PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitch Wilson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Wilson
vs
Fox

184 cm
18
174 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mitch Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rafael Fox!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, John Mangel and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fox throws a low kick but Wilson moves out of range easily.
Fox throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilson's waist but Wilson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fox off to one side.
Fox cracks Wilson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fox ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fox lands a jab to Wilson's midsection.
Wilson shoots in but no luck this time.
Fox scores with a shot to the body.
Fox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fox looks to land a combination. Wilson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fox stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Fox darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fox trying to pass the guard but Wilson defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fox trying to control from half guard but Wilson is working away.
Fox wants to pass to mount but Wilson is defending the position.
Fox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fox trying to mount his opponent but Wilson defends it.
Wilson is trying is best to control the position here.
Fox 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Rafael Fox wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wilson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheers as Fox lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wilson doesn't seem phased though.
Rafael Fox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fox tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fox somewhat.

Fox closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wilson did well to prevent Fox getting side control.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Wilson is positioning himself well to prevent Fox advancing to mount.
Fox is looking to stall here but Wilson recovers full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fox would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fox seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fox throws a big elbow that misses.

Wilson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fox connects with a nice looking jab.
Fox works Wilson's body with a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wilson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fox cracks a nice hook into Wilson's ribs.
Fox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wilson is out of range.
Fox misses with a takedown

and Wilson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fox's guard.
Mitch Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Fox.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilson gets to his feet. Fox looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Fox scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilson doesn't seem bothered though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Fox closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wilson's guard.

Fox drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wilson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wilson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wilson!
Wilson cracks Fox with a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wilson shoots in and gets a takedown into Fox's guard.
Fox 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 the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson trying to control but Fox is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Fox.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fox is on top in guard.
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fox manages to get himself to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
Wilson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fox controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Fox is keeping the position.

Fox 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.
Wilson chips away with some ground and pound.
Wilson postures up in Fox's guard and throws a big left but Fox blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson landing some decent shots from guard.
Fox keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wilson lands a couple of digs.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Fox looking for a guillotine here but Wilson defends easily.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Fox keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilson connects with a couple of short punches.

Fox is looking for a triangle but Wilson pushes his legs off easily.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Fox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fox's head.
Wilson lands a couple of elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson working some strikes from top position.
Wilson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wilson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fox's head.
Wilson stands up over Fox, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson postures up and lands a big shot to Fox's brow.
Wilson is working Fox over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson passes Fox's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Fox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson drops an elbow to the side of Fox's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fox is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mitch Wilson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Wilson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wilson rather than just go for the knockout.
Fox with a lazy takedown attempt

and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fox has hold of Wilson's hands but Wilson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fox is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilson working over Fox with some ground and pound. Fox looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fox tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
Wilson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson slips a nice elbow through Fox's hands, connecting with Fox's forehead.
Wilson wants to control but Fox is keeping him busy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice strikes from Wilson there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wilson in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitch Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilson connects with a nice short shot to Fox's temple.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Fox is defending well.
Wilson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Wilson.
Fox on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wilson working the head and body with strikes.
Wilson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fox with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wilson working the head and body with strikes.
Fox is looking to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fox is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilson scores with a couple of nice shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson is nestled in close to Fox, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fox flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wilson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wilson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fox does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Wilson lands a nice short elbow.
Wilson sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fox taking some punishment here, with Wilson in his half guard.
Fox wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Fox looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wilson winds up and cracks Fox with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Fox is looking to improve his position.
Wilson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fox taking some punishment here, with Wilson in his half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wilson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wilson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wilson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fox wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mitch 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

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