PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marshal Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hertz Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshal Huber has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Huber
vs
Willis

185 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

170 cm
18
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Improved boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marshal Huber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hertz Willis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Huber with that takedown attempt.
Huber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Huber wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Willis as Huber shoots in.
Huber shoots in for a double leg but Willis sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshal Huber. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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

Huber has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Willis is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Huber.
Huber manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Huber stops Willis from getting back to his feet.

Huber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Huber trying to control the action but Willis is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willis is staying active underneath Huber, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Huber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Willis doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huber.
Huber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Huber passes to full mount!
Willis tries to lock up and control but Huber gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Huber fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Huber fails to advance to Willis's back.
Huber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Willis is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Huber is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Willis is surviving well by controlling Huber's body position as best he can.
Willis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Huber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Willis is looking to escape.
Willis is looking to get to half guard.
Willis looks gassed!
Huber is looking to take Willis's back but instead Willis gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Huber has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Huber wants to finish this one by submission but Willis is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Huber.

Huber with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Huber fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

Huber working for a guillotine from mount but Willis is in no mood to give up.

Huber with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willis is looking to improve his position but Huber isn't that keen on the idea.

Willis defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Huber.

Huber jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Willis is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Willis and Huber has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Willis is trying to control Huber's posture but Huber avoids it.

Huber is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Willis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Huber throws a strike aimed at the side of Willis's head but Willis avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Donk. Huber catches Willis right on the button with a cross.
Huber really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Huber doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Willis counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Huber's guard now.

Willis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Huber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Willis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Huber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Huber is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Willis frees his head nicely. Oh but Huber has switched to an armbar! Willis is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marshal Huber!