PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Worner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kovalaine Mistwama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kovalaine Mistwama will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Worner
vs
Mistwama

225 cm
26
245 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

191 cm
25
254 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kenny Worner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kovalaine Mistwama!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mistwama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Worner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mistwama doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Worner counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mistwama!
Mistwama is just holding on here. Worner manages to take his back.
Mistwama trying to control the position but Worner manages to sink in the hooks.

Worner is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mistwama is defending well though. Worner let's go of the attempt for now.
Mistwama is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Worner working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worner gets his hands free as Mistwama looks to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Worner is trying to stick to Mistwama's back but Mistwama is turning into Worner. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Worner's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mistwama.
Mistwama wants to pass the guard but Worner is keeping the position.
Mistwama looking to sit in guard and control but Worner gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mistwama trying to keep a closed guard but Worner is proving a slippery customer.
Worner chips away with some ground and pound.
Worner wants to pass the guard but Mistwama is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mistwama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mistwama might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Worner kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Kovalaine Mistwama hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Mistwama tries to close the distance and clinch but Worner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Worner tries for a takedown but Mistwama sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Worner is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mistwama's half guard.
Mistwama is trying to maintain the position but Worner is very close to passing his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mistwama wants to get back to full guard.
Worner is trying to control the action in half guard but Mistwama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mistwama wants to get back to full guard.
Mistwama is looking to escape.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Mistwama shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kenny Worner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kovalaine Mistwama.
Mistwama looks gassed!
Worner is looking to land body kicks.
Worner really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Some wild striking there from Mistwama.

Worner darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Worner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Worner is keen to just control but Mistwama is a slippery customer.

Worner is looking for a kimura but Mistwama is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Worner to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Worner is keen to just control but Mistwama is a slippery customer.
Mistwama is trying to maintain the position but Worner is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mistwama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Worner manages to avoid it.
Worner misses with a wild combination.
Mistwama fails with the takedown

so Worner counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Worner won't allow Mistwama to sweep him here.

Worner gets to his feet. Mistwama looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Worner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mistwama looks to land a body kick but Worner moved away.
Worner walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mistwama fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Mistwama. Those never looked like landing.
Mistwama is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Mistwama gets tackled into the cage by Worner. Worner maintains the clinch.
Mistwama gets underhooks to prevent Worner's takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Worner tries to pull guard but Mistwama holds him up against the cage and eventually Worner drops back down to his feet.

Worner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mistwama tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Worner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Mistwama. Those never looked like landing.
Mistwama throws a leg kick but Worner sees it coming and moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mistwama wants to clinch

and Worner counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mistwama!
Mistwama tries to control the position but Worner now has his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mistwama looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Worner scores with punches to the body.

Mistwama won't enjoy being in this position. Worner looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Mistwama is tapping - it's over boys! Worner picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kenny Worner!
After the fight, Kenny Worner was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.