PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Wreck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, a great song. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

James
vs
Wreck

200 cm
22
250 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

180 cm
22
220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Nathan James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Marc Wreck!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from James does no damage.
James throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wreck's waist but Wreck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing James off to one side.

James fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wreck, pushing him back against the cage.

Wreck ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wreck no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wreck looking to control.
James stopping the sweep attempt from Wreck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wreck pulls James in close to prevent any damage.
Wreck working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
James is fighting to break Wreck's control of his arms but Wreck is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
James won't allow Wreck to sweep him here.
Wreck looking to control.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Wreck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wreck uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wreck 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.
Wreck looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Wreck looks for a takedown but James sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wreck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wreck misses with a takedown attempt - James sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
James misses with the combination.
James is breathing heavily.
Wreck fails with the takedown.
Nathan James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Wreck.
Wreck misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Wreck.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wreck tries to clinch

and James counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wreck is trying to maintain the position but James is very close to passing his half guard.
Wreck is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wreck tries to kick James off but James keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
James is thwarting Wreck's attempts to control the position.
James will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
James with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
James's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
James shoots and misses

and Wreck counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wreck stalling.
James trying to hold on to Wreck's head to control him but Wreck postures up.
Wreck not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marc Wreck will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wreck swats away the attempt to clinch by James.
James scores with a shot to the body.
Wreck tries for a takedown but James circles away easily
and James counters with an inside leg kick.
James is looking to clinch but Wreck is avoiding it.
Wreck avoids the head kick by James.

James clinches up with Wreck and pushes him back against the cage.
Wreck is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Wreck breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
James shoots in but Wreck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
James throws a hook to the side of Wreck's head but Wreck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wreck moves in looking to clinch but James pushes him off.
Wreck shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and James counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nathan James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Wreck.
Wreck controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wreck manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Wreck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wreck pulls James in close to prevent any damage.

Wreck has his foot on James's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. James works his way back into a safe position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wreck manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wreck pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
James is desperately trying to improve his position but Wreck has a good base and remains in mount.
Wreck looking to control but James is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wreck fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
James is squirming around, avoiding Wreck's attempts to control the action.
Wreck tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wreck is trying to take his opponent's back.
Wreck takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
James is bucking up trying to escape but Wreck cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wreck with good strikes from the mount here!
James wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Wreck working for a choke but James is defending well.
James manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wreck's guard. Nice work there by James.
Wreck trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
Wreck is pulling down on James's head to control his posture.
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 Nathan James will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Wreck connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
James stuffs the takedown.
Wreck shoots in for a takedown but James shows good takedown defense.
Wreck is looking to land body kicks.
James shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wreck as he jumps to the side.
James scores with a spinning back kick!
James shoots and misses

and Wreck counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wreck content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wreck moves into full mount! James won't be happy about that!
Wreck looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marc Wreck has got the better of the ground game so far.

Wreck stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wreck darts in trying to clinch

and James counters by clinching up.
Wreck changes levels and goes for a takedown here. James fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nathan James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marc Wreck.
Nice uppercut there from James.
James looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wreck tries to clinch up

and James counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wreck looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wreck is not content to let James control the position.
Wreck gets back to full guard.

Wreck manages to escape and get back to his feet.

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.
Wreck shoots and misses

and James counters by clinching up.
Wreck is looking for a takedown up against the cage. James gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Wreck avoiding damage.
Wreck tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

Wreck has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but James regains guard immediately.

James looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wreck wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
James wants to improve his position but instead Wreck has moved into half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marc Wreck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wreck 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marc Wreck!