PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Johan Herberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dumbass McWeakhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Herberg
vs
McWeakhands

160 cm
34
167 lbs
32 - 9 - 2

168 cm
35
164 lbs
30 - 9 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class 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 32 - 9 - 2, 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 30 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dumbass McWeakhands!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herberg tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

McWeakhands gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Herberg advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on McWeakhands's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Herberg working the strikes but McWeakhands uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Herberg is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McWeakhands!
McWeakhands wants to hold on but Herberg pushes him away.
McWeakhands tries to reverse the position but Herberg maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herberg throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Herberg is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McWeakhands can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
McWeakhands controls the position.
McWeakhands wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Herberg.
Herberg looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herberg controlling the position easily from mount.
Herberg has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Herberg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McWeakhands is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands is working to get back to half guard.
McWeakhands regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Herberg trying to pass the guard but McWeakhands defending well.
Herberg wants to control but McWeakhands is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Herberg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Herberg thows a huge punch but McWeakhands dodges it nicely.
McWeakhands is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Herberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Herberg's back!
Herberg tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Herberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Herberg slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Herberg holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Herberg moves into full guard.
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.
McWeakhands is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands is trying to stand back up but Herberg is controlling him
Herberg wants to lay and pray for a moment but McWeakhands keeps working.
McWeakhands tries to roll over but Herberg keeps him under control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herberg is looking to take a break and control but McWeakhands is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Herberg thows a huge punch but McWeakhands dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johan Herberg dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The fight stays on the outside here - Herberg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McWeakhands works the jab nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by McWeakhands. That's going to slow Herberg down.
McWeakhands misses with a low kick.
McWeakhands does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.

Herberg moves into the clinch.
Herberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herberg scores with a shoulder strike.
McWeakhands stops a takedown attempt from Herberg.
McWeakhands misses with a body punch.
McWeakhands misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McWeakhands lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McWeakhands lands a right hand that snaps the head of Herberg backwards.
Herberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McWeakhands is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Herberg is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herberg lands a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeakhands tries to stall but Herberg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McWeakhands.
McWeakhands lands a body shot.
McWeakhands creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Herberg's defenses.

It looks like Johan Herberg has been cut.
Herberg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McWeakhands stops a takedown attempt from Herberg.
McWeakhands scores with a shot to the side of Herberg's head.
Herberg is looking to control McWeakhands's arms but McWeakhands gets an underhook and turns him. Now Herberg has his back to the cage.
McWeakhands stops a takedown attempt from Herberg.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Herberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McWeakhands works on Herberg's body with a couple of short punches.
Herberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Herberg lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herberg has a couple of punches blocked by McWeakhands.
McWeakhands misses with a body punch.
McWeakhands effectively controlling the action here.
Dumbass McWeakhands seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McWeakhands misses with an elbow over the top.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Herberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McWeakhands is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McWeakhands scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Herberg.
Herberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McWeakhands gets through Herberg's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Herberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Herberg is looking to take this one to the mat.
A head punch on the inside from Herberg fails to land.
Herberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McWeakhands tries a body shot but Herberg blocks it.
McWeakhands tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from McWeakhands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Herberg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McWeakhands lands with a right to the head.
McWeakhands lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Herberg misses with some punches.
McWeakhands misses with a short punch on the inside.
Herberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McWeakhands stalls.
Herberg stalling in the clinch but McWeakhands improves position.
McWeakhands lands with a right to the head.
Herberg makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from McWeakhands.
Herberg is looking for a takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Herberg looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A shot in the inside from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands is working Herberg over against the cage.
McWeakhands pushes Herberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Herberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
McWeakhands can't find room to land a body shot as Herberg controls the action.
McWeakhands makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McWeakhands pushes Herberg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Herberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Herberg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McWeakhands is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

McWeakhands breaks the clinch.
McWeakhands thows a leg kick but Herberg checks it

and Herberg counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McWeakhands looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dumbass McWeakhands showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Johan Herberg's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Herberg blocks a leg kick.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick

and Herberg counters by clinching up.
McWeakhands trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Herberg fails to land.
Herberg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McWeakhands gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short left from McWeakhands.
Herberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Herberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McWeakhands tries to throw a body punch but Herberg avoids it by throwing McWeakhands back against the cage.
Herberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McWeakhandss head.
Herberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McWeakhands tries to stall but Herberg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McWeakhands missing with knees to the body.
McWeakhands lands on the inside with an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McWeakhands lands a damaging elbow.
Good body shot from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands misses with a punch to the body.
McWeakhands struggles to land a body shot inside as Herberg controls his hands.
McWeakhands tries a body shot but Herberg blocks it.
Herberg scores with a hook to the body.
Herberg has a couple of punches blocked by McWeakhands.
A short left from McWeakhands.
Herberg throws a punch but it's blocked by McWeakhands.
McWeakhands wants to stall.
McWeakhands presses Herberg against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Herberg tries for a takedown. No joy.
McWeakhands tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McWeakhands dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from McWeakhands.
Herberg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McWeakhands tries to throw a body punch but Herberg avoids it by throwing McWeakhands back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Herberg.
Herberg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Herberg lands a body shot.
Herberg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McWeakhands after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Herberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Herberg trying to stall but McWeakhands improves his position.
McWeakhands scores a nice knee to the body.
Herberg tries a body shot but McWeakhands blocks it.
Herberg goes for a takedown in the clinch but McWeakhands prevents it.
McWeakhands throws an elbow but it's blocked.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herberg throws a head punch that misses.
Herberg digs a right hand into McWeakhands's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McWeakhands's gas tank.
Herberg tries a body shot but McWeakhands blocks it.
Herberg avoiding damage as McWeakhands throws knees to the body.
Herberg swings wildly with an uppercut but McWeakhands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Herberg tries for a takedown but McWeakhands manages to get underhooks.
Herberg stalls.
Herberg lands an uppercut.
McWeakhands misses with some punches.
Herberg lands a left hand.
Knees in the clinch landing for McWeakhands.
Herberg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McWeakhands pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herberg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McWeakhands after a bit of a struggle.
McWeakhands lands with a left to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Herberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Herberg is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McWeakhands pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Herberg scores with a shot to the side of McWeakhands's head.
McWeakhands lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Herberg wants a takedown but no success here.
Herberg jumps guard but McWeakhands turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McWeakhands working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McWeakhands lands a nice elbow from the clinch.

