PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tre Lancaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Wilson
vs
Lancaster

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
18
168 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Chuck Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tre Lancaster!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Roosa Järviläinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wilson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lancaster, pushing him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Lancaster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilson avoiding damage as Lancaster throws knees to the body.

Wilson gets control of Lancaster's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wilson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wilson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lancaster wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy.
Wilson prevents Lancaster from standing back up.
Wilson slows the pace down in half guard.
Lancaster trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lancaster is trying to stand.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Chuck Wilson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lancaster throws a body kick that misses.
Wilson wants to clinch up but Lancaster keeps it at a distance.

Lancaster shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster throwing shots but Wilson is blocking nicely.

Wilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wilson.

Wilson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Lancaster!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster is controlling an arm, preventing Wilson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wilson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Wilson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wilson with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson controlling his opponent.
Lancaster is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chuck Wilson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilson as he jumps to the side.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Lancaster shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilson defends it nicely.

Wilson feints and as Lancaster raises his hands in defense, Wilson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wilson 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.
Wilson pushing down on Lancaster's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Lancaster is defending well.
Lancaster is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilson's back!
Lancaster not allowing Wilson to control his hands.
Chuck Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Lancaster lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Wilson.
Wilson controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Lancaster really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lancaster is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lancaster is breathing heavily.
Wilson trying to control the action but Lancaster just sinks the hooks in.
Wilson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lancaster's guard. Nice work there by Wilson.
Wilson would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wilson passes Lancaster's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to advance position but Lancaster won't allow it.
Wilson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lancaster!
BOOM! Wilson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Wilson won't let Lancaster get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Wilson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.

Wilson has isolated one of Lancaster's arms. Lancaster looking to fight him off but Wilson twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chuck Wilson!