PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michale Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darion White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Webb
vs
White

156 cm
25
279 lbs
1 - 1 - 1

173 cm
23
246 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Michale Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darion White!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Webb feints and as White raises his hands in defense, Webb changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
White is wriggling around but Webb manages to pass to half guard.

Webb working White over with strikes.
Webb stalling.
White looks like he's trying to stand up.
White tries to kick Webb off in order to stand up. Webb Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Webb decides to stand up, so the ref orders White to his feet.
White shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Webb to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around White's waist but White gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Webb off to one side.

White gets caught flat footed, as Webb shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
White is looking to stand up but Webb isn't so interested in that idea.

White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Webb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Webb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Webb is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Webb accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
White wants to stand up but Webb is controlling him.
White trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Webb shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
White wants to stand back up but Webb manages to pass into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Webb stands up.

Webb shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Webb is standing up over White. White looks to escape but Webb dives into side control.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Webb lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Webb.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on White's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
White trying to control the hands but Webb breaks the grip.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Webb is cranking White's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for White! He's tightened the choke and White is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michale Webb!
In defeat, Darion White stepped up to the mic, saying 'Time to hit the gym and get ready for next fight'.