PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mateus Jesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Bilkington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Jesus
vs
Bilkington

179 cm
18
135 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

176 cm
20
145 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mateus Jesus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Bilkington!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bilkington has managed to clinch.
Jesus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bilkington.

Bilkington is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jesus can't fight it off and eventually Bilkington manages to take the fight to the floor. Jesus looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Jesus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bilkington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bilkington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Jesus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bilkington defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilkington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jesus is keeping the position for now.

Jesus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bilkington defends well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus keeping full guard, as Bilkington tries to pass.
Bilkington postures up.
Bilkington controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jesus has control of Bilkington's left arm, preventing Bilkington from doing any damage.
Bilkington controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bilkington throws a big elbow that misses.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bilkington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jesus.
A head kick misses from Jesus.
Jesus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jesus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jesus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bilkington scores with a nice right hand.
Jesus is breathing heavily.
Bilkington fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jesus on the side of the head.

Bilkington closes the distance and clinches.
Jesus tries to pull guard but Bilkington forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Jesus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jesus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bilkington manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bilkington misses with the combination.
Jesus shoots in but Bilkington avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateus Jesus. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Jesus is rocked!

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jesus enables Bilkington to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jesus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bilkington tries to free his leg and advance position but Jesus is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bilkington is pushing down on Jesus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jesus is fighting to maintain full guard but Bilkington has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bilkington is taking a breather. Jesus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bilkington works his way into full mount!
Bilkington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington controlling from the full mount.
Bilkington with good strikes from the mount here!
Bilkington controlling from mount.
Bilkington lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jesus hang on?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bilkington controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Bilkington has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bilkington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bilkington dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Bilkington.
Jesus is trying to control Bilkington's posture but Bilkington avoids it.
Bilkington advances to full mount.
Bilkington fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jesus tries to hold on but Bilkington pushes him away.
Bilkington content just to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bilkington is continuing to stall.
Bilkington prevents Jesus from getting the reversal.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bilkington avoids the attempt from Jesus to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jesus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bilkington controlling from mount.
Bobby Bilkington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bilkington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington lands a couple of good shots and Jesus has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
What can Jesus do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bilkington is punishing Jesus with strikes - can he finish him?!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington lands with a hammerfist to the side of Jesus's head.
Bilkington controls the action.
The adventures of Bilkington the control monster continue. Boring.
Bilkington's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Yet more stalling tactics from Bilkington.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jesus wants to get back to his feet.
Bilkington is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Bilkington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Jesus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Bilkington throws a shot to the body.

Bilkington decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bilkington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bilkington wants to pass the guard but Jesus is defending well.
Bilkington 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.
Bilkington working over Jesus with some ground and pound. Jesus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jesus slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bilkington showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilkington stands up over Jesus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bilkington controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bilkington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bilkington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jesus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bilkington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jesus misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bobby Bilkington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bilkington fails to land with a series of punches.

Bilkington shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Jesus's guard.
Bilkington 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.
Bilkington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bilkington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jesus is trying to keep Bilkington in close.
Bilkington is stalling in the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilkington passes Jesus's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bilkington trying to pass the guard but Jesus defending well.
Jesus is holding on to half guard well.
Bilkington with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bilkington passes to side control.
Bilkington cracks Jesus with a big right hand but Jesus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bilkington is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jesus will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bilkington tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bobby Bilkington is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bilkington taking a breather here.
Mateus Jesus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Bilkington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bilkington 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Bilkington!
An out of breath Bobby Bilkington thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.