PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and xXx Jobber xXx (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.

Werdum
vs
Jobber xXx

225 cm
18
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

150 cm
22
300 lbs
0 - 36 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabricio Werdum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, xXx Jobber xXx!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jobber xXx shoots in looking for a takedown. Werdum tries to sprawl out of it but Jobber xXx keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Werdum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Werdum looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jobber xXx shoots in for a takedown but Werdum shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jobber xXx misses with a takedown attempt - Werdum sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fabricio Werdum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of xXx Jobber xXx.
Jobber xXx looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Werdum looks for a takedown but Jobber xXx sprawls well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber xXx shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Werdum counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Jobber xXx's guard now.
Werdum stops Jobber xXx from standing up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jobber xXx keeping moving, preventing Werdum from controlling successfully.

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.
Werdum controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jobber xXx stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Werdum tries for a takedown but Jobber xXx circles away easily

and Jobber xXx counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Werdum!
Werdum is desperately trying to improve his position but Jobber xXx has a good base and remains in mount.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Jobber xXx has eaten all the pies!
Jobber xXx is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber xXx avoids the attempt from Werdum to control.
Werdum is looking to get to half guard.

That's two 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.
Werdum is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jobber xXx wants to stand but Werdum is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Werdum is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum tries to hold on but Jobber xXx pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jobber xXx is looking to stand but Jobber xXx has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Werdum tries to hold on but Jobber xXx pushes him away.
Werdum is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Werdum manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Werdum controlling the position well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

xXx Jobber xXx showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Werdum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Jobber xXx shoots in for a takedown but Werdum shows good takedown defense.
Werdum misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jobber xXx dives in and grabs Werdum's left leg, looking for a takedown. Werdum pushes down on Jobber xXx's head and hops out.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jobber xXx tries for a takedown but Werdum circles away easily

and Werdum counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jobber xXx won't be happy with that.
Fabricio Werdum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of xXx Jobber xXx.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Jobber xXx tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Jobber xXx right now.

Werdum has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum throwing damaging strikes from the back! Jobber xXx could be in trouble here!

Werdum looking for the RNC.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jobber xXx is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jobber xXx is taking damage to the body and head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fabricio Werdum showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Werdum 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabricio Werdum!