PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeus Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Wilson
vs
Gracie

167 cm
26
183 lbs
15 - 7 - 0

175 cm
22
180 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Damnfield clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, George Wilson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Zeus Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Wilson sprawls well.

Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into Wilson's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gracie is pushing down on Wilson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wilson is fighting to maintain full guard but Gracie has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Wilson is defending the position.
Wilson has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.

Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wilson is trying to stand back up but Gracie is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.

Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilson defends it well.

Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Gracie seems to be looking for submissions.

Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wilson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Wilson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gracie is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Wilson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.

Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wilson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wilson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gracie.
Gracie regains half guard.
Wilson is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
Gracie keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie won't allow Wilson to pass to mount.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilson's guard.

Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wilson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has Wilson in his 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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zeus Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Gracie 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 Gracie off to one side.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.

Gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wilson to the mat! Wilson manages to get full guard.

Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Wilson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.

Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Wilson defends easily.

Wilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to keep Wilson in close.
Wilson content to stall in guard here.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wilson postures up in Gracie's guard and throws a big left but Gracie blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gracie wants to control but Wilson passes easily into half guard.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.

Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wilson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

Gracie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gracie trying to control the position.

Gracie is looking for a triangle here but Wilson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson scores with punches from side control.
Wilson lands an elbow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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 Gracie's temple.
Wilson is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilson is working away from the top position though.
Wilson slips a nice elbow through Gracie's hands, connecting with Gracie's forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zeus Gracie will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wilson misses with a body shot.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilson defends it nicely.
Wilson thows a body shot but no joy.
Wilson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Wilson connects with a body shot.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson thows a body shot but no joy.
Wilson connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Wilson enables Gracie to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wilson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Gracie trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.

Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Wilson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Wilson postures up.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.

Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilson defends well.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie wants to control the position but Wilson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Gracie trying to control here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie is holding on to half guard well.
Gracie is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard but Wilson has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilson is working away from the top position though.
Wilson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gracie with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wilson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Gracie looking for a kimura from the bottom but Wilson passes into side control!
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie looking for a sweep but Wilson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Wilson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but George Wilson did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!

Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson throws a right hand that Gracie ducks under and follows up with a left that Gracie also avoids with ease.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilson sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilson lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wilson lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gracie moves away.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
George Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zeus Gracie.
A shot to the liver by Wilson. Beautiful body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gracie.
Wilson lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Wilson takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson lands with a nice body punch.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilson pinned against the cage. Wilson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Wilson.
Zeus Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson jabs at Gracie's body.
Gracie has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wilson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
George Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wilson pinned against the cage. Wilson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wilson throws a shot to the body.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilson which made him look bad.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gracie doesn't seem bothered though.
Gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

Gracie is rocked!

It looks like Zeus Gracie has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Wilson.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilson finish him?

Wilson throws a left that rocks Gracie and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Wilson dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Gracie regain composure!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie is looking for a sweep.

Wilson decides to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilson as he avoids it easily.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilson stuffs the takedown.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Gracie gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Gracie tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Wilson is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Gracie buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Gracie!! Gracie is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Wilson throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Wilson!
George Wilson retains his welterweight title!
George Wilson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Damnfield clothing, into his post fight interview.