PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JD Wildstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arni Jarnkarl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wildstein's entrance music is Bring It On. A fine choice. JD Wildstein has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Wildstein
vs
Jarnkarl

183 cm
41
180 lbs
48 - 21 - 5

170 cm
38
167 lbs
30 - 16 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Zenith Nutrition (160q/225$)

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 48 - 21 - 5, fighting out of Montreal, JD Wildstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Arni Jarnkarl!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarnkarl throws a low kick but Wildstein avoids it.
JD Wildstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wildstein is looking to score with low kicks.
Jarnkarl now looks to counter with a shot at the body.

Wildstein drives through and clinches with Jarnkarl against the cage.
Wildstein lands an uppercut.
Wildstein misses with a punch on the inside.

Wildstein has clasped his hands together around Jarnkarl's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wildstein sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Jarnkarl is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Jarnkarl manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jarnkarl thows a huge punch but Wildstein dodges it nicely.
Jarnkarl with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wildstein is refusing to be controlled, as Jarnkarl sits in half guard.
Wildstein avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jarnkarl.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkarl thows a huge punch but Wildstein dodges it nicely.
Jarnkarl trying to control from Wildstein's half guard. Wildstein has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Jarnkarl wants to pass the guard but Wildstein is keeping the position.
Jarnkarl is fighting to break Wildstein's control of his arms but Wildstein is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jarnkarl wants to pass the guard but Wildstein is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jarnkarl pushing down on Wildstein's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jarnkarl is pressing down on Wildstein's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wildstein is holding on for now.
Wildstein blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl with the ground and pound but Wildstein uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Jarnkarl tries to free his leg and advance position but Wildstein is retaining full guard.
Jarnkarl lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jarnkarl stopping the sweep attempt from Wildstein.
Jarnkarl wants to control from the top but Wildstein keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wildstein keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jarnkarl connects with a crisp jab.
Wildstein feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jarnkarl's calf.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl tries to clinch up but Wildstein circles away and keeps his distance.
Wildstein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wildstein.
Jarnkarl tries a low kick but Wildstein avoids it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wildstein!
Wildstein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jarnkarl appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wildstein scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarnkarl lands a nice hook to Wildstein's body. Wildstein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl throws a shot to the body.
Jarnkarl lands a nice shot to the body.
Jarnkarl misses the shot to the body.
Jarnkarl scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wildstein doesn't seem bothered though.
Wildstein throws out a leg kick but Jarnkarl moves out of range and Wildstein only half commits.
Jarnkarl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wildstein manages to avoid it.
Wildstein is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wildstein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wildstein lands a jab to the head.
Wildstein misses with a head kick.
Wildstein darts in looking for a takedown but Jarnkarl gets double underhooks and turns Wildstein into the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Jarnkarl. No joy for Wildstein on that attempt.
Jarnkarl now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jarnkarl lands a leg kick that knocks Wildstein off balance momentarily.
A big right from Wildstein misses.
Jarnkarl swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wildstein counters with a low kick, right behind Jarnkarl 's knee.
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 JD Wildstein will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Jarnkarl connects with a leg kick. Wildstein looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wildstein throws a leg kick
and Jarnkarl counters with a thumping low kick.
Jarnkarl tries to land a leg kick but Wildstein saw it coming and moves away.
Jarnkarl swings for the body but Wildstein moves out of range.
Wildstein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick which misses Wildstein's front leg but catches the back leg as Wildstein tries to avoid it.
Wildstein swings widly with a right hand
and Jarnkarl counters with a good low kick that Wildstein was not able to check.
Jarnkarl misses the shot to the body.
Wildstein dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jarnkarl. That did some damage!
Jarnkarl throws a poor cross that misses
and Wildstein counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarnkarl scores with a jab to the body.
Wildstein looks for the body kick but Jarnkarl saw that one coming.
Jarnkarl is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wildstein rather than just go for the knockout.
Jarnkarl defending well as Wildstein loads up on a big left hand.
Jarnkarl appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wildstein misses the shot to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkarl scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wildstein doesn't seem bothered though.
Jarnkarl tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wildstein counters with a low kick, right behind Jarnkarl 's knee.
A bone on bone clash there as Wildstein blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Wildstein misses.
Wildstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jarnkarl swings for the body but Wildstein moves out of range.
Wildstein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jarnkarl misses with a wild body shot.
Jarnkarl moves out of range of the leg kick from Wildstein.
Jarnkarl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wildstein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jarnkarl makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jarnkarl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jarnkarl cracks a nice hook into Wildstein's ribs.
A slow jab from Jarnkarl misses its intended target.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein throws a low kick, looking for Jarnkarl's leg but Jarnkarl calmly moves out of range.
Wildstein throws a body punch but Jarnkarl moves out of range.
Jarnkarl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jarnkarl misses with a hook to the body
and Wildstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarnkarl lands a body shot.
Jarnkarl takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wildstein has a takedown stuffed.
Jarnkarl dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wildstein throws a low kick but Jarnkarl moves out of range easily.
Wildstein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wildstein throws the left hand but Jarnkarl avoids the punch easily.
Jarnkarl appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jarnkarl defends it nicely.
Jarnkarl throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wildstein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jarnkarl takes a swing at Wildstein's ribcage but misses.
Wildstein misses the jab.
Wildstein lands a head shot.
Wildstein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jarnkarl counters with a nice leg kick.
Wildstein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arni Jarnkarl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wildstein throws a hook to the side of Jarnkarl's head but Jarnkarl sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wildstein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wildstein is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl misses with a leg kick

