PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Nott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Seal - Whirlpool kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tyler Wilson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Nott
vs
Wilson

187 cm
20
197 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

182 cm
22
188 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40)

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Nott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyler Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson avoids the body shot from Nott.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nott throws a series of punches but Wilson moves out of range.
Nott throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
Wilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nott's sensitive parts.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Nott as he connects with a hook.

It looks like Tyler Wilson has been cut.
A slow jab from Nott misses its intended target.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nott.

Wilson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wilson slowing the pace effectively.
Wilson keeps control of Nott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wilson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nott in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nott misses with the head strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wilson with a knee to the head.

It looks like Aaron Nott has been cut.
Nott tries to break free but Wilson pushes him back against the cage.
Nott is trying to break the clinch but Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson landing knees to the head.
Wilson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wilson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wilson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson stalling.
A knee to the head by Wilson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Wilson obliges.
Wilson landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Nott seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wilson can turn it around.
Wilson looking to throw knees to the head but Nott is blocking nicely.
Wilson keeps control of Nott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nott being controlled against the cage.
Wilson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Nott avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Nott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilson is pushing Nott up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Nott misses with some punches.
Wilson misses with a knee strike.
Nott has had enough of the clinch but Wilson keeps him there for the moment.
Wilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands an elbow that stopped Nott in his tracks for a moment.
Wilson stalling.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nott's efforts to push away.
Wilson crunches a lovely knee into Nott's ribcage.
Wilson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nott.
Wilson stalls.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nott's efforts to push away.
Come on Wilson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nott.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Wilson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Nott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aaron Nott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nott lands with a straight right. Wilson didn't see that one coming.
Nott avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Wilson slips under a jab from Nott.
Nott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson looks to land a combination but Nott avoids it well.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nott misses with a body shot.
Wilson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nott. Nott circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nott lands a right hook to the body.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Wilson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nott lands with a hook. Wilson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nott just misses with a punch to the body.
Nott is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nott. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nott on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Nott scores with a punch to the head.
Nott takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aaron Nott is winning the standup battle so far.
Nott misses with a series of wild punches.
Nott connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nott lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nott.
Nott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wilson. Wilson obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nott throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nott manages to avoid it.
Wilson with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nott is looking to land body kicks.
Nott looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
Nott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Wilson walks into a left hand.
It looks like Nott has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Aaron Nott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nott fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nott moves out of range of the leg kick from Wilson.
Nott throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nott uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Wilson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nott throws a hook to the side of Wilson's head but Wilson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nott's head backwards.
Nott throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Nott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nott misses with a hook.
Nott lands a jab to the head.

That has opened up Tyler Wilson's cut even more.
Nott cracks Wilson with a good jab.
Nott swinging wildly here.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nott.
Nott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nott throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nott misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wilson, right into the meat.
Wilson cracks Nott with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wilson lands a jab to the head.
Nott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nott scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilson should have avoided that one.
Nott throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nott.
Donk. Nott catches Wilson right on the button with a cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nott scores with a sloppy right hand. Wilson should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Nott.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nott throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Nott.
Wilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wilson scores with a leg kick.
Nott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilson swings for the body but Nott moves out of range.

Wilson has closed the distance and engaged Nott in a clinch.
Wilson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson tries a knee to the head but Nott blocks it.
Wilson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Nott.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wilson with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aaron Nott dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Nott scores with a jab. Wilson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nott throws a series of punches but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nott.
Wilson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilson thuds his right hand into Nott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nott lands with a straight right. Wilson didn't see that one coming.
Nott throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nott throws out the jab.
Nott connects with a single shot there.
Nott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nott fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wilson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nott is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wilson moves forwards but Nott connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nott feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nott misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nott. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nott throws a combination. Wilson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nott's sensitive parts.
Nott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nott misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nott!

Wilson is rocked!
Wilson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilson is still on wobbly legs! Can Nott finish him?
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nott lands with a hook. Wilson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nott was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nott.
Nott just misses with a punch to the body.
Nott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilson lands a jab to Nott's midsection.
Nott misses with a wild combination.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilson.
Wilson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nott scores with a nice head shot.
Wilson blocks a jab.
Wilson lands a jab to Nott's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Nott takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Wilson lands a high kick!
Nott misses with a wild body shot.
Nott misses the jab.
Wilson blocks a jab.
Nott digs a good hook to Wilson's body.
Wilson swings for the body but Nott moves out of range.
Nott thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nott's head backwards.
A nice combination there by Nott.
Nott throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Nott swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nott throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson cracks the inside of Nott's front leg.
Wilson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nott at a distance.
Nott misses the shot to the body.
Nott stalks Wilson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wilson's face. Wilson staggers backwards, shaken.

The cut above Tyler Wilson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wilson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nott cracks Wilson with a good jab.
Nott scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilson in his tracks.
Nott throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Nott.
Nott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilson.
Wilson slips a straight right by Nott.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nott avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Nott throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nott is trying to force a seperation but Wilson has the dominant position.
Wilson looking to throw knees to the head but Nott is blocking nicely.
Wilson avoiding damage.
Wilson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Nott showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nott has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Nott!
Tyler Wilson was interviewed post fight and said 'Team Holding Cell, Sorry about this and gongrats to my opponent!'.