PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Judah Wilcox (ranked 4063 p4p, 4118 weight class) and Harry PNess (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Wilcox
vs
PNess

175 cm
25
170
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
185
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Judah Wilcox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harry PNess!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilcox throws a jab when PNess was well out of range.
Wilcox tries for a takedown but PNess sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
PNess changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilcox wants to clinch up but PNess keeps it at a distance.
PNess with the counter takedown but Wilcox avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilcox.
PNess is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts PNess as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wilcox drives through and clinches with PNess against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
PNess is defending well against a takedown attempt.
PNess changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilcox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilcox fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but PNess avoids it really well and circles away.
PNess is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
PNess keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilcox scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
PNess uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilcox.
Wilcox shoots in looking for a takedown but PNess manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilcox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
PNess avoids the body shot from Wilcox.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilcox is defended easily by PNess.
Wilcox throws out a loose jab but PNess uses good head movement to avoid it.
Judah Wilcox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilcox takes the fight into the clinch.
PNess stops a takedown attempt from Wilcox.

Wilcox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilcox fails to land the takedown.
PNess feints the counter takedown.
Wilcox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
PNess with the counter takedown but Wilcox avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilcox is defended easily by PNess.
PNess with the counter takedown but Wilcox avoids it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox misses with a straight left.
PNess drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilcox defends it well.
Wilcox misses with a double jab.
Wilcox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around PNess's waist but PNess gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilcox off to one side.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilcox looks for a takedown but PNess sprawls well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Judah Wilcox will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Wilcox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but PNess swivels and escapes.
PNess is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
PNess avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
PNess with the counter takedown but Wilcox avoids it easily.
PNess bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilcox shoots in for a takedown but PNess shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilcox scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox shoots for a takedown but PNess saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
PNess drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilcox defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Wilcox misses.
PNess drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilcox defends it well.
Harry PNess seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilcox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. PNess manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox shoots in but no luck this time.
PNess with the counter takedown but Wilcox avoids it easily.
PNess showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilcox.
PNess tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wilcox misses with a looping right.
PNess gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nice defenses there by PNess.
PNess with the counter takedown but Wilcox avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox has a takedown stuffed.
Wilcox looks for a takedown but PNess sprawls well.
PNess changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilcox has a takedown stuffed.
PNess slips under a jab from Wilcox.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says PNess as he avoids it easily.
PNess with the counter takedown but Wilcox avoids it easily.
PNess keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilcox tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but PNess swivels and escapes.
PNess feints the counter takedown.
Wilcox tries to clinch but PNess is having none of it.
Wilcox throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Wilcox instigates a clinch.
Wilcox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilcox.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PNess changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilcox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilcox tries to clinch up.
And PNess tries to counter it with a takedown but Wilcox pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wilcox dives in for a single leg takedown but PNess sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wilcox fails to land.
Wilcox changes levels and goes for a takedown here. PNess fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilcox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
PNess drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilcox defends it well.
Wilcox throws a lazy right hand but PNess sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
PNess with the counter takedown but Wilcox avoids it easily.
Wilcox shoots in looking for a takedown. PNess tries to sprawl out of it but Wilcox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. PNess manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Judah Wilcox dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Wilcox tries to clinch but fails miserably

and PNess counters with a takedown into side control.

Wilcox explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wilcox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
PNess changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wilcox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilcox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. PNess tries to avoid it but Wilcox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag PNess to the ground. PNess escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
PNess drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilcox defends it well.
Wilcox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilcox changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. PNess tries to avoid it but Wilcox manages to keep hold of a leg and drag PNess to the ground. PNess escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
PNess is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox throws a sloppy body shot

and PNess counters with a shoot takedown. Wilcox fights it but they end up in guard.

Wilcox pushes PNess off and scrambles back to his feet.
Nice defenses there by PNess.
PNess is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wilcox is looking to clinch.
Wilcox throws a combination but it was largely blocked by PNess.
PNess drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wilcox defends it well.
Wilcox fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilcox shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has PNess pinned against the cage. PNess gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox goes for a double leg but PNess avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as PNess continues to drive forward.
PNess is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilcox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wilcox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
PNess is looking for a takedown.
Wilcox wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Wilcox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
PNess misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Wilcox's face as he tries to break the clinch.
PNess is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilcox pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PNess drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilcox pulls his leg out and moves away.

Wilcox shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in PNess's guard.
Wilcox stopping the sweep attempt from PNess.
Wilcox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilcox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilcox trying to control but PNess is working from the bottom.
PNess avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
PNess can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilcox advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilcox trying to control from half guard but PNess is working away.
Wilcox thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed PNess's head.
PNess keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilcox missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilcox is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that PNess can do to turn this around?
PNess is looking to improve his position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Judah Wilcox showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilcox, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judah Wilcox!