PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Lennox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ray Lennox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wilson
vs
Lennox

179 cm
21
176 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
23
163 lbs
8 - 4 - 1

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Slade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ray Lennox!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wilson.
Wilson misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Lennox counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lennox jumps guard but Wilson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Lennox controls the action.
Wilson is working Lennox over against the cage.
A short right from Wilson.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lennox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Lennox.
Lennox softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lennox backwards.
Lennox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lennox taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lennox has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wilson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lennox throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson gets through Lennox's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lennox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox is trying to stall.
Lennox throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Lennox unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wilson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson lands with a right to the head.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lennox.
Lennox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lennox can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Lennox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lennox misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilson.
Lennox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lennox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lennox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lennox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Wilson lands with a light punch inside.
Lennox gets through Wilson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Lennox.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Lennox.
Lennox misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lennox misses with a punch on the inside.
Lennox prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Lennox cracks Wilson with a nice body shot.
Lennox misses with some punches.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.

Lennox manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Lennox is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilson defends well.
Wilson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lennox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lennox is keeping the position for now.

Lennox escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lennox is trying to keep Wilson in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilson won't allow Lennox to sweep him here.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Lennox keeps moving.
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilson postures up in Lennox's guard and throws a big left but Lennox blocks it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Slade Wilson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lennox lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wilson thows a leg kick but Lennox checks it

so Lennox counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lennox makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilson is trying to keep Lennox in close.
Lennox being controlled here momentarily.
Lennox throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lennox throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Lennox from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lennox is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lennox wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson is trying to control the position but Lennox postures up.
Lennox lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilson controlling Lennox's posture.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lennox looking to pass the guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lennox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Slade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson throws a low kick, looking for Lennox's leg but Lennox calmly moves out of range.
Lennox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lennox has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wilson.
Lennox misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
Wilson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lennox throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Slade Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson stuffs the takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lennox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Lennox.
Lennox ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Lennox is looking to slow Wilson down with leg kicks.
A bone on bone clash there as Lennox blocks the leg kick.
Lennox tries to score with a low kick but Wilson moves his leg out of the way.
Lennox slips under a jab from Wilson.
Wilson throws a right hand that Lennox ducks under and follows up with a left that Lennox also avoids with ease.
We've been told by Wilson's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lennox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Wilson staying out of range there.
Wilson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lennox checks it well.
Lennox connects with a single shot there.
Wilson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lennox.
Wilson slips under a jab from Lennox.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Wilson throws a body punch but Lennox moves out of range.
Lennox checks a leg kick nicely.
Lennox ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Wilson drives through and clinches with Lennox against the cage.
Wilson pushes Lennox back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.

Lennox decides to pull guard.
Lennox is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.

Lennox is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilson is aware though and is defending well.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lennox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lennox is retaining full guard.
Wilson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Lennox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Wilson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wilson moves out of range of the leg kick from Lennox.
Good leg kick by Lennox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lennox connects with a body shot.
Wilson throws an off balance right hand

and Lennox counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wilson!
Wilson is trying to escape the position but Lennox is controlling the position.
Wilson is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lennox.
Lennox working away.
Wilson has one of Lennox's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Lennox wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson seems a little lost for a moment, as Lennox dominates the positioning.
Wilson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wilson wants to get back to full guard but Lennox has mounted him!
Wilson is squirming around, avoiding Lennox's attempts to control the action.
Wilson tries to lock up and control but Lennox gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilson can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson gets back to half guard.
Lennox not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lennox looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wilson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lennox prevents Wilson from improving his position.
Wilson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lennox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lennox throws a strike but Wilson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wilson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lennox pushes down on Wilson's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lennox is working away from the top position though.
Lennox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lennox is keen to just control but Wilson is a slippery customer.
Wilson tries to roll over but Lennox keeps him under control.
Lennox content to control rather than advance.
Wilson is controlling Lennox's trapped leg to prevent Lennox from advancing to side control.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lennox takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lennox takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lennox blocks a jab.
Ray Lennox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lennox misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lennox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lennox. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Lennox misses the target.
Good leg kick by Wilson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lennox has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lennox.
Lennox misses with a jab, cross combination.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Lennox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lennox 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Lennox!
A very excited looking Ray Lennox made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Slade Wilson had this to say: 'Guess I should not have shown Fuse my stats lol'.