PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edvard Westerlund (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Wotton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edvard Westerlund has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Westerlund
vs
Wotton

175 cm
19
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

182 cm
22
180 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Black Belt Nutrition #=========||=========#

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edvard Westerlund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Henry Wotton!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Sergei Dronov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wotton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Wotton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Wotton.
Wotton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Westerlund shoots in and gets a takedown into Wotton's guard.
Westerlund slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wotton wants to stand and escape but Westerlund is having none of it.
Wotton wants to sweep here but Westerlund controlling him for the moment.
Westerlund controls from within his opponent's guard.
Westerlund loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Westerlund has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wotton controlling Westerlund's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Westerlund blocks a head kick by Wotton.
Westerlund shoots in but no luck this time.
Westerlund shoots in looking for a takedown. Wotton tries to sprawl out of it but Westerlund keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wotton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Westerlund showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wotton.
Westerlund swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Westerlund looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edvard Westerlund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Westerlund throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wotton throws a series of punches but Westerlund moves out of range.
Westerlund shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wotton defends it nicely.
Westerlund misses with an attempted mid kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Westerlund gets a takedown into half guard.
Wotton wants to get back to his feet.
Westerlund looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wotton taking some punishment here, with Westerlund in his half guard.
Westerlund looks to land a strike but Wotton avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Westerlund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wotton is keeping the position for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westerlund stopping the sweep attempt from Wotton.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wotton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Westerlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Wotton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wotton is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westerlund won't allow Wotton to sweep him here.
Westerlund missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Westerlund got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wotton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Westerlund has managed to get both his arms back between Wotton's legs - danger averted.
Westerlund postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westerlund trying to control but Wotton is working from the bottom.
Wotton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Westerlund wants to pass the guard but Wotton is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Westerlund accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wotton wants to hit a switch here but Westerlund passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wotton there!
Wotton manages to regain half guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Westerlund keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edvard Westerlund dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Westerlund shoots in but Wotton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Westerlund is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wotton.
Westerlund fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wotton manages to avoid it.
Wotton checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Westerlund looks for a takedown but Wotton sprawls well.
Westerlund looks to score with a jab to the body but Wotton is just out of range.
Wotton looks to land a combination but Westerlund avoids it well.
Donk. Westerlund catches Wotton right on the button with a cross.

Westerlund closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wotton quickly recovers to half guard.
Wotton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Edvard Westerlund overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wotton works his way to full guard. Good work.
Westerlund throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Westerlund stopping the sweep attempt from Wotton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Westerlund won't allow Wotton to get back to his feet.
Westerlund cracks Wotton with a solid left hand.
Westerlund trying to control the position from guard on top but Wotton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wotton trying to control the position.
Wotton 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.
Wotton keeping moving, preventing Westerlund from controlling successfully.
Wotton is trying to keep Westerlund in close.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westerlund is looking to work some ground and pound but Wotton has wrist control.
Wotton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Henry Wotton wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wotton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Westerlund.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edvard Westerlund. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wotton misses with a double jab.
Wotton misses with a two punch combination.
Edvard Westerlund is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wotton tries to score with a low kick but Westerlund moves his leg out of the way.
Henry Wotton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Westerlund slips a jab and a cross from Wotton.
Westerlund shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wotton as he avoids it easily.
Westerlund feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wotton's calf.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Wotton enables Westerlund to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wotton manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westerlund trying to control but Wotton is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westerlund throws a big right hand that misses.
Wotton wants to sweep but no luck.
Wotton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Westerlund.
Westerlund passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Westerlund throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wotton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wotton passes into side control, despite Westerlund's attempt to control the position.
Wotton content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Westerlund is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wotton tries to stand but Westerlund is controlling his head.
Westerlund manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Westerlund trying to control but Wotton postures up.
Westerlund is trying to get back to full guard.
Westerlund is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wotton is thwarting Westerlund's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edvard Westerlund dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Nice straight punches there by Wotton. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wotton.

Westerlund shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wotton napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Westerlund staying calm.
Wotton defending against the ground and pound.
Westerlund trying to control the position but Wotton is working away.
Wotton parries the strikes from Westerlund easily there. Westerlund is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wotton to escape.
Westerlund working away.
Westerlund taking a break here but Wotton is having none of it and regains half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wotton gets back to full guard.
Wotton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Westerlund is one step ahead there.
Westerlund trying to control but Wotton is working from the bottom.
Wotton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wotton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Westerlund throwing strikes from guard but Wotton blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Westerlund loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wotton wants to sweep but no luck.
Westerlund won't allow Wotton to get back to his feet.
Westerlund throws a strike but Wotton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Westerlund is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Westerlund not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Westerlund thows a huge punch but Wotton dodges it nicely.
Westerlund missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westerlund seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Westerlund throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wotton taking some punishment here, with Westerlund in his half guard.
Westerlund sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wotton defending well though.
Westerlund throwing shots but Wotton is blocking nicely.
Wotton trying to hold on to Westerlund's head to control him but Westerlund postures up.
Westerlund is stalling here. Wotton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Westerlund seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wotton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Westerlund can't do much from the bottom here.
Westerlund is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edvard Westerlund is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Wotton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Westerlund has escaped the position, nice work there.
Westerlund tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wotton has control of an arm but Westerlund manages to advance to Wotton's back!
Henry Wotton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wotton avoids the strikes from Westerlund.
Wotton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Westerlund thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wotton's head.
Westerlund controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edvard Westerlund showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Westerlund 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edvard Westerlund!