and Wildstein counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Arni Jarnkarl has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jarnkarl is looking to stand up but Wildstein isn't so interested in that idea.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jarnkarl controlling the position.
Wildstein stops Jarnkarl from standing up.
Wildstein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jarnkarl is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Jarnkarl scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wildstein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jarnkarl lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arni Jarnkarl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Jarnkarl scores with a shot to the body.
Jarnkarl throws a hook to the side of Wildstein's head but Wildstein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wildstein is looking to counter punch.
Wildstein scoring well with a low kick there.
Wildstein throws a leg kick but Jarnkarl sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wildstein misses with a low kick.
Jarnkarl doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wildstein throws a big shot that misses.
Jarnkarl looks to score with a jab to the body but Wildstein is just out of range.
Jarnkarl feints and then cracks Wildstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wildstein down.
Jarnkarl takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Wildstein.
Wildstein misses with the combination.
Jarnkarl let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A leg kick checked by Wildstein.
Wildstein tried to counter with a leg kick but Jarnkarl avoided it.
Jarnkarl looks to score with a jab to the body but Wildstein is just out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildstein fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jarnkarl avoids it really well and circles away.
Jarnkarl misses the shot to the body.
Wildstein throws the left hand but Jarnkarl avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Wildstein.
Donk. Wildstein catches Jarnkarl right on the button with a cross.
Jarnkarl throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wildstein.
Wildstein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wildstein. That's going to slow Jarnkarl down.
A leg kick checked by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice takedown defense from Jarnkarl. No joy for Wildstein on that attempt.
Jarnkarl looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Wildstein does no damage.
Jarnkarl's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jarnkarl moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jarnkarl.
Wildstein throws a front kick aimed at Jarnkarl's knee but Jarnkarl avoids it well.
A nice side step and Jarnkarl releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jarnkarl slips a jab from Wildstein.
Wildstein throws a poor cross that misses
and Jarnkarl counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wildstein's knee momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jarnkarl tries to keep at a distance but Wildstein has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wildstein presses Jarnkarl against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wildstein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Jarnkarl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wildstein looks to land a combination. Jarnkarl sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jarnkarl throws a shot to the body.
Wildstein checks the leg kick nicely there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wildstein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jarnkarl appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wildstein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jarnkarl ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wildstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarnkarl.
Wildstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl lands with a shot to the body.
Arni Jarnkarl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jarnkarl tries to score with a low kick but Wildstein moves his leg out of the way.
Wildstein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jarnkarl checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Jarnkarl misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jarnkarl checks a leg kick.
Jarnkarl swings for the body but Wildstein moves out of range.
Jarnkarl stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JD Wildstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildstein lands a nice shot that snaps Jarnkarl's head back.
Wildstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wildstein misses with a combination
and Jarnkarl counters with a nice body kick.
Jarnkarl is looking to slow Wildstein down with leg kicks.
Jarnkarl will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Jarnkarl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wildstein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jarnkarl. Jarnkarl obviously looking to wear him down.
Jarnkarl lands a jab to Wildstein's midsection.
Jarnkarl changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jarnkarl digs a good body shot into Wildstein's ribs.
Jarnkarl fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wildstein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Arni Jarnkarl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jarnkarl has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arni Jarnkarl!
During a confident post fight interview, Arni Jarnkarl thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.