PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Warnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba Lard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Warnett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Bubba Lard's chin.

Warnett
vs
Lard

200 cm
23
290 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 6 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Warnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bubba Lard!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Warnett gets the takedown into side control.

Lard throws Warnett to one side and escapes!

Warnett closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lard's guard.
Warnett trying to control the position from guard on top but Lard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warnett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warnett controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Lard has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Warnett off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lard moves forwards but Warnett connects with a nice, crisp jab.

It looks like Bubba Lard has been cut.
Warnett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lard has his takedown stuffed

and Warnett counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lard looks gassed!
Warnett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lard is proving hard to escape from.
Warnett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Warnett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warnett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warnett has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lard is proving hard to escape from.
Warnett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lard on the ground.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Warnett is stalling in the full guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Mike Warnett wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Warnett scores with a takedown into Lard's guard.
Warnett is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Warnett wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lard throws a combination that misses

and Warnett counters with a single leg into guard. Lard didn't expect that.
Warnett passes into half guard.

Warnett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lard defends it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warnett trying to control from half guard but Lard is working away.

Warnett is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lard defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warnett is taking a breather. Lard says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Warnett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bubba Lard's cut.
That's time! Warnett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lard blocks a head kick by Warnett.
Lard defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Warnett.

Lard has managed to clinch.
Warnett dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Warnett tries for a takedown but Lard manages to get underhooks.
Lard has Warnett pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Warnett manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Warnett misses with a punch on the inside.
Lard keeps control of Warnett as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lard avoids the elbow strike from Warnett, against the cage.
Warnett prevents a takedown attempt there.
Warnett is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mike Warnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bubba Lard.
Lard is breathing heavily.

Lard has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Warnett clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Warnett covering up well under a series of strikes from Lard.
Warnett looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lard doesn't have the hooks in and Warnett manages to turn into his guard.
Warnett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Warnett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Warnett throws a strike but Lard rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Warnett pulls Lard in to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warnett tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Warnett avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Warnett is trying to keep Lard in close.
Lard throwing strikes but missing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Warnett utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Warnett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lard being controlled here momentarily.
Lard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Warnett 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.

Lard is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Warnett has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lard is looking to defend but Warnett has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lard! Warnett pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lard taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Warnett!