PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnathon Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Third Sars (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Webster
vs
Sars

215 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

185 cm
24
205 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnathon Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Third Sars!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster blocks a head kick by Sars.

Sars closes the distance and pushes Webster back into the cage.
Webster avoids the elbow strike from Sars, against the cage.
Webster blocks an elbow strike from Sars.
Webster is trying to push Sars away but Sars has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Webster blocks an elbow strike.
Webster is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Webster is trying to force a seperation but Sars has the dominant position.
Webster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Webster stalling against the cage.
Webster is trying to break free.
Webster has Sars pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Webster's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sars throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sars pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Webster.
Sars pushes off an throws an elbow but Webster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sars throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster blocks an elbow strike from Sars.
Sars throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sars keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Webster's efforts to push away.
Webster avoids the elbow strike from Sars, against the cage.

Webster breaks the clinch.
Sars pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Webster is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

Webster dives in and scores a takedown into Sars's guard.
Webster is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Webster throws a big right hand that misses.
Sars is wriggling around but Webster manages to pass to half guard.
Webster throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Webster thows a huge punch but Sars dodges it nicely.
Webster throwing shots but Sars is blocking nicely.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Webster prevents Sars from standing back up.
Webster lands strikes from half guard.
Webster is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sars is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Webster scores with a couple of nice shots.
Sars tries to kick Webster off but Webster keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Webster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sars defending well though.
Webster throwing shots but Sars is blocking nicely.
Webster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sars defending well though.
Webster working over Sars with some ground and pound. Sars looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster working Sars over with strikes.
Sars looks winded!
Sars pushes Webster off looking to stand but Webster dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Webster working Sars over with strikes.
Webster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Webster is nestled in close to Sars, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Webster thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sars's head.
Webster winds up and cracks Sars with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Webster seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Webster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sars tries to kick Webster off in order to stand up. Webster Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Webster scoring with punches and elbows.
Webster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Webster in side control, throwing shots but Sars defends.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster lands an elbow.
Webster throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Webster throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Webster scoring with punches and elbows.
Webster lands some shots froms side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Webster scores with a couple of short elbows.
Webster looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sars is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Webster.
Webster scores with a couple of short elbows.
Webster landing strikes.
Webster working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnathon Webster dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sars instigates a clinch.
Sars looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Webster dodges an elbow strike from Sars.
Sars throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Webster blocks an elbow strike from Sars.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Webster's brow.
Webster avoids a wild elbow strike from Sars.
Sars creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Webster working hard to break the clinch.
Webster is trying to force a seperation but Sars has the dominant position.
Sars throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Webster slows down the pace here.
Webster is trying to maintain a safe position but Sars gets an underhook and turns Webster into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sars pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Sars throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Webster is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sars can do to turn this around?
Webster tries to circle away but Sars has him pinned against the cage.
Webster has had enough of the clinch but Sars keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sars throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sars throws an elbow but misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sars lands an elbow inside that Webster shrugs off.

It looks like Johnathon Webster has been cut.
Webster blocks the elbow strike.
Sars throws an elbow but it misses.

Webster manages to break the clinch.

Webster manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sars on his heels. He'll look to pass Sars's guard now, I'm sure.
Webster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Webster with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Webster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sars wants to stand and escape but Webster is having none of it.
Sars is breathing heavily.
Webster throwing strikes but missing.
Webster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Webster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Webster chips away with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster working some strikes from top position.
Webster throwing strikes but missing.
Webster working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Webster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Webster connects with a couple of short punches.
Webster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sars works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Webster throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Webster scoring with some ground and pound.
Webster won't allow Sars to get back to his feet.
Webster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sars works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sars's head.
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.
Sars utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Webster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Webster throwing strikes from guard but Sars blocks nicely.
Sars is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Webster is controlling him.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Webster shoots in looking for a takedown. Sars tries to sprawl out of it but Webster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sars manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Sars has managed to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sars blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sars throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sars lands a damaging elbow.
Webster avoids the elbow strike from Sars, against the cage.
Sars throws an elbow that misses.
Webster dodges an elbow strike from Sars.
Sars blocks a body shot from Webster.

Webster manages to pull guard.
Sars trying to stand up but can't free himself from Webster's guard.
Webster is adopting a defensive guard.
Sars tries to stand but Webster is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sars being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Third Sars will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Johnathon Webster's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Sars gets a clinch.
Webster avoids a wild elbow strike from Sars.
Webster dodges an elbow strike from Sars.
Sars pushes off an throws an elbow but Webster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Webster's brow.
Webster is looking to break free of the clinch but Sars has double underhooks.
Sars misses with an elbow strike.
Webster blocks the elbow strike.
Sars misses with an elbow strike.
Sars throws an elbow but it misses.
Webster avoids the elbow strike from Sars, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webster tries to break free but Sars pushes him back against the cage.
Webster is trying to break the clinch but Sars is controlling him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Webster's brow.
Sars throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sars pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Webster taking a breather.
Webster avoids the elbow strike from Sars, against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sars just misses with a elbow thrown towards Webster's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sars.
Sars misses with an elbow over the top.
Sars lands a damaging elbow.
Webster dodges an elbow strike from Sars.
Webster avoids the elbow strike from Sars, against the cage.
Sars takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Webster is trying to break the clinch but Sars is controlling him.
Sars prevents a body shot from Webster.
Sars throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sars misses with an elbow over the top.
Webster dodges an elbow strike from Sars.
Webster avoids a wild elbow strike from Sars.
Webster blocks an elbow strike from Sars.
Webster is working Sars over against the cage.
Webster has had enough of the clinch but Sars keeps him there for the moment.
Webster avoids a wild elbow strike from Sars.
Sars misses with an elbow strike.
Sars lands a nice elbow.
Sars throws an elbow that misses.
Webster misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster is trying to break the clinch but Sars is controlling him.
Webster misses with a body punch.
Webster working aggressively here.
Webster blocks the elbow strike.
Sars pushes off an throws an elbow but Webster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Webster avoids the elbow strike from Sars, against the cage.

Webster successfully pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Webster has a closed guard, preventing Sars from standing up.
Webster seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Webster has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sars is looking to stand up but Webster won't let him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webster has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Webster looking for a sweep. Not yet Webster, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Webster is pulling down on Sars's head. It's preventing any offense from Sars, at least for the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sars pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Webster is looking to counter with head kicks.
Sars 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.

Sars closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Webster will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sars up against the cage.
Webster tries to break the clinch but Sars is controlling the position.
Sars throws an elbow that misses.
Webster blocks the elbow strike.
Webster blocks an elbow strike.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webster blocks an elbow strike from Sars.
Still in the clinch, Webster scores with a nice short uppercut.
Webster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Sars pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Webster is pushing Sars up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

Webster manages to break the clinch.
Webster shoots in for a double leg but Sars sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Webster goes for a double leg but Sars avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sars continues to drive forward.
A head kick misses from Sars.
As Sars backs away, Webster returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Webster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sars as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnathon Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sars throws a head kick but Webster moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Sars.

Webster scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

And that's the end of the fight!
Third Sars comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sars has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnathon Webster!
Third Sars spoke after the fight, saying 'dammit.'.