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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Webb (ranked 2977 p4p, 299 weight class) and Rick Siver (ranked 3435 p4p, 328 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Webb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rick Siver!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Siver scores with a takedown into Webb's guard.
Webb scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Siver drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Siver accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Webb tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Siver postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Siver connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Webb is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Webb is looking for a kimura but Siver is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Webb to get the leverage.
Webb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Siver is trying to stand.
Webb tries to pass the half guard into mount. Siver knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webb is trying to work for a kimura but Siver is defending well.
Webb is nestled in close to Siver, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Webb is looking for a kimura here.
Siver trying to hold on to Webb's head to control him but Webb postures up.
Siver on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siver throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Webb is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Webb is trying to work for a kimura but Siver is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webb is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Webb working over Siver with some ground and pound. Siver looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Siver tries to kick Webb off but Webb keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Webb looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Siver is trying to stand.
Webb is working for a submission of some sort.
Siver tries to roll over but Webb keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siver is defending against the submission attempts here by Webb.
Siver wants to get back to his feet.
Webb is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Siver sees it coming and defends easily.
Siver tries to kick Webb off but Webb keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Siver is defending against the submission attempts here by Webb.
Webb seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Webb stops Siver from getting back to his feet.
Webb wants to work for an arm triangle but Siver is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Siver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Webb pulls his head out easily.
Webb seems to be looking for submissions.
Webb seems to be looking for submissions.
Siver is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Webb is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Siver doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Webb.
Webb lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
David Webb dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Siver gets caught flat footed, as Webb shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Webb wants to stand but Siver has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Webb passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Siver wants to get back to his feet.
Webb scores with punches from side control.
Webb is trying to get an arm triangle but Siver is defending well.
Siver felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siver is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Webb's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Webb is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Webb is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Siver can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siver wants to control but Webb is having none of it.
Siver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Webb. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Webb is landing with some decent strikes but Siver is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Rick Siver has been cut.
Siver is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Webb working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Webb working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Siver can do anything to dispel that myth.
Webb quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Webb but it's paid off an Siver is forced to tap! Nice work by Webb.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Webb!
A relieved looking David Webb thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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