PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Wu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Bikermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bikermann has chosen Metallica - Master of Puppets as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Wu
vs
Bikermann

169 cm
26
142 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

171 cm
24
135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, James Wu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ben Bikermann!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bikermann darts in looking for a takedown but Wu gets double underhooks and turns Bikermann into the cage.

Wu clinches with his opponent.
Wu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bikermann backwards.
Bikermann jumps guard but Wu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bikermann backwards.
Bikermann has Wu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've been hearing reports that Wu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
James Wu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Bikermann.
Bikermann is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wu is defending well.

Wu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bikermann.

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

Wu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bikermann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Come on Wu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wu is stalling here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bikermann's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bikermann scrambles back to his feet.
Wu throws a one two combo.
Bikermann misses with a takedown attempt - Wu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bikermann.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wu.

Bikermann is rocked!

Wu closes the distance and clinches.
Wu trying to land knees to the body.
Bikermann wants a takedown but no success here.
Wu lands a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wu just leaning against Bikermann, taking a breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu cracks Bikermann with a nice body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bikermann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wu fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bikermann looks winded!
Wu throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

Wu darts in and clinches Bikermann up against the cage.
Bikermann is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wu pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bikermann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Wu manages to break the clinch.
Bikermann closes the distance and clinches up with Wu, looking for a takedown. Bikermann pushes Wu against the cage but Wu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Wu instigates a clinch.
Wu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wu gets underhooks to prevent Bikermann's takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wu lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wu.
A short right from Wu on the inside.
Wu lands a shot to the body.
Wu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bikermann.

Wu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Wu moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Wu.

Wu manages to break the clinch.

Wu drives through and clinches with Bikermann against the cage.

Wu breaks from the clinch.

Wu clinches up against the cage.
Bikermann jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wu walks away with a smile on his face. Bikermann gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wu clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bikermann wants to take the fight to the mat but Wu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wu scores with a shot to the side of Bikermann's head.
Wu stops a takedown attempt from Bikermann.
Wu slows down the pace here.
Wu lands a left hand.
A short right from Wu on the inside.
Wu leaning against his opponent.
Bikermann tries for a takedown. No joy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wu scores with an uppercut up the middle.

Wu breaks the clinch.

Wu has managed to clinch.
Wu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bikermann backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Wu dominated that round.
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.

Wu slaps away a takedown attempt from Bikermann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bikermann tries a head kick but it misses.
Bikermann takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bikermann can do to turn this around?
Wu dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
James Wu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bikermann is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bikermann wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wu scores with a shot to the side of Bikermann's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

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

Wu clinches up with Bikermann and pushes him back against the cage.
Bikermann is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
James Wu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Bikermann.
A right hook to the body lands for Wu.
Bikermann is breathing heavily.
Wu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bikermann.
Wu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bikermann.
Bikermann blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bikermann jumps guard but Wu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wu stalling.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wu gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Bikermann can't get the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wu is stalling here.
Wu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wu tries to land knees in the clinch but Bikermann avoids the damage to the body.
Wu gets through Bikermann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wu lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Wu breaks the clinch.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wu moves into range and clinches up with Bikermann.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wu gets underhooks to prevent Bikermann's takedown attempt.
Wu stalling.

Wu manages to break the clinch.

Wu drives through and clinches with Bikermann against the cage.
Wu lands a body punch.
Bikermann letting Wu take a breather here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

Wu clinches up with Bikermann and pushes him back against the cage.
Wu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bikermann or not.
Wu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Wu manages to break the clinch.
James Wu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wu scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

Wu has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wu.
A short uppercut from Wu.
The referee calls for Wu to work.
Bikermann changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wu fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wu has managed to clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bikermann wants a takedown.

Wu manages to break the clinch.
James Wu is winning the standup battle so far.

Wu has closed the distance and engaged Bikermann in a clinch.
A short right from Wu.
Bikermann tries for a takedown but Wu manages to get underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Wu - that landed with a thud.

Wu breaks from the clinch.
Wu lands with an overhand left.
Bikermann is still on wobbly legs! Can Wu finish him?
Wu scores with a sloppy right hand. Bikermann should have avoided that one.

Wu has closed the distance and engaged Bikermann in a clinch.
Wu gets underhooks to prevent Bikermann's takedown attempt.
Wu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bikermann backwards.
Wu looking to throw knees to the head but Bikermann is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Wu dominated that second round.
That's time! Wu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Wu stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wu wants it to stay on the feet.

Wu moves into the clinch.
A short right from Wu on the inside.
Wu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wu seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.

Wu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bikermann seems to have recovered his senses.
Wu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bikermann backs up against the cage.

Wu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bikermann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wu with a knee to the head.
Bikermann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bikermann's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wu misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Wu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wu pushes Bikermann against the cage. Wu is working some dirty boxing. Wu pushes off with a quick right hook! Bikermann goes down! Bikermann tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Wu moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Wu!