PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soldier Wren (ranked 6601 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isacc Wren (ranked 6432 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.

Wren
vs
Wren

191 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 Montreal, Soldier Wren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Isacc Wren!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Isacc Wren misses with a low kick.
Soldier Wren feinted with a counter takedown.
Isacc Wren 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.

Isacc Wren clinches up against the cage.

Isacc Wren decides to pull guard.
Isacc Wren 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.

Soldier Wren got a little sloppy there for a moment and Isacc Wren has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soldier Wren has managed to get both his arms back between Isacc Wren's legs - danger averted.
Soldier Wren trying to control the position from guard on top but Isacc Wren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soldier Wren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soldier Wren trying to control the position from guard on top but Isacc Wren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soldier Wren showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldier Wren trying to control but Isacc Wren is working from the bottom.
Soldier Wren tries to free his leg and advance position but Isacc Wren is retaining full guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Isacc Wren looks to land a combination but Soldier Wren avoids it well.

Soldier Wren shoots in and bounces Isacc Wren off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Isacc Wren wriggles free and stands up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soldier Wren scores with a head kick. Isacc Wren tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

It looks like Isacc Wren has been cut.
Isacc Wren shoots for a double leg takedown but Soldier Wren sprawls well. He's pushed Isacc Wren's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Isacc Wren blocks a head kick by Soldier Wren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Isacc Wren doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Soldier Wren counters with a stiff right hand.
Soldier Wren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Isacc Wren.
Isacc Wren closes this distance looking for a takedown but Soldier Wren circles away.
Soldier Wren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isacc Wren.
Isacc Wren fails with a takedown attempt.
Soldier Wren tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Isacc Wren manages to circle out of the way.
Isacc Wren looks winded!

Soldier Wren rushes Isacc Wren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Soldier Wren pulls guard effortlessly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isacc Wren trying to control the position from guard on top but Soldier Wren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soldier Wren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soldier Wren keeping moving, preventing Isacc Wren from controlling successfully.
Soldier Wren is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Soldier Wren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Soldier Wren throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Soldier Wren working for a triangle but Isacc Wren defends it easily.
Isacc Wren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Isacc Wren fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
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 Soldier Wren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isacc Wren's cut.
That's time! Soldier Wren's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Isacc Wren shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Soldier Wren as he jumps to the side.
Soldier Wren shoots for a takedown but Isacc Wren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Isacc Wren clinches with his opponent.
Soldier Wren tries to pull guard but Isacc Wren won't allow it.
Isacc Wren tries to pull guard but Soldier Wren holds him up against the cage and eventually Isacc Wren drops back down to his feet.
Isacc Wren blocks an elbow strike from Soldier Wren.

Soldier Wren successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isacc Wren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soldier Wren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soldier Wren keeping moving, preventing Isacc Wren from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Isacc Wren stopping the sweep attempt from Soldier Wren.
Isacc Wren wants to control from the top but Soldier Wren keeps moving.
Soldier Wren is trying to keep Isacc Wren in close.
Soldier Wren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Isacc Wren works his way to full guard. Good work.
Isacc Wren is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soldier Wren trying to control the position from guard on top but Isacc Wren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Isacc Wren 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.
Isacc Wren keeping moving, preventing Soldier Wren from controlling successfully.
Soldier Wren distracts Isacc Wren with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

Isacc Wren working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Soldier Wren has passed into half guard!
Isacc Wren is trying is best to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldier Wren is looking to advance position but Isacc Wren won't allow it.
Soldier Wren is trying to control. Isacc Wren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Soldier Wren missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Soldier Wren trying to control the action but Isacc Wren is working from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Soldier Wren doesn't manage to clinch there - Isacc Wren circles away.
Soldier Wren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Isacc Wren sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soldier Wren somewhat.
Isacc Wren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Soldier Wren. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's four 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.
Isacc Wren tries to clinch up.
Soldier Wren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Isacc Wren can do to turn this around?
Soldier Wren connects with a nice looking jab.

Isacc Wren closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Soldier Wren quickly recovers to half guard.

Isacc Wren stands up and beckons Soldier Wren to join him on the feet.
Isacc Wren is breathing heavily.
Soldier Wren fails with a takedown attempt.
Soldier Wren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Isacc Wren is fending him off so far but Soldier Wren persists. Nope, Isacc Wren circles away and we're back to standing.
Isacc Wren shapes to counter with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Isacc Wren has managed to clinch.
Isacc Wren has Soldier Wren pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Soldier Wren manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Soldier Wren drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Isacc Wren gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Soldier Wren will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isacc Wren's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Isacc Wren fails with the takedown.

Isacc Wren closes the distance and pushes Soldier Wren back into the cage.
Isacc Wren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Soldier Wren to keep the fight standing.
Soldier Wren tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Isacc Wren smiles and moves away.

Isacc Wren clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Isacc Wren tries for a takedown. No joy.
Soldier Wren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isacc Wren.
A short uppercut from Soldier Wren.
Isacc Wren has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Soldier Wren avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Soldier Wren escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Isacc Wren is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soldier Wren feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Isacc Wren tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Soldier Wren gets the takedown into side control.
Isacc Wren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Soldier Wren tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Isacc Wren tries to buck Soldier Wren off but Soldier Wren is having none of it.
Soldier Wren staying calm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soldier Wren working the body and head with strikes.
Isacc Wren tries to bench press Soldier Wren off him but Soldier Wren keeps the position.
Soldier Wren is looking to take a break and control but Isacc Wren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soldier Wren is really struggling to control Isacc Wren but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Soldier Wren is trying to get an arm triangle but Isacc Wren is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Isacc Wren is trying to work for a sweep but Soldier Wren has mounted him!
Soldier Wren working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Isacc Wren regains half guard.
Isacc Wren is concentrating on defense, preventing Soldier Wren from advancing position.
Soldier Wren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Isacc Wren keeps working.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Soldier Wren is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Isacc Wren sees it coming and defends easily.
Isacc Wren wants to improve his position but Soldier Wren is controlling well.
Nice strikes from Soldier Wren there.
Soldier Wren is trying to control. Isacc Wren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Isacc Wren is looking to control Soldier Wren's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Isacc Wren avoid being mounted?
Isacc Wren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soldier Wren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Soldier Wren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Soldier Wren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Soldier Wren, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soldier Wren!