Herberg is rocked!
McWeakhands scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Herberg is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McWeakhands creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McWeakhands lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McWeakhands lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Herberg blocks a body shot from McWeakhands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Dumbass McWeakhands just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Johan Herberg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

McWeakhands throws a nice inside leg kick.
Herberg seems to have got his legs back now.
A solid body kick from McWeakhands.
A jab from McWeakhands finds it's way through Herberg's defenses.
Herberg looks to clinch
and McWeakhands counters with a nice body kick.
Herberg shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
McWeakhands throws a nice outside leg kick.
McWeakhands feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Herberg's calf.
McWeakhands tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McWeakhands fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice cross by McWeakhands.
Herberg misses with a double jab
and McWeakhands counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWeakhands with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Herberg has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Herberg there as he acknowledges the shot.
McWeakhands scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McWeakhands checks a leg kick.
Dumbass McWeakhands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Herberg on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Dumbass McWeakhands seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Herberg tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McWeakhands digs a good hook to Herberg's body.
McWeakhands fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dumbass McWeakhands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Herberg walks into a left hand.
McWeakhands jabs Herberg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McWeakhands lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Herberg at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for McWeakhands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McWeakhands. Herberg shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Herberg takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McWeakhands scores with a sloppy right hand. Herberg should have avoided that one.
McWeakhands misses with a leg kick.
McWeakhands scores with a jab. Herberg acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

Herberg gets tackled into the cage by McWeakhands. McWeakhands maintains the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McWeakhands takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Herberg is trying to maintain a safe position but McWeakhands gets an underhook and turns Herberg into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands prevents a body shot from Herberg.
McWeakhands lands an uppercut.
McWeakhands has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McWeakhands lands a left hand that snaps the head of Herberg backwards.
Good body shot from McWeakhands.
Herberg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Herberg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Herberg effectively controlling the action here.
Herberg misses with a punch on the inside.
McWeakhands working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McWeakhands stalls.
Herberg is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McWeakhands is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McWeakhands.
Herberg lands with a light punch inside.
Herberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

McWeakhands pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by McWeakhands.
Herberg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McWeakhands's waist but McWeakhands gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Herberg off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Herberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.

McWeakhands drives through and clinches with Herberg against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McWeakhands pressing his opponent against the cage.
McWeakhands tries a body shot but Herberg blocks it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Herberg swings wildly with an uppercut but McWeakhands uses good head movement to avoid it.
McWeakhands working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McWeakhands.
Herberg misses with some punches.
Herberg blocks a body shot from McWeakhands.
Herberg stalling in the clinch but McWeakhands improves position.
McWeakhands stalling in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWeakhands makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McWeakhands tries to work over Herberg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Herberg fails to land.
McWeakhands lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McWeakhands cracks Herberg with a nice body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McWeakhands fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dumbass McWeakhands dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Johan Herberg's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

McWeakhands feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Herberg's calf.
Herberg wants to clinch.
Johan Herberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McWeakhands misses with a body shot.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Herberg.
McWeakhands manages to work his way to half guard, despite Herberg's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. McWeakhands manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Herberg is looking to pass into half guard but McWeakhands pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now McWeakhands is in guard.
McWeakhands preventing the sweep.
Herberg is pulling down on McWeakhands's head to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeakhands is looking to stand up but Herberg won't let him.
Herberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Herberg trying to control the position here.
McWeakhands is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Herberg tries for a takedown but McWeakhands sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McWeakhands attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Herberg doesn't manage to clinch there - McWeakhands circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands clobbers Herberg with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Herberg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McWeakhands lands with a straight right. Herberg didn't see that one coming.
Herberg moves away from the strike by McWeakhands.
McWeakhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Herberg.
McWeakhands connects with a body shot.
Herberg shoots in and drives through. McWeakhands sprawls well.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Herberg moves out of range of the body kick from McWeakhands.
A slapping leg kick lands for McWeakhands.
McWeakhands keeps Herberg at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McWeakhands has managed to clinch.
Herberg pressing his opponent against the cage.
McWeakhands working some nice short punches in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McWeakhands looking to stall.

Herberg wants the takedown. McWeakhands is fighting it off but Herberg persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McWeakhands's guard against the cage.
Herberg trying to control the position from guard on top but McWeakhands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Herberg stopping the sweep attempt from McWeakhands.
Herberg is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands can't keep his opponent in guard - Herberg advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McWeakhands controlling the position well.
Herberg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Johan Herberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Herberg seems to be looking for submissions.
Herberg stops McWeakhands from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dumbass McWeakhands.
I think McWeakhands has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dumbass McWeakhands!
Dumbass McWeakhands is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Dumbass McWeakhands thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.