PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erich Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Frisk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wilkinson
vs
Frisk

167 cm
24
178 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

187 cm
25
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Erich Wilkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Frisk!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wilkinson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Frisk decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wilkinson, up you get!

Frisk clinches with his opponent.

Frisk successfully pulls guard.

Frisk is working an open guard so Wilkinson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Frisk circles away from the clinch attempt.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Frisk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilkinson is being controlled here.
I wouldn't like to be where Wilkinson is right now.
Wilkinson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wilkinson is not content to let Frisk control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Frisk prevents Wilkinson from escaping the position.
Wilkinson prevents Frisk from improving position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkinson can't do much from the bottom here.
Wilkinson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Frisk in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Wilkinson is not content to let Frisk control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Frisk tries to move to full mount but Wilkinson actually manages to regain half guard.
Wilkinson won't allow Frisk to pass to mount.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexander Frisk.

Wilkinson gets caught napping as Frisk dives in and scores a takedown. Wilkinson manages to retain guard.
Wilkinson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Frisk is controlling him.
Frisk throws a big right hand that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frisk trying to control but Wilkinson is working from the bottom.
Wilkinson wants to get back to his feet but Frisk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alexander Frisk hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Frisk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wilkinson if he has to take too many more of those.
Wilkinson slips a jab and a cross from Frisk.

Frisk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wilkinson is trying to buck Frisk off.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Frisk stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Wilkinson throws a lazy head kick
and Frisk counters with a body kick.

Frisk looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Frisk looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frisk won't allow Wilkinson to get back to his feet.
Wilkinson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilkinson keeping moving, preventing Frisk from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Frisk dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Nice body punch from Frisk.

Frisk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wilkinson's half guard.
Wilkinson wants to get back to his feet.
Frisk is trying to control the action in half guard but Wilkinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Frisk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wilkinson is trying to stand.

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

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

Frisk closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Alexander Frisk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frisk tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wilkinson's legs.
Wilkinson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wilkinson has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Frisk go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Frisk missing with punches from the back.
Frisk controls the action.
Wilkinson is trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilkinson is in a bad position with Frisk working for a choke. Wilkinson manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wilkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Frisk.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Alexander Frisk hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wilkinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wilkinson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Frisk tries to bench press Wilkinson off him but Wilkinson keeps the position.
Frisk is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Wilkinson decides to stand back up. Wilkinson steps back and let's Frisk get back to his feet.

Frisk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wilkinson's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Frisk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wilkinson gets caught flat footed, as Frisk shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wilkinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frisk trying to control but Wilkinson is working from the bottom.
Frisk stopping the sweep attempt from Wilkinson.
Frisk prevents Wilkinson from getting back to his feet.
Frisk wants to stand but Wilkinson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson pulls Frisk in to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Erich Wilkinson.
Frisk looks to land a combination but Wilkinson avoids it well.

Frisk moves into the clinch.

Wilkinson breaks from the clinch.
Wilkinson tries to close the distance and clinch but Frisk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilkinson shoots in looking for a takedown. Frisk tries to sprawl out of it but Wilkinson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frisk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilkinson tries to clinch but Frisk is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Frisk rushes Wilkinson and presses him up against the cage.

Frisk wants the takedown. Wilkinson is fighting it off but Frisk persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wilkinson's guard against the cage.
Frisk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilkinson is keeping the position for now.
Frisk looking to sit in guard and control but Wilkinson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Frisk controlling Wilkinson's posture.
Wilkinson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Alexander Frisk.

Frisk drives through with a takedown into Wilkinson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

Wilkinson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Frisk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Frisk has managed to clinch.

Frisk pulls guard effortlessly.

Frisk working for submissions but it's allowed Wilkinson to get to half guard.
Frisk is trying to control but Wilkinson passes into side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frisk is trying to work for a sweep but Wilkinson has mounted him!
Frisk tries to hold on but Wilkinson pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frisk is trying to escape the mount.
Erich Wilkinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander Frisk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frisk tries to hold on but Wilkinson postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Frisk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frisk 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Frisk!