PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Vetchnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egon Wildfang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Alex Vetchnikov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Vetchnikov
vs
Wildfang

219 cm
24
300 lbs
9 - 1 - 0

200 cm
20
300 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Vetchnikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Egon Wildfang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vetchnikov throws a hook but Wildfang avoids it easily.
Vetchnikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Wildfang.
Wildfang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vetchnikov throws a right hand that Wildfang ducks under and follows up with a left that Wildfang also avoids with ease.

Wildfang clinches up with Vetchnikov and pushes him back against the cage.
Vetchnikov is trying to break free.
Wildfang is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vetchnikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wildfang stalling the fight.
Wildfang tries to score a body lock takedown but Vetchnikov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Vetchnikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wildfang tries to clinch there but Vetchnikov circles away.

Wildfang gets the takedown into side control.
Wildfang is looking to take a break and control but Vetchnikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wildfang tries to move into full mount but can't pass Vetchnikov's legs.

Wildfang is trying to get an arm triangle but Vetchnikov is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wildfang thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vetchnikov is not content to let Wildfang control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wildfang tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wildfang has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vetchnikov is looking to regain half guard here but Wildfang keeps moving and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vetchnikov struggling a bit here.
Vetchnikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Vetchnikov tries to get out of the position.
Wildfang tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vetchnikov trying to remain calm as Wildfang controls from the top position.
Wildfang working away.
Vetchnikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wildfang on the ground.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Vetchnikov gets caught flat footed, as Wildfang shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wildfang wants to control from the top but Vetchnikov keeps moving.
Vetchnikov wants to sweep but no luck.
Wildfang trying to control but Vetchnikov is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vetchnikov is trying to control the position but Wildfang postures up.
Wildfangis looking to pass into half guard but Vetchnikov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Vetchnikov is in guard.
Vetchnikov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wildfang controls Vetchnikov momentarily but Vetchnikov frees himself.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Vetchnikov throws a right hand that Wildfang ducks under and follows up with a left that Wildfang also avoids with ease.
Wildfang tries to clinch up.
Wildfang gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vetchnikov.

It looks like Egon Wildfang has been cut.
A combination from Vetchnikov does no damage.
Vetchnikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Wildfang gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wildfang has Vetchnikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vetchnikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alex Vetchnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Egon Wildfang.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vetchnikov as Wildfang tries to tie him up.
Wildfang controlling the action here for a moment.
Vetchnikov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wildfang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wildfang drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vetchnikov gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Vetchnikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wildfang tries to clinch but Vetchnikov moves out of range.
Vetchnikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wildfang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wildfang slips under a jab.
Wildfang fails to land the takedown.
Vetchnikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wildfang wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Egon Wildfang will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Egon Wildfang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wildfang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

Wildfang bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Wildfang tries for a kimura but Vetchnikov is defending well.
Wildfang is looking to take a break and control but Vetchnikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wildfang controls the position.
Wildfang trying to control the position but Vetchnikov is working away.
Wildfang is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildfang working away.
Vetchnikov tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Wildfang is looking to take a break and control but Vetchnikov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wildfang advances nicely into full mount.
Wildfang content just to control the position here.

Despite being in the dominant position, Egon Wildfang just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wildfang is looking to clinch but Vetchnikov is avoiding it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Vetchnikov misses the target.
Vetchnikov misses with a double jab.
Nice straight punches there by Vetchnikov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vetchnikov.
A big left from Vetchnikov misses.
No joy there for Vetchnikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wildfang moves out of range as Vetchnikov strikes.
Wildfang slips under a jab.
Nice jab there from Vetchnikov.
Wildfang needs to keep his hands up - Vetchnikov had a free shot at his head there.
Vetchnikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.

Wildfang darts in and clinches Vetchnikov up against the cage.
Wildfang looking to slow down the pace here.
Vetchnikov is trying to break the clinch but Wildfang is controlling him.

Vetchnikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vetchnikov keeps the fight on the outside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Vetchnikov.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Wildfang clinches up against the cage.
Vetchnikov working hard to break the clinch.
Wildfang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Vetchnikov is keeping busy.
Vetchnikov being controlled against the cage.
Wildfang wants a takedown.
Vetchnikov working hard to break the clinch.
Vetchnikov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vetchnikov wants to break free but Wildfang has control.
Vetchnikov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wildfang is pushing Vetchnikov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vetchnikov wants to break free but Wildfang has control.
Wildfang keeps control of Vetchnikov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wildfang trying to control the position but instead, Vetchnikov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wildfang into the cage.
Come on Wildfang - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

That's four 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.
Vetchnikov is trying to break the clinch but Wildfang is controlling him.
Vetchnikov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wildfang.
Vetchnikov is trying to force a seperation but Wildfang has the dominant position.

Vetchnikov breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Vetchnikov misses.

Wildfang looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Vetchnikov!

Wildfang is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Vetchnikov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Wildfang is working for a guillotine from mount but Vetchnikov frees his head quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wildfang with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Alex Vetchnikov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Egon Wildfang's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A jab from Vetchnikov does it's job there.
Vetchnikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Wildfang.
Vetchnikov punishes Wildfang's body with a nice straight punch.
Vetchnikov misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wildfang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Vetchnikov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wildfang fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wildfang moves out of range as Vetchnikov strikes.
Vetchnikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Vetchnikov misses with a looping right.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Wildfang takes the fight into the clinch.

Vetchnikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wildfang tries to clinch up but Vetchnikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Vetchnikov throws a hook to the side of Wildfang's head but Wildfang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

Wildfang clinches.
Vetchnikov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wildfang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wildfang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Vetchnikov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vetchnikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wildfang circles away quickly and effectively.
Wildfang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vetchnikov.
Alex Vetchnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wildfang slips a jab and a cross from Vetchnikov.
Alex Vetchnikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Wildfang closes the distance and pushes Vetchnikov back into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vetchnikov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

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.
Wildfang looking for a takedown.
Vetchnikov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wildfang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vetchnikov's efforts to push away.
Wildfang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vetchnikov's efforts to push away.
Wildfang stalling against the cage.
Vetchnikov can't break the clinch.

Vetchnikov breaks from the clinch.

Wildfang drives through and clinches with Vetchnikov against the cage.
Wildfang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Vetchnikov's efforts to push away.
Wildfang is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Vetchnikov is trying to break free.
Wildfang is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

Wildfang has picked Vetchnikov up - he's going for a ride! Wildfang dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wildfang seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vetchnikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wildfang moves nicely into side control.

Wildfang is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Vetchnikov is trying to escape and Wildfang transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Vetchnikov is forced to tap! Nice work there by Wildfang! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Egon Wildfang!
Egon Wildfang is the new super heavyweight champion!