

It looks like Josh James has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webb swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
Webb has a takedown stuffed.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
Webb tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Webb throws a combination but it was largely blocked by James.
Webb fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Webb shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Webb moves into the clinch.

James pulls guard effortlessly.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

James working for a triangle but Webb defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webb trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.
Webb must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Webb looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Webb wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James pulls Webb in close to his closed guard and prevents Webb from doing any damage or advancing position.
James is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

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

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
James wants to clinch.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Webb.

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.
James misses with a head kick.
James throws a leg kick but Webb moved away.
Webb steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from James.

James tries to keep at a distance but Webb has taken the fight into the clinch.
James stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Webb tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
James tries for a takedown. No joy.
James is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Webb is defending well.
Webb tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Webb fails to pull guard.
James is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Webb to keep the fight standing.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Webb prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josh James dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh James's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Webb shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.

James gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Webb is defending well against a takedown attempt.
James has Webb pushed against the cage.
Webb drops down looking for an ankle pick but James pulls his leg out and moves away.
Webb is looking to clinch but James is avoiding it.
James half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Webb tries to keep at a distance but James has taken the fight into the clinch.
James is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

James breaks from the clinch.
James circles away from the clinch attempt.
James drops down looking for a counter takedown but Webb sprawls and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from James.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh James. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Webb has taken the fight to the clinch.

Webb breaks from the clinch.
Webb closes this distance looking for a takedown but James circles away.

James clinches up against the cage.
James has Webb pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Webb manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

James breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Webb shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. James defends it nicely.
James tries to counter with a takedown but Webb is quick to defend against it.
James fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

James rushes Webb and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb is looking for a takedown.
James tries to pull guard but Webb forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

James successfully pulls guard.
James wants to sweep but no luck.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Webb can do to turn this around?
James not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Webb trying to control but James is working from the bottom.

Webb avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Webb postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Webb trying to stand up but can't free himself from James's guard.
James trying to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Webb stuffs the takedown.
Webb dives in for a single leg takedown but James sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Josh James is winning the standup battle so far.
James misses with a takedown attempt - Webb sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Webb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Webb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Josh James has scored more points in the clinch so far.

Webb breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Webb goes for a double leg but James avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as James continues to drive forward.
Webb throws a wild body kick that James sees coming a mile off.
No luck for Webb with that takedown attempt.
James is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Webb.
James looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
James shoots in for a double leg but Webb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
James tries to clinch up
letting Webb counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Josh James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josh James's cut.
That's time! James's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Sloppy strikes from Webb. Those never looked like landing.
James fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Webb avoids it really well and circles away.
Webb lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Webb tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Webb tries a head kick but it misses.
James shoots in for a takedown but Webb shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Josh James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Webb stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh James. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Webb tries to avoid it but James manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Webb to the ground. Webb escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Webb digs a good hook to James's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Webb clinches.

Webb breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Webb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Webb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
Webb is looking to take this one to the mat.
Webb looks to throw an elbow but misses.
James tries to pull guard but Webb forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Webb is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.
James avoiding damage as Webb throws knees to the body.

Webb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Webb wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Webb has managed to clinch.

James breaks from the clinch.
James misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Webb fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with James, pushing him back against the cage.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Webb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James is trying to pull guard but Webb turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
James tries to score a body lock takedown but Webb shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Webb throws a knee to the head but misses.
Webb will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning James up against the cage.
Webb holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Webb is trying to pull guard but James has him pressed against the cage.
James jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Webb walks away with a smile on his face. James gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Webb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from James.
James tries to close the distance and clinch but Webb swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Webb clinches.
Webb jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as James walks away with a smile on his face. Webb gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
James shoots in looking for a takedown but Webb manages to keep the fight standing, pushing James's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Webb clinches with his opponent.
James goes for a takedown in the clinch but Webb prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Webb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Webb.
It looked like James wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Webb fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Webb throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James dives in for a single leg takedown but Webb sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
James leaves Webb with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wayne Webb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think James has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh James!