PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wilson (ranked 3562 p4p, 424 weight class) and Robert Kortig (ranked 4354 p4p, 476 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Wilson
vs
Kortig

199 cm
22
220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

183 cm
22
205 lbs
5 - 6 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Conviction

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Robert Kortig !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Wilson misses.
A solid body kick from Wilson.
Kortig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.

Kortig has closed the distance and engaged Wilson in a clinch.

Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kortig tries to clinch there but Wilson circles away.
Kortig looks for a takedown but Wilson sprawls well.
Wilson lands a jab-cross combination.
Wilson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Kortig walks into a straight right hand from Wilson.
Robert Kortig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kortig has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wilson.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kortig .

Wilson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilson lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Kortig has wrist control.
Kortig really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kortig keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson trying to control but Kortig is working from the bottom.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Wilson has gone for a leg lock! Kortig slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wilson's guard.

Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kortig must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's two 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.
Wilson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
Kortig has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Wilson pulls Kortig in close to his closed guard and prevents Kortig from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kortig controlling from the top position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kortig .
Kortig changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilson tries to avoid it but Kortig manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilson to the ground. Wilson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dennis Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Kortig .
Kortig takes one on the button.
Kortig closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilson circles away.
Kortig tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson connects with a body shot.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Wilson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilson wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson jabs Kortig right on the nose. Kortig blinks but takes it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a one two combo.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Wilson.
Wilson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kortig tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kortig tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson throws a body kick that misses.
Wilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kortig .

Wilson gets tackled into the cage by Kortig . Kortig maintains the clinch.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Kortig .

Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Wilson finds it's way through Kortig 's defenses.
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kortig .

Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wilson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kortig preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kortig avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Wilson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Kortig shoots and misses
and Wilson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wilson tries to work over Kortig 's front leg with a kick but Kortig checks it.
Wilson leaves Kortig with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dennis Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Kortig .
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Wilson there.
Wilson scores with a punch to the head.
Wilson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kortig back to the cage. Wilson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kortig should have avoided that one.

Kortig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kortig tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Kortig back against the cage.

Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Kortig clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch but Kortig keeps him there for the moment.
Wilson is trying to push Kortig away but Kortig has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kortig prevents Wilson from breaking the clinch.
Wilson is trying to force a seperation but Kortig has the dominant position.
Wilson tries to break the clinch but Kortig is controlling the position.
Wilson tries to break free but Kortig pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson tries to break the clinch but Kortig is controlling the position.
Wilson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kortig tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson working hard to break the clinch.

Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kortig moves away.
Kortig has his takedown stuffed
and Wilson counters with a nice uppercut.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kortig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson appears to be looking for a big counter.
No luck for Kortig with that takedown attempt.
Wilson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kortig closes the distance and clinches up with Wilson, looking for a takedown. Kortig pushes Wilson against the cage but Wilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilson lands the left hand.
Wilson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Kortig 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kortig doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Kortig fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilson avoids it really well and circles away.
Kortig is breathing heavily.
Wilson connects with an inside leg kick.
Wilson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

Wilson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wilson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Kortig dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kortig can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kortig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kortig can do to turn this around?

Wilson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kortig is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dennis Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kortig keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

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.
Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Kortig is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kortig keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Kortig is having none of it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wilson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wilson lands a head kick. Kortig smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kortig avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good shot there by Wilson.
Kortig wants to clinch up but Wilson keeps it at a distance.
Kortig tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Kortig tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilson swivels and escapes.
Wilson thuds his right hand into Kortig 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wilson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dennis Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Kortig shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilson defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dennis Wilson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Dennis Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wilson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kortig defends it nicely.
Kortig shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson throws a push kick but Kortig slaps the foot to one side.
Kortig looks to clinch
and Wilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Kortig moves out of range.
Wilson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson lands a really nice looking cross but Kortig seems unphased.
Wilson throws a combination. Kortig tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wilson connects with a high kick.
Kortig is trying desperately to land a takedown but Wilson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kortig .
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Wilson.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown. Kortig tries to sprawl out of it but Wilson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kortig manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kortig tries to clinch up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kortig throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wilson was covering up waiting for the punch and Kortig finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kortig passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wilson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wilson sneaks back into half guard.
Wilson wants to control but Kortig is keeping busy and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kortig is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kortig stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kortig manages to get himself to full guard.

Robert Kortig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Kortig blocks nicely.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dennis Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kortig shoots for a takedown but Wilson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kortig takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wilson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kortig tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kortig on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wilson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kortig ducks right into an uppercut from Wilson.
Wilson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wilson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wilson. Kortig shrugs it off though.
Wilson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Kortig forces Wilson back against the cage and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Wilson breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Wilson there.
Wilson clobbers Kortig with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wilson lands a jab-cross combination.
Kortig shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kortig 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dennis Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert Kortig .
Kortig throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Kortig has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wilson.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilson, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Wilson!