PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ultimate Warrior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Herbstreit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warrior comes to the cage accompanied by Korn-Freak on a leash. Herbstreit has chosen Herb Alpert - Street Life as his entrance music. Herbstreit has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Warrior
vs
Herbstreit

186 cm
29
211 lbs
16 - 10 - 0

190 cm
30
217 lbs
15 - 7 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ultimate Warrior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chad Herbstreit!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior has a takedown stuffed.
Warrior shoots for a double leg takedown but Herbstreit sprawls well. He's pushed Warrior's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Warrior shoots in but Herbstreit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Warrior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warrior changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Herbstreit tries to avoid it but Warrior manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Herbstreit to the ground. Herbstreit escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Warrior avoids the body shot from Herbstreit.
Chad Herbstreit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warrior is trying hard to land a takedown here. Herbstreit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Warrior fails with a takedown attempt.
Warrior shoots for a takedown but Herbstreit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Herbstreit avoids the body shot from Warrior.
Warrior looks to land a combination but Herbstreit avoids it well.
Warrior fails to land the takedown.
Warrior is breathing heavily.
Warrior shoots in looking for a takedown but Herbstreit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Warrior's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown but Herbstreit shows good takedown defense.
Good exchange - Herbstreit coming out on top.
Herbstreit thuds his right hand into Warrior's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Herbstreit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Warrior doesn't seem bothered though.
Herbstreit ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbstreit feints a jab promting Warrior to slip. Herbstreit then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Warrior slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.

Herbstreit forces Warrior back against the cage and clinches.
Herbstreit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herbstreit misses with some punches.
Herbstreit presses Warrior against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Herbstreit can't find room to land a body shot as Warrior controls the action.

Warrior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Herbstreit leaves Warrior with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Warrior takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Herbstreit wants to clinch up but Warrior keeps it at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Herbstreit. Warrior does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chad Herbstreit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herbstreit lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Herbstreit misses the shot to the body.
Warrior shoots for a takedown but Herbstreit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Warrior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herbstreit digs a right hand underneath Warrior's ribcage. Warrior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herbstreit.
Herbstreit tries a body shot but Warrior blocks it.
Herbstreit struggles to land a body shot inside as Warrior controls his hands.
Herbstreit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warrior has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Warrior prevents a body shot from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Herbstreit works on Warrior's body with a couple of short punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Herbstreit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herbstreit struggles to land a body shot inside as Warrior controls his hands.
Herbstreit can't find room to land a body shot as Warrior controls the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warrior wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Warrior is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Warrior struggles to land a body shot inside as Herbstreit controls his hands.
Herbstreit can't find room to land a body shot as Warrior controls the action.
Herbstreit lands a body shot in the clinch.
Warrior looking to throw knees to the head but Herbstreit is blocking nicely.
Warrior struggles to land a body shot inside as Herbstreit controls his hands.
Warrior tries to circle away but Herbstreit has him pinned against the cage.
Warrior swings wildly with an uppercut but Herbstreit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warrior can't break the clinch.
Herbstreit lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Warrior or not.
Herbstreit gets through Warrior's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Herbstreit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warrior prevents a body shot from Herbstreit.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Herbstreit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Warrior is trying to break the clinch but Herbstreit is controlling him.
Herbstreit tries to work over Warrior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Warrior lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Herbstreit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Herbstreit.
Herbstreit lands a nice shot to the body.
Herbstreit misses with the head strike.
Herbstreit misses with a body punch.
Herbstreit keeps control of Warrior as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Warrior. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Warrior trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herbstreit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Warrior's elbow.
Herbstreit misses with a punch to the body.
Herbstreit lands a shoulder strike.
Herbstreit misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Herbstreit dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Warrior darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warrior is trying to control the action in half guard but Herbstreit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Warrior is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Warrior wants to control but Herbstreit is keeping him busy.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Warrior stands up from half guard.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Herbstreit as he avoids it easily.
Warrior throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Herbstreit connects with a crisp jab.
Herbstreit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice defenses there by Herbstreit.
Herbstreit throws a hook but Warrior avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warrior looks for a takedown but Herbstreit sprawls well.

Warrior shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbstreit is pressing down on Warrior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Herbstreit is looking for a triangle but Warrior pushes his legs off easily.

