PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Brdjan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Webster
vs
Brdjan

216 cm
24
162 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

200 cm
25
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Mitchell Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Petr Brdjan!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Brdjan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Webster is trying to force a seperation but Brdjan has the dominant position.
Webster is trying to break free.
Brdjan prevents Webster from breaking the clinch.
Brdjan prevents a body shot from Webster.
Brdjan can't break the clinch.

Brdjan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brdjan tries to clinch up

and Webster counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Webster.

Brdjan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brdjan falls off balance throwing a combination

and Webster moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Brdjan.

Webster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brdjan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brdjan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Webster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brdjan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Webster fails with a takedown attempt.
Petr Brdjan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brdjan misses with a series of wild punches.
Brdjan throws a combination that misses
and Webster finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Brdjan tries to close the distance and clinch but Webster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brdjan throws a left and a right that both miss

and Webster moves into the clinch.

Brdjan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brdjan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brdjan misses with a two punch combination.
Brdjan tries to clinch but Webster is having none of it.
Brdjan misses with a double jab

and Webster moves into the clinch.
Brdjan has Webster pressed against the cage, preventing Webster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

Webster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brdjan tries to clinch but Webster moves away
and Webster counters with a slapping leg kick.
Brdjan is looking to clinch but Webster is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brdjan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Webster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brdjan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Webster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brdjan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Webster circles away quickly and effectively.
Webster dodges the punch combination from Brdjan.
Brdjan looks winded!
Brdjan throws a combination that misses
and Webster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Webster dodges the punch combination from Brdjan.
Webster takes a swing at Brdjan's ribcage but misses.

Webster shoots in and gets a takedown into Brdjan's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Webster content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Brdjan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Webster defends it easily.
Webster is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brdjan wants to stand up but Webster is controlling him.
Webster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Webster content to stall in guard here.
Brdjan throwing strikes off his back to little effect.

Webster stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Brdjan throws a combination that misses

and Webster counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Webster.

Brdjan manages to break the clinch.

Webster looking to score a takedown here. Brdjan is defending well but Webster drives through and ends up in Brdjan's guard.
Webster landing with the ground and pound.
Webster is working Brdjan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Webster distracts Brdjan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Webster is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Webster landing some decent shots from guard.
Brdjan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Webster postures up and lands a big shot to Brdjan's brow.
Webster scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webster is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Webster working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Webster dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Brdjan misses with the combination.

Brdjan gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Brdjan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Brdjan. Those never looked like landing.
Brdjan throws a combination that misses

and Webster counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Webster.
Webster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Webster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Webster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Brdjan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brdjan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brdjan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Brdjan moves into the clinch.
Webster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Brdjan prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchell Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Webster blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Brdjan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Brdjan. Those never looked like landing.
Brdjan stuffs the takedown attempt from Webster. Webster gets slowly back to his feet.
Brdjan throws a right hand that Webster ducks under and follows up with a left that Webster also avoids with ease.
Brdjan is breathing heavily.
Brdjan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Webster counters by clinching up.

Brdjan manages to break the clinch.
Brdjan tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Webster counters by moving into the clinch.
Webster can't break the clinch.
Webster is trying to break the clinch but Brdjan is controlling him.
Webster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brdjan's efforts to push away.
Webster has Brdjan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brdjan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Webster has picked Brdjan up - he's going for a ride! Webster dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brdjan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Brdjan wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Webster seems content to control.
Webster lands strikes from half 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!

Brdjan actively working from the bottom here.
Webster perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brdjan is looking to escape.
Webster working the head and body with strikes.
Webster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Webster looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Webster winds up and cracks Brdjan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Webster is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Webster prevents Brdjan from standing back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brdjan wants to stand back up but Webster manages to pass into side control.
Webster lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Brdjan is looking to reverse the position.
Webster controlling the position.
Check out the look on Webster's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Webster 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.
Webster in side control lands a decent elbow.
Webster scoring with punches from side control.
Brdjan wants to get back to his feet but Webster drags him back down.
Webster moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Brdjan tries to escape but Webster is in control.
Brdjan trying to remain calm as Webster controls from the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mitchell Webster.
A combination from Brdjan does no damage.
Brdjan fails to land with a series of punches.

Webster pushes Brdjan up against the cage in a clinch.
Webster is trying to break the clinch but Brdjan has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Webster blocks an uppercut.
Webster looking for a takedown.
Brdjan swings wildly with an uppercut but Webster uses good head movement to avoid it.

Webster has hold of one of Brdjan's legs. Brdjan is fighting the takedown attempt but Webster gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitchell Webster dominated that second round.
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!

Brdjan closes the distance looking to clinch

and Webster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Brdjan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brdjan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Webster shoots in and gets a takedown into Brdjan's guard.
Brdjan wants to stand up but Webster is controlling him.
Webster lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Webster connects with a couple of short punches.
Brdjan wants to get back to his feet but Webster passes into half guard.
Webster lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brdjan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brdjan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Webster working the head and body with strikes.
Webster slows the pace down in half guard.
Webster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Webster prevents Brdjan from standing back up.
Webster working Brdjan over with strikes.
Webster scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Webster connects with a nice short shot to Brdjan's temple.
Webster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Webster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster trying to control the pace.
Brdjan pushes Webster off looking to stand but Webster dives back in and keeps control.
Brdjan has hold of Webster's hands but Webster slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Webster is taking a breather. Brdjan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Webster lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brdjan is trying to get back to full guard.
Webster looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Webster working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Webster working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Webster lands a nice short elbow.
Mitchell Webster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Webster keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Webster lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brdjan is trying to stand back up but Webster is controlling him
Webster drops an elbow to the side of Brdjan's head.
Webster is controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Webster.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster working Brdjan over with strikes.
Webster takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Brdjan has hold of Webster's hands but Webster slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Webster working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brdjan wants to get back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Webster.

Webster is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brdjan has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brdjan throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Webster slips a nice elbow through Brdjan's hands, connecting with Brdjan's forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brdjan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Webster manages to pass to mount!
Webster really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brdjan is looking to get to half guard.
Petr Brdjan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchell Webster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee warns Brdjan that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Webster showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Webster, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Webster!