PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teller Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weiner Whipple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Whipple comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Awesome New Metallica Song kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!

Story
vs
Whipple

225 cm
23
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

194 cm
21
256 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Teller Story!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Weiner Whipple!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Whipple scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Whipple is working for a kimura but Story is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Whipple is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Story has managed to free his arm - good work.

Whipple wants to work for an arm triangle but Story is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Whipple is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Story doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Whipple.

Whipple looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Story makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Story.
Story controls Whipple momentarily but Whipple frees himself.

Story is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's two 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.

Whipple 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.

Whipple 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Whipple drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Whipple jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Whipple 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.
Whipple stops Story from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Story is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Whipple drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Whipple jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Story controls Whipple momentarily but Whipple frees himself.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Story gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Whipple drops back looking for a leg! Story is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Story manages to kick Whipple off! Whipple jumps back into Story's guard.

Whipple drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Whipple jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Whipple looks gassed!

Whipple 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Story trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Weiner Whipple dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Whipple shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Story as he avoids it easily.
Whipple shoots for a takedown but Story saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Story tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whipple swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Story clinches up with Whipple and pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Whipple has his foot on Story's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Story works his way back into a safe position though.
Story stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Whipple swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Whipple working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Story doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Story manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Story will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whipple is breathing heavily.
Story wants to control from the top but Whipple keeps moving.
Story forces his way into half guard.
Whipple wants to sweep but Story has passed to side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Story is putting a hurting on Whipple here, landing some big shots from side control.

Story swings around for an armbar but Whipple sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Story's guard.
Whipple passes easily into side control. Nice work.

Whipple wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Story, who protects the arm well.

Whipple looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Story's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Whipple is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Story has escaped the position, nice work there.
Story can't do much from the bottom here.
Story really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Whipple goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Story rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Whipple's guard! Nice work there by Story!
Story forces his way into half guard.

Story is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Whipple looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Whipple is looking to improve his position.

Story moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Whipple.
Story wants to lay and pray for a moment but Whipple keeps working.
Whipple is looking for a sweep.

Story tries for a kimura but Whipple is defending well.
Whipple is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Teller Story dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Story with a lazy takedown attempt

and Whipple counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Whipple.

Whipple thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Whipple slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Story gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Story is looking for a sweep. Whipple is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Whipple is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Story has managed to free his arm - good work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Whipple is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Story is just riding it out for now. Whipple eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Whipple is working for a submission of some sort.
Story moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's two 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.
Story wants to control but Whipple passes easily into half guard.
Story wants to control but Whipple is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Whipple seems to be looking for submissions.
Story trying to control from the bottom.

Whipple is trying to work for a kimura but Story is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Whipple is working for a submission of some sort.

Whipple seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Story has recovered full guard.
Weiner Whipple has got the better of the ground game so far.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Whipple 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.

Whipple thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Story pulls Whipple in close to prevent any damage.

Whipple 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Weiner Whipple comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Whipple has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Weiner Whipple!