PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Warren (ranked 4181 p4p, 25465 weight class) and Christian Wilder (ranked 405 p4p, 609 weight class). Dexter Warren has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Warren
vs
Wilder

195 cm
26
260
2 - 1 - 0

182 cm
19
240
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good knees
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder misses with a takedown attempt
and Warren counters with a stiff right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Warren has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Warren throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilder shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Warren defends it nicely.
Wilder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Warren closes the distance and pushes Wilder back into the cage.
Warren prevents the takedown attempt.
Dexter Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Wilder.
Wilder using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Warren has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Warren with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilder is trying to break the clinch but Warren has him pressed against the cage.

Wilder pulls Warren into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Warren gets to his feet - Wilder follows without any prompting.

Warren forces Wilder back against the cage and clinches.
Wilder takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wilder looks winded!
Warren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Warren lands an elbow that stopped Wilder in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Christian Wilder has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Warren is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Warren utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Warren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Warren landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Warren lands a damaging elbow.
Knees to the body from Warren.
Warren landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Warren landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wilder takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warren with a knee to the head.
Warren lands a knee to the head.
Warren unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wilder lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Warren lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren landing knees to the body.
Warren scores with a knee to the head.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Warren forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Warren crunches a lovely knee into Wilder's ribcage.
Warren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Warren.
A short right from Wilder on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Warren just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wilder's brow.
Warren using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilder has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilder should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wilder is stalling here.
Wilder blocks an elbow strike.
Warren lands a knee to the body.
Warren throws a knee to the head but misses.

Wilder tightens his grip and picks Warren up, before dumping him to the ground. Warren manages to land in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder landing some decent shots from guard.

Wilder decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Warren, up you get!
Warren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilder moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilder wants to counter with a clinch but Warren pushes him away.

Wilder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Warren unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wilder is trying to pull guard but Warren turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wilder is trying to break the clinch but Warren is controlling him.
Warren unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wilder lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Warren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Warren.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren lands an elbow inside that Wilder shrugs off.
Warren misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilder.
Wilder has Warren pressed against the cage.
Wilder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Warren is defending well for now.
Wilder takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Warren obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Wilder lands a takedown into guard.

Warren has his feet on Wilder's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.

Warren moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warren throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilder blocks it with crossed arms.
Wilder tries to pull guard but Warren won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Warren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Wilder's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Warren pushes Wilder up against the cage in a clinch.
Warren lands a nice knee to the body.
Warren putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wilder in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Warren working Wilder over with knees to the body.
Warren connects with a knee to the head.
Warren gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Warren.
Warren prevents the takedown attempt.
Warren lands an elbow that stopped Wilder in his tracks for a moment.
Warren tries to land a knee to the head but Wilder blocks with his arms.
Wilder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilder has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Warren - that landed with a thud.
Warren prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wilder with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren connects with a knee to the head.
Warren trying to land knees to the body.

Wilder manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wilder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Wilder tries to free his leg and advance position but Warren is retaining full guard.
Wilder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilder trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Christian Wilder has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilder missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Wilder stands up and waves to Warren to follow him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilder.
Dexter Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Wilder.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Warren closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Warren unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Warren unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Warren comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Warren landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Warren lands a body shot in the clinch.
Warren struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilder controls his hands.
Wilder is trying to drag Warren to the mat but Warren just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Warren with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

Wilder has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Warren clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

Wilder has his opponent's back but Warren is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Wilder.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Warren has managed to clinch.
Warren creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wilder's defenses.
Warren lands an elbow that stopped Wilder in his tracks for a moment.
Wilder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilder slowing the pace effectively.
Warren scores a nice knee to the body.
Warren with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Warren unloads a knee to the mid-section.

Wilder breaks the clinch.
Dexter Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Warren.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dexter Warren dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Christian Wilder's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Warren takes the fight into the clinch.

Wilder jumps guard.
Warren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilder trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom.
Warren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilder on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warren keeping full guard, as Wilder tries to pass.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder slips nicely into half guard.
Warren is trying to stand.
Wilder takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wilder wants to take a breather but Warren is having none of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dexter Warren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Warren pushes Wilder off looking to stand but Wilder dives back in and keeps control.
Wilder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Warren does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilder misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Warren tries to clinch there but Wilder circles away.
Warren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

Warren instigates a clinch.
Wilder is trying to drag Warren to the mat but Warren just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Warren scores a nice knee to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Warren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Warren throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wilder wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilder avoids the elbow strike from Warren, against the cage.
Wilder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Warren is defending well for now.

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.
Warren landing knees to the head.

Wilder pulls Warren into guard.
Wilder working a defensive guard here.

Warren stands up from Wilder's guard - Warren perhaps looking for a knockout.
Warren lands a nice shot to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilder on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Warren wants to clinch.

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 Dexter Warren.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Warren, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dexter Warren!