PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between KJ Hoodwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoodwell comes to the cage accompanied by Pinball. On his way into the cage it seems that KJ Hoodwell has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily KJ Hoodwell seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Hoodwell
vs
Wilson

190 cm
25
266 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

192 cm
25
255 lbs
7 - 3 - 1

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Powerful

FNF Energy - Sale!

Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 Cardio

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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, KJ Hoodwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, David Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoodwell fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoodwell.
Hoodwell fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KJ Hoodwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson leaves Hoodwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Hoodwell or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilson which made him look bad.
Wilson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoodwell moves away.
Hoodwell fails to land the takedown.
Wilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilson lands a nice looking body shot.
Hoodwell fails to land the takedown.
Hoodwell is breathing heavily.
A right-left combo lands from Wilson.
Wilson leaves Hoodwell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodwell tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoodwell manages to avoid it.
Wilson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hoodwell is able to avoid easily.
Wilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hoodwell.
Hoodwell shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilson but Wilson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Donk. Wilson catches Hoodwell right on the button with a cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wilson.
Hoodwell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wilson to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoodwell is just out of range.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hoodwell is just out of range.
Wilson takes a swing at Hoodwell's ribcage but misses.
Wilson throws a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson throws a body punch but Hoodwell moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Wilson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hoodwell rather than just go for the knockout.
Hoodwell takes a jab right on the kisser.

Wilson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hoodwell napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wilson is staying tight to Hoodwell's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Wilson lands a nice forearm strike.
Wilson controls the position from side control.
Hoodwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands an elbow.
Hoodwell is looking for a sweep.
Wilson cracks Hoodwell with a big right hand but Hoodwell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hoodwell trying to remain calm as Wilson controls from the top position.

Wilson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hoodwell throws a combination that misses
and Wilson counters with a straight right hand.
Wilson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoodwell manages to avoid it.
Hoodwell doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Wilson counter with a right hand.
Hoodwell wants to land a leg kick but Wilson is out of range.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Hoodwell. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.

Wilson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hoodwell is trying to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hoodwell down.
Hoodwell is looking for a sweep.
Wilson working the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hoodwell 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wilson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoodwell tries for a takedown but Wilson circles away easily

and Wilson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hoodwell's guard.
Wilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

Hoodwell throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wilson escapes and throws Hoodwell's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Hoodwell doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wilson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hoodwell's guard now.

Hoodwell isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wilson stacks Hoodwell on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wilson!
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson controlling from side mount.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wilson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hoodwell is trying to get back to half guard.
Wilson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hoodwell to see if he's OK.
Wilson taking a breather here.
Hoodwell regains half guard.
Wilson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodwell is looking to improve his position.
Hoodwell is working hard here to advance position.
Wilson is pressing down on Hoodwell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hoodwell is holding on for now.
Hoodwell tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
Hoodwell taking some punishment here, with Wilson in his half guard.
Hoodwell moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Hoodwell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hoodwell looking for subs off his back but Wilson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Wilson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wilson is looking to advance position but Hoodwell won't allow it.
Hoodwell is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hoodwell is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilson's back!

Wilson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hoodwell gets his way!
Wilson holding both Hoodwell 's hands and preventing any damage.

Wilson showing good submission defense here.
Wilson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hoodwell's guard. Nice work there by Wilson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson distracts Hoodwell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilson working some strikes from top position.

Hoodwell throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Hoodwell keeps moving.

Hoodwell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilson is aware though and is defending well.
David Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hoodwell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wilson controls the pace.
Wilson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Hoodwell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wilson's half guard.
Hoodwell is pressing down on Wilson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wilson is holding on for now.

Hoodwell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wilson trying to hold on to Hoodwell's head to control him but Hoodwell postures up.

Hoodwell is looking for a kimura here.
Hoodwell prevents Wilson from improving his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wilson wants to control but Hoodwell is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wilson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoodwell misses with a takedown
and Wilson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hoodwell thinking.
Hoodwell clinches but Wilson breaks the clinch
and Wilson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hoodwell manages to avoid it.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hoodwell gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for KJ Hoodwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoodwell being controlled here, momentarily.
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Hoodwell is keeping the position.

Hoodwell working for submissions but it's allowed Wilson to get to half guard.
Wilson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoodwell is trying desperately to improve position.
Wilson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wilson landing shots from mount.

Wilson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hoodwell working to try and regain half guard.
Wilson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wilson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hoodwell taking shots to the head.
Wilson controlling from the full mount.
Hoodwell working to try and regain half guard.
Hoodwell regains half guard.
Wilson is controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Wilson!