PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cristi Wedif (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Braam Van Horsekick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Wedif
vs
Van Horsekick

185 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
18
207 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cristi Wedif!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Braam Van Horsekick!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Horsekick misses with a double jab
and Wedif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Horsekick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wedif.
Van Horsekick lands a high kick!
Van Horsekick stuffs the takedown.
Van Horsekick throws a leg kick but Wedif checks it.
Van Horsekick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Wedif closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wedif lands in his opponent's guard.
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!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wedif is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Van Horsekick can't keep his opponent in guard - Wedif advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wedif content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wedif seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Van Horsekick for as long as he can get away with.
Van Horsekick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wedif. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Horsekick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wedif.
Wedif is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Cristi Wedif just wasn't active enough.
Wedif looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Van Horsekick is fending him off so far but Wedif persists. Nope, Van Horsekick circles away and we're back to standing.

Wedif clinches with his opponent.
Wedif has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Horsekick avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cristi Wedif. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Van Horsekick wants to get back to striking at distance but Wedif won't allow it.
Wedif is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Horsekick has double underhooks.
Van Horsekick is looking to break free of the clinch but Wedif has double underhooks.
Wedif dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Wedif ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wedif no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Van Horsekick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wedif holds on and takes a little breather.
Van Horsekick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wedif is proving hard to escape from.

Wedif looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Van Horsekick being controlled here momentarily.
Van Horsekick trying to control but Wedif is working from the bottom.

Van Horsekick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wedif has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Horsekick has managed to get both his arms back between Wedif's legs - danger averted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wedif has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Van Horsekick wants to get up but he can't break Wedif's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Van Horsekick wants to control from the top but Wedif keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Braam Van Horsekick wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wedif stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Horsekick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Horsekick just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Horsekick fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crunch! Van Horsekick slams his shin into Wedif's torso.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cristi Wedif 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.

Van Horsekick is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Horsekick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wedif is out of range.

Van Horsekick gets tackled into the cage by Wedif. Wedif maintains the clinch.
Van Horsekick wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wedif tries to land knees in the clinch but Van Horsekick avoids the damage to the body.

Wedif jumps into guard, dragging Van Horsekick to the mat.
Wedif trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!

Wedif is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Horsekick is aware though and is defending well.
Wedif pulls Van Horsekick in close to prevent any damage.
Van Horsekick wants to stand but Wedif is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Horsekick trying to control but Wedif is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wedif seems keen to control Van Horsekick's posture.
Wedif manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wedif controlling his opponent.
Wedif's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wedif gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Wedif avoids the body shot from Van Horsekick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Horsekick.
Braam Van Horsekick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Horsekick fails to land with a series of punches.

Wedif closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Van Horsekick quickly recovers to half guard.
Wedif not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cristi Wedif overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wedif controlling the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Horsekick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wedif.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wedif seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wedif moves into full mount! Van Horsekick won't be happy about that!
Wedif controlling his opponent.
Van Horsekick wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wedif working Van Horsekick over with strikes here.
Wedif controlling from mount.
Van Horsekick is in a horrible position here. Wedif smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wedif controlling his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wedif landing punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cristi Wedif dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Van Horsekick throws a head kick but Wedif moves out of range.
Van Horsekick scores with a head kick.
No luck for Wedif with that takedown attempt.
Wedif fails with a takedown attempt.
Van Horsekick tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wedif slips a jab and a cross from Van Horsekick.
Braam Van Horsekick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Horsekick takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.

Van Horsekick gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wedif to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wedif is in close to Van Horsekick's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Horsekick wants to hit a switch here but Wedif passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Van Horsekick there!
Wedif punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wedif unloading with bombs!
Wedif looking to control and managing it successfully.
Van Horsekick wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wedif.
Wedif landing strikes, looking to finish!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wedif misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

Wedif working for a guillotine from mount but Van Horsekick is in no mood to give up.
Wedif lands a couple of good shots and Van Horsekick has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
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!

Van Horsekick won't enjoy being in this position. Wedif looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Van Horsekick is tapping - it's over boys! Wedif picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cristi Wedif!