PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Wilkerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saul Saullas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Saul Saullas will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Wilkerson
vs
Saullas

201 cm
18
177 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
19
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
Granite 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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josiah Wilkerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Saul Saullas!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Albert Achterberg and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saullas scores with a three punch combo!

It looks like Josiah Wilkerson has been cut.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Wilkerson enables Saullas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wilkerson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wilkerson wants to stand but Saullas is controlling the position.
Wilkerson keeping moving, preventing Saullas from controlling successfully.
Wilkerson managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saullas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkerson keeping moving, preventing Saullas from controlling successfully.
Wilkerson pulls Saullas in close to prevent any damage.
Saullas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilkerson uses the cage to get back to his feet.

Saullas looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wilkerson!
Wilkerson struggling a bit here.
Wilkerson is trying to improve his position.
Wilkerson wants to control but Saullas postures up.

Wilkerson bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saullas throws a wild body kick that Wilkerson sees coming a mile off.
Wilkerson throws a big counter combination but Saullas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.

Saullas drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saullas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilkerson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wilkerson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wilkerson keeping full guard, as Saullas tries to pass.
Saullas trying to control but Wilkerson is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson controlling Saullas's posture.
Wilkerson keeping moving, preventing Saullas from controlling successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wilkerson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Wilkerson wriggles free and stands up.

Saullas has closed the distance and engaged Wilkerson in a clinch.

Saullas pulls guard successfully.
Saullas looking to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saullas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilkerson postures up and lands a big shot to Saullas's brow.
Wilkerson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saullas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilkerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilkerson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilkerson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilkerson scoring with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saullas striking off his back but it's not causing Wilkerson any problems.

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

Saul Saullas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josiah Wilkerson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wilkerson shoots in and gets a takedown into Saullas's guard.
Saullas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilkerson.

Saullas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilkerson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilkerson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilkerson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saullas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Josiah Wilkerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saullas is trying to keep Wilkerson in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saullas has momentary wrist control but Wilkerson slips an elbow through the middle.
Wilkerson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilkerson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wilkerson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilkerson landing some decent shots from guard.
Saullas is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Wilkerson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Saullas was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilkerson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilkerson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saullas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Saullas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilkerson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Saullas is breathing heavily.
Wilkerson chips away with some ground and pound.
Wilkerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilkerson is working Saullas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Saullas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilkerson working some strikes from top position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson landing with the ground and pound.
Wilkerson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilkerson lands a couple of elbows.
Wilkerson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilkerson lands a couple of elbows.
Wilkerson is in close to Saullas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saullas has momentary wrist control but Wilkerson slips an elbow through the middle.
Wilkerson scoring with some ground and pound.
Wilkerson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson working some strikes from top position.
Wilkerson works over Saullas with some ground and pound from guard.
Saullas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Saullas clinches with his opponent.
Wilkerson can't get the takedown.

Wilkerson gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wilkerson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wilkerson throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saullas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilkerson.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilkerson throws a big right hand that misses.
Saullas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilkerson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saullas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Josiah Wilkerson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josiah Wilkerson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Wilkerson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saullas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wilkerson cracks Saullas with a big elbow.
Wilkerson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Saullas managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wilkerson.
Saullas is trying to control Wilkerson's posture but Wilkerson avoids it.
Saullas is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkerson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Saullas down.
Wilkerson working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Saullas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saullas can't do much from the bottom here.
Wilkerson lands an elbow.
Wilkerson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saullas some visible discomfort.
Wilkerson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Wilkerson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wilkerson throws a strike aimed at the side of Saullas's head but Saullas avoids it well.
Wilkerson cracks Saullas with a big right hand but Saullas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wilkerson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Saullas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wilkerson connects with a decent elbow.
Wilkerson in side control lands a decent elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saullas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Saullas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilkerson working the head and body with strikes.
Wilkerson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Saullas is working to avoid the ground and pound but Wilkerson connects with a decent elbow.
Wilkerson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Wilkerson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Saullas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wilkerson working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson working the ground and pound from side control.
Saullas tries to bench press Wilkerson off him but Wilkerson keeps the position.

Wilkerson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saullas is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wilkerson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Wilkerson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saullas some visible discomfort.
Wilkerson working the ground and pound from side control.
Wilkerson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wilkerson is putting a hurting on Saullas here, landing some big shots from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson cracks Saullas with a big right hand but Saullas just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wilkerson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Saullas parries the strikes from Wilkerson easily there. Wilkerson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Saullas to escape.
Wilkerson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Saullas some visible discomfort.
Wilkerson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wilkerson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilkerson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Saullas is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Wilkerson.
Wilkerson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Saullas down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Josiah Wilkerson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wilkerson 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josiah Wilkerson!