PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Wuzz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Textmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wuzz comes to the cage accompanied by Lützenkirchen - German Kiss. Andy Wuzz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Justin Textmark's chin.

Wuzz
vs
Textmark

187 cm
25
210 lbs
22 - 9 - 0

182 cm
27
222 lbs
14 - 13 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Wuzz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Justin Textmark!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wuzz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Textmark bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wuzz throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Textmark to counter with a crisp jab.
Wuzz closes the distance looking to clinch

and Textmark counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Wuzz's guard now.

Wuzz is looking for a triangle but Textmark pushes his legs off easily.

Wuzz has his foot on Textmark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Textmark works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Textmark trying to control the position from guard on top but Wuzz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Textmark postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wuzz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Textmark, into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wuzz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Textmark looking to control.
Wuzz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wuzz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wuzz is looking to work some ground and pound but Textmark has wrist control.
Wuzz is pushing down on Textmark's leg trying to pass to half guard. Textmark is fighting to maintain full guard but Wuzz has managed to sneak the leg through.

Wuzz is trying to work for a kimura but Textmark is defending well.
Textmark wants to get back to his feet.
Wuzz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Textmark looking for submissions off his back.
Wuzz thows a huge punch but Textmark dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Textmark tries to kick Wuzz off but Wuzz keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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. Wuzz connects with a nice short shot to Textmark's temple.
The fighters are battling for position here. Textmark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wuzz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wuzz throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wuzz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Wuzz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Textmark has his feet on Wuzz's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Textmark misses with a series of wild punches.
Wuzz moves in looking to clinch but Textmark pushes him off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wuzz.
Wuzz landing a few strikes.

Wuzz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wuzz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wuzz has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Wuzz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Textmark hang on?
Textmark is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Textmark tries to hold on but Wuzz postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wuzz goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Textmark turns into him and now he's in Wuzz's guard.

Wuzz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Textmark defends well.

Wuzz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Textmark scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Wuzz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wuzz is looking for a triangle but Textmark pushes his legs off easily.

Wuzz has his foot on Textmark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Textmark works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Andy Wuzz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Textmark has closed the distance and engaged Wuzz in a clinch.
Wuzz gets underhooks to prevent Textmark's takedown attempt.
Textmark is trying to drag Wuzz to the mat but Wuzz just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Wuzz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Textmark gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

so Wuzz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Andy Wuzz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Textmark.

Textmark throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Wuzz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wuzz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Wuzz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Textmark looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Textmark looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Textmark!
Wuzz tries to buck Textmark off but Textmark is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Textmark stands up.

Wuzz dives in and scores a takedown into Textmark's guard.
Wuzz connects with a couple of short punches.
Wuzz stops Textmark from standing up.

Textmark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wuzz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wuzz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Textmark is breathing heavily.
Textmark utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz is pushing down on Textmark's leg trying to pass to half guard. Textmark is fighting to maintain full guard but Wuzz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Textmark is trying to control but can't.
Wuzz is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Wuzz is looking for a kimura here.
Wuzz is thwarting Textmark's attempts to control the position.

Wuzz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Textmark is just riding it out for now. Wuzz eventually gives up the hold.
Textmark wants to get back to full guard.

Wuzz is working for a kimura but Textmark is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Textmark trying to control from the bottom.
Textmark is trying to stand.
Wuzz moves into full mount! Textmark won't be happy about that!

Wuzz jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Textmark is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Textmark and Wuzz has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Textmark is not in a great position here, taking some shots.

Wuzz swings around for an armbar but Textmark sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wuzz's guard.
Wuzz wants to hit a switch here but Textmark passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wuzz there!
Wuzz is trying desperately to improve position.

Textmark stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Textmark shoots and misses

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

Wuzz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Textmark fails with the takedown

and Wuzz counters with a nice double leg into side control. Textmark won't be happy with that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wuzz tries to advance to mount but Textmark denies him.
Wuzz in side control, throwing shots but Textmark defends.
Textmark takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Textmark tries to bench press Wuzz off him but Wuzz keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wuzz forces Textmark back against the cage and clinches.
Textmark is pressed up against the cage. Wuzz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Textmark down to the mat. Textmark avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Textmark swings widly with a right hand

and Wuzz counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wuzz wants to pass the guard but Textmark is defending well.

Textmark kicks off Wuzz and gets to his feet.
Textmark tries to score with a low kick but Wuzz moves his leg out of the way.

Wuzz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Wuzz is working for a submission of some sort.
Textmark avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wuzz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Textmark is trying to stand back up but Wuzz is controlling him
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Textmark is defending against the submission attempts here by Wuzz.
Wuzz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wuzz is nestled in close to Textmark, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wuzz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Textmark's head.
Textmark has hold of Wuzz's hands but Wuzz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

Wuzz wants to work for an arm triangle but Textmark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Textmark manages to escape and get back to his feet!

Textmark gets tackled into the cage by Wuzz. Wuzz maintains the clinch.
Textmark has Wuzz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wuzz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wuzz decides to pull guard.
Wuzz manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Textmark keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wuzz with a couple of short strikes.
Wuzz with good strikes from the mount here!
Textmark is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Wuzz wants to finish this one by submission but Textmark is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Wuzz.
Wuzz working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Textmark gets back to half guard.
Textmark is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wuzz jumps into side control!

Wuzz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Textmark has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wuzz lands some shots froms side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wuzz scores with punches from side control.
Textmark is trying to get back to his feet.
Andy Wuzz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wuzz lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Textmark is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Wuzz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Wuzz working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wuzz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Textmark has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wuzz in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Textmark tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wuzz working the body and head with strikes.

Wuzz tries for a kimura but Textmark is defending well.
Wuzz working the ground and pound but Textmark is defending the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Textmark is pushing Wuzz's head away, looking to escape. Wuzz manages to hold on to the position though.

Wuzz swings around for an armbar but Textmark sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wuzz's guard.
Wuzz 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Wuzz clearly takes that 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.

Wuzz tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Textmark counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wuzz won't be happy with that.
Wuzz tries to improve position but can't.
Wuzz gets back to half guard.

Textmark is trying to work for a kimura but Wuzz is defending well.
Wuzz wants to improve his position but Textmark is controlling well.

Textmark 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.
Wuzz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Textmark stands and throws Wuzz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wuzz is trying to get back to half guard.

Textmark stands up and beckons Wuzz to his feet.
Andy Wuzz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Textmark doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wuzz counters with a takedown into side control.
Wuzz grinds an elbow into Textmark's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wuzz grinds an elbow into Textmark's temple.

Wuzz is working to tighten is grip on Textmark's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Textmark has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Wuzz is really squeezing tight and eventually Textmark passes out! Wuzz breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Andy Wuzz!
Andy Wuzz retains his light heavyweight title!