PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mark Renton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Wiesenthal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renton comes to the cage accompanied by Underworld - Born Slippy. Wiesenthal has chosen Who By Fire as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Renton
vs
Wiesenthal

178 cm
32
185 lbs
16 - 6 - 0

150 cm
26
175 lbs
18 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mark Renton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simon Wiesenthal!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiesenthal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Renton throws a shot from downtown. Wiesenthal moves away and avoids it.
Wiesenthal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Renton.
Renton looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiesenthal is just out of range.
Renton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wiesenthal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wiesenthal scores with a nice right hand.
Wiesenthal misses with a takedown attempt - Renton sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A jab from Renton does it's job there.
Renton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wiesenthal. Wiesenthal obviously looking to wear him down.
Wiesenthal defending well as Renton loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Wiesenthal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wiesenthal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renton lands with a hook. Wiesenthal tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wiesenthal slips under a jab from Renton.
Wiesenthal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Renton.
Renton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Wiesenthal pushes Renton up against the cage in a clinch.

Wiesenthal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wiesenthal moves out of range as Renton strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Renton finds it's way through Wiesenthal's defenses.
Wiesenthal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
An inside leg kick from Wiesenthal misses.
Renton lands with a nice body punch.
Wiesenthal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Renton misses with a right hand
and Wiesenthal counters with a good, hard body kick but Renton shrugs it off.
Renton takes a swing at Wiesenthal's ribcage but misses.
Renton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mark Renton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wiesenthal has closed the distance and engaged Renton in a clinch.
Renton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wiesenthal is working Renton over against the cage.
Renton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wiesenthal struggles to land a body shot inside as Renton controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Wiesenthal.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Wiesenthal breaks the clinch.
Wiesenthal throws a quick inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Renton takes a swing at Wiesenthal's ribcage but misses.
Wiesenthal scores with a shot to the body.
Wiesenthal throws a nice looking combination but Renton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wiesenthal ducks under a wild hook from Renton.
A telegraphed right hand from Renton misses the target.
Renton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiesenthal manages to avoid it.
Wiesenthal throws a hook but Renton avoids it easily.
Wiesenthal throws a big shot that misses.
Wiesenthal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Renton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wiesenthal throws a leg kick but Renton moved away.
Renton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wiesenthal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wiesenthal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Renton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wiesenthal was well out of range. Poor timing from Renton.
Renton stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wiesenthal.
Wiesenthal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Renton defends it nicely.
Mark Renton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Wiesenthal.
Renton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wiesenthal. Wiesenthal obviously looking to wear him down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Renton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wiesenthal lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wiesenthal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wiesenthal throws a hook but Renton avoids it easily.
Renton lands a nice shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wiesenthal, right into the meat.
Wiesenthal dives in and grabs Renton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Renton pushes down on Wiesenthal's head and hops out.

Renton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Renton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiesenthal tries to reverse the position but Renton maintains control.
Wiesenthal is squirming around, avoiding Renton's attempts to control the action.
Wiesenthal really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Renton working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.

Renton jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wiesenthal is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wiesenthal and Renton has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiesenthal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Renton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Renton is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wiesenthal makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wiesenthal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Wiesenthal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Renton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Wiesenthal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wiesenthal has closed the distance and engaged Renton in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiesenthal.
Wiesenthal is trying to stall.
Wiesenthal lands a right hand.
Wiesenthal has Renton pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Renton manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Renton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wiesenthal lands a shot to the body.
Renton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Renton lands a nice uppercut.
Renton keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wiesenthal's efforts to push away.
Renton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wiesenthal misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wiesenthal is looking to control Renton's arms but Renton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wiesenthal has his back to the cage.

Wiesenthal decides to pull guard.
Renton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Renton trying to control but Wiesenthal is working from the bottom.
Renton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wiesenthal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Wiesenthal looking for a guillotine here but Renton defends easily.
Renton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Renton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wiesenthal looking for a sweep. Not yet Wiesenthal, not yet.
Wiesenthal keeping full guard, as Renton tries to pass.
Renton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiesenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiesenthal can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Renton controls the pace.
Renton distracts Wiesenthal with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Renton will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Renton looking to pass the guard.
Renton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Renton trying to control but Wiesenthal is working from the bottom.
Renton throws a big elbow that misses.
Renton working some strikes from top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiesenthal lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Renton!
Renton is trying to escape the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wiesenthal is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Renton to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Renton shrugs it off.
Renton regains half guard.

Wiesenthal seems to be looking for submissions.
Renton moves into full guard.
Renton 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Renton keeping full guard, as Wiesenthal tries to pass.
Renton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Renton looking for a sweep. Not yet Renton, not yet.

Renton is looking for a triangle but Wiesenthal pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wiesenthal accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Renton trying to keep a closed guard but Wiesenthal is proving a slippery customer.
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 Mark Renton will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Wiesenthal 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.
Renton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wiesenthal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renton scores with a body shot.
Renton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wiesenthal.
Nice sprawl there from Renton as Wiesenthal shoots in.
Renton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Renton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Renton looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wiesenthal misses with a combination

and Renton decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wiesenthal's guard.
Wiesenthal is trying to keep Renton in close.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Wiesenthal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wiesenthal tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiesenthal keeping moving, preventing Renton from controlling successfully.

Wiesenthal looking for a guillotine here but Renton defends easily.

Wiesenthal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Renton is aware though and is defending well.
Renton cracks Wiesenthal with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wiesenthal manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Renton manages to get himself to full guard.
Wiesenthal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Renton swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Renton is looking for a triangle but Wiesenthal pushes his legs off easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiesenthal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wiesenthal throws a big elbow that misses.
Wiesenthal preventing the sweep.
Renton keeping full guard, as Wiesenthal tries to pass.

Wiesenthal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wiesenthal chips away with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiesenthal works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wiesenthal is pressing down on Renton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Renton is holding on for now.
Nice strikes from Wiesenthal there.
Renton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wiesenthal is working away from the top position though.
Wiesenthal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Renton wants to get back to full guard.
Wiesenthal sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Renton is trying to stand up here but Wiesenthal is controlling him well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiesenthal not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wiesenthal throws a strike but Renton avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Renton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wiesenthal manages to get himself to full guard.
Renton throwing strikes but missing.
Renton trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiesenthal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wiesenthal is looking for a triangle but Renton pushes his legs off easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Wiesenthal throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Wiesenthal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wiesenthal 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Wiesenthal!
Our winner, Simon Wiesenthal, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.