PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stump Whacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russel Waylon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waylon has chosen Spekkio the Brave as his entrance music. Russel Waylon looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Whacker
vs
Waylon

185 cm
18
209 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

187 cm
20
215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Stump Whacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Russel Waylon!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Waylon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Waylon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Waylon swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Whacker throws a leg kick which misses Waylon's front leg but catches the back leg as Waylon tries to avoid it.
Whacker doesn't manage to clinch there - Waylon circles away.
Whacker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Waylon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Whacker staying out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whacker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Waylon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Russel Waylon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Waylon tries to land a knee to the head but Whacker blocks with his arms.
Whacker looking for a takedown.
Whacker misses with an elbow over the top.
Whacker throws an elbow that misses.
Whacker pushes off an throws an elbow but Waylon leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Whacker goes for a takedown attempt but Waylon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Waylon throws a head kick but Whacker moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waylon throws a right and a left that Whacker avoids nicely.
Whacker tries to clinch
and Waylon counters with a thumping low kick.
Whacker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Waylon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Waylon tries to clinch but Whacker is having none of it.
Danga de danga de dang - Waylon scores with a four punch combination!
Waylon takes a swing at Whacker's ribcage but misses.
Waylon closes the distance but Whacker moves to the side
and Whacker counters with a head kick. That will keep Waylon thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Waylon looks gassed!
Whacker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Waylon counters with a three punch combo that has Whacker backing up. Whacker nods at Waylon to acknowledge the strikes.
Whacker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Waylon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Whacker looks to clinch

and Waylon counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Whacker takes a knee right on the jaw!
Waylon looking to throw knees to the head but Whacker is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waylon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Whacker.
Whacker misses with a knee strike.
Waylon blocks an elbow strike from Whacker.
Waylon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whacker blocks it with crossed arms.
Whacker landing knees to the head.
Waylon avoiding damage as Whacker throws knees to the body.
Waylon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whacker.
Waylon prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stump Whacker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waylon leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Waylon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Whacker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Waylon landing knees to the head.

It looks like Stump Whacker 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!
Waylon tries to land a knee to the head but Whacker blocks with his arms.
Waylon misses with a knee to the head.
Whacker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Waylon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Waylon tries a knee to the head but Whacker blocks it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Waylon.
Whacker tries to pull guard but Waylon holds him up against the ropes and eventually Whacker drops back down to his feet.
Whacker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Waylon prevents it.
Waylon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whacker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whacker wants a takedown.
Whacker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Waylon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Waylon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Whacker has Waylon pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Waylon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Waylon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whacker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Whacker is trying to maintain a safe position but Waylon gets an underhook and turns Whacker into the ropes.
Whacker prevents Waylon from breaking the clinch.
Whacker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Waylon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whacker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Waylon blocks it with crossed arms.
Whacker looking to throw knees to the head but Waylon is blocking nicely.
Whacker misses with a knee strike.
Waylon landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Whacker tries to stall but Waylon uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stalling in the clinch from Whacker.
Whacker lands an elbow that stopped Waylon in his tracks for a moment.
Waylon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whacker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Whacker pulls guard effortlessly.
Waylon wants to control from the top but Whacker keeps moving.
Whacker is trying to control the position but Waylon postures up.
Waylon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Whacker is proving hard to escape from.
Waylon wants to control from the top but Whacker keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Waylon is looking to stand up but Whacker won't let him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Whacker is on top in guard.
Whacker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Waylon has control of Whacker's left arm, preventing Whacker from doing any damage.
Waylon is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Whacker wants to control from the top but Waylon keeps moving.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whacker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Waylon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Whacker preventing the sweep.
Waylon has his hands on Whacker's head, controlling the position.
Waylon wants to stand and escape but Whacker is having none of it.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Whacker preventing the sweep.

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

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Whacker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Waylon.
Whacker tries to land a leg kick but Waylon saw it coming and moves away.
Whacker tries to clinch but Waylon is having none of it.

Waylon moves into the clinch.
Waylon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Waylon misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Whacker.
Waylon landing knees to the head.
Waylon misses with a knee strike.
Waylon scores with a knee to the head.
Waylon landing knees to the body.

