PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Gobbler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Wigfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Gobbler looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Gobbler
vs
Wigfield

190 cm
18
300 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

225 cm
21
300 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Gobbler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Wigfield!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gobbler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wigfield.
Wigfield looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Wigfield shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Gobbler with that takedown attempt.

Wigfield closes the distance and clinches.
Wigfield drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
James Gobbler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jamie Wigfield.
Wigfield prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gobbler wants a takedown.
Wigfield can't break the clinch.
Wigfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gobbler avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Gobbler pulls guard successfully.
Gobbler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wigfield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wigfield won't allow Gobbler to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wigfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gobbler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wigfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Gobbler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gobbler has a closed guard, preventing Wigfield from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gobbler is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gobbler trying to control the position from guard on top but Wigfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wigfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gobbler is aware though and is defending well.
Gobbler wants to control from the top but Wigfield keeps moving.
Wigfield is trying to keep Gobbler in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gobbler trying to control the position from guard on top but Wigfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gobbler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wigfield but Wigfield pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gobbler dives in and grabs Wigfield's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wigfield pushes down on Gobbler's head and hops out.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wigfield - that will leave a mark!
Gobbler tries for a takedown but Wigfield circles away easily

and Wigfield counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gobbler wants a takedown.
Gobbler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wigfield pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gobbler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wigfield.
Gobbler shoots in but Wigfield avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Wigfield closes the distance and pushes Gobbler back into the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wigfield tries for a takedown but Gobbler manages to get underhooks.
Wigfield is trying to drag Gobbler to the mat but Gobbler just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Gobbler ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gobbler no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jamie Wigfield will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Horrible takedown by Gobbler or perhaps it was just good defense by Wigfield which made him look bad.
Gobbler fails with the takedown
and Wigfield counters with a three punch combo that has Gobbler backing up. Gobbler nods at Wigfield to acknowledge the strikes.
Gobbler has his takedown stuffed

and Wigfield moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gobbler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wigfield working Gobbler over with knees to the body.
Wigfield has Gobbler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gobbler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wigfield tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gobbler just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wigfield drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wigfield drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Wigfield breaks the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gobbler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wigfield sprawls well initially but Gobbler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gobbler seems content to control.
Gobbler is looking to take a break and control but Wigfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gobbler wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wigfield desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gobbler is trying to control the action in half guard but Wigfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Gobbler is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wigfield has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gobbler is looking to take a break and control but Wigfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wigfield is looking for a sweep. Gobbler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gobbler shoots in looking for a takedown. Wigfield tries to sprawl out of it but Gobbler keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wigfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gobbler misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gobbler is defended easily by Wigfield.

Wigfield has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wigfield tries to circle away but Gobbler has him pinned against the cage.
Wigfield misses with a body punch.
Gobbler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wigfield gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Gobbler jumps guard and drags Wigfield to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wigfield gets to his feet - Gobbler follows without any prompting.
James Gobbler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gobbler tries to clinch up but Wigfield circles away and keeps his distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wigfield clinches up against the cage.
Wigfield fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Wigfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wigfield circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wigfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wigfield fails with the takedown

and Gobbler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wigfield is on top in guard.
Wigfield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that James Gobbler will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Gobbler circles away from the clinch attempt.

Wigfield is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gobbler's half guard.
Gobbler looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wigfield thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gobbler's head.
Wigfield tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gobbler is staying active underneath Wigfield, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gobbler is trying to maintain the position but Wigfield is very close to passing his half guard.
Wigfield tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gobbler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gobbler wants to get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Wigfield stands up from half guard.
Wigfield fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wigfield stuffs the takedown.
Gobbler tries for a takedown but Wigfield sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wigfield lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wigfield shoots and misses
and Gobbler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gobbler circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wigfield lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gobbler tries for a takedown but Wigfield circles away easily
and Wigfield counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Gobbler. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Gobbler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wigfield wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Gobbler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Gobbler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gobbler tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wigfield struggling a bit here.
Gobbler trying to control the action but Wigfield is working from the bottom.
Wigfield is trying to control Gobbler's posture but Gobbler avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wigfield is not content to let Gobbler control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Wigfield comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wigfield has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jamie Wigfield!