PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and lamont kevler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). kevler is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by have a nice day. 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.

Wilson
vs
kevler

210 cm
22
245 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

196 cm
22
265 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, lamont kevler!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wilson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wilson seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Wilson is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, kevler manages to get to full guard.
kevler is pulling down on Wilson's head to control his posture.
Wilson trying to control but kevler is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to stand up but kevler won't let him.
Wilson trying to control but kevler is working from the bottom.
Wilson wants to get up but he can't break kevler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wilson is breathing heavily.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

kevler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wilson did well to prevent kevler getting side control.
Wilson pushes kevler off looking to stand but kevler dives back in and keeps control.
kevler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to stand up here but kevler is controlling him well.

kevler decides to stand up.

kevler gets in close and instigates a clinch.

kevler has hold of one of Wilson's legs. Wilson is fighting the takedown attempt but kevler gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wilson wants to stand and escape but kevler is having none of it.
Wilson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wilson tries to get out of the position.
kevler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
kevler advances to full mount.
kevler looking to finish Wilson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wilson!
kevler scoring with strikes but Wilson is staying in there.
kevler dominating with strikes here.
kevler is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wilson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Wilson is trying to stand up.
kevler controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
kevler looking to control but Wilson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
kevler with good strikes from the mount here!
kevler controlling from mount.
kevler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

lamont kevler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

kevler is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but kevler circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Wilson misses.
Wilson tries for a takedown but kevler circles away easily

and kevler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by kevler.
kevler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
kevler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilson smiles and moves away.
Thomas Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of lamont kevler.
Wilson throws a left and a right that both miss

and kevler counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from kevler there.
kevler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
kevler is nestled in close to Wilson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson pushes kevler off but kevler dives into side control.
kevler works to advance to full mount. Wilson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Wilson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
kevler controlling his opponent.
kevler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
kevler trying to control but he's not successful this time.
kevler prevents Wilson from getting the reversal.
Wilson is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for kevler on the ground.
kevler working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Wilson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Wilson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
kevler content just to control the position here.
kevler prevents Wilson from getting the reversal.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
kevler controlling his opponent.
Wilson is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
kevler scores with a couple of good head shots there.
lamont kevler has got the better of the ground game so far.
kevler wants to control the pace but Wilson is squirming around nicely.
kevler controlling from the full mount.

That's four 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.

Despite being in the dominant position, lamont kevler just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
kevler with a lazy takedown attempt

and Wilson counters with a single leg into guard. kevler didn't expect that.
Wilson trying to stand up but can't free himself from kevler's guard.
kevler is looking to stand up but Wilson isn't so interested in that idea.
Wilson trying to stand up but can't free himself from kevler's guard.
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 Thomas Wilson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

kevler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wilson wants to control but kevler is keeping busy.
Wilson pushes kevler off looking to stand but kevler dives back in and keeps control.
Wilson trying to hold on to kevler's head to control him but kevler postures up.
kevler prevents Wilson from standing back up.
Wilson tries to push off, looking to stand up, but kevler manages to move to mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
kevler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.

kevler working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Wilson turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips kevler off and cradles Wilson's limp body as kevler celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). lamont kevler!