PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Weezer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rolland Regnilsnug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Regnilsnug has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Weezer
vs
Regnilsnug

190 cm
19
270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
260 lbs
1 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Weezer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rolland Regnilsnug!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regnilsnug doesn't manage to clinch there - Weezer circles away.
Regnilsnug looks gassed!
Weezer looks for a takedown but Regnilsnug sprawls well.

Weezer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Regnilsnug sprawls well initially but Weezer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Regnilsnug blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weezer.
Weezer is taking a breather. Regnilsnug 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.
Weezer passes to full mount!
Regnilsnug squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Weezer content just to control the position here.
Weezer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Regnilsnug for as long as he can get away with.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weezer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Weezer lands a heavy elbow.
Regnilsnug avoids a series of strikes thrown by Weezer.
Regnilsnug really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weezer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weezer controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weezer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regnilsnug taking shots to the head.
Weezer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Weezer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Weezer throwing strikes here but Regnilsnug is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Weezer content just to control the position here.
Weezer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Weezer unloads with some shots from mount but Regnilsnug bucks and avoids them well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weezer content just to control the position here.
Weezer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Weezer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Weezer looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Weezer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Regnilsnug hang on?
Regnilsnug is trying to stand up.

That's four 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.
Weezer looking to ground and pound but Regnilsnug is blocking nicely.
Weezer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Regnilsnug wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Weezer.
The referee warns Regnilsnug that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Weezer controlling the pace for now.
Weezer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Regnilsnug blocking the ground and pound.
Weezer landing strikes, looking to finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Poor strikes thrown by Weezer there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Weezer dominated that round.
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.

Weezer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Weezer shoots for a takedown but Regnilsnug saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Regnilsnug slips a jab and a cross from Weezer.
An inside leg kick lands from Weezer.
Weezer lands a two punch combo.

It looks like Rolland Regnilsnug has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Weezer shoots in looking for a takedown. Regnilsnug tries to sprawl out of it but Weezer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Regnilsnug manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Eric Weezer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weezer finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Weezer throws a nice looking combination but Regnilsnug bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Weezer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weezer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Regnilsnug is out of range.
A punch combination from Weezer misses.
Weezer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Regnilsnug sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Weezer somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Weezer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Regnilsnug is breathing heavily.
Weezer digs a good body shot into Regnilsnug's ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weezer thuds a left hand into Regnilsnug's body.
Nice takedown defense from Regnilsnug. No joy for Weezer on that attempt.
Regnilsnug fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Weezer manages to avoid it.
Weezer lands an overhand right.
Regnilsnug takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Weezer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Regnilsnug as he jumps to the side.
Weezer lands a nice shot to the body.
Weezer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Weezer lands a glancing blow to the side of Regnilsnug's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Weezer is defended easily by Regnilsnug.
Regnilsnug takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rolland Regnilsnug is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weezer is trying hard to land a takedown here. Regnilsnug sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Weezer misses with a takedown attempt - Regnilsnug sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Weezer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Weezer shoots in but Regnilsnug avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Regnilsnug tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Weezer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weezer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Eric Weezer is winning the standup battle so far.
Weezer shoots in for a double leg but Regnilsnug sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Regnilsnug swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Weezer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Regnilsnug thinking.
Regnilsnug displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Weezer.
Regnilsnug is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weezer has a takedown stuffed.
Weezer blocks a jab.
Weezer throws a head kick that misses.
Weezer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Regnilsnug can do to turn this around?
Regnilsnug throws a jab when Weezer was well out of range.
Weezer misses with a two punch combination.
Weezer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weezer fails with a takedown attempt.
A left lands for Weezer.
Weezer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Regnilsnug counter with a right hand.
Regnilsnug takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Regnilsnug gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Regnilsnug wants to stand but Weezer is controlling the position.
Weezer stays in close to Regnilsnug's body and controls the position.
Weezer looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weezer is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Weezer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rolland Regnilsnug's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Weezer fails with a takedown attempt.
Weezer misses with the combination.
Regnilsnug avoids the head kick by Weezer.
Weezer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Regnilsnug pinned against the cage. Regnilsnug gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Regnilsnug leaves Weezer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Weezer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weezer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weezer misses with a two punch combination.
Regnilsnug defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weezer.
Regnilsnug tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weezer swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Weezer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weezer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weezer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weezer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weezer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weezer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Weezer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Weezer's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Regnilsnug has momentary wrist control but Weezer slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Weezer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Regnilsnug wants to stand but Weezer is controlling the position.
Weezer forces his way into half guard.
Regnilsnug tries to kick Weezer off but Weezer keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Weezer is taking a breather. Regnilsnug 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.
Regnilsnug avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Weezer.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weezer is controlling the pace.
Weezer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Regnilsnug blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weezer.
Weezer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Weezer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Regnilsnug defending well though.

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.
Weezer content to control rather than advance.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Eric Weezer.
Weezer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Regnilsnug counters with a head kick.
Weezer misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Regnilsnug slaps away a takedown attempt from Weezer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Weezer lands with a good body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weezer misses with a head kick.
Weezer lands a nice looking body shot.
Rolland Regnilsnug has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Weezer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Regnilsnug gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Weezer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Weezer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Weezer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Weezer 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Weezer!