PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Emory Majors (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilkins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Roy Jones - Can't be touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Majors
vs
Wilkins

187 cm
38
189 lbs
18 - 16 - 0

182 cm
35
193 lbs
27 - 31 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emory Majors!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 31 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins tries to clinch but Majors moves out of range.
Majors seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Majors throws a head kick that misses.
Wilkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Majors. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilkins.
Wilkins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wilkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

It looks like Jay Wilkins has been cut.
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Majors as he avoids it easily.
Wilkins throws a combination that misses
and Majors counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilkins thinking.
Jay Wilkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkins misses with a wild combination.

Wilkins moves into the clinch.

Wilkins has Majors pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wilkins pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Majors tumbling to the mat - Wilkins dives into Majors's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Majors looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wilkins told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins postures up in Majors's guard and throws a big left but Majors blocks it.
Majors is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wilkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Majors working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilkins.
Wilkins being controlled here momentarily.
Wilkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Majors avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Majors will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Majors is pulling down on Wilkins's head to control his posture.

That's two 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.
Majors utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Majors scores with a body shot.
Wilkins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilkins tries to clinch but Majors moves out of range.

Wilkins closes the distance and clinches.
Wilkins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Emory Majors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Wilkins.
Majors tries to score a body lock takedown but Wilkins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Majors wants the takedown. Wilkins is fighting it off but Majors persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wilkins's guard against the cage.
Wilkins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Majors trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilkins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Majors missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Majors has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilkins wants to hit a switch here but Majors passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Wilkins there!
Wilkins bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Majors is adopting a defensive guard.
Wilkins trying to control but Majors is working from the bottom.
Wilkins postures up and lands a big shot to Majors's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilkins postures up and lands a big shot to Majors's brow.
Wilkins missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Majors wants to stand up but Wilkins is controlling him.
Wilkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Majors working a defensive guard here.

Wilkins is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Majors is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Majors has escaped and now he's on top!

Majors wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jay Wilkins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jay Wilkins's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Wilkins misses with a takedown
and Majors counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

Wilkins shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Majors's guard.
Majors is trying to control the position but Wilkins postures up.
Wilkins trying to control but Majors is working from the bottom.
Majors looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Majors keeps moving.
Wilkins won't allow Majors to get back to his feet.
Wilkins throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wilkins has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors wants to sweep but no luck.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wilkins misses with the combination.
Wilkins misses with a two punch combination.
Wilkins lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A punch combination from Majors misses.
Emory Majors is winning the standup battle so far.
Majors stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilkins. Wilkins gets slowly back to his feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilkins. That's going to slow Majors down.
Majors wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emory Majors is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Majors manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Emory Majors has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Wilkins.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wilkins gets a double leg takedown into Majors's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majors tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Majors is controlling Wilkins's posture.
Wilkins trying to control but Majors is working from the bottom.
Majors is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Wilkins taking some punishment here, with Majors in his half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majors throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilkins tries to roll over but Majors keeps him under control.
Wilkins is controlling Majors's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Majors tries to pass to full mount but Wilkins defends it.
Majors controlling the action here.
Majors throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Majors is trying to control. Wilkins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Majors throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Majors missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wilkins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Majors loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Majors pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilkins is keeping the position for now.
Wilkins bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Majors's guard.

Wilkins throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilkins trying to control but Majors is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkins is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wilkins won't allow Majors to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Majors is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Majors creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jay Wilkins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jay Wilkins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Wilkins misses with a wild combination.
Majors fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Majors misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilkins.
Majors goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wilkins throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wilkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wilkins throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Majors was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilkins finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilkins throws a strike but Majors rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Majors landing with the ground and pound.
Majors working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wilkins's head.
Majors wants to pass the guard but Wilkins is keeping the position.
Majors throws a big elbow that misses.
Majors lands a couple of digs.
Wilkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Majors.
Wilkins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Majors is one step ahead there.
Majors trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Majors accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majors preventing the sweep.
Wilkins utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Majors throwing strikes but missing.
Wilkins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Majors manages to get himself to full guard.

Majors working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilkins.
Wilkins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilkins lands a couple of elbows.
Majors preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilkins prevents Majors from getting back to his feet.
Wilkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins throws a big elbow that misses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wilkins's corner is telling him to maintain position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Majors fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilkins manages to avoid it.
Majors is looking to wear down Wilkins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Wilkins closes this distance looking for a takedown but Majors circles away.
Emory Majors has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sloppy strikes from Wilkins. Those never looked like landing.
Majors bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilkins's head.
Majors connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wilkins's hands.
Wilkins throws a hook to the side of Majors's head but Majors sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilkins has his takedown stuffed
and Majors counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Wilkins decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilkins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majors trying to control here.
Majors misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Majors tries to roll over but Wilkins keeps him under control.
Majors wants to control but Wilkins is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Majors is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilkins's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilkins's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majors is landing with strikes from the back.
Majors is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Wilkins up.
Majors trying to control.
Wilkins tries to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Emory Majors.
I think Wilkins 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Wilkins!
Jay Wilkins thanked the fans post fight for their support.