PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr WeBL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serder Serderov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). WeBL comes to the cage accompanied by Blood. Serderov has chosen One step closer- Linkin Park as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

WeBL
vs
Serderov

183 cm
24
255 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

188 cm
32
262 lbs
13 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mr WeBL!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Serder Serderov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
WeBL is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Serderov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Serderov throws a sloppy head kick and WeBL moves out of range easily.
Mr WeBL seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
WeBL wants to clinch up but Serderov keeps it at a distance.
Serderov throws out a counter right but WeBL avoids it with no problem.
WeBL wants to clinch.
WeBL wants to clinch.
Serderov thinks about the counter body kick.
WeBL stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serderov throws a nice looking combination but WeBL bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
WeBL tries to clinch but Serderov is having none of it.
Serderov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
WeBL tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Serderov shoots for a takedown but WeBL saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
WeBL tries to counter by clinching up but Serderov breaks away and moves out of range.
Serderov digs a good hook to WeBL's body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
WeBL closes the distance but Serderov moves to the side
and Serderov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
WeBL takes a shot right to the bread basket.
WeBL tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Serderov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Serderov misses with a head kick.
Serderov lands a jab.
WeBL lands a right hook to the body.
Serderov swings for the body but WeBL moves out of range.
WeBL tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Serderov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
WeBL misses with a body shot
and Serderov counters with a big head kick but WeBL shrugs it off.
Serderov throws a series of punches but WeBL avoids them all with ease.
Serderov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

It looks like Mr WeBL has been cut.
WeBL takes a swing at Serderov's ribcage but misses.
Serderov swats away the attempt to clinch by WeBL.
Serderov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
WeBL closes the distance looking to clinch
and WeBL takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
WeBL lands a nice looking body shot.
Serderov keeps the fight on the outside.
WeBL misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mr WeBL is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Serderov lands a high kick!
WeBL doesn't manage to clinch there - Serderov circles away.
WeBL tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Serderov paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Serderov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. WeBL did well to prevent Serderov getting side control.

Serderov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
WeBL tries to clinch but Serderov is having none of it.
Serderov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
WeBL is looking to clinch but Serderov is avoiding it.
Serderov avoids the body shot from WeBL.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serderov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
WeBL tries to clinch up but Serderov circles away and keeps his distance.
Serderov unleashes a big counter combination but WeBL bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

WeBL moves into range and clinches up with Serderov.

Serderov has picked WeBL up - he's going for a ride! Serderov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Serderov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
WeBL tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Serderov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Serderov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Serderov connects with a leg kick. WeBL looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Serderov.
Mr WeBL has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serder Serderov.
WeBL takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
WeBL looks to clinch
and Serderov counters with a stiff right hand.
Serderov scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

WeBL has managed to clinch.
Serderov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. WeBL smiles and moves away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Serderov gets a takedown into half guard.
WeBL on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if WeBL tries to get out of the position.

Serderov decides to stand up.
We've been told by WeBL's head coaches at Fight Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

WeBL clinches.
Serderov is trying to break free.

Serderov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
WeBL tries to clinch up.
As WeBL backs off Serderov throws a huge counter combo but WeBL manages to avoid it all.
WeBL looks to clinch
and Serderov counters with a head kick. That will keep WeBL thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
WeBL tries to close the distance and clinch up but Serderov swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Serderov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serder Serderov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr WeBL's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

WeBL digs a good hook to Serderov's body.
WeBL tries to close the distance and clinch but Serderov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Serderov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by WeBL.
WeBL tries to close the distance and clinch but Serderov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Serderov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

WeBL fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Serderov, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from WeBL fails to land.

Serderov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Serderov throws a series of punches but WeBL moves out of range.
WeBL wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - WeBL looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
As WeBL backs off Serderov throws a huge counter combo but WeBL manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WeBL is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Serderov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
WeBL tries to clinch but Serderov moves out of range.
Serderov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
WeBL moves in looking to clinch but Serderov pushes him off.
Serderov throws a counter combo.
WeBL tries to clinch but Serderov is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
WeBL tries to clinch there but Serderov circles away.
WeBL tries to clinch there but Serderov circles away.
Serderov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Serderov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
WeBL tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Serderov paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Serderov lands a big head kick that sends WeBL tumbling to the mat! Serderov takes a step backwards and waves WeBL back to his feet - he wants the finish!

WeBL is rocked!
WeBL wants to clinch but Serderov slips to the side
and Serderov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Oh WeBL is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mr WeBL is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
WeBL wants to clinch up but Serderov keeps it at a distance.
Serderov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Serderov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Serderov stands up and waves to WeBL to follow him.
WeBL tries to clinch up
and Serderov counters with a stiff right hand.

