PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between cj wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Andrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

wilson
vs
Andrada

178 cm
18
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
19
163 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, cj wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Andrada!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrada throws a nice looking combination but wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Andrada decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andrada is keen to just control but wilson is a slippery customer.
wilson is doing well to control the position and prevent Andrada from advancing to side control.
wilson tries to get to full guard but Andrada has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Andrada in particular looking to stall.
wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andrada thows a huge punch but wilson dodges it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
wilson moves into full guard.
wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Andrada lands a couple of elbows.
wilson pulls Andrada in close to prevent any damage.
Andrada sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed wilson's guard.
wilson trying to control from the bottom.
wilson strikes from the bottom but Andrada passes into mount!
Andrada is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. wilson can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andrada throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Andrada misses with a head shot.
Andrada cracks wilson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Andrada trying to control but he's not successful this time.
wilson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Andrada.
Andrada wants to control but wilson has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Andrada not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Andrada is controlling the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
wilson wants to get back to full guard.
wilson manages to get to full guard.
wilson keeping moving, preventing Andrada from controlling successfully.

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.

Andrada thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
wilson wants to get back to his feet but Andrada is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Andrada trying to control but wilson is working from the bottom.
wilson is looking to stand up but Andrada isn't so interested in that idea.
wilson is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andrada trying to control but wilson is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Andrada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Miguel Andrada's cut.
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.

wilson with a lazy takedown attempt

and Andrada counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Andrada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Andrada sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Andrada wants to control but wilson is keeping him busy.
wilson wants to control but Andrada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andrada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but wilson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Despite being in the dominant position, Miguel Andrada just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
wilson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Andrada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? wilson is fending him off so far but Andrada persists. Nope, wilson circles away and we're back to standing.
Andrada is breathing heavily.
Andrada shoots in for a takedown but wilson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
wilson misses with a takedown attempt

and Andrada counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Andrada is working away from the top position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
wilson is trying to get back to full guard.
Andrada is pressing down on wilson's thigh, looking to free his foot. wilson is holding on for now.
wilson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
wilson tries to get to full guard but Andrada has control of the leg.
Andrada slips a nice elbow through wilson's hands, connecting with wilson's forehead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Andrada wants to take a breather but wilson is having none of it.
Andrada content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Andrada shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in wilson's guard.
wilson keeping moving, preventing Andrada from controlling successfully.
Andrada postures up in wilson's guard and throws a big left but wilson blocks it.
wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Andrada is proving a slippery customer.
Andrada content to stall in guard here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
wilson is pulling down on Andrada's head to control his posture.
wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Andrada is one step ahead there.
Andrada slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Andrada gets to his feet. wilson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

wilson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than wilson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
wilson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andrada is looking to escape.
Andrada trying desperately to get to his feet.
Andrada tries to reverse the position but wilson maintains control.
Andrada wants to hold on but wilson pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Andrada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Miguel Andrada's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

wilson with a poor takedown

and Andrada counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Andrada throws a big right hand that misses.
wilson pulls Andrada in to control the position.
wilson keeping moving, preventing Andrada from controlling successfully.
wilson working a defensive guard but Andrada passes into half guard.
Andrada wants to pass the guard but wilson is defending well.
Still in half guard, Andrada seems content to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Andrada is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Andrada decides to return to a standing position.
wilson leaves Andrada with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
wilson clinches but Andrada breaks the clinch

and Andrada counters by moving into the clinch.
wilson has Andrada pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Andrada manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Andrada tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. wilson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Andrada tries for a takedown but wilson manages to get underhooks.
cj wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Andrada.
Andrada taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Andrada wants a takedown but no success here.
wilson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Andrada will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning wilson up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

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

Andrada gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows wilson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andrada is keeping the position for now.

Andrada is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

wilson stands up and waves to Andrada to follow him.
wilson with a poor takedown

and Andrada counters with a shoot takedown. wilson fights it but they end up in guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
wilson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Andrada!
Andrada tries to hold on but wilson postures up.
Andrada is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but wilson is staying active.
Andrada is looking to get to half guard.

wilson has hold of Andrada's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Andrada manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Andrada tries to hold on but wilson pushes him away.

That's four 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 content just to control the position here.
Andrada tries to hold on but wilson postures up.

wilson is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!

Andrada shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches wilson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andrada working away.
wilson is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Andrada comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Andrada 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Andrada!