PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vicenzo Orlani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.

Orlani
vs
Wilson

150 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Vicenzo Orlani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mark Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wilson forces Orlani back against the cage and clinches.
Orlani avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orlani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
Orlani missing with knees to the body.
Orlani managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Wilson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orlani blocks it with crossed arms.
Wilson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Orlani obliges.
Wilson looks winded!
Orlani avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.
Wilson trying to stall but Orlani improves his position.
Orlani really is a fat lump.
Orlani avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Orlani avoids the damage to the body.
Orlani trying to land knees to the body.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlani lands a knee to the head.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlani is defending well for now.
Orlani tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlani avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Orlani with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Orlani as Wilson tries to tie him up.
Orlani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlani is pushing Wilson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Orlani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orlani missing with knees to the body.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Orlani avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Orlani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
Orlani has Wilson pressed against the cage.
Orlani trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson looking to throw knees to the head but Orlani is blocking nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orlani avoids a wild elbow strike from Wilson.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.
Wilson avoiding damage as Orlani throws knees to the body.
Wilson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlani is defending well for now.
Orlani lands a nice knee to the body.
Orlani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlani trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orlani.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orlani lands a nice knee to the body.
Orlani landing knees to the body.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.
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!
Wilson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Orlani avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.
Wilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orlani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a knee to the head.
Orlani tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlani avoids it.
Orlani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlani avoids it.
Wilson avoiding damage as Orlani throws knees to the body.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.
Orlani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Orlani with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Orlani using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Orlani throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilson blocks it with crossed arms.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlani avoids it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Orlani - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wilson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orlani tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilson lands a good knee to the midsection. Orlani won't want to take too many of those.
Orlani missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Wilson.
Wilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orlani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Orlani is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wilson crunches a lovely knee into Orlani's ribcage.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Orlani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlani landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Orlani obliges.
Orlani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
Orlani managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Orlani scores a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vicenzo Orlani will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wilson has Orlani up against the cage in a clinch.
Orlani tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wilson.
Orlani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Orlani utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Wilson to work.
Orlani managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Orlani managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.
Orlani tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
Orlani is trying to maintain a safe position but Wilson gets an underhook and turns Orlani into the cage.
Orlani tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orlani tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Orlani has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.
Orlani managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Orlani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
Orlani tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson lands a knee to the head.
Orlani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlani misses with a knee strike.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Orlani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Orlani with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Orlani trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson lands a knee to the body.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.
Orlani trying to land knees to the body.
Orlani managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Orlani avoids the damage to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orlani.
Orlani pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wilson.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orlani managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orlani.
Orlani putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wilson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Orlani tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orlani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlani tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Orlani lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Orlani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vicenzo Orlani has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wilson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.
Orlani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
Wilson lands a knee to the body.
Orlani trying to land knees to the body.
Orlani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlani managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Orlani tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wilson avoids it.
Wilson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Orlani blocks it with crossed arms.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Orlani avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.
Orlani misses with a knee strike.
Wilson avoiding damage as Orlani throws knees to the body.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Wilson scores a nice knee to the body.
Orlani wants to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.
Wilson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Orlani trying to land knees to the body.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orlani.
Orlani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlani managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Orlani is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
Wilson lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson scores with a knee to the head.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlani avoids it.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlani avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Vicenzo Orlani will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Wilson tries to keep at a distance but Orlani has taken the fight into the clinch.
Orlani managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Wilson avoiding damage as Orlani throws knees to the body.
Orlani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlani taking a breather.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlani avoids it.
Wilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlani is defending well for now.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Wilson avoiding damage as Orlani throws knees to the body.
Orlani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Orlani is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Orlani with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Wilson.
Wilson missing with knees to the body.
Wilson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Orlani misses with a knee to the head.
Orlani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Orlani avoids it.
Orlani using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wilson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wilson managing to block the knees to the body from Orlani.
Wilson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wilson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilson misses with a knee strike.
Orlani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Orlani avoids the damage to the body.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but Orlani blocks it.
Mark Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vicenzo Orlani is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Orlani is defending well for now.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.
Orlani landing knees to the head.
Orlani trying to stall but Wilson improves his position.
Wilson tries to land knees in the clinch but Orlani avoids the damage to the body.
Orlani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orlani missing with knees to the body.
Orlani has Wilson pushed against the cage.
Wilson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Orlani managing to block the knees to the body from Wilson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orlani is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Orlani.
Orlani landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Orlani takes a knee to the side of the body.
Orlani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wilson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orlani avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.
Orlani tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wilson trying to land knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orlani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Orlani missing with knees to the body.
Orlani on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Orlani.
Wilson misses with a knee strike.
Orlani blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Orlani.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Orlani obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Orlani misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilson.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Wilson.
I think Orlani 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!