PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wise comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfUdopvxSMM. Webb has chosen Hells Bells by AC/DC as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wise
vs
Webb

187 cm
27
280 lbs
16 - 5 - 0

185 cm
33
255 lbs
19 - 9 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

[WAO]MADE IN GERMANY

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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Wise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Webb!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wise looks to land a right hand but Webb moved out of range.
Webb shoots in looking for a takedown but Wise manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Webb's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Webb looks to land a right hand but Wise moved out of range.
Wise connects with the punch.

It looks like Jimmy Webb has been cut.
Webb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wise.
Wise fails with a takedown attempt.
Webb has a takedown stuffed.
Wise looks to score with a jab to the body but Webb is just out of range.
Webb misses with a straight right.
Webb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dennis Wise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Webb.
Webb shoots for a double leg takedown but Wise sprawls well. He's pushed Webb's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Webb misses with a lunging right hand
and Wise counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wise fails with a takedown attempt.
Webb missing with a left hand there. Wise was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Webb eats them both and turns towards Wise to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wise works over Webb's head and body with a nice combination.
No luck for Wise with that takedown attempt.
Wise swings for the body but Webb moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Webb moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wise shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Webb pinned against the cage. Webb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wise slips a straight right by Webb.
Wise pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Webb throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wise looks to land a combination but Webb avoids it well.
Webb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wise swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Webb.
Webb ducks under a wild hook from Wise.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wise takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Webb misses with a few strikes there.
Webb moves away from the strike by Wise.
Webb misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Wise finds it's way through Webb's defenses.
Webb is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wise is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Webb.
Wise throws a combination that misses

and Webb counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wise won't be happy with that.
Wise prevents Webb from moving into mount.
Wise is trying to control Webb's posture but Webb avoids it.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Webb trying to control the action but Wise is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Webb tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Webb has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

Webb goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wise rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Webb's guard! Nice work there by Wise!
Webb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wise.
Webb is looking to sweep but instead, Wise has passed into half guard.
Webb wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wise wants to lay and pray for a moment but Webb keeps working.
Webb wants to get back to full guard.
Wise not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Webb is looking to improve his position.

Wise is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Webb controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Wise dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Webb's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wise dodges the punch combination from Webb.
Wise stuffs the takedown attempt from Webb. Webb gets slowly back to his feet.
A cross from Wise lands.
Webb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wise is out of range.
Wise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Webb manages to avoid it.
Wise slips under a jab.
Wise shoots in for a takedown but Webb shows good takedown defense.
Webb defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wise.
Webb misses with a wild body shot.
Webb shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wise eats them both and turns towards Webb to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

It looks like Dennis Wise has been cut.
Wise swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Wise there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wise moves away from the strike by Webb.
Webb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wise scores with a jab.
Webb misses with a series of wild punches.
Webb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wise was well out of range. Poor timing from Webb.
Wise throws a head kick that misses.
Webb throws a nice looking combination but Wise bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wise throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wise keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jimmy Webb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Webb throws a jab when Wise was well out of range.
Webb on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wise missing with a left hand there. Webb was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wise throws a head kick but Webb moves out of range.
Wise with a nice cross.
Wise takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Webb finds it's target.
Dennis Wise is winning the standup battle so far.
Wise sizes up Webb with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wise looks to score with a jab to the body but Webb is just out of range.
Webb has a takedown stuffed.
Dennis Wise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Webb.
Wise shoots in but Webb avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wise takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Webb throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Wise darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Webb is looking for a sweep. Wise is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wise throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wise missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wise prevents Webb from standing back up.
Webb is trying to control but can't.

Wise is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Webb has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wise wants to lay and pray for a moment but Webb keeps working.
Webb manages to get to full guard.
Webb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wise's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Webb engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wise keeping moving, preventing Webb from controlling successfully.
Webb cracks Wise with a solid left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Webb lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Wise keeping moving, preventing Webb from controlling successfully.
Wise keeping full guard, as Webb tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jimmy Webb will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Wise drops his hands momentarily and Webb takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wise swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Webb.
Webb shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wise as he jumps to the side.

Webb closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wise quickly recovers to half guard.

Webb is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wise is just riding it out for now. Webb eventually gives up the hold.
Wise is looking to improve his position.
Wise wants to get back to his feet.

Wise is defending against the submission attempts here by Webb.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Webb is looking for a kimura here.
Wise is trying to maintain the position but Webb is very close to passing his half guard.
Wise taking some punishment here, with Webb in his half guard.
Webb thows a huge punch but Wise dodges it nicely.
Wise moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wise can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Webb controls the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb lands a couple of digs.
Webb advances position into side control!
Wise gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Webb landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!

Wise looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wise regains full guard. Nicely done.
Webb throwing strikes but missing.
Wise keeping full guard, as Webb tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Webb thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wise is on top in guard.
Webb wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wise postures up in Webb's guard and throws a big left but Webb blocks it.
Wise postures up in Webb's guard and throws a big left but Webb blocks it.
Wise makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wise throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Webb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wise throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Webb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Webb looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wise is one step ahead there.
Webb wants to stand but Wise is controlling the position.
Webb takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wise wants to control from the top but Webb keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wise stands and steps away. Webb gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimmy Webb.
I think Webb 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jimmy Webb!
After the fight, Jimmy Webb was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.