PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arron Webster (ranked 5995 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Verhoeven (ranked 5913 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.

Webster
vs
Verhoeven

212 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

192 cm
25
211 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arron Webster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Verhoeven!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Verhoeven tenderised Webster's leg. Webster is trying to keep his angry face on.
Verhoeven connects with a leg kick. Webster looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Webster closes the distance and clinches up with Verhoeven, looking for a takedown. Webster pushes Verhoeven against the cage but Verhoeven circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Webster slips a jab and a cross from Verhoeven.

Webster looking to score a takedown here. Verhoeven is defending well but Webster drives through and ends up in Verhoeven's guard.

Webster stands up from Verhoeven's guard - Webster perhaps looking for a knockout.
Verhoeven comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Verhoeven.
Verhoeven delivers a nice body kick.
Verhoeven tries a head kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Verhoeven goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Arron Webster has been cut.
Verhoeven misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Verhoeven, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

Webster moves into the clinch successfully.
Verhoeven is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Webster is keeping busy.

Verhoeven is fighting off a takedown attempt but Webster is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Verhoeven to the mat. Verhoeven regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Webster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Verhoeven has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Webster has managed to get both his arms back between Verhoeven's legs - danger averted.

Webster gets to his feet - Verhoeven follows without any prompting.
Verhoeven tries to land a front kick but Webster steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Webster walks forward, straight into a front kick from Verhoeven.
A chopping leg kick lands by Verhoeven.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verhoeven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Webster dives in and grabs Verhoeven's left leg, looking for a takedown. Verhoeven pushes down on Webster's head and hops out.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Webster has managed to clinch.
Verhoeven is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Verhoeven escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Verhoeven scores with a spinning back kick!
Verhoeven throws a leg kick

and Webster holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Webster jumps guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webster controlling Verhoeven's posture.
Webster trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Verhoeven looks winded!

Verhoeven is working an open guard so Webster takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Verhoeven throws a head kick but Webster moves out of range.
Webster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Verhoeven throws a chopping leg kick but Webster manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Verhoeven just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWebster.
Webster fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arron Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verhoeven tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Webster closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Verhoeven did well to prevent Webster getting side control.

Webster decides to return to a standing position.
Webster blocks the body kick.
As Verhoeven looks to move away, Webster throws a big counter combo but Verhoeven just gets out of the way.
Verhoeven throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

Webster dives in and scores a takedown into Verhoeven's guard.

Webster gets to his feet. Verhoeven looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Webster decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Webster stands up out of the half guard.
Frank Verhoeven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Webster looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Verhoeven!

Webster tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frank Verhoeven will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arron Webster's cut.
That's time! Webster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Webster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Verhoeven is pressed up against the cage. Webster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Verhoeven down to the mat. Verhoeven avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Verhoeven is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Verhoeven misses with a kick to the body

and Webster holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven is trying to maintain a safe position but Webster gets an underhook and turns Verhoeven into the cage.
Webster can't get the takedown.

Webster has Verhoeven pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Webster pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Verhoeven tumbling to the mat - Webster dives into Verhoeven's guard.

Webster decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Verhoeven throws a right hand that Webster ducks under and follows up with a left that Webster also avoids with ease.
Verhoeven lands a leg kick that knocks Webster off balance momentarily.
Webster tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Verhoeven defends well and Webster ends up having to push Verhoeven into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arron Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verhoeven throws a right hand that Webster ducks under and follows up with a left that Webster also avoids with ease.
Verhoeven scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Verhoeven throws a nice inside leg kick.
Webster takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Arron Webster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Webster takes a kick to the side of the head.
Webster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Verhoeven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verhoeven scores with a jab to the jaw.

Verhoeven gets a double leg takedown into Webster's guard.
Verhoeven is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webster has Verhoeven pulled in close to control his posture.

Webster is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Webster keeping moving, preventing Verhoeven from controlling successfully.

Webster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Verhoeven is aware though and is defending well.
Webster will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Verhoeven wants to control from the top but Webster keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Verhoeven looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webster trying to control the position here.
Verhoeven trying to control but Webster is working from the bottom.
Verhoeven must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Webster pulls Verhoeven in close to his closed guard and prevents Verhoeven from doing any damage or advancing position.

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.
Verhoeven trying to control the position from guard on top but Webster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Webster has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Verhoeven showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arron Webster's cut.
That's time! Webster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Webster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Verhoeven defends it nicely.
Webster shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Verhoeven but Verhoeven pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Verhoeven unleashes a big counter combination but Webster bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some wild striking there from Verhoeven.
Webster doesn't manage to clinch there - Verhoeven circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Verhoeven closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Good leg kick by Verhoeven there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Verhoeven connects with a leg kick. Webster looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Verhoeven, right into the meat.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Webster takes the fight into the clinch.
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 tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Verhoeven just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arron Webster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Verhoeven is trying to maintain a safe position but Webster gets an underhook and turns Verhoeven into the cage.
Verhoeven gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Webster.
Verhoeven has had enough of the clinch but Webster keeps him there for the moment.
Verhoeven is pressed up against the cage. Webster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Verhoeven down to the mat. Verhoeven avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Webster shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Webster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Verhoeven connects with an inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Verhoeven connects with an inside leg kick.
Webster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Verhoeven throws a nice inside leg kick.
Verhoeven lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Webster circles away quickly and effectively.
Verhoeven misses with the combination.
Verhoeven tries to clinch up but Webster circles away and keeps his distance.
Verhoeven works Webster's body with a nice hook.
Webster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Verhoeven manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Verhoeven lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Webster closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Arron Webster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Webster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Verhoeven, who protects the arm well.

Webster decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Webster chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Verhoeven can pounce on him.
Webster tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Webster is defended easily by Verhoeven.
Verhoeven appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Verhoeven looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Verhoeven misses with a double jab.
Verhoeven is looking to clinch but Webster is avoiding it.
As Verhoeven tries to get set, Webster tries to push him back and clinch up but Verhoeven manages to avoid the attempt.
Verhoeven feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Webster's calf.

Webster bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Verhoeven wants to control but Webster postures up.

Webster wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Verhoeven, who protects the arm well.

Webster goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Verhoeven rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Webster's guard! Nice work there by Verhoeven!

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Verhoeven comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Verhoeven winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Verhoeven!
Frank Verhoeven seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.