PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milford Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander Wilson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wilson
vs
Black

178 cm
18
165 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

177 cm
22
160 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

Poweful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Likes ground

Blueprint Clothing

Pure Gold Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alexander Wilson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Milford Black!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Seu Braga and Edson Gomes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Black, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Black against the cage but Black circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Wilson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wilson prevents Black from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wilson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Black has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilson is looking to advance position but Black won't allow it.

Wilson seems to be working for a kimura but Black defends the submission attempt.
Black tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
Black gets full guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.
Black lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wilson!
Wilson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wilson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wilson manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Wilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Black has control of the leg.
Black is keen to just control but Wilson is a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Black throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Black tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Black regains half guard.
Black looks gassed!
Wilson tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.

Black is defending against the submission attempts here by Wilson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Black looking for submissions off his back.
Wilson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Black!

Wilson has hold of Black's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Black manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Black is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Wilson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Black is on top in guard.

Wilson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Black gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Black preventing the sweep.

Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Black wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Black wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Black working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Wilson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wilson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wilson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Black tries to avoid it but Wilson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Black to the ground. Black escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Black lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilson's sensitive parts.

Black darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Black trying to pass the guard but Wilson defending well.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.

Black is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilson is just riding it out for now. Black eventually gives up the hold.
Black wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Black is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.

Wilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilson is not content to let Black control the position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wilson fails with the takedown

and Black counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Black throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Black is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Black prevents Wilson from improving his position.
Black is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wilson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control the position.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Black doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Black manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Black trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.

Wilson is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexander Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilson is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.

Wilson is looking for a triangle but Black pushes his legs off easily.
Wilson wants to improve his position but instead Black has moved into half guard.
Wilson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Black's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Black's back!

Wilson looking for the choke from the back.

Wilson looking for the RNC.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Wilson looking for the RNC.
Black tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Black showing good submission defense here.
Black staying busy and making it hard for Wilson to control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Black can't escape the position.

Black is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Black 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 Wilson gets his way!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Black rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.

Wilson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Black defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Wilson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Black scores with a takedown into Wilson's guard.

Wilson has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.

Wilson has his foot on Black's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Black works his way back into a safe position though.
Black trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Black won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Wilson has a closed guard, preventing Black from standing up.
Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Black passes into half guard.

Black looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wilson won't allow Black to pass to mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Black from controlling successfully.
Black slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

Black is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.

Wilson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Black has passed into half guard!

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.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.

Black seems to be looking for submissions.

Black is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Black.
Wilson tries to roll over but Black keeps him under control.
Wilson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Black trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.

Black is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.

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

Wilson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Wilson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Wilson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Black!

Wilson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Black can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Black is in real trouble.

Wilson looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Wilson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Wilson working for a choke but Black is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson is hanging on to Black's back as he tries to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Wilson clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wilson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Black to the mat! Black manages to get full guard.
Black thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.

Black has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Black is on top in guard.
Black pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Black is looking to advance position but Wilson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Wilson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Black is trying to escape the mount.
Black is squirming around, avoiding Wilson's attempts to control the action.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Black tries to lock up and control but Wilson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wilson looking to control and managing it successfully.

Wilson is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Black is surviving well by controlling Wilson's body position as best he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Black tries to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.

Black defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wilson.
Black tries to lock up and control but Wilson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Black really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

Wilson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Black manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wilson advances nicely into full mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying desperately to improve position.

Wilson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
Black is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Wilson has control of Black's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Black regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Black regains half guard.
Black tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wilson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Black defends it well.
Black wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.

Wilson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Black trying to control but Wilson postures up.
Black wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Wilson had his way with Milford Black in that round.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Black closes the distance and clinches up with Wilson, looking for a takedown. Black pushes Wilson against the cage but Wilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Black gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Black is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wilson trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Wilson slips nicely into half guard.

Wilson is working for a submission of some sort.
Wilson is keen to just control but Black is a slippery customer.
Black gets full guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Black swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Black can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Wilson is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Black has managed to free his arm - good work.

Wilson is looking for submissions but instead, Black has regained full guard.
Wilson passes Black's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilson works his way into side control.

Wilson has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Black is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Wilson yanks on the arm and Black is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Wilson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Wilson!
Alexander Wilson retains his lightweight title!