PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Weidman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Weidman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Weidman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alab ng Puso-Abra. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Weidman
vs
Weidman

188 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Good in bed

Good takedowns
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Weidman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Weidman!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chris Weidman stuffs the takedown attempt from Chris Weidman. Chris Weidman gets slowly back to his feet.
Chris Weidman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Chris Weidman takes the fight into the clinch.
Chris Weidman stalling against the cage.

Chris Weidman breaks the clinch.

Chris Weidman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chris Weidman wants to improve his position but Chris Weidman is controlling well.
Chris Weidman is refusing to be controlled, as Chris Weidman sits in half guard.
Chris Weidman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Chris Weidman is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chris Weidman sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Chris Weidman is nestled in close to Chris Weidman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chris Weidman trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Chris Weidman is working to get back to half guard.
Chris Weidman tries to control but Chris Weidman wriggling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chris Weidman working to try and regain half guard.
Chris Weidman looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chris Weidman tries to hold on but Chris Weidman pushes him away.
Chris Weidman throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Chris Weidman is desperately trying to improve his position but Chris Weidman has a good base and remains in mount.
Chris Weidman looking to control but Chris Weidman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chris Weidman wants to control but Chris Weidman is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris Weidman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chris Weidman tries to reverse the position but Chris Weidman maintains control.

Chris Weidman jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Chris Weidman is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Chris Weidman and Chris Weidman has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
You can see the frustration on Chris Weidman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chris Weidman wants to control but Chris Weidman is keeping him busy.
Chris Weidman manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chris Weidman's best efforts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chris Weidman wants to stand up but Chris Weidman is controlling the position.
Chris Weidman is pressing down on Chris Weidman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chris Weidman wants to get up but he can't break Chris Weidman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chris Weidman slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chris Weidman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Chris Weidman!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chris Weidman gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Weidman dominated that round.
That's time! Chris Weidman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chris Weidman drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Chris Weidman tries to stand but Chris Weidman is controlling his head.
Chris Weidman is not content to let Chris Weidman control the position.
Chris Weidman is looking for a sweep.
Chris Weidman wants to get back to his feet but Chris Weidman drags him back down.
A control attempt from Chris Weidman but he's now mounted!
Chris Weidman bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chris Weidman wants to stand and escape but Chris Weidman is having none of it.
Chris Weidman forces his way into half guard.
Chris Weidman is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Chris Weidman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chris Weidman is looking to control Chris Weidman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chris Weidman avoid being mounted?
Chris Weidman wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chris Weidman is refusing to be controlled, as Chris Weidman sits in half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Chris Weidman prevents Chris Weidman from improving his position.

Chris Weidman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chris Weidman is breathing heavily.
Chris Weidman trying to control the action but Chris Weidman is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris Weidman perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

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

Chris Weidman shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chris Weidman's guard.
Chris Weidman looking for a sweep. Not yet Chris Weidman, not yet.
Chris Weidman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chris Weidman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chris Weidman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chris Weidman trying to control the position.
Chris Weidman is looking to stand up but Chris Weidman isn't so interested in that idea.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Chris Weidman trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chris Weidman was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Chris Weidman looks for a takedown but Chris Weidman sprawls well.

Chris Weidman shoots in and bounces Chris Weidman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chris Weidman engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chris Weidman trying to control but Chris Weidman is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Weidman dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Chris Weidman lands with an overhand left.

Chris Weidman closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chris Weidman lands in his opponent's guard.
Chris Weidman wants to stand and escape but Chris Weidman is having none of it.
Chris Weidman is striking off his back. Chris Weidman thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Chris Weidman is looking for a sweep. Chris Weidman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chris Weidman is trying to control but can't.
Chris Weidman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chris Weidman.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chris Weidman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chris Weidman is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chris Weidman controlling from the top position.
Chris Weidman trying to keep a closed guard but Chris Weidman is proving a slippery customer.
Chris Weidman being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chris Weidman misses with a combination

so Chris Weidman counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chris Weidman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chris Weidman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chris Weidman trying to control the position from guard on top but Chris Weidman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chris Weidman controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Chris Weidman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chris Weidman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chris Weidman.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chris Weidman sitting in guard, not really doing much.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chris Weidman wasn't active enough on the ground.
Chris Weidman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chris Weidman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chris Weidman tries a head kick but it misses.

Chris Weidman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chris Weidman!
Chris Weidman prevents Chris Weidman from escaping the position.
Chris Weidman tries to buck Chris Weidman off but Chris Weidman is having none of it.
Chris Weidman wants to stand but Chris Weidman is controlling his arm.
Chris Weidman scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chris Weidman goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chris Weidman has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chris Weidman but great work by Chris Weidman.
Chris Weidman tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Chris Weidman is looking for a sweep.
Chris Weidman wants to stand but Chris Weidman has his arm trapped.
Chris Weidman tries to escape but Chris Weidman is in control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chris Weidman is looking to take a break and control but Chris Weidman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Chris Weidman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Weidman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chris Weidman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Weidman!
Chris Weidman spoke after the fight, saying 'I will never let you go.! We will face again.!'.