Waylon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Russel Waylon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Whacker tries to clinch there but Waylon circles away.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Waylon throws a right hand that Whacker ducks under and follows up with a left that Whacker also avoids with ease.
Waylon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Waylon throws a looping overhand right but Whacker ducks down to avoid it.
Waylon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Waylon wants to clinch

and Whacker counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Whacker.
Whacker managing to block the knees to the body from Waylon.
Whacker looking to stall.
Whacker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Waylon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Waylon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Waylon tries a knee to the head but Whacker blocks it.

Whacker is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Waylon can't fight it off and eventually Whacker manages to take the fight to the floor. Waylon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Whacker looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Waylon looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Whacker puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Whacker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Waylon defending well though.
Whacker working Waylon over with strikes.
Waylon pushes Whacker off looking to stand but Whacker dives back in and keeps control.

Whacker is trying to work for a kimura but Waylon is defending well.
Waylon trying to hold on to Whacker's head to control him but Whacker postures up.
Whacker prevents Waylon from improving his position.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Whacker is working for a submission of some sort.
Waylon trying to control here.
Whacker passes into side control, despite Waylon's attempt to control the position.
Whacker is looking to take a break and control but Waylon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Russel Waylon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stump Whacker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Waylon throws a lazy head kick

and Whacker moves into the clinch.
Waylon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Waylon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whacker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Waylon tries to land a knee to the head but Whacker blocks with his arms.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Waylon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whacker has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Whacker looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Waylon misses with a knee strike.
Waylon with a knee to the head.
Whacker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Waylon just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Waylon is trying to stall.
Whacker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Waylon is keeping busy.
Maybe Whacker would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Waylon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Whacker.
Waylon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whacker blocks it with crossed arms.
Waylon avoids the elbow strike from Whacker, against the ropes.
Waylon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Whacker blocks it with crossed arms.
Waylon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Whacker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Waylon tries to stall but Whacker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Waylon leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Waylon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Whacker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Waylon landing knees to the head.
Waylon is breathing heavily.
Waylon is trying to stall.
Waylon avoiding damage as Whacker throws knees to the body.
Waylon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Whacker trying to stall but Waylon improves his position.

Whacker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Waylon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Whacker throws a head kick that misses.
Waylon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Waylon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whacker tries to close the distance and clinch but Waylon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Waylon thuds a left hand into Whacker's body.
Waylon misses with a looping left.

Whacker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Whacker wants to free his trapped foot but Waylon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Waylon is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Whacker seems to be working for a kimura but Waylon defends the submission attempt.
Whacker wants to take a breather but Waylon is having none of it.
Waylon is looking to improve his position.
Waylon tries to kick Whacker off but Whacker keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Waylon trying to control here.
Waylon tries to roll over but Whacker keeps him under control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Waylon tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Whacker counters by clinching up.
Waylon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Whacker lands a knee to the head.
Whacker is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Waylon is keeping busy.
Waylon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Whacker lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

Whacker is trying to trip Waylon. He has hold of a leg but Waylon is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Whacker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Whacker wants to control from the top but Waylon keeps moving.
Waylon is trying to keep Whacker in close.
Waylon is looking to stand up but Whacker isn't so interested in that idea.
Whacker is pushing down on Waylon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Waylon is fighting to maintain full guard but Whacker has managed to sneak the leg through.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waylon is trying to maintain the position but Whacker is very close to passing his half guard.
Whacker wants to free his trapped foot but Waylon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Whacker is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Waylon wants to control but Whacker is keeping busy.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Whacker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Waylon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whacker is looking to advance position but Waylon won't allow it.
Waylon is trying to control but Whacker passes into side control!
Waylon is looking to regain half guard here but Whacker keeps moving and retains side control.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Whacker shoots in but no luck this time.
Waylon closes the distance but Whacker moves to the side

and Whacker counters with a takedown into side control.
Whacker trying to control the position but Waylon is working away.
Waylon pushes Whacker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Whacker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Whacker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Waylon, who protects the arm well.
Waylon is trying to buck Whacker off.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Whacker controls the position from side control.
Whacker wants to control but Waylon is keeping him busy.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Waylon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Waylon is trying to control Whacker's posture but Whacker avoids it.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Whacker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Whacker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Whacker moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Waylon has worked his arm free - good work by Waylon!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Waylon stops Whacker from passing to mount.

Whacker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Whacker is chipping away with strikes.

Whacker is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Waylon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stump Whacker showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Stump Whacker!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Stump Whacker!
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight for Stump Whacker!

Stump Whacker wins by unanimous decision!