PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hans Peter Baxxter (ranked 2016 p4p, 2445 weight class) and Tyres Widforss (ranked 202 p4p, 229 weight class). Baxxter comes to the cage accompanied by Weekend, Scooter. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Baxxter
vs
Widforss

180 cm
39
156
20 - 12 - 1

168 cm
30
150
13 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Hans Peter Baxxter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyres Widforss!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baxxter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Widforss sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Widforss will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Widforss closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Baxxter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Widforss wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Widforss tries for a kimura but Baxxter is defending well.
I wouldn't like to be where Baxxter is right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baxxter is looking to reverse the position.
Widforss lands some shots froms side control.
Baxxter tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Widforss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Baxxter prevents Widforss from improving position.
Baxxter struggling a bit here.
Baxxter stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Baxxter is looking for a sweep.
Baxxter has one of Widforss's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Widforss tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Baxxter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Widforss wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

Widforss tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Baxxter's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Widforss wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baxxter keeps working.

Widforss goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Baxxter has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Widforss but great work by Baxxter.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widforss is not content to let Baxxter control the position.
Widforss is trying to improve his position.
Widforss is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Baxxter's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Baxxter wants to control but Widforss is keeping him busy.

Baxxter moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Widforss.
Widforss tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Baxxter presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widforss is wriggling around trying to escape.
Baxxter controlling from the full mount.
Widforss bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Baxxter wants to sweep but no luck.
Widforss wants to pass the guard but Baxxter is keeping the position.
Baxxter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baxxter 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.
Baxxter keeping moving, preventing Widforss from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyres Widforss dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Baxxter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Baxxter misses with a low kick.
Tyres Widforss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Widforss shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Baxxter defends it nicely.
Baxxter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Baxxter moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Danga de danga de dang - Widforss scores with a four punch combination!
Widforss scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Baxxter looks to throw the jab but Widforss is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Widforss misses with a combination
and Widforss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Widforss bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Widforss thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Widforss tries for a kimura but Baxxter is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Widforss is looking to take a break and control but Baxxter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Widforss tries for a kimura but Baxxter is defending well.
Baxxter tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Widforss wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Widforss trying to control the position but Baxxter is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Widforss goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Baxxter rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Widforss's guard! Nice work there by Baxxter!

Widforss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Baxxter has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Widforss throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tyres Widforss has got the better of the ground game so far.
Baxxter stopping the sweep attempt from Widforss.

Widforss is looking for a triangle but Baxxter pushes his legs off easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Widforss tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Widforss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Widforss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Widforss trying to control the position from guard on top but Baxxter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Widforss preventing the sweep.
Widforss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Widforss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baxxter is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter wants to sweep but no luck.
Baxxter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Widforss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Widforss is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Baxxter is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Baxxter has escaped and now he's on top!

Widforss looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Widforss has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Baxxter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baxxter controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyres Widforss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Widforss uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baxxter.
And Widforss tries to counter it with a takedown but Baxxter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tyres Widforss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Widforss blocks the leg kick.
Widforss throws an off balance right hand
and Baxxter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Widforss moves out of range of the leg kick from Baxxter.
Widforss avoids the body shot from Baxxter.
Baxxter needs to keep his hands up - Widforss had a free shot at his head there.
Widforss cracks Baxxter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Baxxter walks into a stiff left hand from Widforss.
Baxxter bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Baxxter connects with a high kick.
Baxxter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Widforss throws out the jab.
The crowd cheers as Baxxter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Widforss doesn't seem phased though.
Widforss ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Baxxter.
Baxxter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Widforss walks forward, straight into a front kick from Baxxter.
Baxxter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Widforss gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Widforss tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baxxter defends well and Widforss ends up having to push Baxxter into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baxxter goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Widforss goes for a double leg but Baxxter avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Baxxter continues to drive forward.
Baxxter is looking to counter with a body kick.
Widforss shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Baxxter pinned against the cage. Baxxter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Baxxter looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hans Peter Baxxter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyres Widforss.
Widforss takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Widforss swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baxxter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baxxter thumps Widforss with a low kick.
Widforss takes a swing at Baxxter's ribcage but misses.
Baxxter pushes Widforss away with a front kick.
Baxxter lands a nice shot that snaps Widforss's head back.
Tyres Widforss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Widforss closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Widforss lands in his opponent's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baxxter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Widforss is trying to maintain the position but Baxxter is very close to passing his half guard.
Baxxter tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Widforss.
Widforss wants to improve his position but Baxxter is controlling well.
Widforss trying to control here.
Widforss wants to get back to full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baxxter wants to pass to mount but Widforss is defending the position.
Widforss is trying to maintain the position but Baxxter is very close to passing his half guard.
Hans Peter Baxxter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Widforss is controlling Baxxter's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Baxxter stalling.
Widforss is concentrating on defense, preventing Baxxter from advancing position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Baxxter prevents Widforss from improving his position.
Widforss is trying to maintain the position but Baxxter is very close to passing his half guard.
Widforss avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Baxxter.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Baxxter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Widforss does no damage.
Baxxter missing with a left hand there. Widforss was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Baxxter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Widforss is out of range and Baxxter settles back down.
Widforss drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baxxter defends it well.
Baxxter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Baxxter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Widforss.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baxxter.
Widforss misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Peter Baxxter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Widforss 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyres Widforss!
Tyres Widforss gave a mention to ⚔️Conquest Nutrition⚔️ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).