PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Webb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Doerkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Webb kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hells Bells by AC/DC. Doerkson has chosen Nile - Annihilation Of The Wicked as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Webb
vs
Doerkson

185 cm
25
250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

192 cm
20
280 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

Demonic Drugs

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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Byron Doerkson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Steve Montenegro and Anthony Taglia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doerkson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Webb throws out the jab.
Doerkson slips a jab and a cross from Webb.
Doerkson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Webb throws a jab when Doerkson was well out of range.
Doerkson needs to keep his hands up - Webb had a free shot at his head there.

It looks like Byron Doerkson has been cut.
Doerkson looks for a takedown but Webb sprawls well.
Webb lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Webb stuffs the takedown.
Doerkson shoots in for a takedown but Webb shows good takedown defense.
Jimmy Webb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Byron Doerkson.
Webb fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jimmy Webb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb throws a right hand that Doerkson ducks under and follows up with a left that Doerkson also avoids with ease.
Doerkson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Webb pinned against the cage. Webb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Doerkson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Webb is fending him off so far but Doerkson persists. Nope, Webb circles away and we're back to standing.
Webb misses with a wild combination.
Webb fails with the takedown

and Doerkson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Webb!
Doerkson misses with a head shot.
Webb is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb is working hard here to advance position.
Doerkson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.

Doerkson goes for an armbar but Webb turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Webb.

Doerkson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Webb preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Doerkson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Webb is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Doerkson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Webb's back instead.
Doerkson looks gassed!
Webb rolls, trying to escape but Doerkson keeps control of the position.

Doerkson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Webb defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Doerkson is looking for the choke from the back position but Webb is controlling his hands well.
Webb rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Webb is trying to get back to full guard.
Webb moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Webb doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.

Doerkson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Webb is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Webb has escaped and now he's on top!
Webb stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Doerkson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Doerkson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Webb can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Doerkson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Webb slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Doerkson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Webb postures up and lands a big shot to Doerkson's brow.
Webb wanted to stand there but Doerkson had control of the position.
Webb working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Doerkson fails with the takedown
and Webb counters with a three punch combo that has Doerkson backing up. Doerkson nods at Webb to acknowledge the strikes.
Webb throws the left hand but Doerkson avoids the punch easily.

Doerkson scores a takedown into full mount!
Webb slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Webb misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Webb has his hands clasped together around Doerkson's back. He's all about the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Doerkson is working for a kimura but Webb is defending it quite comfortably.

Doerkson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Webb here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Doerkson is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Doerkson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Doerkson's back!
Webb has the hooks in. Doerkson is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Webb throwing damaging strikes from the back! Doerkson could be in trouble here!
Webb controlling from the back.

Doerkson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Doerkson can't escape the position.
Webb is working the ground and pound. Can Doerkson escape?
Webb is punishing Doerkson with strikes - can he finish him?!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doerkson is in bad spot here.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Webb. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
I really don't envy Doerkson right now.
Webb doesn't have the hooks in and Doerkson manages to turn into his guard.
Webb lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Doerkson postures up.
Doerkson postures up in Webb's guard and throws a big left but Webb blocks it.
Doerkson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Webb wants to stand and escape but Doerkson is having none of it.
Doerkson wants to pass the guard but Webb is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch lands to the side of Doerkson 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Webb closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Webb works his way into side control.
Doerkson taking a bit of punishment here - Webb scoring with strikes.
Webb scores with a couple of short elbows.
Doerkson tries to improve position but can't.
Webb scores with punches from side control.
Doerkson is looking for a sweep.
Doerkson taking a bit of punishment here - Webb scoring with strikes.
Doerkson tries to bench press Webb off him but Webb keeps the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Some wild striking there from Webb.
A slow jab from Webb misses its intended target.
Webb falls off balance throwing a combination

and Doerkson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Webb throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Doerkson slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Webb is looking for a sweep. Doerkson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Doerkson wants to work for an arm triangle but Webb is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Webb dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Byron Doerkson's cut.
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!

Doerkson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Webb throws out the jab.
Webb lands a glancing blow to the side of Doerkson's head.
Jimmy Webb is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Webb lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Doerkson circles away quickly and effectively.
Webb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doerkson.
Webb looks to score with a jab to the body but Doerkson is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doerkson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Webb counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Webb scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Doerkson doesn't seem bothered though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb throws an overhand right that lands on Doerkson's shoulder, as Doerkson tries to avoid the shot.
Webb is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Doerkson misses with a takedown attempt
and Webb counters with a stiff right hand.

Webb fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Doerkson sprawls well initially but Webb persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Webb lands a nice short elbow.
Doerkson is looking to improve his position.
Webb uses his free foot to push down on Doerkson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Doerkson.
Doerkson taking shots to the head.
Webb trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Doerkson is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb looking to control but Doerkson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Webb takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Webb dominating with strikes here.
Doerkson is looking to get to half guard.
Doerkson throwing hammer fists to the chest of Webb. What's that going to do exactly?
Webb postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Doerkson looks a forlorn figure.
Doerkson gets back to half guard.
Webb seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doerkson works his way to full guard. Good work.

Doerkson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Webb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Webb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Webb landing some decent shots from guard.
Webb is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

Doerkson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Webb controls from within his opponent's guard.

Doerkson is looking for a triangle here but Webb uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jimmy Webb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doerkson looking for a sweep but Webb has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Doerkson is trying desperately to improve position.

Webb has control of Doerkson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Doerkson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Jimmy Webb overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doerkson can't escape the position.
Byron Doerkson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Webb cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Webb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Webb has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27

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