PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryn Wendowsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony D Amico (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wendowsky comes to the cage accompanied by Quiet Dog Bite Hard. Bryn Wendowsky has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Wendowsky
vs
D Amico

185 cm
20
180 lbs
7 - 1 - 0

172 cm
21
182 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bryn Wendowsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anthony D Amico!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
D Amico attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
D Amico moves out of range of the strikes.
D Amico fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

D Amico feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
D Amico postures up and lands a big shot to Wendowsky's brow.
D Amico missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
D Amico with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wendowsky is looking to stand up but D Amico isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
D Amico looking to pass the guard.
D Amico throws and elbow that misses. Wendowsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in D Amico's guard. Nice move by Wendowsky!
Wendowsky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. D Amico swivels though and keeps the full guard.
D Amico looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
D Amico lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wendowsky!
D Amico thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
D Amico postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wendowsky looks a forlorn figure.
D Amico postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wendowsky looks a forlorn figure.
D Amico punching from mount but Wendowsky doing a good job of avoiding damage.
D Amico throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
D Amico landing strikes from the mount and Wendowsky is in trouble!
D Amico lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
D Amico has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wendowsky's face.
Wendowsky avoids a series of strikes thrown by D Amico.
Wendowsky holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as D Amico tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.

D Amico is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wendowsky has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wendowsky!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wendowsky trying to control the position from guard on top but D Amico is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now D Amico is on top in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wendowsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wendowsky knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for D Amico on the ground.
D Amico postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
D Amico trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
D Amico is looking to work some ground and pound but Wendowsky has wrist control.
Wendowsky wants to stand but D Amico is controlling the position.
D Amico trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
D Amico missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
D Amico takes one to the side of the head.
Wendowsky digs a good hook to D Amico's body.
D Amico looks gassed!
Wendowsky throws a shot from downtown. D Amico moves away and avoids it.
Wendowsky looks to land a left hand but D Amico moved out of range nicely.
D Amico takes one on the chin but seems OK.

It looks like Anthony D Amico has been cut.
Wendowsky avoids the body shot from D Amico.
D Amico takes a jab right on the kisser.
D Amico throws a jab when Wendowsky was well out of range.

D Amico shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wendowsky is looking to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
D Amico lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony D Amico dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony D Amico's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wendowsky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from D Amico.
Wendowsky drops his hands momentarily and D Amico takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wendowsky loads up on a big right hand but D Amico slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Wendowsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wendowsky throws a body punch but D Amico moves out of range.
Wendowsky misses with a straight left.
Anthony D Amico seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

D Amico scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
D Amico lands strikes from half guard.
Wendowsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
D Amico not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
D Amico is nestled in close to Wendowsky, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
D Amico throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wendowsky looks like he's trying to stand up.
D Amico not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wendowsky blocking the ground and pound attempt from D Amico.
D Amico not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wendowsky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
D Amico thows a huge punch but Wendowsky dodges it nicely.
D Amico stops Wendowsky from getting back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
D Amico tries to close the distance and clinch but Wendowsky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

D Amico drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
D Amico is breathing heavily.
D Amico wants to pass the guard but Wendowsky is keeping the position.
D Amico postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wendowsky on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wendowsky tries to get out of the position.
D Amico loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
D Amico postures up in Wendowsky's guard and throws a big left but Wendowsky blocks it.
D Amico scoring with punches to the head and body.
D Amico trying to control but Wendowsky is working from the bottom.
Wendowsky wants to stand and escape but D Amico is having none of it.
D Amico missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wendowsky throws a series of punches but D Amico moves out of range.

D Amico clinches up against the cage.
D Amico looking for a takedown.
D Amico is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wendowsky blocks a body shot from D Amico.
D Amico keeps control of Wendowsky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wendowsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Wendowsky misses.
D Amico staying out of range there.
Wendowsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
D Amico ducks right into an uppercut from Wendowsky.
A slow jab from Wendowsky misses its intended target.
Wendowsky misses the jab.
Nice shot by Wendowsky.
Wendowsky is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

D Amico drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
D Amico scores with punches from side control.
D Amico working the ground and pound.
D Amico fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wendowsky stops D Amico from passing to mount.
D Amico scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

D Amico swings around for an armbar but Wendowsky sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into D Amico's guard.
Wendowsky would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Anthony D Amico has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wendowsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. D Amico is keeping the position for now.
Wendowsky preventing the sweep.
D Amico thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
D Amico keeping moving, preventing Wendowsky from controlling successfully.
Wendowsky advances to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anthony D Amico showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anthony D Amico's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!

D Amico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wendowsky.

D Amico closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wendowsky is trying to defend against the ground and pound but D Amico scores with a couple of nice shots.
D Amico thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wendowsky's head.
D Amico sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wendowsky defending well though.
D Amico looks to land a strike but Wendowsky avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
D Amico throws and elbow that misses. Wendowsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in D Amico's guard. Nice move by Wendowsky!
D Amico tries to land a sweep but no joy.
D Amico takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wendowsky would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wendowsky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. D Amico is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
D Amico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wendowsky.
D Amico takes a swing at Wendowsky's ribcage but misses.
D Amico ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
D Amico defending well as Wendowsky loads up on a big left hand.
D Amico misses with a hook. Wendowsky ducked under it nicely.
D Amico tries to clinch but Wendowsky moves out of range.
Wendowsky throws out a loose jab but D Amico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

D Amico decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
D Amico wants to control but Wendowsky is keeping him busy.
D Amico looks to land a strike but Wendowsky avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wendowsky has momentary wrist control but D Amico slips an elbow through the middle.
D Amico throwing strikes but missing.
D Amico thows a big elbow that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wendowsky is looking to stand up but D Amico isn't so interested in that idea.
D Amico trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
D Amico loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
D Amico blocks a jab.
D Amico uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wendowsky.
D Amico fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Wendowsky. No joy for D Amico on that attempt.
D Amico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wendowsky.
D Amico throws a leg kick but Wendowsky checks it.
D Amico slips under a jab.
Wendowsky misses with a looping right.

D Amico shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wendowsky's guard.
D Amico thows a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
D Amico is working Wendowsky over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wendowsky will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
D Amico postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wendowsky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
D Amico throwing strikes from guard but Wendowsky blocks nicely.
D Amico throws and elbow that misses. Wendowsky uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in D Amico's guard. Nice move by Wendowsky!
Wendowsky pushes down on D Amico's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wendowsky prevents D Amico from improving his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wendowsky is trying to control. D Amico wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
D Amico moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
D Amico keeping moving, preventing Wendowsky from controlling successfully.
Anthony D Amico is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wendowsky is looking to stand up but D Amico won't let him.
D Amico is pulling down on Wendowsky's head to control his posture.
D Amico has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
D Amico keeping moving, preventing Wendowsky from controlling successfully.
Wendowsky preventing the sweep.
Bryn Wendowsky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
D Amico bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wendowsky's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony D Amico comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got D Amico winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony D Amico!