PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dumbass McWeakhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Wursty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wursty is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Megadeth - The Skull Beneath The Skin. Dumbass McWeakhands could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Antero Wursty's chin.

McWeakhands
vs
Wursty

168 cm
39
158 lbs
39 - 16 - 1

172 cm
26
153 lbs
21 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Bad Man Clothing
Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

Hellbent
The Big Kabosh

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dumbass McWeakhands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Wursty!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wursty misses with a takedown
and McWeakhands counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from McWeakhands is predictable there
and Wursty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wursty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wursty connects with a leg kick. McWeakhands looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wursty connects with a right hand. McWeakhands shakes it off.
McWeakhands tries to clinch but Wursty moves out of range.
Wursty rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McWeakhands connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by McWeakhands's head coaches at LOD - Quality Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McWeakhands tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wursty is able to avoid easily.
McWeakhands cracks Wursty with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wursty.

McWeakhands gets a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McWeakhands.
McWeakhands lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from McWeakhands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Wursty.
McWeakhands misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wursty manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wursty misses with a punch on the inside.
Wursty has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by McWeakhands after a bit of a struggle.
Wursty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wursty throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wursty misses with a short punch on the inside.

McWeakhands breaks from the clinch.
Dumbass McWeakhands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wursty connects with a leg kick. McWeakhands looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
McWeakhands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
McWeakhands tries a head kick but it misses.
Wursty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McWeakhands slips a jab and a cross from Wursty.

McWeakhands clinches with his opponent.
McWeakhands tries to pull guard but Wursty holds him up against the cage and eventually McWeakhands drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wursty.
McWeakhands pushes Wursty back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McWeakhands tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wursty's elbow.
Wursty throws a punch but it's blocked by McWeakhands.
McWeakhands swings wildly with an uppercut but Wursty uses good head movement to avoid it.
McWeakhands working aggressively here.
Wursty tries to break the clinch but McWeakhands is controlling the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wursty.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands lands a right hand.
Wursty working aggressively here.
McWeakhands lands a hook that snaps the head of Wursty backwards.
McWeakhands throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wursty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wursty tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McWeakhands doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McWeakhands doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McWeakhands lands a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McWeakhands.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McWeakhands as Wursty tries to tie him up.

Wursty breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wursty.
McWeakhands checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wursty throws a low kick but McWeakhands avoids it.
Wursty pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McWeakhands tries a head kick but it misses.
McWeakhands feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wursty's calf.
Antero Wursty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wursty jabs McWeakhands right on the nose. McWeakhands blinks but takes it well.
Wursty lands with a right hand.
Wursty looks to throw the jab but McWeakhands is out of range.
McWeakhands stuns Wursty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
McWeakhands throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wursty lands a nice shot that snaps McWeakhands's head back.
McWeakhands tries a head kick but it misses.
Wursty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wursty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McWeakhands.
Wursty jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wursty throws a leg kick
and McWeakhands counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wursty's knee momentarily.
Wursty throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wursty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Wursty finds it's way through McWeakhands's defenses.
Horrible takedown by Wursty or perhaps it was just good defense by McWeakhands which made him look bad.
Dumbass McWeakhands has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antero Wursty.
McWeakhands's corner calls for a 1-2. McWeakhands obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dumbass McWeakhands will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A solid body kick from McWeakhands.
Wursty throws out a leg kick but McWeakhands moves out of range and Wursty only half commits.
McWeakhands staying out of range there.

McWeakhands instigates a clinch.
Wursty looking to stall.
Wursty tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wursty blocking some punches.

