PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Weber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zug Izland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Weber
vs
Izland

163 cm
18
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
253 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Weber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zug Izland!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Chris Dean and Winston Howard.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Izland throws a low kick but Weber avoids it.

Izland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Weber makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Izland throws a wild body kick that Weber sees coming a mile off.
Weber stuffs the takedown.
Izland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Weber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Izland has Weber up against the cage in a clinch.
Weber working hard to break the clinch.

Izland wants the takedown. Weber is fighting it off but Izland persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Weber's guard against the cage.
Weber really is a fat lump.
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!
Weber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Weber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Izland looking to sit in guard and control but Weber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Weber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Weber wants to stand but Izland has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Izland looking for a sweep. Not yet Izland, not yet.
Weber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weber throws a big right hand that misses.
Weber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Izland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Izland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Weber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weber wants to control from the top but Izland keeps moving.
Weber preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Izland is still trying to improve position.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good work by Weber as he checks the leg kick.
Izland tries to clinch but Weber moves out of range.
Weber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Izland counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weber thinking.
Izland misses with a takedown attempt

and Weber counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Izland!
Jake Weber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zug Izland.
Izland looks winded!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Weber has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.

Weber tries to keep at a distance but Izland has taken the fight into the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.

Izland gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Weber regains guard.
Izland is fighting to break Weber's control of his arms but Weber is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Izland really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Izland won't allow Weber to sweep him here.
Izland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weber is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Izland taking some punishment here, with Weber in his half guard.

Weber wants to work for an arm triangle but Izland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Weber sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Izland trying to control but Weber postures up.
Izland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Weber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Weber dominated that 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.

Weber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Izland is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Izland shoots in for a takedown but Weber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Weber drops down looking for a counter takedown but Izland sprawls and moves away.
Izland closes the distance and clinches up with Weber, looking for a takedown. Izland pushes Weber against the cage but Weber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Weber feinted with a counter takedown.
Izland doesn't manage to clinch there - Weber circles away.
Izland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weber.
Izland moves in looking to clinch but Weber pushes him off.
The fighters circling - Weber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izland misses with a double jab

and Weber counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Weber.
Weber is trying to pull guard but Izland has him pressed against the cage.

Izland drags the fight down to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Weber stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Weber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Weber looks to land a right hand but Izland moved out of range.
Izland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Weber is looking to counter the offense by Izland and move into the clinch.
Izland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Izland moves out of range of the strikes.
Izland connects with a nice looking jab.
Weber moves out of range as Izland strikes.

Weber has managed to clinch.
Izland is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weber jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Izland walks away with a smile on his face. Weber gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Izland throws a sloppy head kick and Weber moves out of range easily.
Weber is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Izland.
Izland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Weber circles away.
Jake Weber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zug Izland.
Izland is breathing heavily.
Izland dives in and grabs Weber's left leg, looking for a takedown. Weber pushes down on Izland's head and hops out.
Izland misses with a takedown attempt - Weber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice sprawl there from Weber as Izland shoots in.
Weber attempts a counter takedown but Izland avoids it well and moves away.
Izland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jake Weber is winning the standup battle so far.

Weber forces Izland back against the cage and clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Weber jumps guard and drags Izland to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jake Weber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weber throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
Weber will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Weber lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Izland has momentary wrist control but Weber slips an elbow through the middle.
Weber throws a strike but Izland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Weber 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.
Weber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Izland can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weber has control of Izland's left arm, preventing Izland from doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Weber is on top in guard.

Izland keeping moving, preventing Weber from controlling successfully.
Weber is really struggling to control Izland but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weber throws a big right hand that misses.
Weber postures up in Izland's guard and throws a big left but Izland blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Weber dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Izland has a takedown stuffed.

Izland has managed to clinch.
Weber tries to pull guard but Izland won't allow it.
Weber is trying to pull guard but Izland turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Weber jumps guard but Izland stands there with Weber around his waist. Weber gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Weber. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Weber manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Izland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Izland trying to control but Weber is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Izland stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Izland closes the distance and clinches.

Izland manages to break the clinch.
Weber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Weber swings for the body but Izland moves out of range.
Izland tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Izland throws a front kick aimed at Weber's knee but Weber avoids it well.
Weber changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Weber keeps the fight on the outside.
Izland throws a head kick but Weber moves out of range.
Izland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Weber is looking to counter punch.
Izland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Izland shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Izland was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Weber throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Izland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Weber blocks a body shot from Izland.

Weber gets control of Izland's arms and successfully pulls guard. Weber will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Izland drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Weber dives on top into guard.

Izland trying to control the position.
Weber trying to control the position from guard on top but Izland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Izland controls Weber momentarily but Weber frees himself.
Izland is pulling down on Weber's head to control his posture.
Weber trying to control the position from guard on top but Izland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Weber scoring with punches to the head and body.
Weber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Weber postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Weber trying to control the position from guard on top but Izland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weber being controlled here momentarily.

Izland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Weber gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zug Izland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Weber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Weber sitting in guard here, content to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Weber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Weber, 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Weber!