PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Matilla (ranked 5652 p4p, 6432 weight class) and Billy Wilson (ranked 568 p4p, 613 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wilson's choice of entrance music: Under the knife. Billy Wilson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Matilla
vs
Wilson

190 cm
19
206
0 - 1 - 0

192 cm
18
215
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

Redemption ink

EL ZOIDO FEEBLE FIGHTWEAR
Redemption ink

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Matilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matilla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Wilson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Matilla is looking to reverse the position.
Matilla looks to move to half guard but instead Wilson has passed into mount! Damn!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson working Matilla over with strikes here.
Matilla is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wilson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Matilla is trying desperately to improve position.
Wilson controlling the pace for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson landing strikes from the mount.
Wilson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matilla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Matilla is working hard here to advance position.
Wilson throws some wild stikes that Matilla manages to avoid easily.
Wilson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wilson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wilson looking to ground and pound but Matilla is blocking nicely.
Wilson prevents Matilla from getting the reversal.
Matilla gets back to half guard.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Matilla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matilla trying to control here.
Matilla is refusing to be controlled, as Wilson sits in half guard.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matilla's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Wilson seems content to control.
Matilla is trying to stand.
Matilla is trying to control but can't.
Matilla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.
Matilla is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson throwing shots but Matilla is blocking nicely.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matilla wants to get back to his feet.
Matilla is pressing down on Wilson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Matilla is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matilla is keeping the position for now.

Wilson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matilla keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Matilla is looking to stand up but Wilson isn't so interested in that idea.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Wilson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Matilla is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Matilla dodges it nicely.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Matilla tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
Wilson trying to mount his opponent but Matilla defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Matilla is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hare of the Dog Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Matilla really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wilson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wilson controlling from the full mount.

Wilson working for a submission but Matilla is keeping him at bay.
Wilson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Matilla?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Matilla tries to lock up and control but Wilson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Wilson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wilson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matilla manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Matilla is keeping the position.
Matilla controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.
Matilla keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Matilla is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Matilla trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
Matilla avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson prevents Matilla from getting back to his feet.
Wilson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Matilla tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wilson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Matilla trying to remain calm as Wilson controls from the top position.
Wilson working the ground and pound from side control.
Matilla takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Matilla regains half guard.
Matilla is looking to improve his position.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Matilla dodges it nicely.
Matilla trying to control but Wilson postures up.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Matilla is defending well.
Wilson is trying to control. Matilla wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matilla trying to control here.
Wilson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matilla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Matilla won't allow Wilson to pass to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilson connects with a nice short shot to Matilla's temple.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Matilla keeps working.
Matilla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Matilla is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Matilla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Wilson.

Wilson seems to be working for a kimura but Matilla defends the submission attempt.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matilla defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matilla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Matilla is looking to control Wilson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matilla avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wilson trying to control the action but Matilla is working from the bottom.
Wilson is pressing down on Matilla's thigh, looking to free his foot. Matilla is holding on for now.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Matilla's head.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Matilla dodges it nicely.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matilla defending well though.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Matilla dodges it nicely.
Wilson wants to free his trapped foot but Matilla is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Matilla blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Matilla wants to get back to his feet.
Matilla punching from the bottom.
Wilson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilson throwing shots but Matilla is blocking nicely.
Matilla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wilson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matilla is trying to stand.
Wilson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Billy Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wilson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Matilla quickly recovers to half guard.
Matilla wants to get back to full guard.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Matilla is having none of it.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilson trying to control from Matilla's half guard. Matilla has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wilson trying to control but Matilla is working from the bottom.
Matilla looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Matilla is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson trying to move into half guard but instead Matilla has managed to sweep!

Wilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matilla stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Matilla trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson has a closed guard, preventing Matilla from standing up.
Wilson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Matilla doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Matilla manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Matilla throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matilla is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Matilla trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Old School Training inform us that Wilson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Wilson wants to sweep here but Matilla controlling him for the moment.

Wilson is looking for a triangle but Matilla pushes his legs off easily.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Anton Matilla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Wilson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matilla tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wilson is in Matilla's guard.
Wilson throws a strike but Matilla rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Wilson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matilla defends well.
Matilla is pushing down on Wilson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wilson is fighting to maintain full guard but Matilla has managed to sneak the leg through.
Anton Matilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matilla tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Wilson manages to get to full guard.
Matilla won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Matilla manages to get himself to full guard.

Wilson wants to control from the top but Matilla keeps moving.
Wilson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wilson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Matilla's guard.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Matilla is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matilla won't allow Wilson to pass to mount.
Matilla wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Wilson trying to control the action but Matilla is working from the bottom.
Matilla is trying to stand.
Matilla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Matilla wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Matilla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matilla wants to stand but Wilson is controlling the position.

Matilla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilson is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Billy Wilson.
I've got Wilson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Wilson!
A relieved looking Billy Wilson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.