PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Troy Warner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain America (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Warner
vs
America

190 cm
26
300 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

210 cm
25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Troy Warner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Captain America !
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
America fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Warner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from America .
America misses with a takedown attempt

and Warner holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Troy Warner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Captain America .
America can't get the takedown.
America wants a takedown.

Warner tightens his grip and picks America up, before dumping him to the ground. America manages to land in guard.
Warner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

America is looking for a triangle but Warner pushes his legs off easily.
Warner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Warner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

America is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Warner is aware though and is defending well.
Warner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Troy Warner has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Warner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
America wants a takedown but no success here.

Warner breaks the clinch.
Warner closes the distance and clinches up with America , looking for a takedown. Warner pushes America against the cage but America circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Warner really is a fat lump.
No luck for America with that takedown attempt.

Warner scores with a takedown into America 's guard.
Warner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for America on the ground.
Warner passes America 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

America looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

America looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Warner working the head and body with strikes.

America is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Warner pulls his head out easily.

America is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Warner pulls his head out easily.
Warner wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
America tries to get to full guard but Warner has control of the leg.

America is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Warner pulls his head out easily.
Warner sitting and controlling from the half guard.
America tries to roll over but Warner keeps him under control.

America actively working from the bottom here.
Warner works his way into full mount!
America is looking to improve his position but Warner isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warner controlling from the full mount.
America is trying to escape the mount.
Warner controlling the pace for now.
America regains half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Warner is looking to advance position but America won't allow it.
Warner trying to control the pace.

America looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

America looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Warner controlling the action here.

America looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Warner lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Warner not doing much here.

America actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Warner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Warner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with America but America pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Warner tries to sprawl but America drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warner gets full guard.

America drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and America jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Warner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

America thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Warner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Warner tries to get out of the position.

Warner kicks America off and gets to his feet.
Warner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Warner gets a clinch.
Warner gets underhooks to prevent America 's takedown attempt.

Warner turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Warner manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Warner controls the position from side control.
America sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Warner in particular looking to stall.

America has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Warner escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Warner!
America is trying to get back to half guard.
Warner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear America down.
America is looking for a sweep.
Warner is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt America will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
America is looking to reverse the position.
Warner controls the position.
America tries to improve position but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
America tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warner is staying tight to America 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
America tries to bench press Warner off him but Warner keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Warner stalls from top position.

Troy Warner has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Warner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Warner slaps away a takedown attempt from America , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Troy Warner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Captain America .
America shoots in for a double leg but Warner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
America is breathing heavily.
America shoots in looking for a takedown but Warner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing America 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

America closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Warner to the mat! Warner manages to get full guard.

Warner wriggles free and stands up.

Warner has closed the distance and engaged America in a clinch.

Warner tightens his grip and picks America up, before dumping him to the ground. America manages to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

America looking for a guillotine here but Warner defends easily.
Warner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

America is looking for a triangle but Warner pushes his legs off easily.
Warner controls from within his opponent's guard.

America is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Warner wants to pass the guard but America is keeping the position.
Troy Warner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

America looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warner showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

America has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Warner is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for America .
America tries to improve position but can't.
America is letting Warner control him for a moment.
Warner grinds an elbow into America 's temple.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
America is looking to regain half guard here but Warner keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
America tries to buck Warner off but Warner is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Warner dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

America shoots for a takedown but Warner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Warner shoots for a double leg takedown but America sprawls well. He's pushed Warner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
America shoots in for a double leg but Warner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Warner clinches up against the cage.

Warner wants the takedown. America is fighting it off but Warner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in America 's guard against the cage.

America is looking for a triangle but Warner pushes his legs off easily.
Warner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

America escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Warner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Warner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

America working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but America is tightening it up a little... Warner has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Warner reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Warner taps out! Nice BJJ there by America !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Captain America ! Captain America retains his super heavyweight title!