PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cleveland Wiggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edo Bambuch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edo Bambuch looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Wiggins
vs
Bambuch

205 cm
21
278 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
22
240 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Enjoys gardening

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cleveland Wiggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Edo Bambuch!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bambuch has taken the fight to the clinch.

Bambuch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wiggins goes for a double leg but Bambuch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bambuch continues to drive forward.
Nice takedown defense from Wiggins. No joy for Bambuch on that attempt.

Bambuch clinches.
Bambuch is trying to break the clinch but Wiggins has him pressed against the cage.
Bambuch tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wiggins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bambuch is trying to pull guard but Wiggins has him pressed against the cage.
Cleveland Wiggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edo Bambuch.
Wiggins tries for a takedown but Bambuch manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiggins.
Wiggins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bambuch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wiggins after a bit of a struggle.

Wiggins manages to pull guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wiggins working for a triangle but Bambuch defends it easily.
Wiggins wants to stand but Bambuch is controlling the position.
Bambuch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

Wiggins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bambuch defends well.
Wiggins trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Wiggins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bambuch defends it easily.

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.
Wiggins throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Wiggins being controlled here, momentarily.

Wiggins looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bambuch has picked Wiggins up and slammed him! Wiggins can't keep hold of the triangle and Bambuch manages to pass to side control!
Wiggins wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Bambuch has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wiggins!
Bambuch misses with a head shot.
Wiggins swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Wiggins is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Wiggins blocking the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bambuch thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Wiggins tries to improve his position but instead Bambuch has taken his back!

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bambuch is looking for a rear naked choke here but Wiggins reverses the position brilliantly into Bambuch's guard!
Bambuch looks winded!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wiggins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bambuch is trying to keep Wiggins in close.
Bambuch wants to sweep here but Wiggins controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins throwing strikes but missing.
Wiggins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wiggins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bambuch wants to stand but Wiggins is controlling the position.
Wiggins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Edo Bambuch will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wiggins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bambuch but Bambuch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bambuch looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wiggins is fending him off so far but Bambuch persists. Nope, Wiggins circles away and we're back to standing.
Wiggins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bambuch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cleveland Wiggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bambuch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wiggins sprawls well. Wiggins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bambuch gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bambuch fails to land the takedown.
Cleveland Wiggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edo Bambuch.
Wiggins avoids the head kick by Bambuch.
Bambuch is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bambuch is fending him off so far but Wiggins persists. Nope, Bambuch circles away and we're back to standing.

Bambuch gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Cleveland Wiggins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wiggins with a nice head shot there.

Bambuch has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wiggins is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bambuch.
Wiggins working the ground and pound from side control.
Wiggins working the head with strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bambuch is trying to improve his position.
Bambuch taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Bambuch's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bambuch pushes Wiggins away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Wiggins gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Wiggins is working Bambuch over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bambuch struggling a bit here.
Bambuch is not content to let Wiggins control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins gets to mount! Bambuch was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Wiggins moves to take his opponent's back.
You can see the frustration on Bambuch's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wiggins somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Wiggins will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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.
Bambuch has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Wiggins.
Wiggins lands shots from the back.
Wiggins landing with strikes.
Wiggins missing with punches from the back.

Bambuch fending off the submission attempt from Wiggins.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bambuch is really stuck here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cleveland Wiggins dominated that second round.
That's time! Wiggins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Bambuch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wiggins avoids it really well and circles away.
Bambuch fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Wiggins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wiggins stops a takedown attempt from Bambuch.
Cleveland Wiggins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edo Bambuch.
Wiggins trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bambuch trying to control the position but instead, Wiggins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bambuch into the cage.
Bambuch jumps guard but Wiggins stands there with Bambuch around his waist. Bambuch gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bambuch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bambuch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wiggins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bambuch is defending well.
Bambuch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bambuch working hard to break the clinch.
Wiggins pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bambuch taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wiggins lands a hook that snaps the head of Bambuch backwards.
Bambuch trying to land knees to the body.
Wiggins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bambuch is looking to break free of the clinch but Wiggins has double underhooks.
Wiggins controlling the action here for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Bambuch's face as he tries to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bambuch blocks it with crossed arms.
Bambuch is trying to pull guard but Wiggins has him pressed against the cage.
Bambuch tries to pull guard but Wiggins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bambuch.
Bambuch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wiggins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bambuch up against the cage.
Wiggins wants a takedown.

That's four 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.
Wiggins wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bambuch - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wiggins goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bambuch prevents it.
Bambuch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wiggins lands with a short shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bambuch is trying to drag Wiggins to the mat but Wiggins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wiggins is pushing Bambuch up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cleveland Wiggins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wiggins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cleveland Wiggins!