PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Herberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordecai Wollsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mordecai Wollsey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Herberg
vs
Wollsey

160 cm
31
167 lbs
22 - 7 - 1

175 cm
23
165 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johan Herberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mordecai Wollsey!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herberg fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Good leg kick by Wollsey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Wollsey closes the distance and clinches.
Herberg wants a takedown.
Herberg avoids the elbow strike from Wollsey, against the cage.
Herberg content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wollsey lands a right hand.
Herberg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Herberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wollsey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Herbergs head.
Wollsey effectively controlling the action here.
Wollsey lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Herberg.
Herberg is trying to drag Wollsey to the mat but Wollsey just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Herberg decides to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herberg 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herberg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Herberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wollsey trying to control the position from guard on top but Herberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wollsey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wollsey wants to control from the top but Herberg keeps moving.
Wollsey with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wollsey stands up over Herberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Herberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Wollsey connects with a couple of short punches.
Wollsey missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Herberg keeping moving, preventing Wollsey from controlling successfully.
Wollsey stopping the sweep attempt from Herberg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wollsey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Herberg working a defensive guard here.
Wollsey throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Herberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wollsey wants to improve his position but Herberg is controlling well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Herberg lands a nice short elbow.
Herberg thows a huge punch but Wollsey dodges it nicely.
Herberg trying to control from half guard but Wollsey is working away.
Herberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Herberg.
Wollsey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Herberg.
Wollsey missing with punches from the bottom.
Wollsey is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Herberg scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wollsey is refusing to be controlled, as Herberg sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Herberg lands a nice short elbow.
Herberg lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wollsey avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Herberg.
Wollsey wants to improve his position but Herberg is controlling well.
Wollsey is refusing to be controlled, as Herberg sits in half guard.
Herberg blocks the strikes from Wollsey.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wollsey defending well though.
Wollsey throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wollsey wants to get back to full guard.
Herberg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Herberg scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wollsey is staying active underneath Herberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Herberg is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Herberg trying to control from half guard but Wollsey is working away.
Herberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Herberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wollsey is trying to get back to full guard.
Herberg with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Herberg dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wollsey is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Herberg tries to clinch but Wollsey moves out of range.
Wollsey loads up on a big right hand but Herberg slips the punch.
Wollsey throws a push kick but Herberg slaps the foot to one side.
Wollsey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Herberg manages to avoid it.

Wollsey instigates a clinch.
Wollsey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Herberg's elbow.

Herberg has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wollsey regains guard immediately.
Johan Herberg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Herberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Wollsey has wrist control.
Wollsey is striking from the bottom but Herberg uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Herberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wollsey!
Wollsey is looking to get to half guard.
Herberg with good strikes from the mount here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wollsey is looking to get to half guard.
Herberg lands a big shot to the head and Wollsey winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johan Herberg!
Johan Herberg retains his lightweight title!
After the big win, Johan Herberg made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hell's Balls Recovery (160) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.