PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Connor Endo (ranked 6065 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Webber (ranked 6217 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.

Endo
vs
Webber

195 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
25
260 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Can Moonwalk

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 The Island, Connor Endo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paul Webber!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Daniel Franklin and Bart Greer.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Endo wants to clinch.
Endo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Webber sprawls well. Webber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Endo gets slowly back to his feet.
Endo sets himself, and Webber steps forward looking for the clinch! Endo avoids it this time.
Webber leaves Endo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Webber is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Endo's half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Webber wants to pass to mount but Endo is defending the position.

Webber wants to work for an arm triangle but Endo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Endo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Endo tries to kick Webber off but Webber keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Endo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Webber on the ground.

Webber stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Endo tries to keep at a distance but Webber has taken the fight into the clinch.
Webber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Endo is looking to break free of the clinch but Webber has double underhooks.

Webber has clasped his hands together around Endo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Endo is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Endo is trying to work for a sweep but Webber has mounted him!
Webber controlling from the full mount.

Webber working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Endo looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Webber! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Paul Webber!
A relieved looking Paul Webber thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.