PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will WIsdom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keifer Holdsworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

WIsdom
vs
Holdsworth

186 cm
18
171 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

168 cm
23
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Will WIsdom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keifer Holdsworth!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holdsworth fails with the takedown.
WIsdom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Holdsworth with a poor takedown

and WIsdom counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Holdsworth!
The ground and pound from WIsdom seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Holdsworth is not content to let WIsdom control the position.
WIsdom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Holdsworth is trying to improve his position.
WIsdom wants to stand but Holdsworth is controlling his arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holdsworth tries to buck WIsdom off but WIsdom is having none of it.
WIsdom moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
WIsdom tries to stand but Holdsworth is controlling his head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
WIsdom goes for a double leg but Holdsworth avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holdsworth continues to drive forward.
Holdsworth darts in looking for a takedown but WIsdom gets double underhooks and turns Holdsworth into the cage.
Will WIsdom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keifer Holdsworth.
Holdsworth is looking to clinch.
Holdsworth avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Holdsworth shoots in for a takedown but WIsdom shows good takedown defense.
WIsdom misses with a wild body shot.
WIsdom throws out a leg kick but Holdsworth moves out of range and WIsdom only half commits.
WIsdom leaves Holdsworth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
WIsdom darts in looking for a takedown but Holdsworth gets double underhooks and turns WIsdom into the cage.
WIsdom stuffs the takedown.
Holdsworth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? WIsdom is fending him off so far but Holdsworth persists. Nope, WIsdom circles away and we're back to standing.

WIsdom decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Holdsworth looks winded!
WIsdom looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
WIsdom wants to stand up but Holdsworth has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
WIsdom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

WIsdom wants to work for an arm triangle but Holdsworth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Holdsworth is not content to let WIsdom control the position.
WIsdom stalling.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
WIsdom throws the kick towards the body but Holdsworth avoids it.
Holdsworth tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from Holdsworth.
Holdsworth throws a combination. WIsdom tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Holdsworth wants to clinch up but WIsdom keeps it at a distance.
Holdsworth tries to clinch up but WIsdom circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holdsworth fails with a takedown attempt.
WIsdom changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Holdsworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by WIsdom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will WIsdom dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Holdsworth misses with a two punch combination.
WIsdom misses with a takedown attempt - Holdsworth sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holdsworth should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Holdsworth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Keifer Holdsworth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holdsworth lands with a kick to the temple. WIsdom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Holdsworth is trying hard to land a takedown here. WIsdom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
WIsdom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Holdsworth. Holdsworth circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

WIsdom moves into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

WIsdom has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Holdsworth regains guard immediately.
Holdsworth is trying to control the position from the bottom.
WIsdom landing some decent shots from guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

WIsdom drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and WIsdom jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Holdsworth throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Holdsworth throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Holdsworth working a defensive guard but WIsdom manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Holdsworth is trying to control WIsdom's posture but WIsdom avoids it.
WIsdom tries to advance to mount but Holdsworth denies him.
WIsdom lands some shots froms side control.

WIsdom working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Holdsworth is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
WIsdom working away.
WIsdom controlling from side mount.
WIsdom lands a few punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
WIsdom tries to stand but Holdsworth is controlling his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
You can see the frustration on Holdsworth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Holdsworth is letting WIsdom control him for a moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Holdsworth shoots in and drives through. WIsdom sprawls well.
Holdsworth tries to clinch but WIsdom moves out of range.
WIsdom tries to counter with a takedown but Holdsworth is quick to defend against it.
Holdsworth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

WIsdom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Holdsworth is breathing heavily.
WIsdom is looking to stand up but Holdsworth won't let him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will WIsdom dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Holdsworth closes the distance and clinches up with WIsdom, looking for a takedown. Holdsworth pushes WIsdom against the cage but WIsdom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
WIsdom tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Holdsworth manages to circle out of the way.

WIsdom shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Holdsworth manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
WIsdom wants to stand but Holdsworth has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Holdsworth throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
WIsdom wants to pass the guard but Holdsworth is keeping the position.
WIsdom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Holdsworth's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
WIsdom sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Holdsworth is trying to keep WIsdom in close.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Holdsworth jabs at WIsdom's body.
WIsdom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Holdsworth tries to counter it with a takedown but WIsdom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holdsworth looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holdsworth throws a low kick but WIsdom avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
WIsdom fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holdsworth shoots for a double leg takedown but WIsdom sprawls well. He's pushed Holdsworth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
WIsdom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Holdsworth.
Will WIsdom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keifer Holdsworth.
Holdsworth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Holdsworth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. WIsdom tries to avoid it but Holdsworth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag WIsdom to the ground. WIsdom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
WIsdom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
WIsdom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Holdsworth swats him away and circles back towards the center.

WIsdom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
WIsdom wants to get back to striking at distance but Holdsworth won't allow it.
WIsdom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holdsworth smiles and moves away.
Holdsworth tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

WIsdom changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holdsworth looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
WIsdom tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
WIsdom is looking to take a break and control but Holdsworth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
WIsdom taking a breather here.
WIsdom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holdsworth keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
WIsdom working the ground and pound from side control.
Holdsworth struggling a bit here.
WIsdom moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

WIsdom closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

And that's the end of the fight!
Will WIsdom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for WIsdom, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will WIsdom!