PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Wildfire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ruffy kicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wildfire comes to the cage accompanied by Master of Puppets. Niko Wildfire has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wildfire
vs
kicker

183 cm
21
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niko Wildfire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, ruffy kicker!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

kicker gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wildfire has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
kicker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
kicker throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
kicker looking for a sweep. Not yet kicker, not yet.
kicker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
kicker looking for a sweep. Not yet kicker, not yet.
kicker is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
kicker tries to strike from the bottom.
kicker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wildfire.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
kicker throws a body kick that misses.
Wildfire misses with a double jab.

Wildfire gets the takedown into side control.
kicker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wildfire's best efforts.

Wildfire looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wildfire is breathing heavily.
Wildfire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but kicker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildfire prevents kicker from improving his position.
kicker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
kicker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wildfire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wildfire's back!
kicker lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Wildfire hold on?!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
kicker is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Wildfire up.
kicker lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
kicker scores with strikes from the back.
Wildfire takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Wildfire covers up after that shot from kicker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
kicker lands shots from the back.
kicker scores with strikes from the back.
kicker throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Wildfire breaks kicker's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
kicker trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Wildfire is looking to stand up but kicker won't let him.
kicker trying to strike off his back.
kicker is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

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

Wildfire throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. kicker was covering up waiting for the punch and Wildfire finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wildfire trying to control but kicker is working from the bottom.
Wildfire might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kicker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now kicker is on top in guard.
Wildfire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wildfire wants to sweep but no luck.
kicker connects with a couple of short punches.
kicker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
kicker working the head and body with strikes.
kicker looks up at the clock and then as Wildfire takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, kicker smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
kicker scoring with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildfire taking a bit of punishment here - kicker scoring with strikes.
kicker misses with the ground and pound.

kicker decides to stand up, so the ref orders Wildfire to his feet.
kicker with a lazy takedown attempt

and Wildfire counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wildfire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
kicker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wildfire won't allow kicker to sweep him here.
kicker lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wildfire!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wildfire is desperately trying to improve his position but kicker has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Niko Wildfire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wildfire.
kicker misses with a takedown

and Wildfire counters by clinching up.
Wildfire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. kicker just stands there and leans against the cage.
kicker is trying to break the clinch but Wildfire has him pressed against the cage.
kicker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wildfire drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Niko Wildfire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, kicker scores with a nice short uppercut.
kicker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wildfire tries to pull guard but kicker won't allow it.
kicker tries to circle away but Wildfire has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, kicker creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
kicker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wildfire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wildfire gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wildfire wants to stall.

Wildfire pulls kicker into guard.
kicker advances position into side control!
kicker cracks Wildfire with a big elbow.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kicker advances nicely into full mount.
kicker has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wildfire's face.
kicker pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Niko Wildfire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wildfire is desperately trying to improve his position but kicker has a good base and remains in mount.
kicker working Wildfire over with strikes here.
kicker landing strikes from the mount.
kicker landing strikes from the mount and Wildfire is in trouble!
Wildfire is working to get back to half guard.
Wildfire tries to hold on but kicker pushes him away.
kicker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
kicker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.

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.
kicker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wildfire is bucking up trying to escape but kicker cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wildfire tries to hold on but kicker pushes him away.
kicker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
kicker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wildfire can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wildfire keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
kicker is in the full mount, landing strikes.
kicker with shots to the head and body - Wildfire looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wildfire is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wildfire is in a horrible position here. kicker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
kicker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by kicker.
kicker scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wildfire taking shots to the head.
kicker looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
kicker connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
kicker cracks Wildfire with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
kicker landing strikes from the mount and Wildfire is in trouble!
kicker in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
kicker lands a big elbow.
The referee warns Wildfire that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wildfire really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wildfire taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
kicker unloading with bombs!
The referee warns Wildfire that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
kicker lands a big shot there that rocks Wildfire but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wildfire tries to hold on but kicker postures up.
kicker landing shots from mount.
kicker is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wildfire can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
kicker working Wildfire over with strikes here.
The referee warns Wildfire that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
kicker lands a nice shot to the head.
kicker landing shots from mount.
Wildfire working to try and regain half guard.
kicker lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ruffy kicker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Wildfire looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
kicker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
kicker will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
kicker wants to get back to his feet but Wildfire is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wildfire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wildfire won't allow kicker to get back to his feet.
Wildfire stands up over kicker, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wildfire tries to stand but kicker is controlling from the bottom.
kicker throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
kicker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wildfire counters with a right hand to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kicker misses with a combination

and Wildfire holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

kicker lands a takedown into guard.
kicker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wildfire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
kicker wants to stand but Wildfire is controlling his posture from full guard.
kicker chips away with some ground and pound.
Wildfire wants to get back to his feet but kicker is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
kicker chips away with some ground and pound.
Wildfire is trying to control the position from the bottom.

kicker gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wildfire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wildfire fails with a takedown attempt.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for kicker. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wildfire fails with an attempt to clinch.
kicker misses with a takedown

and Wildfire counters with a nice double leg into side control. kicker won't be happy with that.
kicker tries to improve position but can't.
kicker is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
kicker missing with punches from the bottom.
Wildfire is trying to control. kicker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wildfire tries to pass to full mount but kicker defends it.
kicker slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildfire won't allow kicker to sweep him here.
kicker wants to stand but Wildfire is controlling the position.
Wildfire stopping the sweep attempt from kicker.
kicker wants to stand but Wildfire is controlling the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wildfire throws a nice inside leg kick.
kicker misses with a double jab.
kicker doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wildfire counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Niko Wildfire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of ruffy kicker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
kicker is looking to improve his position.
Wildfire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for kicker on the ground.
kicker gets full guard.

kicker pushes Wildfire off and scrambles back to his feet.
kicker misses with a takedown

and Wildfire counters with a single leg into guard. kicker didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wildfire wanted to stand there but kicker had control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
kicker wants to sweep but no luck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Wildfire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wildfire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Niko Wildfire!