PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Red Rum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ave Maria. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Wilson
vs
Rum

187 cm
27
219 lbs
15 - 5 - 1

190 cm
30
220 lbs
17 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

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 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Wade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Red Rum!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Rum should have avoided that one.
Rum defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rum.
Wilson lands with a shot to the body.
Rum thows a body shot but no joy.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rum throws out the jab.
Rum ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
A clash of legs there as Wilson blocks the low kick.
Some wild striking there from Rum.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Rum throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Wilson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wilson takes a swing at Rum's ribcage but misses.

Wilson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Rum 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.
Wilson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wilson in side control, throwing shots but Rum defends.

Wilson swings around for an armbar but Rum sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wilson's guard.

Wilson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rum defends well.

Wilson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rum sitting in guard here, content to control.

Wilson working for a triangle but Rum defends it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rum sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Rum decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wilson, up you get!
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson is looking to wear down Rum with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rum lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson checks a leg kick nicely.
Rum throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Rum misses its intended target.
Wilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rum tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson takes a swing at Rum's ribcage but misses.
Rum throws a leg kick but Wilson moved away.
Rum lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Rum slips under a jab.
Rum throws a nice outside leg kick.

Rum has managed to clinch.
Rum fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Rum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rum in his tracks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Wilson catches Rum right on the button with a cross.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rum.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rum at a distance.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
Rum misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson punishes Rum's body with a nice straight punch.
Rum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rum works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.

Wilson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilson trying to control the position but Rum is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Red Rum will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wilson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Rum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Rum misses.
Red Rum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wilson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rum moves away.
Rum swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilson slips a jab from Rum.
Rum misses with a double jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson blocks a leg kick.
Wilson misses with a shot to the body
and Rum counters with a nice leg kick.

Wilson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rum sprawls well initially but Wilson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wilson trying to control the pace.
Rum wants to get back to full guard.
Wilson moves into full mount! Rum won't be happy about that!
Rum wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wilson.
Wilson wants to take Rum's back here but Rum is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wade Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rum wants to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson unloads with some shots from mount but Rum bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rum tries to lock up and control but Wilson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rum wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Wilson.
Wilson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Rum working to try and regain half guard.
Rum is breathing heavily.
Wilson throws some wild stikes that Rum manages to avoid easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rum taking shots to the head.
Wilson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Rum is in real trouble.
Wilson throwing sloppy strikes.
Rum looking very determined here, making life difficult for Wilson.

Wilson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rum breaks Wilson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rum trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wilson is looking for a triangle but Rum pushes his legs off easily.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Rum from controlling successfully.

Wilson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rum is aware though and is defending well.
Wilson is trying to keep Rum in close.

Rum avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rum controls the pace.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Rum from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wade Wilson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rum.
Rum throws a front kick aimed at Wilson's knee but Wilson avoids it well.
Wilson slips under a jab.
Rum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilson.
Rum lands an overhand right.
Rum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Wilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Rum as he connects with a hook.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Rum is out of range.
Rum misses with a few strikes there.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Rum. No joy for Wilson on that attempt.
Rum just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rum throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
Rum misses with a body shot.
Rum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Red Rum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Rum misses its intended target.
Rum walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilson scores with a jab to the body.
Rum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rum.
Wilson swings for the body but Rum moves out of range.
Wilson takes a swing at Rum's ribcage but misses.
Wilson lands with a nice body punch.
Rum tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rum slips a straight right by Wilson.
Wilson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rum swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Wilson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rum napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wilson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rum is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rum takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Rum's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Wilson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rum has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wilson throws a strike aimed at the side of Rum's head but Rum avoids it well.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rum keeps working.

Wilson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to control but Rum is keeping him busy.

Wilson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wilson wants to control but Rum is keeping him busy.
Rum tries to buck Wilson off but Wilson is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control the position but Rum is working away.

Wilson tries for a kimura but Rum is defending well.
Rum managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wilson.
Wilson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Wilson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Rum sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson wants to control but Rum is keeping him busy.
Wilson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wade Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wilson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28

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