PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Wagner (ranked 8079 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fdafds Ewreewr (ranked 5850 p4p, 0 weight class). Wagner comes to the cage accompanied by Peter Gabriel - Sledgehammer. Fdafds Ewreewr will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Wagner
vs
Ewreewr

167 cm
20
155 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

176 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very confident

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fdafds Ewreewr!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ewreewr gets tackled into the cage by Wagner. Wagner maintains the clinch.
Ewreewr trying to stall but Wagner improves his position.

Wagner is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Ewreewr can't fight it off and eventually Wagner manages to take the fight to the floor. Ewreewr looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wagner 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.

Ewreewr is working an open guard so Wagner takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by Ewreewr.
Ewreewr looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wagner clinches up against the cage.
Wagner lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ewreewr or not.

Wagner jumps into guard, dragging Ewreewr to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Ewreewr from controlling successfully.
Wagner is trying to control the position but Ewreewr postures up.

Ewreewr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wagner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ewreewr has managed to get both his arms back between Wagner's legs - danger averted.
Ewreewr prevents Wagner from getting back to his feet.

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.
Wagner looking for a sweep. Not yet Wagner, not yet.
Ewreewr wants to control from the top but Wagner keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wagner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ewreewr is looking for the big counter here.

Wagner moves into the clinch.

Wagner has picked Ewreewr up - he's going for a ride! Wagner dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Ewreewr is trying to get back to full guard.
Wagner controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is trying to control the action in half guard but Ewreewr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wagner is really struggling to control Ewreewr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ewreewr tries to get to full guard but Wagner has control of the leg.
Ewreewr throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ewreewr wants to control but Wagner is keeping busy.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Wagner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

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.
Wagner managing to block the knees to the body from Ewreewr.
Ewreewr misses with the head strike.
Wagner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ewreewr is trying to maintain a safe position but Wagner gets an underhook and turns Ewreewr into the cage.

Wagner manages to pull guard.
Ewreewr stopping the sweep attempt from Wagner.
Wagner seems keen to control Ewreewr's posture.
Ewreewr trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ewreewr preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wagner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wagner changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ewreewr looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ewreewr can't do much from the bottom here.
Ewreewr tries to buck Wagner off but Wagner is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ewreewr prevents Wagner from improving position.
Ewreewr tries to bench press Wagner off him but Wagner keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner taking a breather here.
Ewreewr is trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner controls the position.

Wagner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ewreewr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Ewreewr's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ewreewr trying to remain calm as Wagner controls from the top position.

Wagner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ewreewr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

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

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.

Wagner clinches with his opponent.

Wagner has clasped his hands together around Ewreewr's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Wagner decides to stand back up. Wagner steps back and let's Ewreewr get back to his feet.
Ewreewr lands a head shot.

Wagner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

Wagner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wagner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ewreewr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ewreewr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Wagner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ewreewr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wagner is in Ewreewr's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewreewr is trying to control the position but Wagner postures up.
Wagner throwing strikes but missing.
Ewreewr is trying to control the position but Wagner postures up.
Wagner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four 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.
Ewreewr wants to get back to his feet but Wagner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wagner stays in close to Ewreewr's body and controls the position.

Wagner stands up and waves to Ewreewr to follow him.

Ewreewr gets tackled into the cage by Wagner. Wagner maintains the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wagner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Wagner dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Wagner drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Wagner 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.
Wagner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ewreewr can do to turn this around?
Wagner stopping the sweep attempt from Ewreewr.
Ewreewr working a defensive guard here.
Ewreewr being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wagner gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Wagner shoots in and bounces Ewreewr off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jack Wagner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wagner passes into half guard.
Ewreewr slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ewreewr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ewreewr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wagner.
Ewreewr 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.
Wagner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wagner postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wagner trying to control the position from guard on top but Ewreewr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ewreewr being controlled here, momentarily.
Wagner postures up.
Fdafds Ewreewr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wagner wants to pass the guard but Ewreewr is keeping the position.

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

Wagner takes the fight into the clinch.

Wagner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wagner scores with a head kick.
Wagner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Wagner looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ewreewr controls Wagner momentarily but Wagner frees himself.
Ewreewr 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ewreewr working a defensive guard here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Wagner showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wagner has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Wagner!