PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddie Fiddler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Wojatzek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wojatzek has chosen Somebody to Love as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Fiddler
vs
Wojatzek

196 cm
23
280 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

168 cm
23
242 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Freddie Fiddler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Wojatzek!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wojatzek manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Fiddler on his heels. He'll look to pass Fiddler's guard now, I'm sure.
Wojatzek throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fiddler works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fiddler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wojatzek passes Fiddler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiddler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wojatzek's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wojatzek's back!
Wojatzek staying busy and making it hard for Fiddler to control.
Wojatzek trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fiddler struggling to land strikes to the head as Wojatzek covers up.
Wojatzek trying to control the hands but Fiddler won't let him.
Wojatzek rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fiddler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wojatzek does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddler is controlling the pace.
Wojatzek tries to roll over but Fiddler keeps him under control.
Fiddler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wojatzek knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fiddler controlling the action here.
Wojatzek is trying to control but can't.

Freddie Fiddler has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wojatzek thows a left - swing and a miss!

Wojatzek shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Fiddler napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojatzek postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Fiddler is trying to buck Wojatzek off.
Wojatzek scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fiddler to see if he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wojatzek throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wojatzek is staying tight to Fiddler's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fiddler is trying to improve his position.
The ground and pound from Wojatzek seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojatzek scores with punches from side control.

It looks like Freddie Fiddler has been cut.
Wojatzek is looking to take a break and control but Fiddler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiddler is trying to get back to half guard.
Wojatzek throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wojatzek trying to control the position but Fiddler is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wojatzek grinds an elbow into Fiddler's temple.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wojatzek is looking to take a break and control but Fiddler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiddler is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wojatzek connects with a decent elbow.
Fiddler takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fiddler is not content to let Wojatzek control the position.
Wojatzek throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wojatzek scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Wojatzek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddie Fiddler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wojatzek thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fiddler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wojatzek.
Wojatzek misses with a body shot.
Fiddler swings for the body but Wojatzek moves out of range.
Wojatzek misses with a hook. Fiddler ducked under it nicely.
Fiddler misses with a head kick.
Adam Wojatzek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wojatzek throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fiddler was covering up waiting for the punch and Wojatzek finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wojatzek trying to control but Fiddler is working from the bottom.
Wojatzek slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Adam Wojatzek has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wojatzek lands a decent elbow from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fiddler takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wojatzek. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fiddler manages to get back to half guard.
Wojatzek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wojatzek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wojatzek seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiddler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wojatzek working the head and body with strikes.
Wojatzek wants to take a breather but Fiddler is having none of it.
Wojatzek looks to land a strike but Fiddler avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wojatzek postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Fiddler looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wojatzek has picked Fiddler up and slammed him! Fiddler can't keep hold of the triangle and Wojatzek manages to pass to side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee asks Wojatzek politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Wojatzek prefers to stall for the moment though.
Fiddler regains half guard, as Wojatzek was trying to land strikes.
Wojatzek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fiddler regains full guard. Nicely done.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wojatzek accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wojatzek trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojatzek pushes down on Fiddler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wojatzek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Well, if Wojatzek is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wojatzek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fiddler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wojatzek.
Fiddler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fiddler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wojatzek.
Wojatzek wants to pass to mount but Fiddler is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wojatzek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wojatzek throwing shots but Fiddler is blocking nicely.
Wojatzek is keen to just control but Fiddler is a slippery customer.
Wojatzek prevents Fiddler from improving his position.
Wojatzek stalling.
Wojatzek throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wojatzek trying to advance position but Fiddler counters by regaining guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Adam Wojatzek showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Freddie Fiddler's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Wojatzek gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fiddler.
Wojatzek shoots for a double leg takedown but Fiddler sprawls well. He's pushed Wojatzek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fiddler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like Adam Wojatzek has been cut.
No joy there for Wojatzek, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fiddler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fiddler does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fiddler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wojatzek has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wojatzek is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fiddler.
Wojatzek lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wojatzek looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fiddler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wojatzek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fiddler throws out the jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Wojatzek.
Fiddler thows a body shot but no joy.
Fiddler digs a good hook to Wojatzek's body.
Wojatzek throws a hook but Fiddler avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Wojatzek.
A slow jab from Fiddler misses its intended target.
Wojatzek throws a jab when Fiddler was well out of range.
Wojatzek is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fiddler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fiddler thows a body shot but no joy.
Fiddler misses with a straight left.
Fiddler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Freddie Fiddler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler cracks Wojatzek with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wojatzek lands with a shot to the body.
Freddie Fiddler is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fiddler throws a push kick but Wojatzek slaps the foot to one side.
Wojatzek looks to land a right hand but Fiddler moved out of range.
Wojatzek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fiddler's head.

Wojatzek closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wojatzek lands in his opponent's guard.
Wojatzek passes Fiddler's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Wojatzek is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
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. Wojatzek connects with a nice short shot to Fiddler's temple.
Wojatzek sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fiddler defending well though.
Fiddler avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wojatzek.
Wojatzek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wojatzek lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fiddler makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fiddler.
Adam Wojatzek is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fiddler has control of Wojatzek's left arm, preventing Wojatzek from doing any damage.
Fiddler keeping moving, preventing Wojatzek from controlling successfully.
Wojatzek content to stall in guard here.
Wojatzek looking to pass the guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Wojatzek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wojatzek has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Wojatzek!
Adam Wojatzek decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.