PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Henri TW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georg the Caliph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

TW
vs
the Caliph

185 cm
23
180 lbs
9 - 7 - 1

184 cm
27
181 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henri TW!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Georg the Caliph!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
the Caliph stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
the Caliph fakes high and swings low for a body shot but TW manages to avoid it.
the Caliph scores with a nice head shot.

It looks like Henri TW has been cut.
the Caliph lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
the Caliph looks to land a combination but TW avoids it well.
TW slips a jab from the Caliph.
Some wild striking there from the Caliph.
the Caliph misses with a double jab
and TW counters with a stiff right hand.
TW avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
the Caliph falls off balance throwing a combination
and TW cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
the Caliph misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
TW ducks under a wild hook from the Caliph.

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

TW postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! the Caliph is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of TW, into his guard.
the Caliph has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of TW is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
the Caliph preventing the sweep.
the Caliph tries to free his leg and advance position but TW is retaining full guard.
TW is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
the Caliph looking to pass the guard.
the Caliph won't allow TW to sweep him here.
TW not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
the Caliph preventing the sweep.
TW lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for the Caliph!
You get the feeling that the Caliph really doesn't like being in this position too much.

the Caliph defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from TW.
the Caliph is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Caliph is squirming around, avoiding TW's attempts to control the action.

TW is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But the Caliph has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from the Caliph!
TW looking to hit a scissor sweep but the Caliph is one step ahead there.
TW wants to hit a switch here but the Caliph passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for TW there!
TW slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the Caliph passes into side control, despite TW's attempt to control the position.
the Caliph working the head and body with strikes.

the Caliph decides to stand up, so the ref orders TW to his feet.
the Caliph throws a left and a right that both miss

and TW counters with a nice double leg into side control. the Caliph won't be happy with that.

TW tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no TW has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
the Caliph is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georg the Caliph dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henri TW's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

TW takes a shot to the body in his stride.
the Caliph fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Georg the Caliph is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
TW dives in and grabs the Caliph's left leg, looking for a takedown. the Caliph pushes down on TW's head and hops out.
the Caliph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
the Caliph misses the jab.
the Caliph leaves TW with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
TW fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henri TW. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
the Caliph will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
the Caliph scores with a hook.
Georg the Caliph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TW will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
TW staying out of range there.
TW throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around the Caliph's waist but the Caliph gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing TW off to one side.
the Caliph swinging wildly here.
the Caliph looks to throw the jab but TW is out of range.
TW slips a jab and a cross from the Caliph.
the Caliph lands a really nice looking cross but TW seems unphased.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TW shoots in for a takedown but the Caliph shows good takedown defense.
the Caliph throws a right hand that TW ducks under and follows up with a left that TW also avoids with ease.
Georg the Caliph is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
the Caliph will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
the Caliph tests TW's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Danga de danga de dang - the Caliph scores with a four punch combination!

Henri TW's cut is getting worse.
the Caliph feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits TWs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
the Caliph might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
the Caliph looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
the Caliph loads up on a big right hand but TW slips the punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
the Caliph falls off balance throwing a combination

and TW counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in the Caliph's guard now.
TW trying to control the position from guard on top but the Caliph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
TW pushing down on the Caliph's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
TW is looking to take a break and control but the Caliph is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
TW works his foot free and advances to mount.
TW looking to control but the Caliph is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
the Caliph wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
the Caliph is breathing heavily.
TW trying to control but he's not successful this time.

TW looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Georg the Caliph showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henri TW's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!

the Caliph fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
the Caliph throws an overhand right that lands on TW's shoulder, as TW tries to avoid the shot.
the Caliph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
TW has his takedown stuffed
letting the Caliph counter with a right hand.
the Caliph tests TW's chin there with a solid looking shot.
TW showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from the Caliph.
the Caliph scores with a three punch combo!

That's one minute gone in the round.
the Caliph misses with a double jab

and TW counters with a single leg into guard. the Caliph didn't expect that.
TW pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. the Caliph is keeping the position for now.
the Caliph wants to stand up but TW is controlling him.
the Caliph takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
the Caliph is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
TW wants to pass the guard but the Caliph is keeping the position.
TW missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
TW is pushing down on the Caliph's leg trying to pass to half guard. the Caliph is fighting to maintain full guard but TW has managed to sneak the leg through.
Henri TW overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TW is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

TW is sneakily working for an arm triangle but the Caliph sees it coming and defends easily.
the Caliph is trying to stand.

TW is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, the Caliph has managed to free his arm - good work.
the Caliph avoiding damage under a succession of punches from TW.
the Caliph pushes TW off looking to stand but TW dives back in and keeps control.

TW is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so the Caliph is just riding it out for now. TW eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

TW is looking for a kimura but the Caliph is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for TW to get the leverage.

TW seems to be looking for submissions.

TW is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
the Caliph looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

TW is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so the Caliph is just riding it out for now. TW eventually gives up the hold.
the Caliph is looking to escape.
Georg the Caliph is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

TW is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

TW is looking for a kimura but the Caliph is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for TW to get the leverage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henri TW showed his dominance in that final round.
I think the Caliph 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Georg the Caliph!