PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Columbus Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Will Westernfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Webster
vs
Will Westernfield

208 cm
25
140 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

166 cm
24
144 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Columbus Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Leon Will Westernfield!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Igor Prikhodko and Sergei Dronov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Westernfield throws a body kick that misses.

Webster fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Westernfield sprawls well initially but Webster persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Webster really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Westernfield keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Westernfield trying to control from the bottom.
Westernfield desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Westernfield trying to control but Webster postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westernfield might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Webster haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Westernfield looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Webster knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Westernfield on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westernfield wants to get back to his feet.
Westernfield tries to roll over but Webster keeps him under control.
Westernfield is looking to control Webster's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Westernfield avoid being mounted?

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Westernfield misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Webster.
Leon Will Westernfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Webster.
Webster tries for a takedown but Westernfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Webster changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Westernfield tries to avoid it but Webster manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Westernfield to the ground. Westernfield escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Webster misses with a head kick.

Webster tries to sprawl but Westernfield drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Webster won't allow Westernfield to pass to mount.

Westernfield is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Westernfield is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Webster sees it coming and defends easily.
Westernfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Westernfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Webster is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westernfield takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Westernfield's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Webster wants to control but Westernfield is keeping busy.
Westernfield trying to control the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Westernfield swings away with a body shot that misses
and Webster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Westernfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Westernfield misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Westernfield shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Webster manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Webster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Webster wants to get back to his feet but Westernfield is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Westernfield wants to control from the top but Webster keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Webster wants to get back to his feet but Westernfield is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Webster has his hands on Westernfield's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Will Westernfield dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Webster doesn't manage to clinch there - Westernfield circles away.

Webster gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Leon Will Westernfield has got the better of the ground game so far.
Westernfield trying to stand up but can't free himself from Webster's guard.
Westernfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Webster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Westernfield has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Webster wants to get back to his feet but Westernfield is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webster looking for a sweep. Not yet Webster, not yet.
Westernfield postures up in Webster's guard and throws a big left but Webster blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westernfield prevents Webster from getting back to his feet.
Westernfield wants to control from the top but Webster keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Webster slips a jab from Westernfield.
Webster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Westernfield decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Westernfield missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Westernfield prevents Webster from improving his position.
Westernfield controlling the action here.
Webster desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westernfield trying to control the action but Webster is working from the bottom.
Westernfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Webster is looking to escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Columbus Webster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Westernfield throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Webster tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Westernfield is in Webster's guard.

Webster is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Webster is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Westernfield to keep the fight standing.

Webster decides to pull guard.
Webster keeping moving, preventing Westernfield from controlling successfully.
Webster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Westernfield loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster trying to control the position.
Webster pulls Westernfield in close to his closed guard and prevents Westernfield from doing any damage or advancing position.
Westernfield works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Westernfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Webster's head.
Webster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Westernfield is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Westernfield wants to stand but Webster has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Leon Will Westernfield will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! 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.

Westernfield has closed the distance and engaged Webster in a clinch.
Westernfield fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Westernfield breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Webster closes the distance and pushes Westernfield back into the cage.

Webster pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westernfield sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Webster wants to get back to his feet but Westernfield is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westernfield stopping the sweep attempt from Webster.
Westernfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Webster is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Webster is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Webster tries to clinch up but Westernfield circles away and keeps his distance.
Westernfield is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.

Westernfield moves into the clinch.
Webster fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Westernfield has Webster pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Westernfield pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Webster tumbling to the mat - Westernfield dives into Webster's guard.

Webster has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Westernfield off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Westernfield avoids it really well and circles away.

Webster gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Westernfield to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Webster working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Westernfield.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Westernfield looking to pass the guard.
Westernfield tries to stand but Webster is controlling from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Webster holds on and takes a little breather.
Westernfield pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Webster is keeping the position for now.
Webster wants to sweep here but Westernfield controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Westernfield trying to stand up but can't free himself from Webster's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Westernfield throws a body shot but no joy.

Webster gets caught napping as Westernfield dives in and scores a takedown. Webster manages to retain guard.

Webster manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Webster avoids the head kick by Westernfield.
Westernfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Webster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Westernfield.
Columbus Webster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leon Will Westernfield is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Westernfield drives through with a takedown into Webster's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leon Will Westernfield.
Well Westernfield has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Will Westernfield!