PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Bearer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ryan Wagner has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ryan Wagner seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Wagner
vs
Bearer

181 cm
24
168 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

183 cm
24
185 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryan Wagner!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Bearer!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bearer throws a left and a right that both miss

and Wagner counters with a shoot takedown. Bearer fights it but they end up in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wagner sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Bearer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wagner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wagner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at Synergy Fight Team inform us that Bearer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bearer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wagner is one step ahead there.

Wagner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bearer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wagner defends it easily.
Bearer pulls Wagner in close to his closed guard and prevents Wagner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wagner preventing the sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bearer pulls Wagner in close to his closed guard and prevents Wagner from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bearer working a defensive guard but Wagner passes into half guard.
Wagner is thwarting Bearer's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Bearer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wagner pulls his head out easily.
Bearer keeping hold of Wagner's head, controlling as best he can.
Bearer is looking to control Wagner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bearer avoid being mounted?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bearer wants to get back to full guard but Wagner has mounted him!
Bearer is looking to improve his position but Wagner isn't that keen on the idea.
Bearer slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bearer tries to roll over but Wagner keeps him under control.
Wagner throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bearer is staying active underneath Wagner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bearer is in trouble now - Wagner has advanced to mount!
Wagner tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wagner trying to control but Bearer is having none of it.
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 Ryan Wagner will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

A nice inside leg kick there by Wagner. That's going to slow Bearer down.
Nice takedown defense from Wagner. No joy for Bearer on that attempt.
Bearer blocks the body kick.
Bearer throws a head kick that misses.
Wagner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bearer.
Bearer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bearer throws out a powerful jab.
Paul Bearer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner lands with a nice body punch.
Paul Bearer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wagner, as that shot connected.
Bearer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wagner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wagner takes a swing at Bearer's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wagner, right into the meat.
Wagner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bearer manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wagner. That's going to slow Bearer down.
Bearer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bearer dives in and grabs Wagner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wagner pushes down on Bearer's head and hops out.
Wagner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ryan Wagner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Bearer.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wagner.
Wagner scores with a jab.

It looks like Paul Bearer has been cut.
Wagner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wagner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ryan Wagner is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Wagner.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bearer shoots in and drives through. Wagner sprawls well.
Ryan Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Bearer.
Wagner lands with a nice body punch.
Bearer misses with a takedown attempt - Wagner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bearer is breathing heavily.
Wagner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wagner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bearer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wagner takes one to the side of the head.
A combination from Bearer does no damage.
Bearer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wagner throws a front kick that sends Bearer stumbling back into the cage.
Wagner scores with a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wagner.
Wagner connects with a leg kick. Bearer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bearer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wagner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Some wild striking there from Bearer.
Bearer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wagner scores with a shot to the body.
Bearer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bearer takes a body punch but keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wagner cracks a nice hook into Bearer's ribs.

Wagner lands a left and a right that send Bearer crashing to the mat, dazed. Wagner thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Bearer is rocked!
Wagner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner scores with the left hand. Bearer knows he should have avoided that one.
Bearer is still on wobbly legs! Can Wagner finish him?
Wagner throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Bearer's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Wagner dives in looking to finish as Bearer flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Wagner's strikes! Wagner is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Bearer's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Bearer was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Wagner!
Ryan Wagner retains his welterweight title!