PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurmas Uusisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uusisto has chosen System Of A Down - B.Y.O.B. as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wilson
vs
Uusisto

188 cm
33
177 lbs
29 - 6 - 1

177 cm
29
178 lbs
26 - 10 - 1

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Conviction
Convicted Trap House

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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 29 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Wilson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurmas Uusisto!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson slips a straight right by Uusisto.
Uusisto lands a nice hook to Wilson's body. Wilson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Uusisto keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Uusisto.
Uusisto fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Wilson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wilson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Uusisto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wilson throws a low kick but Uusisto moves out of range easily.
Uusisto checks the leg kick.
Uusisto lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Uusisto digs a good hook to Wilson's body.
Uusisto scores with the left hand. Wilson knows he should have avoided that one.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson scores with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Wilson is predictable there

and Uusisto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wilson!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wilson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Uusisto.
Uusisto wants to control for a moment but Wilson uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Uusisto wants to pass the guard but Wilson is defending well.
Uusisto trying to control from half guard but Wilson is working away.
Wilson is pressing down on Uusisto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Uusisto being controlled here momentarily.
Uusisto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uusisto looking to pass the guard.
Uusisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uusisto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

We're going to have a standup here because Wade Wilson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Uusisto defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Wilson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wilson throws a hook but Uusisto blocks it.
A lazy left from Uusisto finds it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Uusisto blocks the low kick.
Wilson slips under a jab.
Uusisto moves out of range of the leg kick from Wilson.
Wilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wilson tries a low kick but Uusisto avoids it.
Wilson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Uusisto throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilson counters with a good low kick that Uusisto was not able to check.
Wilson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Uusisto in his tracks.
Uusisto checks a leg kick nicely.
Uusisto checks a leg kick nicely.
Uusisto pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson misses with a wild combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries a low kick but Uusisto avoids it.
Uusisto slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Wade Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Uusisto fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Uusisto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uusisto moves out of range as Wilson throws a body kick.
Wilson throws a right hand that misses

and Uusisto counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uusisto tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wilson's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jurmas Uusisto will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Uusisto closes the distance and clinches up with Wilson, looking for a takedown. Uusisto pushes Wilson against the cage but Wilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Uusisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilson's head.
Wilson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wilson misses with a few strikes there.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Uusisto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Uusisto feints and then cracks Wilson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wilson down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wilson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Uusisto checks a low kick from Wilson.
Wade Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilson thows a leg kick but Uusisto checks it

and Uusisto counters with a shoot takedown into half 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!
Uusisto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Uusisto throwing shots but Wilson is blocking nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control from the bottom.
Wilson gets full guard.
Uusisto wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson is trying to keep Uusisto in close.
Uusisto wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.

Jurmas Uusisto has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wilson misses with a lunging right hand

so Uusisto counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Uusisto is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Uusisto missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Uusisto's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wilson pulls Uusisto in to control the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Wade Wilson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Uusisto takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wilson is looking to land body kicks.
Wilson tries to move into range but Uusisto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wilson scores with a body shot.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Wilson swings for the body but Uusisto moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilson.
Wilson connects with a single shot there.
Wilson looks to land a body kick but Uusisto moved away.

Uusisto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Uusisto trying to control from half guard but Wilson is working away.
Uusisto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Uusisto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Uusisto is looking to stall here but Wilson recovers full guard.
Wilson trying to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Uusisto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jurmas Uusisto wasn't active enough on the ground.
Uusisto keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson throws a leg kick that is checked

and Uusisto counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Wilson pulls Uusisto in close to his closed guard and prevents Uusisto from doing any damage or advancing position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Uusisto working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Uusisto wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jurmas Uusisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wilson takes a swing at Uusisto's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Uusisto there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wilson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Uusisto.
Wilson misses with a leg kick

and Uusisto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Uusisto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson is trying to maintain the position but Uusisto is very close to passing his half guard.
Wilson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Uusisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Wilson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Wilson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Uusisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Wade Wilson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Uusisto moves away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Uusisto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wilson - the referee stops the clock and Uusisto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wilson. Uusisto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Uusisto on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Uusisto drives through with a takedown into guard.
Uusisto looking to pass the guard.
Wilson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wilson controls Uusisto momentarily but Uusisto frees himself.
Wilson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Uusisto is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wade Wilson.
Uusisto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uusisto throws a good cross that connects.
Uusisto tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Uusisto lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Uusisto moved out of range nicely.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Uusisto throws a solid leg kick but Wilson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Uusisto.
Wilson throws a leg kick

and Uusisto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson trying to control but Uusisto postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto throwing shots but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Uusisto throwing shots but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Uusisto sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Uusisto wants to free his trapped foot but Wilson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Uusisto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wilson has hold of Uusisto's hands but Uusisto slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson is not content to let Uusisto control the position.
Wilson tries to roll over but Uusisto keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uusisto.
Uusisto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wilson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wilson pushes Uusisto away with a front kick.
Wilson lands a head shot.
Uusisto on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
Uusisto moves out of range of the body kick from Wilson.
Wilson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Wilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusisto jabs Wilson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wilson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Uusisto checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Uusisto throws a body kick that misses.
Wilson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Uusisto misses.
Uusisto jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson misses with a right hand

and Uusisto counters with a single leg into guard. Wilson didn't expect that.
Wilson controls Uusisto momentarily but Uusisto frees himself.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Uusisto from controlling successfully.
Wilson is adopting a defensive guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Uusisto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

We're going to have a standup here because Wade Wilson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wilson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Uusisto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good work by Uusisto as he checks the leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Uusisto.
Wilson tries to clinch but Uusisto moves away

and Uusisto counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto throws a big elbow that misses.
Uusisto trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Uusisto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wilson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jurmas Uusisto hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wilson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Uusisto.
Uusisto thuds a left hand into Wilson's body.
Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson misses with a leg kick.
Wilson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Uusisto.
Wilson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Uusisto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilson thows a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Uusisto.
Uusisto throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Uusisto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uusisto checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Uusisto.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Uusisto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jurmas Uusisto dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Uusisto dodges the punch combination from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Wilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Uusisto slips the punch.

Uusisto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uusisto throws a big elbow that misses.
Uusisto postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uusisto tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
Wilson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusisto is stalling in the full guard.
Uusisto wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson controls Uusisto momentarily but Uusisto frees himself.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jurmas Uusisto was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Uusisto cracks Wilson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Uusisto avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Uusisto lands with a nice body punch.
Uusisto swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilson.
Wilson lands with a slapping head kick.
Wade Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto blocks a leg kick.
Uusisto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Uusisto connects with a jab.
Uusisto lands a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Uusisto shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wilson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Uusisto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Uusisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Uusisto is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uusisto trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jurmas Uusisto hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Uusisto fails with a takedown attempt.
Uusisto swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to score with low kicks.
Jurmas Uusisto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.

Wilson rushes Uusisto and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Uusisto.
Uusisto blocks an uppercut.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Uusisto backwards.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Uusisto avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Uusisto blocks an uppercut.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Uusisto uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jurmas Uusisto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Uusisto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 45:50
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jurmas Uusisto!
Jurmas Uusisto is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Jurmas Uusisto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Wade Wilson spoke after the fight, saying 'I cant wait for the reality check you fuckers relying on this counter takedown shit get when Mike nerfs it back. Enjoy it while it lasts! Hahaha!!!'.