PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Worm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Warson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Worm comes to the ring accompanied by Why can't we be friends?. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Worm
vs
Warson

176 cm
18
203 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Dangerous GnP
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Big Worm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Oliver Warson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worm shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warson but Warson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Big Worm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Worm gets the takedown into side control.
Warson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Worm connects with a nice short shot to Warson's temple.
Nice strikes from Worm there.

Worm stands up and beckons Warson to join him on the feet.
Worm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warson tries to avoid it but Worm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warson to the ground. Warson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Worm doesn't manage to clinch there - Warson circles away.
Worm tries for a takedown but Warson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Worm. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Worm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warson with a poor takedown
and Worm counters with a series of strikes. Warson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Warson looks gassed!
Worm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Worm scores a takedown into full mount!

Worm looking for a guillotine from mount but Warson is having none of it.

Worm is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Warson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Warson is looking to get to half guard.
Worm landing strikes from the mount and Warson is in trouble!
Warson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

Worm is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Warson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Worm tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Warson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Worm looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Worm trying to control from half guard but Warson is working away.
Warson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Warson.
Warson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Worm is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Warson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Worm sitting in guard here, content to control.
Warson striking off his back but it's not causing Worm any problems.
Worm advances to half guard.
Worm blocks the strikes from Warson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worm controlling the action here.
Worm scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Worm controlling the action here.
Warson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Worm decides to return to a standing position.
Worm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A head kick misses from Worm.
Worm moves in looking to clinch but Warson pushes him off.
Worm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Worm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Worm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worm connects with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Worm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Worm throws a series of punches but Warson avoids them all with ease.
Warson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Worm.
Warson misses with a takedown

and Worm counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worm postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Worm stopping the sweep attempt from Warson.
Warson has a closed guard, preventing Worm from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Worm dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Worm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Worm controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Worm stopping the sweep attempt from Warson.
Worm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Warson has a closed guard, preventing Worm from standing up.
Worm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Warson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Worm working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Warson's head.
Warson is breathing heavily.
Worm pushes down on Warson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Worm is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worm is taking a breather. Warson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
It looks like Worm is going to stand back up.
Warson scores with a few weak punches.
Big Worm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warson is trying to get back to full guard.
Worm works his way into full mount!
Worm could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Warson manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Worm decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Worm shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Warson pinned against the cage. Warson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Worm throws a shot from downtown. Warson moves away and avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Worm closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Worm lands in his opponent's guard.
Worm preventing the sweep.
Worm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Worm is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Warson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.

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

Worm closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into 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.
Worm performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

Worm postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Warson to stand up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Worm shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Warson's guard.
Worm might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Worm is looking to stand up but Warson won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Warson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Warson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Worm trying to control but Warson is working from the bottom.
Worm preventing the sweep.
Worm wanted to stand there but Warson had control of the position.
Warson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Worm bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Warson is looking for a sweep.
Warson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Worm off and has taken his back!
Warson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Warson keeps control of the position as Worm tries to break free.
Worm is trying to get back to his feet but Warson has full control of the position and if anything, Worm has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Worm turns into Warson and is now in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worm slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Worm sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Warson's guard.
Worm is looking to take a break and control but Warson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Worm not doing much here.
Warson won't allow Worm to pass to mount.
Worm uses his free foot to push down on Warson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Warson.
Warson has given up his back. Will we see Worm going for some submissions?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
I would not like to be Warson right now.
Warson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Big Worm dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Worm throws a jab but it's blocked by Warson.
Worm tries to land a leg kick but Warson saw it coming and moves away.
Worm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Worm shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Worm wanted to stand there but Warson had control of the position.
Warson wants to sweep here but Worm controlling him for the moment.
Warson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Warson scores with a nice shot.
Warson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Worm keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Warson's head.
Worm not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Worm trying to control the position from guard on top but Warson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Worm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Warson wants to sweep here but Worm controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worm is looking to stand up but Warson won't let him.

Worm drops back looking for a leg! Warson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Warson manages to kick Worm off! Worm jumps back into Warson's guard.
Warson wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Worm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Worm.
A big right from Worm misses.
Worm tries to close the distance and clinch up but Warson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Worm fails to land the takedown.
Worm misses with a jab, cross combination.

That's two 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.
Warson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Worm throws out the jab.

Worm scores a takedown into full mount!

Worm jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Warson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Warson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Worm landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Warson is in trouble now - Worm has advanced to mount!

Worm stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Worm throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Worm fails to land with a series of punches.

Worm looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Worm is looking for a kimura here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worm uses his free foot to push down on Warson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Warson.

Worm get's back to his feet.
Warson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Worm.
Worm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Warson gets caught flat footed, as Worm shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Warson tries to strike from the bottom.
Warson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Worm is one step ahead there.
Worm wants to control from the top but Warson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Worm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warson is keeping the position for now.
Worm trying to control the position from guard on top but Warson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Worm tries to clinch there but Warson circles away.

Worm scores a takedown into full mount!
Worm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warson on the ground.
Worm landing punches.
Warson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oliver Warson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Big Worm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Worm has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Worm!