PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Ironsword (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Biff Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Ironsword looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Ironsword
vs
Webster

209 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

209 cm
22
225 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jon Ironsword!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Biff Webster!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksandr Martynov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ironsword closes the distance and clinches.

Ironsword escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ironsword doesn't manage to clinch there - Webster circles away.
Webster takes one on the button.
Webster shoots for a double leg takedown but Ironsword sprawls well. He's pushed Webster's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Webster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Webster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Ironsword paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Ironsword shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Webster keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ironsword looking to control but Webster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Webster is trying desperately to improve position.
Ironsword avoids the attempt from Webster to control.
Ironsword prevents Webster from getting the reversal.
Webster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Webster looks gassed!
Ironsword looking to control but Webster is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ironsword controlling the pace for now.
Webster is working to get back to half guard.
Ironsword tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Webster is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Webster is looking to improve his position but Ironsword isn't that keen on the idea.
Ironsword knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Webster on the ground.
Ironsword can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Webster is looking to escape.
Webster gets back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ironsword wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ironsword wants to stand up but Webster manages to regain full guard.

Ironsword decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Webster, up you get!
Ironsword misses with the combination.

Ironsword moves into the clinch successfully.

Ironsword escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ironsword fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ironsword scores with a sloppy right hand. Webster should have avoided that one.
Ironsword tries to clinch up

and Webster counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ironsword!
Webster prevents Ironsword from getting the reversal.

Webster is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ironsword can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ironsword keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster trying to control but Ironsword is having none of it.

Webster wants to finish this one by submission but Ironsword is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Webster.
Ironsword wants to hold on but Webster pushes him away.

Webster working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Webster has hold of Ironsword's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ironsword manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Webster is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ironsword can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

Webster is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ironsword can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ironsword is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Webster is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster with the ground and pound from mount.
Ironsword is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Webster tries to control but Ironsword wriggling away.

Webster looking for a guillotine from mount but Ironsword is having none of it.
Ironsword tries to hold on but Webster postures up.
Webster landing strikes from the mount and Ironsword is in trouble!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Webster can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ironsword is looking to escape.
Webster unloading with bombs!

Ironsword is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!

Webster goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ironsword is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biff Webster dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ironsword throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ironsword tries to clinch there but Webster circles away.
Webster shoots in for a double leg but Ironsword sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ironsword. Webster shrugs it off though.

Ironsword clinches.

Ironsword breaks from the clinch.
Ironsword tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ironsword misses with a takedown

and Webster counters with a single leg into guard. Ironsword didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Ironsword wants to stand but Webster is controlling the position.
Webster thows a big elbow that misses.
Webster wants to control from the top but Ironsword keeps moving.
Webster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Biff Webster has got the better of the ground game so far.
Webster preventing the sweep.
Webster scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Webster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Ironsword is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Webster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ironsword swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jon Ironsword seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Webster tries to clinch up but Ironsword circles away and keeps his distance.
Webster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ironsword throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Webster counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ironsword looking to hit a scissor sweep but Webster is one step ahead there.
Webster trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironsword is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ironsword wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ironsword keeping moving, preventing Webster from controlling successfully.

Ironsword looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Webster has picked Ironsword up and slammed him! Ironsword can't keep hold of the triangle and Webster manages to pass to side control!
Webster wants to control but Ironsword is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ironsword struggling a bit here.
Ironsword tries to buck Webster off but Webster is having none of it.
Webster landing a few strikes.
Webster tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Webster is looking to take a break and control but Ironsword is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ironsword tries to get back to half guard but can't.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Ironsword closes the distance and clinches.

Webster successfully pulls guard.
Ironsword trying to control the position from guard on top but Webster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Webster has his foot on Ironsword's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ironsword works his way back into a safe position though.
Ironsword showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ironsword wants to stand but Webster has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Webster is on top in guard.
Webster trying to control but Ironsword is working from the bottom.
Ironsword is pulling down on Webster's head. It's preventing any offense from Webster, at least for the moment.
Ironsword is trying to keep Webster in close.
Ironsword looking for a sweep. Not yet Ironsword, not yet.
Webster trying to control the position from guard on top but Ironsword is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webster stops Ironsword from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ironsword keeping moving, preventing Webster from controlling successfully.
Webster wants to pass the guard but Ironsword is keeping the position.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Webster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ironsword.
Webster feints and then cracks Ironsword's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ironsword down.
Webster tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Ironsword counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Webster is working for takedown but Ironsword is calmly controlling the position for now.

Ironsword breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Webster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ironsword tries to close the distance and clinch up but Webster swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Webster shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Webster distracts Ironsword with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ironsword is looking to stand up but Webster isn't so interested in that idea.
Ironsword has momentary wrist control but Webster slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Biff Webster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Webster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

Ironsword drives through and clinches with Webster against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Ironsword.

Ironsword manages to break the clinch.
Ironsword with a lazy takedown attempt

and Webster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ironsword is pressed up against the ropes. Webster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ironsword down to the mat. Ironsword avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ironsword.
Webster wants to clinch

and Ironsword counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ironsword.
Webster prevents the takedown attempt.
Webster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ironsword fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ironsword lands a lovely overhand right.
Webster wants to clinch but Ironsword slips to the side

and Ironsword decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Webster's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Webster looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ironsword passes into half guard.
Webster wants to control but Ironsword is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ironsword prevents Webster from improving his position.
Ironsword is looking to take a break and control but Webster is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster trying to hold on to Ironsword's head to control him but Ironsword postures up.

Webster looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ironsword is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Webster gets full guard.
Ironsword trying to stand up but can't free himself from Webster's guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Webster keeps the fight on the outside.
Ironsword throws a big shot that misses.
Webster tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Ironsword counters by moving into the clinch.
Webster can't get the takedown.
Jon Ironsword has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Biff Webster.
Ironsword drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Ironsword is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Webster can't fight it off and eventually Ironsword manages to take the fight to the floor. Webster looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ironsword preventing the sweep.
Ironsword slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ironsword has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Webster is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Ironsword controlling from the top position.

Ironsword stands and steps away. Webster gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

Webster shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Webster was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ironsword wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
Webster fails to move to back control.

Webster is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ironsword is surviving well by controlling Webster's body position as best he can.
Webster trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Webster is working to isolate an arm here. It's a choreographed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Webster extends the arm and Ironsword is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Biff Webster!