McWeakhands's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wursty is looking to chop away at McWeakhands's legs.
Wursty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McWeakhands.
Wursty chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wursty keeps the fight on the outside.
McWeakhands tries to clinch but Wursty moves away
letting Wursty counter with a right hand.
McWeakhands takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wursty takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wursty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to McWeakhands's calf.
McWeakhands misses with a hook
and Wursty counters with a good, hard body kick but McWeakhands shrugs it off.
McWeakhands thows a body shot but no joy.
Wursty tries to score with a low kick but McWeakhands moves his leg out of the way.
A telegraphed right hand from Wursty misses the target.
McWeakhands tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wursty misses with a straight right.
McWeakhands tries to clinch up.
McWeakhands misses with a looping left.
McWeakhands pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McWeakhands's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wursty under the eye.
Wursty shoots in but no luck this time.
Wursty misses with a head kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wursty goes for a double leg but McWeakhands avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McWeakhands continues to drive forward.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wursty tries to work over McWeakhands's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McWeakhands doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wursty looking to slow down the pace here.
McWeakhands throws a head punch that misses.

Wursty pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wursty looks to land a right hand but McWeakhands moved out of range.
Wursty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wursty.
McWeakhands throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wursty lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wursty pivots, looking for a leg kick but McWeakhands is out of range and Wursty settles back down.
Wursty throws a big shot that misses.
McWeakhands with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wursty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McWeakhands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Wursty misses.
McWeakhands throws a low kick but Wursty moves out of range easily.
McWeakhands checks a low kick from Wursty.
Wursty misses with a low kick as McWeakhands jumps back.
McWeakhands cracks the inside of Wursty's front leg.
Wursty throws the left hand but McWeakhands avoids the punch easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wursty. McWeakhands does a little dance to reset his feet.
McWeakhands slips under a jab.
McWeakhands lands a slapping body shot.
McWeakhands fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wursty throws a looping overhand right but McWeakhands ducks down to avoid it.
McWeakhands throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McWeakhands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab from McWeakhands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wursty avoids the head kick by McWeakhands.
Wursty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wursty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wursty gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wursty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McWeakhands moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dumbass McWeakhands will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wursty misses with an attempted mid kick.
McWeakhands tries to clinch up.
Wursty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wursty swings for the body but McWeakhands moves out of range.
McWeakhands tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wursty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McWeakhands bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Wursty catches McWeakhands right on the button with a cross.
McWeakhands misses with a body shot.
Wursty scores with a nice head shot.
McWeakhands throws a body punch but Wursty moves out of range.
McWeakhands tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wursty was well out of range. Poor timing from McWeakhands.
Wursty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McWeakhands as he jumps to the side.
McWeakhands throws a hook but Wursty avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wursty stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick but Wursty sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick but Wursty sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wursty throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wursty cracks a nice hook into McWeakhands's ribs.
McWeakhands misses with a kick to the body.
McWeakhands tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McWeakhands ducks right into an uppercut from Wursty.
McWeakhands moves out of range as Wursty throws a body kick.
McWeakhands connects with a solid leg kick.
Wursty is looking to score with low kicks.
McWeakhands tries to clinch there but Wursty circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands thows a body shot but no joy.
Wursty shoots in but no luck this time.
Wursty throws a lazy head kick

and McWeakhands holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dumbass McWeakhands has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McWeakhands lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McWeakhands misses with a short punch on the inside.
McWeakhands lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for McWeakhands.
Wursty takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McWeakhands lands a body shot.
McWeakhands lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

McWeakhands jumps guard.
McWeakhands wants to stand but Wursty is controlling the position.

McWeakhands working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wursty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wursty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McWeakhands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McWeakhands is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wursty is aware though and is defending well.
McWeakhands is looking to stand up but Wursty isn't so interested in that idea.
McWeakhands wants to hit a switch here but Wursty passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for McWeakhands there!
McWeakhands is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
McWeakhands is in a horrible position here. Wursty smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
McWeakhands tries to buck Wursty off but he can't manage it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Wursty connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McWeakhands is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McWeakhands is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
McWeakhands working to try and regain half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wursty landing shots from mount.
Wursty working away from the top, dropping strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Dumbass McWeakhands did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wursty connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McWeakhands's hands.
Wursty cracks McWeakhands with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wursty scores with a nice strike.
Antero Wursty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McWeakhands.
Good exchange - McWeakhands coming out on top.
Wursty throws a head kick that misses.
McWeakhands ducks right into an uppercut from Wursty.
Wursty misses with a head kick.

