PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dan Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tree Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Wilson
vs
Jones

180 cm
20
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

190 cm
18
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

Organic Peak Performance
White Gorilla Nutrition

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tree Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Donald Grub and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones throws a one two combo.
Jones swinging wilding here.
Jones tries for a takedown but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jones.

Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.
Wilson is looking to stand up but Jones won't let him.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
Jones throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson is breathing heavily.

Jones looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wilson has picked Jones up and slammed him! Jones can't keep hold of the triangle and Wilson manages to pass to side control!
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wilson tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Wilson 's head but he takes it in his stride.

That's two 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.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Jones lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Jones misses with a double jab.
Jones checks the leg kick.
Jones swinging wilding here.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilson tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones looks for a takedown but Wilson sprawls well.
Dan Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tree Jones.
Wilson looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a series of strikes that have Wilson backpedaling.
Wilson shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Wilson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones misses with a series of wild punches.
Donk. Jones catches Wilson right on the button with a cross.
Jones tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Jones. Jones gets slowly back to his feet.
Jones fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with a combination

and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jones keeping hold of Wilson's head, controlling as best he can.

Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is looking to control Wilson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Jones is looking for a sweep. Wilson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Wilson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tree Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wilson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jones thuds his right hand into Wilson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wilson doesn't seem bothered though.

Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Jones pushes down on Wilson's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Jones is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jones is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Wilson as he works his way to full guard.
Wilson controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones won't allow Wilson to sweep him here.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Wilson is retaining full guard.
Jones lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jones looking to sit in guard and control but Wilson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wilson throws a strike but Jones rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Wilson is controlling Jones's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Wilson controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Wilson controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jones scoring with punches and elbows.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wilson wants to control but Jones postures up.

Jones is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

Jones wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilson, who protects the arm well.
Jones is trying to move to mount but Wilson reverses beautifully and ends up in Jones's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tree Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones looks for a takedown but Wilson sprawls well.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones looks to land a combination. Wilson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wilson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jones!
Wilson wants to control the pace but Jones is squirming around nicely.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones wants to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Wilson has a good base and remains in mount.
Wilson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones is looking to improve his position but Wilson isn't that keen on the idea.

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.
Jones tries to improve his position but instead Wilson has taken his back!
Jones covers up after that shot from Wilson.
Jones is in bad spot here.
Jones manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Jones.
Dan Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Wilson gets a takedown into half guard.
Wilson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wilson scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones just holding on.
Jones wants to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tree Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilson avoids the attempt from Jones to control.
Wilson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jones wants to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jones takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jones tries to hold on but Wilson pushes him away.
Wilson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jones wants to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jones 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tree Jones!