Mr WeBL's cut is getting worse.

Serderov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
WeBL wants to stand back up but Serderov manages to pass into side control.

Serderov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
WeBL seems to have got his legs back now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serderov lands a right hook to the body.
WeBL tries to clinch up but Serderov circles away and keeps his distance.
WeBL tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Serderov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
WeBL tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
WeBL is looking to clinch.
Serderov shoots for a takedown but WeBL saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
WeBL tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Serderov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Serderov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
WeBL tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Serderov manages to circle out of the way.
WeBL doesn't manage to clinch there - Serderov circles away.
Serderov throws a big shot that misses.
Serderov shoots in looking for a takedown but WeBL manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Serderov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Serderov throws a jab but it's blocked by WeBL.
WeBL is looking to clinch.
Serderov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Serderov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
WeBL stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and WeBL wants it to stay on the feet.
Mr WeBL has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serder Serderov.

Serderov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. WeBL sprawls well initially but Serderov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Serderov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
WeBL wants to clinch up but Serderov keeps it at a distance.
WeBL tries to close the distance and clinch but Serderov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
WeBL lands a nice shot to the body.
Serderov keeps the fight on the outside.
Serderov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Serderov throws a head kick but WeBL moves out of range.
Serderov circles away from the clinch attempt
and WeBL takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Serderov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on WeBL if he has to take too many more of those.
WeBL is looking to clinch but Serderov is avoiding it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
WeBL tries to clinch there but Serderov circles away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Serderov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
WeBL fails with an attempt to clinch.
Serderov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Serderov circles away from the clinch attempt
and WeBL takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
WeBL throws a body shot but no joy.
Serderov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. WeBL defends it nicely.
WeBL fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Serderov manages to avoid it.
Serderov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Serder Serderov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
WeBL looks to clinch
and Serderov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
WeBL tries to clinch up
and Serderov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Serder Serderov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr WeBL's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Serderov shoots in and bounces WeBL off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
WeBL wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Serderov manages to pass to side control.

Serderov gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
WeBL stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WeBL darts in trying to clinch
and Serderov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
WeBL's jab looks to have found its range, popping Serderov under the eye.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Serderov is defended easily by WeBL.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Serderov throws a lazy right hand but WeBL sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
WeBL tries to clinch but Serderov moves away
and Serderov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
WeBL stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
WeBL tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Serderov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Serderov misses with a straight right.
WeBL tries to clinch up but Serderov circles away and keeps his distance.
WeBL is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
WeBL wants to clinch.
Serderov is looking for the big counter here.
Serderov swats away the attempt to clinch by WeBL.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Serderov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of WeBL's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Serderov, as that shot connected.
WeBL defending well as Serderov loads up on a big left hand.
WeBL is looking to wear down Serderov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Serderov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
WeBL tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A chopping leg kick lands by Serderov.
Serderov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Serderov gets tackled into the cage by WeBL. WeBL maintains the clinch.
WeBL looking to stall.

Serderov pulls guard effortlessly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Serderov wriggles free and stands up.
Serderov tries for a takedown but WeBL sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mr WeBL has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serder Serderov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
WeBL ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serderov moves away.
WeBL blocks a head kick by Serderov.
WeBL ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Serderov moves away.
Serderov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Serderov darts in looking for a takedown but WeBL gets double underhooks and turns Serderov into the cage.
Serderov shoots for a takedown but WeBL saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
WeBL is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Serderov.
Serder Serderov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Serderov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
WeBL moves in looking to clinch but Serderov pushes him off.
WeBL bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Serderov's head backwards.
WeBL doesn't manage to clinch there - Serderov circles away.
WeBL tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Serderov unleashes a big counter combination but WeBL bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
WeBL slips a jab and a cross from Serderov.
A swing and a miss from Serderov.
Serderov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
WeBL leaves Serderov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

WeBL gets a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
WeBL misses with a body punch.
Serderov takes a shot to the head.

Serderov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
WeBL tries to close the distance and clinch up but Serderov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Serderov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
WeBL darts in trying to clinch
and Serderov counters with a three punch combo that has WeBL backing up. WeBL nods at Serderov to acknowledge the strikes.
Mr WeBL has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
WeBL tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Serderov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from WeBL with a body shot.
WeBL is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - WeBL looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
WeBL tries to clinch up.

Serderov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. WeBL was covering up waiting for the punch and Serderov finishes the takedown easily into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Serder Serderov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Serderov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serder Serderov!
Serder Serderov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Mr WeBL was interviewed post fight and said 'My opponent was obviously on the juice and I demand an investigation immediately!'.