PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mann has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Wilson
vs
Mann

184 cm
20
191 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

194 cm
30
193 lbs
7 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Mann!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, William Gold and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mann at a distance.
Mann looks winded!

Mann gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wilson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mann has momentary wrist control but Wilson slips an elbow through the middle.
Wilson stays in close to Mann's body and controls the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

We're going to have a standup here because Shane Wilson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Mann.

Wilson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mann is trying to defend but Wilson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wilson throwing shots but Mann is blocking nicely.
Wilson lands with a punch from half guard.

Wilson decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Mann enables Wilson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mann manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wilson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilson cracks Mann with a solid left hand.
Wilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilson 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.
Wilson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mann for as long as he can get away with.

We're going to have a standup here because Shane Wilson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Wilson feints and as Mann raises his hands in defense, Wilson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into 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!
Wilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shane Wilson.

Wilson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mann is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilson stalling.
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mann won't allow Wilson to pass to mount.
Mann keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shane Wilson.

Wilson gets the takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Wilson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wilson content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wilson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mann to his feet.
Jab by Wilson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mann moves away.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Mann misses.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Wilson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mann takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Wilson is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Wilson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Wilson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wilson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shane Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilson is pushing down on Mann's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mann is fighting to maintain full guard but Wilson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wilson prevents Mann from improving his position.
Wilson controlling the action here.
Wilson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Nice strikes from Wilson there.
Wilson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Mann is breathing heavily.
Mann trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Shane Wilson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Wilson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mann to the mat! Mann manages to get full guard.
Wilson 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.
Wilson is pushing down on Mann's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mann is fighting to maintain full guard but Wilson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Still in half guard, Wilson seems content to control.
Wilson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mann on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Mann avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.
Mann blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.
Wilson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson lands with a punch from half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Wilson.
Wilson controlling the action here.
Wilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilson controlling the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Shane Wilson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wilson misses with a body shot.

Wilson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Well, if Wilson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mann trying to control but Wilson postures up.
Wilson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mann on the ground.

Shane Wilson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Wilson gets the takedown into side control.
Wilson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

Mann is rocked!
Wilson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mann is still in real trouble! Can Wilson finish him?

Wilson stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mann gets caught napping as Wilson dives in and scores a takedown. Mann manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Mann has wrist control.
Wilson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mann keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass.
Wilson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson lands a couple of digs.
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Wilson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Wilson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mann seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mann works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

We're going to have a standup here because Shane Wilson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

Wilson looking to score a takedown here. Mann is defending well but Wilson drives through and ends up in Mann's guard.
Mann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson with a nice head shot there.
Wilson pushing down on Mann's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wilson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Shane Wilson wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Wilson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mann's guard.
Wilson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mann is trying to keep Wilson in close.
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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wilson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Shane Wilson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Mann saw that one coming.
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Mann takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Shane Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wilson won't allow Mann to sweep him here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Shane Wilson just wasn't active enough.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mann is just out of range.
Alexander Mann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson throws a body punch but Mann moves out of range.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mann moves away.

Wilson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mann's half guard.
Shane Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson slows the pace down in half guard.
Wilson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mann can do to turn this around?

Shane Wilson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Wilson misses the jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wilson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilson controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wilson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Wilson!