PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frulegur Wiskeber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Faulk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiskeber comes into the arena with Videoset Dj Fernanda Martins blaring out of the sound system. Faulk is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Holy Diver-Dio. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Wiskeber
vs
Faulk

173 cm
22
150 lbs
3 - 10 - 0

169 cm
27
150 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Solid chin

Untouchable Fight Gear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frulegur Wiskeber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryan Faulk!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiskeber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Faulk shoots in looking for a takedown. Wiskeber tries to sprawl out of it but Faulk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wiskeber manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Faulk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wiskeber but Wiskeber pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Wiskeber drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wiskeber tries to score with some ground and pound. Faulk controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Wiskeber trying to control the position but Faulk is working away.
Wiskeber throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wiskeber tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

Wiskeber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wiskeber tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wiskeber is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Faulk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Faulk wants to control but Wiskeber postures up.
Faulk tries to escape but Wiskeber is in control.

Wiskeber tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wiskeber has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wiskeber throws an elbow but Faulk slips to the side and avoids it well.

Wiskeber wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Faulk, who protects the arm well.
Wiskeber trying to control the action but Faulk is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Wiskeber.
Faulk tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Wiskeber working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Faulk prevents Wiskeber from improving position.
The strikes coming from Wiskeber are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wiskeber tries to move into full mount but can't pass Faulk's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Faulk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Faulk tries to buck Wiskeber off but Wiskeber is having none of it.
Wiskeber tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Wiskeber passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Faulk!
Wiskeber controlling the pace for now.
Faulk flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Wiskeber throwing strikes here but Faulk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wiskeber avoids the attempt from Faulk to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiskeber is in the full mount, landing strikes.

Wiskeber swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Faulk is now in Wiskeber's guard. A big mistake from Wiskeber there, giving up the dominant position!
Wiskeber on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wiskeber tries to get out of the position.
Faulk tries to free his leg and advance position but Wiskeber is retaining full guard.
Wiskeber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faulk with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Faulk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Faulk tries to free his leg and advance position but Wiskeber is retaining full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wiskeber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Faulk's guard.

Wiskeber stands up and waves to Faulk to follow him.
Wiskeber lands a really nice looking cross but Faulk seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frulegur Wiskeber 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.

Faulk walks into a straight right hand from Wiskeber.

Wiskeber closes the distance and pushes Faulk back into the cage.
Faulk gets underhooks to prevent Wiskeber's takedown attempt.
Wiskeber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Faulk backwards.
Wiskeber goes for a takedown in the clinch but Faulk prevents it.

Wiskeber breaks from the clinch.
Wiskeber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faulk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frulegur Wiskeber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wiskeber throws a nice looking combination but Faulk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Faulk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wiskeber. Wiskeber circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

Faulk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wiskeber to the mat! Wiskeber manages to get full guard.
Faulk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Faulkis looking to pass into half guard but Wiskeber pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wiskeber is in guard.

Wiskeber decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wiskeber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Faulk paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiskeber tries to clinch up.
Faulk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wiskeber swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from Faulk. No joy for Wiskeber on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frulegur Wiskeber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Faulk checks the leg kick.
Ryan Faulk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiskeber leaves Faulk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wiskeber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faulk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wiskeber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wiskeber tries to close the distance and clinch up but Faulk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wiskeber is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wiskeber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Faulk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Faulk thows a huge punch but Wiskeber dodges it nicely.
Wiskeber holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faulk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Faulk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Faulk with the ground and pound but Wiskeber uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiskeber controlling the position.
Faulk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frulegur Wiskeber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Faulk throws a strike but Wiskeber rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Wiskeber gets to his feet - Faulk follows without any prompting.

Wiskeber pushes Faulk up against the cage in a clinch.
Faulk trying to control the position but instead, Wiskeber has worked for underhooks and has pushed Faulk into the cage.
Wiskeber holding his opponent close, against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Wiskeber for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Faulk is looking to break free of the clinch but Wiskeber has double underhooks.

Faulk is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wiskeber is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Faulk to the mat. Faulk regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wiskeber trying to control the position from guard on top but Faulk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wiskeber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Wiskeber stands up and waves to Faulk to follow him.
Wiskeber tries to clinch up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiskeber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Faulk.
Faulk shoots in for a takedown but Wiskeber shows good takedown defense.

Wiskeber has closed the distance and engaged Faulk in a clinch.

Wiskeber ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wiskeber no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wiskeber has his hands on Faulk's head, controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Faulk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faulk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wiskeber wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Faulk scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Faulk shoots for a double leg takedown but Wiskeber sprawls well. He's pushed Faulk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Faulk throws a jab when Wiskeber was well out of range.
Wiskeber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wiskeber moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wiskeber moves in looking to clinch but Faulk pushes him off.

Wiskeber moves into the clinch.
Wiskeber gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Faulk.
Wiskeber has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Faulk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wiskeber has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Faulk after a bit of a struggle.
Wiskeber slows down the pace here.
Wiskeber wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frulegur Wiskeber. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiskeber tries to stall but Faulk uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Faulk gets underhooks to prevent Wiskeber's takedown attempt.
Wiskeber pushes off an throws an elbow but Faulk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wiskeber jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Faulk walks away with a smile on his face. Wiskeber gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wiskeber misses with a series of wild punches.

Faulk changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wiskeber looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Faulk tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Faulk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Faulk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Faulk lands a nice forearm strike.
Faulk misses with the ground and pound.
Faulk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wiskeber manages to get back to half guard.
Faulk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wiskeber is trying to control but can't.
Faulk looks to land a strike but Wiskeber avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Faulk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiskeber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wiskeber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wiskeber working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Faulk.
Faulk lands a couple of elbows.
Faulk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wiskeber is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wiskeber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faulk throwing strikes but missing.
Wiskeber is trying to control the position but Faulk postures up.
Faulk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wiskeber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Faulk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wiskeber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Faulk won't allow Wiskeber to sweep him here.
Faulk postures up in Wiskeber's guard and throws a big left but Wiskeber blocks it.
Faulk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Frulegur Wiskeber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faulk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wiskeber pulls Faulk in to control the position.
Faulk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiskeber works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Faulk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wiskeber is keeping the position for now.
Faulk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Faulk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wiskeber is pulling down on Faulk's head to control his posture.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faulk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Faulk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wiskeber has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frulegur Wiskeber!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Frulegur Wiskeber made sure he mentioned Untouchable Fight Gear , along with how happy he was to win his fight.