PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Remariez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Wikstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Wikstrom will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Remariez
vs
Wikstrom

165 cm
22
150 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Win Nutritional
Advanced Supplements

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adam Remariez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Wikstrom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wikstrom shoots in looking for a takedown. Remariez tries to sprawl out of it but Wikstrom keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Remariez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Remariez slaps away a takedown attempt from Wikstrom, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wikstrom closes the distance and clinches up with Remariez, looking for a takedown. Wikstrom pushes Remariez against the cage but Remariez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Adam Remariez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Wikstrom.
Wikstrom pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Remariez scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wikstrom tries to kick Remariez off but Remariez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wikstrom won't allow Remariez to pass to mount.

Remariez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wikstrom is trying to stand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wikstrom tries to kick Remariez off in order to stand up. Remariez Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Wikstrom is looking to reverse the position.

Remariez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wikstrom tries to improve position but can't.
Wikstrom prevents Remariez from improving position.
Wikstrom trying to remain calm as Remariez controls from the top position.

Remariez is trying to get an arm triangle but Wikstrom is defending well.
Remariez is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Remariez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wikstrom is trying to improve his position.
Remariez tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wikstrom's legs.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wikstrom is trying to improve his position.
Remariez takes a little break here. Wikstrom wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.

Remariez swings around for an armbar but Wikstrom sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Remariez's guard.
Wikstrom trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wikstrom postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wikstrom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wikstrom accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Remariez wants to control but Wikstrom passes easily into half guard.
Wikstrom wants to take a breather but Remariez is having none of it.
Remariez tries to get to full guard but Wikstrom has control of the leg.

Wikstrom is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wikstrom has his takedown stuffed

and Remariez counters with a single leg into guard. Wikstrom didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Remariez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wikstrom wants to hold on but Remariez pushes him away.
Remariez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Remariez looking to control but Wikstrom is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

Remariez is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Remariez extends the arm and Wikstrom is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Adam Remariez!