PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between BJ Fenn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Wiltsie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wiltsie's choice of entrance music: Mein Herz Brennt. BJ Fenn had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 156.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Robert Wiltsie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Fenn
vs
Wiltsie

176 cm
20
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 1

175 cm
18
160 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Boondock Fightwear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Fenn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Wiltsie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiltsie doesn't manage to clinch there - Fenn circles away.
Fenn works over Wiltsie's head and body with a nice combination.
Good shot there by Fenn.
Fenn scoring well with a low kick there.
Wiltsie throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fenn counters with a two punch combo.
A shot to de liver by Fenn. Beautiful body shot.
Wiltsie with a poor takedown
and Fenn counters with a three punch combo that has Wiltsie backing up. Wiltsie nods at Fenn to acknowledge the strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fenn.
Fenn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fenn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wiltsie counters with a stiff right hand.
Wiltsie misses with a double jab
and Fenn counters with a nice leg kick.
Wiltsie fails with the takedown

so Fenn counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wiltsie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fenn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fenn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wiltsie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fenn!
Fenn really wants to buck Wiltsie off and get back to his feet.
Wiltsie is landing with some decent strikes but Fenn is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fenn gets back to half guard.

Fenn looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiltsie is tying to control. Fenn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fenn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fenn is breathing heavily.
Fenn is refusing to be controlled, as Wiltsie sits in half guard.

Wiltsie is looking for a kimura here.
Fenn wants to get back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wiltsie connects with a nice short shot to Fenn's temple.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiltsie passes to side control.

Wiltsie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fenn has escaped the position, nice work there.

Wiltsie goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fenn rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wiltsie's guard! Nice work there by Fenn!
Fenn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fenn postures up.
Fenn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wiltsie swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fenn wants to stand but Wiltsie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fenn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fenn wants to control from the top but Wiltsie keeps moving.

Fenn gets to his feet - Wiltsie follows without any prompting.
Fenn misses with a wild combination.
Wiltsie clinches but Fenn breaks the clinch
and Fenn counters with a three punch combo that has Wiltsie backing up. Wiltsie nods at Fenn to acknowledge the strikes.
Fenn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wiltsie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fenn counters with a three punch combo that has Wiltsie backing up. Wiltsie nods at Fenn to acknowledge the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Fenn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fenn clobbers Wiltsie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Robert Wiltsie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiltsie swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fenn counters with a three punch combo that has Wiltsie backing up. Wiltsie nods at Fenn to acknowledge the strikes.
Wiltsie swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fenn counters with a one-two to the body.
Fenn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No joy there for Fenn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wiltsie misses with a takedown
and Fenn counters with a one-two to the body.
Wiltsie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fenn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wiltsie misses with a combination
and Fenn counters with a left and a right that stings Wiltsie.
Some wild striking there from Fenn.
Wiltsie is breathing heavily.
Wiltsie looks to clinch
and Fenn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiltsie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fenn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wiltsie tries to land a body kick
and Fenn counters with a good low kick that Wiltsie was not able to check.
Wiltsie tries for a takedown but Fenn circles away easily
and Fenn counters with an outside leg kick.
BJ Fenn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Wiltsie.
A lazy left from Fenn finds it's target.
BJ Fenn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wiltsie throws a left and a right that both miss

and Fenn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wiltsie trying to keep a closed guard but Fenn is proving a slippery customer.

Wiltsie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fenn stacks Wiltsie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fenn!
Wiltsie manages to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiltsie desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wiltsie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wiltsie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Fenn!
Wiltsie landing shots from mount.
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!
Wiltsie controlling the pace for now.
Wiltsie fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
BJ Fenn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wiltsie looking to secure an arm triangle but Fenn defends it well.

Wiltsie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fenn has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wiltsie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fenn is looking to escape.
Wiltsie prevents Fenn from getting the reversal.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Poor strikes thrown by Wiltsie there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wiltsie thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fenn regains half guard.
Fenn is staying active underneath Wiltsie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fenn gets full guard.
Wiltsie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fenn is keeping the position for now.
Fenn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Fenn dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Fenn has managed to clinch.
Wiltsie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fenn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wiltsie shoots in but Fenn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wiltsie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fenn swivels and escapes.
BJ Fenn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Wiltsie.
Fenn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wiltsie avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fenn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wiltsie.

Fenn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Fenn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Fenn stands up from mount. Strange move.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fenn cracks a nice hook into Wiltsie's ribs.
Fenn with a hook.
Fenn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Wiltsie counters with a takedown into side control.
Fenn pushes Wiltsie away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wiltsie gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

Wiltsie stands up and beckons Fenn to his feet.
Fenn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fenn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fenn misses with a double jab
and Wiltsie counters with a one-two to the body.
Wiltsie with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fenn counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Wiltsie avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fenn!
Wiltsie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fenn manages to avoid it.
Fenn lands with a nice body punch.
Fenn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wiltsie.
Wiltsie throws a combination that misses
and Fenn counters with a left and a right that stings Wiltsie.
Wiltsie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wiltsie lands with an overhand left.
Fenn throws a series of strikes that have Wiltsie backpedaling.
Fenn throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Wiltsie counter with a right hand.
Wiltsie misses with a kick to the body
and Fenn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

Fenn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wiltsie sprawls well initially but Fenn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fenn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wiltsie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenn tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wiltsie.
Fenn is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Wiltsie manages to get to full guard.
Wiltsie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fenn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fenn is in close to Wiltsie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fenn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fenn trying to control but Wiltsie is working from the bottom.
Wiltsie looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wiltsie can't keep his opponent in guard - Fenn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
It looks like Fenn is going to stand back up.
Wiltsie is pressing down on Fenn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Wiltsie working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fenn has passed into half guard!
Fenn is looking to take a break and control but Wiltsie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiltsie gets back to full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to BJ Fenn.
Well Fenn 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for BJ Fenn!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for BJ Fenn!
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for BJ Fenn!

BJ Fenn wins by unanimous decision!