PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Adam Wiggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucky Williams (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.

Wiggins
vs
Williams

170 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

178 cm
16
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Dangerous knees
Very quick

Good wrestler
Good kicks
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adam Wiggins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lucky Williams!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiggins connects with a high kick.
Wiggins lands a high kick!
Wiggins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Wiggins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Wiggins persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Wiggins dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Wiggins's head and hops out.

Wiggins scores with a takedown into Williams's guard.
Williams wants to improve his position but instead Wiggins has moved into half guard.
Wiggins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williams is looking to improve his position.

Wiggins decides to stand and escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggins dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Wiggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wiggins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Williams follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Wiggins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams misses the jab.
Wiggins tried to counter with a leg kick but Williams avoided it.
No luck for Wiggins with that takedown attempt.
Wiggins shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wiggins is breathing heavily.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wiggins misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wiggins. That did some damage!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Wiggins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Wiggins defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.

Wiggins has managed to clinch.
Wiggins is looking for a takedown.
Wiggins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Wiggins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wiggins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Wiggins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Williams throws a front kick aimed at Wiggins's knee but Wiggins avoids it well.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiggins.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams throws a body kick that misses.
Wiggins throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wiggins off to one side.
Lucky Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams throws a leg kick that misses.
As Williams tries to get set, Wiggins tries to push him back and clinch up but Williams manages to avoid the attempt.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Wiggins moves out of range easily.
It looked like Wiggins was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Williams avoids the head kick by Wiggins.
Lucky Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams looks to land a body kick but Wiggins moved away.
Williams throws a head kick but Wiggins moves out of range.
Wiggins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams feints a counter leg kick.
Wiggins blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Wiggins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Williams motions for Wiggins to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wiggins blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams misses with a leg kick.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wiggins is defended easily by Williams.
Wiggins checks the leg kick.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wiggins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wiggins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Williams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Williams misses with a low kick.
Lucky Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams looks to land a combination but Wiggins avoids it well.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Wiggins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wiggins tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Williams trying to control the position here.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wiggins is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiggins with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiggins wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wiggins tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Wiggins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Williams thinks about the counter body kick.
Adam Wiggins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wiggins is able to avoid easily.

Wiggins shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams wants to sweep here but Wiggins controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiggins looking to pass the guard.

Wiggins gets to his feet. Williams looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wiggins shoots in but no luck this time.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Wiggins moves out of range easily.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Wiggins, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Wiggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wiggins checks a leg kick.
Williams throws a head kick but Wiggins moves out of range.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to land a front kick but Wiggins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wiggins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wiggins blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wiggins.
Williams wants to land a leg kick but Wiggins is out of range.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wiggins is looking to counter with a body kick.
Williams throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wiggins.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Wiggins fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wiggins feinted with a counter takedown.
Wiggins checks a low kick from Williams.
Wiggins slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Wiggins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Williams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wiggins checks it well.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williams.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams throws a low kick but Wiggins avoids it.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lucky Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Wiggins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams wants to land a leg kick but Wiggins is out of range.
Williams misses with a low kick as Wiggins jumps back.
Wiggins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wiggins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wiggins slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiggins goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
Williams appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Wiggins blocks the leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wiggins fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Wiggins. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a body punch but Wiggins moves out of range.
Wiggins attempts a counter takedown but Williams avoids it well and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Wiggins on that attempt.
Williams raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wiggins moves out of range of the body kick.
Wiggins fails to land the takedown.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams throws a leg kick but Wiggins sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wiggins moves out of range of the leg kick from Williams.
Wiggins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Williams manages to circle out of the way.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Wiggins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Wiggins moves out of range easily.
As Williams tries to get set, Wiggins tries to push him back and clinch up but Williams manages to avoid the attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wiggins.
Wiggins avoids the head kick by Williams.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wiggins dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wiggins blocks a head kick by Williams.

Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Williams takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Williams pushes off an throws an elbow but Wiggins leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wiggins is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Williams continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Lucky Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wiggins is looking for a takedown.
Wiggins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

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 jumps guard but Williams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wiggins letting Williams take a breather here.
Wiggins blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Wiggins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wiggins.
Adam Wiggins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams avoids the elbow strike from Wiggins, against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lucky Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucky Williams!