Warrior decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Herbstreit, up you get!
Warrior closes the distance and clinches up with Herbstreit, looking for a takedown. Warrior pushes Herbstreit against the cage but Herbstreit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Warrior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warrior shoots in looking for a takedown but Herbstreit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Warrior's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
No joy there for Herbstreit, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Warrior shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Herbstreit is trying to defend but Warrior finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Warrior wants to pass the guard but Herbstreit is defending well.

Warrior decides to stand and escape the position.
Herbstreit is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Warrior rather than just go for the knockout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior scores with a nice head shot.
Warrior misses with a straight right.
Herbstreit slips a jab and a cross from Warrior.
Herbstreit catches Warrior with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Warrior dives in and grabs Herbstreit's left leg, looking for a takedown. Herbstreit pushes down on Warrior's head and hops out.
Herbstreit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Warrior fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Herbstreit lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Warrior at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Herbstreit. No joy for Warrior on that attempt.
Herbstreit slaps away a takedown attempt from Warrior, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ultimate Warrior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Warrior misses with an uppercut
and Herbstreit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Herbstreit throws a hook but Warrior blocks it.

Herbstreit gets caught napping as Warrior dives in and scores a takedown. Herbstreit manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warrior's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Warrior trying to control the position from guard on top but Herbstreit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Warrior is now in half guard.
Herbstreit is trying to get back to full guard.
Warrior keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Herbstreit trying to get back to full guard but Warrior takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Warrior controlling the position easily from mount.

Warrior looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warrior postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Herbstreit looks a forlorn figure.

Warrior working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Herbstreit tries to reverse the position but Warrior maintains control.
Warrior controlling from mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Warrior cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ultimate Warrior dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Warrior closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herbstreit wants to get back to full guard.

Warrior stands up from half guard.
Warrior shoots in and drives through. Herbstreit sprawls well.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Warrior throws a series of punches but Herbstreit avoids them all with ease.
Herbstreit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ultimate Warrior. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warrior uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Herbstreit.
Warrior shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Herbstreit as he avoids it easily.
Warrior takes one to the side of the head.
Herbstreit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horrible takedown by Warrior or perhaps it was just good defense by Herbstreit which made him look bad.
Warrior fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Herbstreit lands the left hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herbstreit stuffs the takedown attempt from Warrior. Warrior gets slowly back to his feet.
Herbstreit stuffs the takedown attempt from Warrior. Warrior gets slowly back to his feet.
Herbstreit jabs Warrior right on the nose. Warrior blinks but takes it well.
Warrior will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Warrior avoids a punch combination nicely.
Herbstreit stuffs the takedown.
Warrior misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Warrior misses its intended target.
Herbstreit throws a nice looking combination but Warrior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Warrior gets a double leg takedown into Herbstreit's guard.
Warrior trying to control but Herbstreit is working from the bottom.
Warrior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herbstreit is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior controls from within his opponent's guard.
Herbstreit pulls Warrior in close to prevent any damage.
Warrior trying to stand up but can't free himself from Herbstreit's guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Ultimate Warrior wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Herbstreit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Warrior rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Herbstreit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Herbstreit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Warrior.
Warrior shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Herbstreit defends it nicely.

Herbstreit moves into the clinch successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Warrior wants to break the clinch but can't.
Warrior lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Warrior as the two fighters clinch.
Herbstreit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warrior wants to break the clinch but can't.
Warrior has had enough of the clinch but Herbstreit keeps him there for the moment.
Herbstreit managing to block the knees to the body from Warrior.
Warrior stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

Warrior pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Warrior.
Herbstreit misses with a body punch

and Warrior counters with a single leg into guard. Herbstreit didn't expect that.
Warrior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herbstreit is keeping the position for now.
Warrior trying to control the position from guard on top but Herbstreit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herbstreit lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Warrior!
Warrior sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ultimate Warrior overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warrior is trying to stand back up but Herbstreit is controlling him
Warrior is not content to let Herbstreit control the position.
Herbstreit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warrior has his hands clasped together around Herbstreit's back. He's all about the action.
Warrior'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.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ultimate Warrior showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Warrior has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 28:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!