PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between World Wonderland (ranked 4498 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristof Kijowsky (ranked 4528 p4p, 0 weight class). Kristof Kijowsky has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with World Wonderland's chin.

Wonderland
vs
Kijowsky

200 cm
22
254 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

200 cm
22
269 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Big right hand

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, World Wonderland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kristof Kijowsky!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonderland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kijowsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Kijowsky rushes Wonderland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.

Kijowsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wonderland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kijowsky swivels and escapes.
Kijowsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wonderland circles away.
Kijowsky tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wonderland swivels and escapes.
Kijowsky stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wonderland fails with the takedown

and Kijowsky counters by clinching up.
Kijowsky lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wonderland or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kijowsky is trying to pull guard but Wonderland has him pressed against the cage.
World Wonderland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristof Kijowsky.
Kijowsky goes for a takedown attempt but Wonderland pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kijowsky fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kijowsky has closed the distance and engaged Wonderland in a clinch.
Wonderland stops a takedown attempt from Kijowsky.
Kijowsky prevents a body shot from Wonderland.

Kijowsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Kijowsky clinches.
Wonderland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kijowsky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wonderland tries to break free but Kijowsky pushes him back against the cage.
Wonderland tries for a takedown but Kijowsky manages to get underhooks.
Kijowsky lands a body shot.

Kijowsky ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kijowsky no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wonderland trying to control the position from guard on top but Kijowsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wonderland throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonderland trying to control the position from guard on top but Kijowsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wonderland wants to stand but Kijowsky is controlling his posture from full guard.
Wonderland throwing strikes from guard but Kijowsky blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kijowsky is trying to control the position but Wonderland postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kijowsky wants to sweep here but Wonderland controlling him for the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kijowsky looks to land a combination but Wonderland avoids it well.
Kijowsky fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wonderland shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wonderland tries a head kick but it misses.
Wonderland looks for the body kick but Kijowsky saw that one coming.
Wonderland throws a low kick but Kijowsky avoids it.
Wonderland looks for a takedown but Kijowsky sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kijowsky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wonderland avoids it really well and circles away.
As Kijowsky looks to move away, Wonderland throws a big counter combo but Kijowsky just gets out of the way.
Kijowsky swats away the attempt to clinch by Wonderland.
Kijowsky scores with a head kick. Wonderland tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kijowsky is defended easily by Wonderland.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kijowsky tries for a takedown but Wonderland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wonderland looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kijowsky throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kijowsky looks winded!
Kijowsky shoots in and drives through. Wonderland sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kristof Kijowsky dominated that round.
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.

Kijowsky shoots in for a double leg but Wonderland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Wonderland was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kijowsky.
Kijowsky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wonderland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Kijowsky forces Wonderland back against the cage and clinches.
Wonderland jumps guard but Kijowsky turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wonderland with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kijowsky breaks the clinch.
Wonderland throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kijowsky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kijowsky wants it to stay on the feet.
Wonderland doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kijowsky counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for World Wonderland. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kijowsky lands a jab to the nose.
Wonderland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kijowsky but Kijowsky pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wonderland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kijowsky shoots for a double leg takedown but Wonderland sprawls well. He's pushed Kijowsky's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wonderland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wonderland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kijowsky shoots in for a takedown but Wonderland shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wonderland slaps away a takedown attempt from Kijowsky, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kijowsky is breathing heavily.
Wonderland fails with an attempt to clinch.
World Wonderland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wonderland slaps away a takedown attempt from Kijowsky, before circling back to the center of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonderland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kijowsky darts in looking for a takedown but Wonderland gets double underhooks and turns Kijowsky into the cage.
Kijowsky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wonderland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wonderland throws a series of punches but Kijowsky avoids them all with ease.
Kijowsky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kijowsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Wonderland circles away.
Kijowsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kijowsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wonderland circles away.
Wonderland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kijowsky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Kijowsky responds with a good body kick, but Wonderland manages to step out the way in time.
Wonderland shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wonderland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kijowsky goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wonderland throws a series of punches but Kijowsky avoids them all with ease.
Kijowsky shoots in for a takedown but Wonderland shows good takedown defense.
Kijowsky moves out of range as Wonderland throws a body kick.

Kijowsky closes the distance and clinches.
Kijowsky is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wonderland is keeping busy.
Kijowsky gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wonderland.
Kijowsky is looking to take this one to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kijowsky stops a takedown attempt from Wonderland.
Kijowsky can't get the takedown.
Kijowsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wonderland goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kijowsky prevents it.
Wonderland tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kijowsky just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kijowsky drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wonderland is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kristof Kijowsky will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Kijowsky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wonderland tries to avoid it but Kijowsky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wonderland to the ground. Wonderland escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Kijowsky tries to get set, Wonderland tries to push him back and clinch up but Kijowsky manages to avoid the attempt.
Kijowsky blocks a head kick by Wonderland.
Wonderland wants to clinch.
Kijowsky throws a right and a left that Wonderland avoids nicely.
Kijowsky has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wonderland misses with the combination.
Kijowsky tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wonderland defends well and Kijowsky ends up having to push Wonderland into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Kijowsky clinches.
Wonderland is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kijowsky to keep the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kijowsky takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kijowsky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wonderland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kijowsky gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kijowsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wonderland is defending well for now.
Wonderland tries to pull guard but Kijowsky holds him up against the cage and eventually Wonderland drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for World Wonderland. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Kijowsky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wonderland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kijowsky sprawls well. Kijowsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wonderland gets slowly back to his feet.
Kijowsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wonderland circles away.
Kijowsky avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kijowsky is looking to slow Wonderland down with leg kicks.
Wonderland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kijowsky as he avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Kijowsky breaks the clinch.
Kijowsky closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wonderland circles away.
Wonderland tries to counter by clinching up but Kijowsky breaks away and moves out of range.
Wonderland misses with a wild body shot.
Wonderland displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kijowsky.

Kijowsky tries to keep at a distance but Wonderland has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kijowsky tries to score a body lock takedown but Wonderland shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kijowsky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wonderland is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Wonderland jumps guard but Kijowsky stands there with Wonderland around his waist. Wonderland gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Wonderland pulls Kijowsky into guard.
Wonderland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kijowsky stopping the sweep attempt from Wonderland.
Wonderland trying to keep a closed guard but Kijowsky is proving a slippery customer.
Wonderland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kijowsky manages to get himself to full guard.

Wonderland has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kijowsky is proving hard to escape from.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kijowsky thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Wonderland is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Kijowsky keeping moving, preventing Wonderland from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wonderland wants to stand but Kijowsky has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to World Wonderland.
I think Kijowsky 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight for Kristof Kijowsky!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Kristof Kijowsky!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Kristof Kijowsky!

Kristof Kijowsky wins by unanimous decision!