PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Wagenknecht (ranked 750 p4p, 89 weight class) and Tud Stoddler (ranked 373 p4p, 46 weight class). Stoddler is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Arcade Fire - Ready to Start. Ronald Wagenknecht could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tud Stoddler's chin.

Wagenknecht
vs
Stoddler

170 cm
23
161 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

180 cm
23
166 lbs
12 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Groove Gear
Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Wagenknecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tud Stoddler!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoddler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wagenknecht tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stoddler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stoddler thuds a left hand into Wagenknecht's body.

Wagenknecht has managed to clinch.
Stoddler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wagenknecht up against the cage.
Stoddler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
Wagenknecht being controlled against the cage.
Stoddler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stoddler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

Stoddler breaks from the clinch.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Stoddler moves out of range.
Stoddler gets off balance looking for a body kick

and Wagenknecht counters with a single leg into guard. Stoddler didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stoddler wants to sweep here but Wagenknecht controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wagenknecht drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Stoddler manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wagenknecht has Stoddler in his guard.

Wagenknecht controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stoddler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wagenknecht looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stoddler is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wagenknecht not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stoddler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wagenknecht working a defensive guard here.
Stoddler seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stoddler lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagenknecht ducks right into an uppercut from Stoddler.
Stoddler misses with a wild body shot.
Wagenknecht attempts a counter takedown but Stoddler avoids it well and moves away.
Wagenknecht doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wagenknecht takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoddler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stoddler looks to throw the jab but Wagenknecht is out of range.
An inside leg kick from Stoddler misses.
Stoddler misses with a looping right.
Wagenknecht walks into a stiff left hand from Stoddler.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Stoddler is having none of it.
Stoddler misses with a body shot.
Wagenknecht appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Stoddler misses with a body shot.
Stoddler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoddler throws out a counter right but Wagenknecht avoids it with no problem.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch but Stoddler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stoddler throws a big counter head kick but Wagenknecht avoids it with no problem.
Wagenknecht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stoddler looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stoddler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wagenknecht manages to avoid it.
Wagenknecht attempts a counter takedown but Stoddler avoids it well and moves away.

Wagenknecht moves into the clinch successfully.
Stoddler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wagenknecht fails to land.
Stoddler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stoddler.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wagenknecht wants a takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wagenknecht misses with some punches.
Wagenknecht stalling in the clinch but Stoddler improves position.
Stoddler lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagenknecht backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Wagenknecht fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stoddler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wagenknecht can't find room to land a body shot as Stoddler controls the action.
Wagenknecht is looking to control Stoddler's arms but Stoddler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wagenknecht has his back to the cage.
Stoddler is leaning against Wagenknecht and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wagenknecht blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stoddler blocks the elbow strike.
Stoddler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stoddler scores with a shot to the side of Wagenknecht's head.
Wagenknecht throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tud Stoddler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wagenknecht takes one to the side of the head.
Wagenknecht defending well as Stoddler loads up on a big left hand.

Wagenknecht fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Stoddler to the ground. Wagenknecht is now in Stoddler's guard.

Stoddler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wagenknecht is trying to control the position but Stoddler postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stoddler looking to pass the guard.
Wagenknecht keeping moving, preventing Stoddler from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagenknecht looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stoddler is one step ahead there.
Wagenknecht trying to keep a closed guard but Stoddler is proving a slippery customer.
Wagenknecht controlling the position.
Stoddler won't allow Wagenknecht to sweep him here.
Wagenknecht can't keep his opponent in guard - Stoddler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wagenknecht is pressing down on Stoddler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wagenknecht working a defensive guard here.
Stoddler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wagenknecht is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wagenknecht looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stoddler is one step ahead there.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wagenknecht fails with the takedown.
Tud Stoddler seems to be getting the better of the standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Stoddler is having none of it.
Stoddler swings for the body but Wagenknecht moves out of range.
Stoddler keeps Wagenknecht at a distance using the push kick.
Stoddler circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wagenknecht is defended easily by Stoddler.
Stoddler takes a swing at Wagenknecht's ribcage but misses.
Wagenknecht fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stoddler works Wagenknecht's body with a nice hook.
Wagenknecht takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wagenknecht uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoddler.
Wagenknecht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stoddler throws a chopping leg kick but Wagenknecht manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch there but Stoddler circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Stoddler.
Wagenknecht shoots in for a takedown but Stoddler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A nice side step and Stoddler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Wagenknecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Stoddler is having none of it.
Stoddler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stoddler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stoddler lands with an uppercut that bounces Wagenknecht off the cage and back into range.

Wagenknecht has closed the distance and engaged Stoddler in a clinch.
Stoddler tries to throw a body punch but Wagenknecht avoids it by throwing Stoddler back against the cage.
Wagenknecht misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoddler.
Stoddler tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagenknecht's elbow.
Stoddler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wagenknecht or not.
Stoddler is pressed up against the cage. Wagenknecht has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stoddler down to the mat. Stoddler avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stoddler stuffs the takedown attempt from Wagenknecht. Wagenknecht gets slowly back to his feet.
Wagenknecht looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up but Stoddler circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wagenknecht looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tud Stoddler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Wagenknecht on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stoddler punishes Wagenknecht's body with a nice straight punch.
Stoddler connects with a crisp jab.
Stoddler throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Stoddler finds it's way through Wagenknecht's defenses.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stoddler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stoddler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Stoddler misses with a hook. Wagenknecht ducked under it nicely.
Stoddler misses with an uppercut. Wagenknecht saw that one coming.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up
letting Stoddler counter with a right hand.
Wagenknecht closes the distance looking to clinch
and Stoddler makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagenknecht bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stoddler looks to land a combination but Wagenknecht avoids it well.
Ronald Wagenknecht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stoddler lands a leg kick that knocks Wagenknecht off balance momentarily.
Stoddler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wagenknecht closes the distance but Stoddler moves to the side
and Stoddler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

It looks like Ronald Wagenknecht has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wagenknecht looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Stoddler throws a nice looking combination but Wagenknecht bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Stoddler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wagenknecht takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wagenknecht tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stoddler swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up
and Stoddler counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wagenknecht's knee momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoddler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wagenknecht.
Stoddler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stoddler throws out a loose jab but Wagenknecht uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stoddler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagenknecht tries to clinch there but Stoddler circles away.
Stoddler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wagenknecht back to the cage. Stoddler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Stoddler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ronald Wagenknecht has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wagenknecht fails with the takedown
and Stoddler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stoddler looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagenknecht is just out of range.
Stoddler swinging wildly here.
Stoddler jabs Wagenknecht to the body, keeping him at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up but Stoddler circles away and keeps his distance.
Wagenknecht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stoddler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wagenknecht has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stoddler misses with a wild combination.
Wagenknecht half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Stoddler.
Wagenknecht throws a body shot but no joy.
Stoddler circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wagenknecht checks a low kick from Stoddler.
Wagenknecht is looking to clinch but Stoddler is avoiding it.
Wagenknecht tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stoddler counters with a right hand to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wagenknecht has managed to clinch.
Stoddler stops a takedown attempt from Wagenknecht.
Wagenknecht is working for takedown but Stoddler is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Wagenknecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagenknecht's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wagenknecht lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stoddler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stoddler.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wagenknecht misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stoddler lands with a light punch inside.
Tud Stoddler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short uppercut from Stoddler.
Stoddler tries to work over Wagenknecht's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagenknecht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stoddler.
A right hook to the body lands for Stoddler.
Stoddler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stoddler scores with a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tud Stoddler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stoddler 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tud Stoddler!
Our winner, Tud Stoddler, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.