PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Carvalho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frontalik Wilder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Carvalho
vs
Wilder

170 cm
28
144 lbs
11 - 1 - 0

160 cm
22
134 lbs
10 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Fabricio Carvalho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Frontalik Wilder!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder shoots and misses
and Carvalho counters with a series of strikes. Wilder will be more careful next time no doubt.

Carvalho closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Carvalho is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Carvalho is looking to advance position but Wilder won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilder is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Carvalho scores with a couple of nice shots.

Carvalho wants to work for an arm triangle but Wilder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wilder trying to control here.

Wilder is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Carvalho pulls his head out easily.
Wilder controlling the position for now.
Wilder avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Carvalho.
Wilder has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wilder trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho trying to mount his opponent but Wilder defends it.
Wilder is trying to control but can't.
Carvalho tries to pass to full mount but Wilder defends it.
Wilder trying to control from the bottom.
Carvalho trying to control the action but Wilder is working from the bottom.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Frontalik Wilder wasn't active enough on the ground.

Carvalho dives in and scores a takedown into Wilder's guard.
Wilder trying to keep a closed guard but Carvalho is proving a slippery customer.
Carvalho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilder wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Carvalho looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Carvalho trying to control but Wilder is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wilder fails with the takedown
and Carvalho counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Wilder changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Carvalho looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho can't do much from the bottom here.
Carvalho sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilder is working for a kimura but Carvalho is defending it quite comfortably.
Carvalho trying to hold on to Wilder's head to control him but Wilder postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilder is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Carvalho has managed to free his arm - good work.
Carvalho is controlling Wilder's position as best he can from this difficult position.

Carvalho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilder pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wilder is working for a kimura but Carvalho is defending it quite comfortably.
Carvalho won't allow Wilder to pass to mount.
Carvalho wants to improve his position but Wilder is controlling well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilder wants to advance to full mount but Carvalho doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Carvalho 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.
Wilder passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Carvalho is trying to get back to half guard.

Wilder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Wilder working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.

Wilder tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Frontalik Wilder will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Carvalho looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wilder!
Wilder wants to control but Carvalho postures up.
The strikes coming from Carvalho are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Wilder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wilder is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Carvalho's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wilder is trying to maintain the position but Carvalho is very close to passing his half guard.
Wilder is looking to improve his position.
Frontalik Wilder has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilder is not content to let Carvalho control the position.

Carvalho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wilder preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Carvalho wants to control but Wilder is keeping him busy.
Wilder keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've been hearing that Carvalho has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Wilder works his way to full guard. Good work.
Carvalho stays in close to Wilder's body and controls the position.

Carvalho is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wilder holds on and takes a little breather.
Wilder working a defensive guard here.
Wilder controlling the position.
Carvalho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Carvalho trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Frontalik Wilder hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.

Wilder gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carvalho manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilder passes the guard and advances to mount!
Carvalho regains half guard.

Wilder seems to be looking for submissions.

Wilder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carvalho doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wilder.
Wilder is breathing heavily.
Wilder is thwarting Carvalho's attempts to control the position.
Wilder tries to pass to full mount but Carvalho defends it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho trying to control here.
Wilder is looking to advance position but Carvalho won't allow it.
Carvalho tries to roll over but Wilder keeps him under control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are battling for position here. Carvalho manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carvalho is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carvalho throwing strikes from guard but Wilder blocks nicely.
Carvalho has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilder controlling the position.
Carvalho throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Frontalik Wilder will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Wilder misses with a takedown attempt
and Carvalho counters with a left and a right that stings Wilder.
Wilder with a lazy takedown attempt

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

Carvalho avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Carvalho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilder swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carvalho landing with the ground and pound.
Wilder preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Carvalho pushes down on Wilder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Wilder preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Carvalho missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilder looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wilder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilder trying to control but Carvalho postures up.
Wilder is refusing to be controlled, as Carvalho sits in half guard.
Wilder tries to roll over but Carvalho keeps him under control.
Carvalho seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilder does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilder desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Wilder trying to control but Carvalho postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Carvalho shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wilder manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Frontalik Wilder is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carvalho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilder is trying to control the position but Carvalho postures up.
Carvalho throwing strikes but missing.
Wilder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilder is controlling Carvalho's posture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Frontalik Wilder has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wilder shoots in for a double leg but Carvalho sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fabricio Carvalho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frontalik Wilder.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Carvalho changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wilder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Wilder's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wilder defending against the ground and pound.
Carvalho has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wilder!
Wilder tries to lock up and control but Carvalho gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Carvalho wants to take his opponent's back but Wilder doesn't allow it.
Carvalho avoids the attempt from Wilder to control.
Carvalho lands a big shot there that rocks Wilder but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wilder wants to control but Carvalho is having none of it.
Wilder is squirming around, avoiding Carvalho's attempts to control the action.
Wilder reaches up and holds on to Carvalho to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Carvalho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilder is looking to improve his position but Carvalho isn't that keen on the idea.
Wilder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Carvalho trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Carvalho thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilder avoids a series of strikes thrown by Carvalho.
Carvalho unloads with some shots from mount but Wilder bucks and avoids them well.
Carvalho lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fabricio Carvalho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carvalho in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

And that's the end of the fight!
Fabricio Carvalho showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wilder has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frontalik Wilder!