PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carrol Witt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Folkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Folkes has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Carrol Witt's chin.

Witt
vs
Folkes

209 cm
18
193 lbs
3 - 5 - 1

190 cm
21
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Carrol Witt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Folkes!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Folkes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Witt circles away.
Folkes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Witt is fending him off so far but Folkes persists. Nope, Witt circles away and we're back to standing.
Folkes closes the distance and clinches up with Witt, looking for a takedown. Folkes pushes Witt against the cage but Witt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Carrol Witt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Folkes.
Horrible takedown by Witt or perhaps it was just good defense by Folkes which made him look bad.
Folkes shoots in looking for a takedown. Witt tries to sprawl out of it but Folkes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Witt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Folkes shoots for a double leg takedown but Witt sprawls well. He's pushed Folkes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Folkes fails with the takedown.
Folkes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Witt.
Folkes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Witt circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Folkes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Witt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Folkes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Witt avoids it really well and circles away.
Folkes looks winded!
Folkes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Witt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Folkes somewhat.
Witt fails with a takedown attempt.

Folkes moves into range and clinches up with Witt.
Witt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Folkes smiles and moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Witt circles away from the clinch attempt.

Folkes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Witt, pushing him back against the cage.
Folkes is looking to take this one to the mat.
Witt blocks an elbow strike.
Folkes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Witt pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Witt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Witt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Folkes smiles and moves away.
Folkes shoots in looking for a takedown but Witt manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Folkes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Witt shoots in but Folkes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Witt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folkes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Witt avoids it really well and circles away.
Witt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Folkes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Witt as Folkes shoots in.
Witt fails to land the takedown.
Folkes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Witt's waist but Witt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Folkes off to one side.
Folkes shoots in and drives through. Witt sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Folkes.

Witt closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Folkes's guard.

Witt stands up from Folkes's guard - Witt perhaps looking for a knockout.
Folkes leaves Witt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Folkes tries for a takedown but Witt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Witt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That kick from Witt tenderised Folkes's leg. Folkes is trying to keep his angry face on.
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 Carrol Witt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Horrible takedown by Folkes or perhaps it was just good defense by Witt which made him look bad.
Folkes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Folkes is defended easily by Witt.
Carrol Witt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Folkes.
Folkes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Witt shoots in looking for a takedown but Folkes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Witt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Witt circles away from the clinch attempt.
Folkes shoots in looking for a takedown. Witt tries to sprawl out of it but Folkes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Witt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Folkes is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Folkes tries for a takedown but Witt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Witt slaps away a takedown attempt from Folkes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Witt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Folkes tries to avoid it but Witt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Folkes to the ground. Folkes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Witt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Folkes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Folkes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Witt circles away.
Witt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Witt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Folkes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Folkes.
Folkes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Witt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Folkes is defended easily by Witt.
Nice takedown defense from Witt. No joy for Folkes on that attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Folkes. No joy for Witt on that attempt.

Folkes clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folkes tries for a takedown but Witt manages to get underhooks.
Folkes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Witt blocks a body shot from Folkes.
Witt fails to pull guard.
Witt fails to pull the fight into his guard.

Folkes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Folkes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Folkes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Witt trying to control but Folkes is working from the bottom.

Folkes working for a triangle but Witt defends it easily.
Witt sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Witt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Witt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Witt wants to get up but he can't break Folkes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Folkes is pulling down on Witt's head to control his posture.

Witt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Folkes has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Witt has managed to get both his arms back between Folkes's legs - danger averted.
Witt postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Folkes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Witt stays in close to Folkes's body and controls the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Witt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Folkes defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anthony Folkes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Folkes shoots for a double leg takedown but Witt sprawls well. He's pushed Folkes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Folkes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Witt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Folkes with a lazy takedown attempt

and Witt counters by moving into the clinch.
Carrol Witt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Folkes.
Witt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Folkes smiles and moves away.
Witt shoots in for a double leg but Folkes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Folkes shoots in and drives through. Witt sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Witt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Folkes as he jumps to the side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Folkes with a poor takedown

and Witt counters by moving into the clinch.
Witt is trying to pull guard but Folkes has him pressed against the cage.
Folkes wants to take the fight to the mat but Witt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Folkes wants to take the fight to the mat but Witt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Witt tries to pull guard but Folkes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Witt misses with a punch on the inside.
Folkes is working for takedown but Witt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Witt tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Folkes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Witt is defending well.
Witt jumps guard but Folkes stands there with Witt around his waist. Witt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Folkes landing some nice looking knees to the body.

Folkes pulls Witt into guard.
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.
Witt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Witt prevents Folkes from getting back to his feet.
Witt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Folkes is proving hard to escape from.
Witt will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Witt looking to sit in guard and control but Folkes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Witt keeping moving, preventing Folkes from controlling successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Folkes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Anthony Folkes has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Witt keeps the fight on the outside.
Anthony Folkes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Folkes fails with the takedown
and Witt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Witt shoots in but Folkes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Folkes dives in and grabs Witt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Witt pushes down on Folkes's head and hops out.
Folkes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Witt sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Witt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Folkes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Witt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Folkes fails with a takedown attempt.
Folkes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Folkes wants it to stay on the feet.
Witt misses with a takedown attempt - Folkes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Carrol Witt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice sprawl there from Witt as Folkes shoots in.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Folkes.
I think Folkes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!