McWeakhands gets a clinch.
McWeakhands lands a hook that snaps the head of Wursty backwards.
Wursty looking to slow down the pace here.
McWeakhands utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wursty is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Wursty breaks from the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wursty checks a leg kick.
McWeakhands lands with a slapping head kick.
Wursty thuds a left hand into McWeakhands's body.
Wursty takes a head kick and keeps coming.

Wursty is rocked!
A head kick misses from Wursty.
Wursty is still on wobbly legs! Can McWeakhands finish him?
Wursty circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wursty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wursty misses with an uppercut.
Wursty seems to have recovered his senses.
Wursty has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McWeakhands finds it's way round the side to connect with Wursty's head.
McWeakhands throws a hook to the side of Wursty's head but Wursty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wursty 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wursty.
McWeakhands tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wursty manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wursty's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wursty's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McWeakhands connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wursty scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wursty checks the leg kick nicely there.
McWeakhands checks the leg kick.
McWeakhands uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wursty.
Wursty swats away the attempt to clinch by McWeakhands.
Wursty throws a leg kick
and McWeakhands counters with a head kick. That will keep Wursty thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wursty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McWeakhands momentarily.
McWeakhands darts in and out, connecting with a jab.

Wursty gets a takedown into half guard.
McWeakhands trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands pushes Wursty off looking to stand but Wursty dives back in and keeps control.
McWeakhands tries to get to full guard but Wursty has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWeakhands is trying to stand up here but Wursty is controlling him well.
McWeakhands taking some punishment here, with Wursty in his half guard.
McWeakhands wants to control but Wursty is keeping busy and won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wursty working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Wursty throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands is trying to stand back up but Wursty is controlling him
McWeakhands wants to control but Wursty is keeping busy and won't allow it.
McWeakhands scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Wursty manages to mount him!
McWeakhands is squirming around, avoiding Wursty's attempts to control the action.
McWeakhands working to try and regain half guard.
McWeakhands wants to hold on but Wursty pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McWeakhands is trying to stand.
Wursty lands with some vicious ground and pound - can McWeakhands hang on?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wursty with shots to the head and body - McWeakhands looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dumbass McWeakhands will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Wursty walks forward, straight into a front kick from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wursty's calf.
Wursty throws an off balance right hand
and McWeakhands counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Wursty.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wursty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McWeakhands scores with a hook to the body.
McWeakhands tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wursty just stands there and leans against the cage.
McWeakhands struggles to land a body shot inside as Wursty controls his hands.
McWeakhands blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wursty stalling in the clinch but McWeakhands improves position.
Wursty wants to get back to striking at distance but McWeakhands won't allow it.
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!
Wursty leaning his opponent against the cage.
McWeakhands looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McWeakhands lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeakhands is working Wursty over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from McWeakhands.
Wursty is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wursty wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McWeakhands has him pressed against the cage.
McWeakhands blocks an uppercut.
McWeakhands lands a shoulder strike.
McWeakhands throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McWeakhands lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wursty backwards.
McWeakhands tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wursty smiles and moves away.
McWeakhands fails with an attempt to clinch.
McWeakhands swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWeakhands feints and then cracks Wursty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wursty down.
McWeakhands fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wursty has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dumbass McWeakhands is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McWeakhands tries to score with a low kick but Wursty moves his leg out of the way.
Wursty throws a body punch but McWeakhands moves out of range.
McWeakhands fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wursty turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McWeakhands tries to clinch there but Wursty circles away.
McWeakhands changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wursty lands a leg kick that knocks McWeakhands off balance momentarily.

Wursty shoots in and gets a takedown into McWeakhands's guard.
McWeakhands wants to stand and escape but Wursty is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McWeakhands pushes a forearm under Wursty's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Wursty is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dumbass McWeakhands!
A victorious Dumbass McWeakhands thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.