PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between BM Websphere (ranked 1713 p4p, 93 weight class) and Braylin Timmon (ranked 2352 p4p, 117 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Websphere
vs
Timmon

175 cm
27
135 lbs
12 - 8 - 1

186 cm
28
146 lbs
8 - 6 - 3

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, BM Websphere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 3, fighting out of New York, Braylin Timmon!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Timmon instigates a clinch.
Websphere's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Websphere lands with a left to the head.
Websphere tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A bit of stalling here from Timmon.
Websphere lands an uppercut.
Timmon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Timmon has Websphere pressed against the cage, preventing Websphere from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Websphere stalling the fight.
A short right from Websphere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

Websphere pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Timmon tries to clinch there but Websphere circles away.
Timmon tries to clinch up but Websphere circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Timmon forces Websphere back against the cage and clinches.
Timmon throws a punch but it's blocked by Websphere.
Timmon has a couple of punches blocked by Websphere.
Websphere throws a punch but it's blocked by Timmon.

Websphere manages to break the clinch.
Timmon walks into a stiff left hand from Websphere.
We've been told by Websphere's head coaches at Fight Hard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Timmon is looking to clinch.
Timmon wants to clinch up but Websphere keeps it at a distance.

Timmon moves into the clinch.
Timmon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Websphere up against the cage.
Timmon misses with a punch on the inside.
Timmon lands with a short shot to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timmon throws a punch but it's blocked by Websphere.
Websphere misses with a punch to the body.
Websphere misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Websphere.
Websphere prevents a body shot from Timmon.
Timmon is stalling here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Websphere struggles to land a body shot inside as Timmon controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Websphere escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Websphere really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Timmon tries to clinch but Websphere is having none of it.
A jab from Websphere misses.
Websphere jabs at Timmon's body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Websphere throws a right hand that misses
letting Timmon counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Timmon.
Websphere throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Timmon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Braylin Timmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Timmon moves into range and clinches up with Websphere.
A short left from Timmon.
Timmon effectively controlling the action here.
Timmon misses with some punches.
Websphere misses with a hook from the clinch.
Timmon tries a body shot but Websphere blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Websphere fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Timmon.
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but Websphere avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Websphere misses with some punches.
Timmon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Websphere up against the cage.
Websphere tries a body shot but Timmon blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Websphere.
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but Websphere avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
Timmon prevents a body shot from Websphere.
Timmon takes a shot to the head.
Websphere swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Websphere misses with some punches.
Timmon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

Websphere breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Websphere fails to land with a series of punches.
Timmon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BM Websphere dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Timmon tries to clinch up.
Websphere appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.

Timmon moves into the clinch.
Websphere lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
Websphere working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Timmon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Timmon slows down the pace here.
Websphere lands a left hand that snaps the head of Timmon backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Websphere pushes Timmon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Timmon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Websphere misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Timmon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Websphere has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Websphere working aggressively here.
Timmon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Websphere backwards.
Timmon lands a body punch.
Timmon tries a body shot but Websphere blocks it.
Timmon lands a body shot.
Websphere swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Websphere tries to break free but Timmon pushes him back against the cage.
Timmon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Websphere doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Timmon tries to work over Websphere's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Timmon slows down the pace here.
Timmon displaying some good clinch control by pressing Websphere up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Websphere throws a punch but it's blocked by Timmon.
Timmon misses with a punch to the body.
Timmon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Timmon can't find room to land a body shot as Websphere controls the action.
Websphere swings wildly with an uppercut but Timmon uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Timmon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Timmon tries a body shot but Websphere blocks it.
Timmon working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Websphere.
Still in the clinch, Timmon scores with a nice short uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Websphere trying to control the position but instead, Timmon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Websphere into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Websphere.
Timmon swings wildly with an uppercut but Websphere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timmon tries to throw a body punch but Websphere avoids it by throwing Timmon back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Timmon in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Websphere struggles to land a body shot inside as Timmon controls his hands.
Timmon has Websphere pushed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Websphere.
Websphere pushes Timmon back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Timmon blocks an uppercut.
Timmon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Websphere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Timmon.
Websphere is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Timmon has Websphere pressed against the cage.
Timmon misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Websphere.
Websphere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Timmon will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Websphere up against the cage.
Websphere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Timmon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Websphere stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Braylin Timmon showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Websphere throws a combination that misses

and Timmon counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Timmon.
Timmon blocks a body shot from Websphere.
Websphere goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Websphere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Timmon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Websphere struggles to land a body shot inside as Timmon controls his hands.
Timmon has a couple of punches blocked by Websphere.
Websphere tries to work over Timmon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Timmon is working Websphere over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Websphere misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Websphere breaks from the clinch.
Websphere catches Timmon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!

Timmon clinches up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Timmon content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Braylin Timmon seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Timmon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Websphere misses with a punch to the body.
Timmon can't find room to land a body shot as Websphere controls the action.
Timmon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timmon.
Still in the clinch, Timmon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Timmon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Websphere has a couple of punches blocked by Timmon.
Timmon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Timmon.
Timmon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Websphere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Timmon is struggling to control the position.
Timmon misses with a body punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Websphere lands with a short shot to the head.
Websphere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timmon's elbow.
Timmon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Timmon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Websphere has a couple of punches blocked by Timmon.
Timmon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Timmon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Websphere throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Timmons head.
Timmon is looking to control Websphere's arms but Websphere gets an underhook and turns him. Now Timmon has his back to the cage.
Websphere misses with a hook from the clinch.
Websphere tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Timmon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Websphere misses with a short punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Timmon as the two fighters clinch.
Websphere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Websphere misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timmon.
A nice left hand lands by Timmon.
A nice right hand lands inside from Timmon.
Timmon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Websphere backwards.
Websphere being controlled against the cage.
Timmon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Websphere backwards.
Websphere struggles to land a body shot inside as Timmon controls his hands.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Websphere doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timmon throws a head punch that misses.
Timmon avoiding damage.
Timmon stalling the fight.
Timmon misses with a punch on the inside.
Websphere lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Websphere.
Websphere has a couple of punches blocked by Timmon.
Timmon swings wildly with an uppercut but Websphere uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Websphere prevents a body shot from Timmon.
Websphere throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Timmons head.
Timmon misses with some punches.
Timmon lands a hook that snaps the head of Websphere backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Braylin Timmon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Timmon 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braylin Timmon!
A victorious Braylin Timmon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.