PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Threat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Pilgrim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Threat
vs
Pilgrim

170 cm
25
181 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
18
175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Enjoys gardening

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 The Island, Jon Threat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Billy Pilgrim!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Pilgrim closes the distance and pushes Threat back into the cage.

Pilgrim breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Threat misses with a two punch combination.
Threat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Threat throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Pilgrim drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Threat wants to stand up but Pilgrim is controlling him.
Threat trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Pilgrim postures up and lands a big shot to Threat's brow.
Threat wants to stand and escape but Pilgrim is having none of it.
Pilgrim wants to stand but Threat has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pilgrim must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Threat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pilgrim really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Threat. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pilgrim 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.
Pilgrim prevents Threat from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Threat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Pilgrim.
Threat swinging wildly here.
Threat misses with a series of wild punches.
Pilgrim scores with a head kick. Threat tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pilgrim slips a jab and a cross from Threat.
Jon Threat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Threat misses with a series of wild punches.

Threat gets caught flat footed, as Pilgrim shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Threat is breathing heavily.

Pilgrim gets to his feet - Threat follows without any prompting.
Pilgrim looks to land a left hand but Threat moved out of range nicely.
Threat throws a series of punches but Pilgrim avoids them all with ease.
Pilgrim lands with a kick to the temple. Threat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Threat tries to bum rush Pilgrim with a series of wild strikes but Pilgrim uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Pilgrim has closed the distance and engaged Threat in a clinch.

Pilgrim pulls Threat into guard.
Pilgrim 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.
Threat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Threat throws a big elbow that misses.
Pilgrim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pilgrim trying to control the position.
Threat postures up in Pilgrim's guard and throws a big left but Pilgrim blocks it.
Threat won't allow Pilgrim to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pilgrim is looking to stand up but Threat isn't so interested in that idea.
Threat throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pilgrim works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Threat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim looking for a sweep. Not yet Pilgrim, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pilgrim preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pilgrim wants to sweep here but Threat controlling him for the moment.
Threat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Threat in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Threat with a flurry of punches that miss.
Threat throws a big elbow that misses.
Threat working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pilgrim has momentary wrist control but Threat slips an elbow through the middle.
Threat throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pilgrim avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pilgrim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Pilgrim uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Pilgrim closes this distance looking for a takedown but Threat circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pilgrim has Threat up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
Threat drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Threat is trying to push Pilgrim away but Pilgrim has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pilgrim prevents Threat from breaking the clinch.
Threat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pilgrim just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Threat's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Threat wants to take the fight to the mat but Pilgrim manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Threat. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Pilgrim breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Threat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pilgrim counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Threat looks to land a combination but Pilgrim avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Pilgrim clinches up against the cage.

Pilgrim jumps into guard, dragging Threat to the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Threat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Pilgrim pushes Threat off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Threat throws a series of punches but Pilgrim avoids them all with ease.
Threat throws a left and a right that both miss

and Pilgrim counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Threat!
Threat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pilgrim prevents Threat from escaping the position.
Pilgrim in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Threat wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Pilgrim grinds an elbow into Threat's temple.
Pilgrim trying to control the position but Threat is working away.
Threat is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Threat has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Threat is not content to let Pilgrim control the position.

Pilgrim tries for a kimura but Threat is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilgrim works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Pilgrim prevents Threat from escaping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Threat is not content to let Pilgrim control the position.
Threat is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pilgrim has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Pilgrim tries to advance to mount but Threat denies him.
Threat wants to get back to his feet but Pilgrim drags him back down.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Threat tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Threat is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Pilgrim dominating with strikes here.
Pilgrim lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Threat hang on?
Pilgrim landing shots from mount.
Pilgrim controlling from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pilgrim wants to control the pace but Threat is squirming around nicely.
Threat is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Pilgrim tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Threat wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pilgrim wants to finish this one by submission but Threat is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pilgrim.
Threat takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pilgrim unloading with bombs!
Threat is trying to stand.
Pilgrim landing strikes from the mount.
Pilgrim working the ground and pound effectively.
Threat is in a horrible position here. Pilgrim smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Pilgrim with good strikes from the mount here!
Threat is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilgrim controlling from the full mount.
Pilgrim trying to control but he's not successful this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Threat squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
BOOM! Pilgrim connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Threat is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Pilgrim scores with a couple of good head shots there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pilgrim punishing his opponent with strikes.

Pilgrim working for a submission but Threat is keeping him at bay.
Threat squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Pilgrim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Threat misses with a two punch combination.
Threat swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Threat looks to land a combination but Pilgrim avoids it well.
Threat falls off balance throwing a combination

and Pilgrim decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Threat's guard.

Pilgrim decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Pilgrim moves into range and clinches up with Threat.
Threat takes a knee right on the jaw!

Pilgrim has hold of one of Threat's legs. Threat is fighting the takedown attempt but Pilgrim gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Threat being controlled here, momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Threat wants to stand and escape but Pilgrim is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilgrim controlling from the top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Billy Pilgrim.

Pilgrim closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Threat quickly recovers to half guard.
Pilgrim lands strikes from half guard.
Threat is looking to get back to is feet but Pilgrim passes into side control.

Pilgrim decides to stand back up. Pilgrim steps back and let's Threat get back to his feet.
Threat looks to land a combination but Pilgrim avoids it well.
Threat misses with a double jab

and Pilgrim counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pilgrim connects with a knee to the head.
Pilgrim prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pilgrim lands a body shot in the clinch.

Pilgrim drags the fight down to the ground.
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!
Pilgrim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pilgrim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Threat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Threat trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Threat throws an elbow that misses. Pilgrim uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Threat's guard. Nice move by Pilgrim!
Pilgrim scoring with punches to the head and body.

Threat is working an open guard so Pilgrim takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Threat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pilgrim circles away quickly and effectively.

Pilgrim has Threat up against the cage in a clinch.

Pilgrim's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Threat throws a nice looking combination but Pilgrim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pilgrim lands a high kick!
Threat throws a right hand that Pilgrim ducks under and follows up with a left that Pilgrim also avoids with ease.
A nice combination there by Pilgrim.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Threat stalks Pilgrim and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pilgrim's face. Pilgrim staggers backwards, shaken.
Some wild striking there from Threat.
Pilgrim tries to score a power double leg takedown but Threat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pilgrim somewhat.
Threat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Pilgrim counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Threat is looking to stand up but Pilgrim isn't so interested in that idea.

Pilgrim stands up from Threat's guard - Pilgrim perhaps looking for a knockout.
Threat misses with the combination.

Pilgrim clinches with his opponent.
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!

Pilgrim tightens his grip and picks Threat up, before dumping him to the ground. Threat manages to land in guard.
Pilgrim prevents Threat from getting back to his feet.
Pilgrim scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Threat is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Billy Pilgrim has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pilgrim is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pilgrim postures up and lands a big shot to Threat's brow.
Threat wants to stand but Pilgrim is controlling the position.
Pilgrim wants to control from the top but Threat keeps moving.
Billy Pilgrim is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pilgrim is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Billy Pilgrim has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Pilgrim closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jon Threat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pilgrim controlling the action here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Pilgrim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pilgrim has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Pilgrim!