PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Soprano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soprano comes to the cage accompanied by Got yourself a Gun. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Soprano
vs
Webb

185 cm
22
220 lbs
5 - 11 - 0

201 cm
19
215 lbs
4 - 4 - 1

BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
Very strong

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

Canadian Fighter Clothing 1 Year Anniversary

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 5 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony Soprano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Webb!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soprano fails to land the takedown.
Webb gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Soprano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Webb's guard.
Webb is looking to stand up but Soprano isn't so interested in that idea.
Soprano throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Webb keeping moving, preventing Soprano from controlling successfully.
Webb wants to get back to his feet but Soprano is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Soprano with a nice head shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Webb is looking to stand up but Soprano isn't so interested in that idea.
Soprano looking to pass the guard.
Webb wants to stand and escape but Soprano is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soprano controlling from the top position.
Soprano wants to pass the guard but Webb is keeping the position.
Soprano sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb keeping moving, preventing Soprano from controlling successfully.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Soprano with a poor takedown

and Webb counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Webb really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soprano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soprano blocking the ground and pound attempt from Webb.
Webb prevents Soprano from standing back up.
Webb winds up and cracks Soprano with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Webb throwing shots but Soprano is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Webb lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Soprano might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Soprano trying to control but Webb postures up.
Soprano is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Webb's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Webb's back!
I would not like to be Webb right now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Soprano is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Soprano is breathing heavily.
Webb looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Webb looking very determined here, making life difficult for Soprano.
Webb is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Soprano.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony Soprano dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Soprano with a poor takedown

and Webb counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Soprano!
The referee warns Soprano that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Webb lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Webb postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Soprano looks a forlorn figure.
You get the feeling that Soprano really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Soprano tries to hold on but Webb postures up.
Soprano gets back to half guard.
Soprano on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Soprano avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Webb.
Soprano is trying to stand up here but Webb is controlling him well.
Soprano is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Webb slips a nice elbow through Soprano's hands, connecting with Soprano's forehead.
Webb missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Webb looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Webb thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Soprano pushes Webb off looking to stand but Webb dives back in and keeps control.
Soprano trying to control from the bottom.
Webb has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mario Webb has got the better of the ground game so far.
Soprano really wants to buck Webb off and get back to his feet.
Webb working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Soprano is working to get back to half guard.
Soprano is in a horrible position here. Webb smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb cracks Soprano with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Soprano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Webb is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Soprano can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Webb landing punches.
Soprano is in all sorts of trouble here.
Webb working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Webb working the ground and pound effectively.
Webb is landing with some decent strikes but Soprano is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Soprano working to try and regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Webb lands a big shot there that rocks Soprano but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Webb scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Soprano?
Soprano can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Webb.
Soprano is in all sorts of trouble here.
BOOM! Webb connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Webb fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by Webb.
Webb postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Soprano looks a forlorn figure.
Webb throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Soprano is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soprano trying desperately to get to his feet.
Soprano manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Soprano manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soprano is on top in guard.
Webb is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soprano is controlling him.
Soprano wants to pass the guard but Webb is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mario Webb showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Soprano with a lazy takedown attempt

and Webb counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Webb postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Webb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Soprano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Webb is working Soprano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Soprano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Webb distracts Soprano with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Soprano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Soprano has momentary wrist control but Webb slips an elbow through the middle.
Webb cracks Soprano with a solid left hand.
Webb working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Webb scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soprano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Webb manages to get himself to full guard.
Webb is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Soprano works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Soprano is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soprano's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

Soprano is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soprano controlling the pace.

Soprano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Webb is just riding it out for now. Soprano eventually gives up the hold.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Webb is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soprano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Soprano thows a huge punch but Webb dodges it nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Webb comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Webb has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Webb!