PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Herman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve West has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

West
vs
Herman

190 cm
22
205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

170 cm
22
205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Prefers standup

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Canadian Fighter Brand - GnP Clothing
Pure Gold Nutrition

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Steve West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chris Herman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Paulo Santos.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West misses with a series of wild punches.
West takes one on the button.
West tries to clinch up.
Herman throws the left hand but West avoids the punch easily.
Herman scores with a sloppy right hand. West should have avoided that one.
Herman throws a hook but West blocks it.

West rushes Herman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
West prevents a takedown attempt there.

West has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Herman goes down! West dives on top of him - Herman manages to get guard.

Herman is rocked!

It looks like Chris Herman has been cut.

Herman had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. West is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Herman Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take West's back instead.
Herman is still in real trouble! Can West finish him?
Herman trying to control momentarily.
Herman seems to have recovered his senses.
West covering up well under a series of strikes from Herman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herman wants to control the position but West frees himself and scrambles - Herman manages to regain control in side control.
West is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Herman wants to lay and pray for a moment but West keeps working.

Herman tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Herman has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Herman trying to control the position but West is working away.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Herman throws a big shot that misses.
Herman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

West instigates a clinch.
West holding his opponent close, against the cage.

West breaks from the clinch.
Herman throws a series of punches but West avoids them all with ease.

West rushes Herman and presses him up against the cage.
West landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Herman looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Herman should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
A short right from West on the inside.

West has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Herman goes down! West pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Herman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but West wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
West wants to stand but Herman has his arm trapped.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herman is trying to get back to half guard.

West decides to stand back up. West steps back and let's Herman get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from West.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Herman moves away.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
West scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by West.
West with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
West lands a nice knee to the body.
West landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
West has Herman pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve West dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Herman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

West forces Herman back against the cage and clinches.
West prevents a takedown attempt there.
West with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
West scores a nice knee to the body.
Come on West - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
West landing knees to the head.
West landing knees to the head.
West landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
West connects with a nasty looking knee right to Herman's face.
West lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Herman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
West connects with a knee to the head.

That has opened up Chris Herman's cut even more.
Come on West - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
West lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
West using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
West with a knee to the head.
West scores a nice knee to the body.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Herman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.

West breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Herman misses with a double jab.
West throws an overhand right that lands on Herman's shoulder, as Herman tries to avoid the shot.

Herman tries to keep at a distance but West has taken the fight into the clinch.
West landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by West.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A knee to the head by West.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by West.
West lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
West fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Herman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
West landing knees to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
West lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
West connects with a knee to the head.
West lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
West connects with a knee to the head.
Herman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. West fights it off and pushes away nicely.
West chopping away at his opponent's legs.

West closes the distance and clinches.
West landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West lands a knee to the body.
West landing knees to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for West.
West leaning his opponent against the cage.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Herman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Herman has eaten all the pies!
West landing knees to the body.
A knee to the head by West.
West connects with a nasty looking knee right to Herman's face.
West scores with a knee to the head.
West throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Herman blocks it with crossed arms.
West tries to stall but Herman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
West with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Herman jumps guard but West stands there with Herman around his waist. Herman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Steve West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Herman.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
West with a knee to the head.
West stalling in the clinch but Herman improves position.
West slows down the pace here.
West is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Herman is keeping busy.
West looking to throw knees to the head but Herman is blocking nicely.
West stalling the fight.
West throws a punch but it's blocked by Herman.
Herman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
West lands with a right to the head.
West tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Herman fails to pull guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve West dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Herman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

West walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Steve West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
West displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Herman throws out the jab.
Herman works the jab nicely.
West wants to slow Herman down by chopping away at his legs.
Herman tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
West throws and low kick but Herman moves out of range easily.
Herman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? West is fending him off so far but Herman persists. Nope, West circles away and we're back to standing.
Herman avoids the head kick by West.
West tries to clinch up but Herman circles away and keeps his distance.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from West - that will leave a mark!
Herman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Herman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
West swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

West has closed the distance and engaged Herman in a clinch.
Herman takes a knee right on the jaw!
West stalling against the cage.
Herman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Herman takes a knee right on the jaw!

That's one minute gone in the round.
West scores a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by West.
West landing knees to the head.
West lands a knee to the head.
West stalling in the clinch.
Herman takes a knee right on the jaw!
West throws a punch but it's blocked by Herman.
West connects with a knee to the head.
West lands a body punch.
West lands a knee to the head.
West content to slow the pace in the clinch.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Herman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
West landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Steve West has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A knee to the head by West.
West with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
West tries a knee to the head but Herman blocks it.
West stalling in the clinch but Herman improves position.
Herman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
West lands with a light punch inside.
West landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
West stalling the fight.
Herman tries to pull guard but West holds him up against the cage and eventually Herman drops back down to his feet.
Steve West has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Herman.
West landing knees to the head.
Chris Herman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Herman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
West connects with a knee to the head.
West lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from West.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
West trying to stall but Herman improves his position.
Maybe West would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
West misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Herman.
Herman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. West smiles and moves away.
Herman blocks a leg kick.
Herman loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
West lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Herman takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Herman moves out of range of the leg kick from West.
Herman connects with a looping right hand.
Herman circles away from the clinch attempt.
West uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Herman.
West fails in his attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from West.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

West clinches.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section. Herman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
West is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
West landing knees to the head.
Herman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but West gets the underhooks and prevents it.
West is stalling here.
West lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herman backwards.
West with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by West.
Herman takes a knee right on the jaw!
West lands with a right to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Steve West showed his dominance in that final round.
Well West has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve West!