PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Satoshi Tanahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tanahashi might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Blood Stain Child - Stargazer. Wilson has chosen Hypnotize - The Notorious B.I.G. as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Tanahashi
vs
Wilson

186 cm
32
218 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

184 cm
30
204 lbs
14 - 10 - 3

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Satoshi Tanahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 3, fighting out of London, Slade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson darts in looking for a takedown but Tanahashi gets double underhooks and turns Wilson into the cage.
Wilson scores with a head kick. Tanahashi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wilson blocks a low kick nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Wilson blocks the leg kick.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanahashi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tanahashi misses with a body punch
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Wilson lands with a straight right. Tanahashi didn't see that one coming.
Tanahashi has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wilson.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tanahashi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tanahashi.
Tanahashi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilson's corner calls for a 1-2. Wilson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Tanahashi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tanahashi. That did some damage!
Tanahashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilson.
Wilson checks a leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanahashi misses with a body kick.
Satoshi Tanahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tanahashi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tanahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Tanahashi.
Wilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tanahashi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tanahashi throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson scores with a body shot.
A cross from Wilson lands.

Wilson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tanahashi to the mat! Tanahashi manages to get full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tanahashi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tanahashi is keeping the position for now.

Tanahashi is looking for a triangle here but Wilson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tanahashi is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Wilson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tanahashi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Wilson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Tanahashi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tanahashi is pressing down on Wilson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tanahashi has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
Tanahashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Tanahashi keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tanahashi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

Tanahashi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilson defends it easily.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tanahashi has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tanahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tanahashi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

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.
Tanahashi keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Tanahashi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wilson passes into side control.
Tanahashi is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Tanahashi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wilson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tanahashi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Wilson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tanahashi defends it well.

Wilson is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Wilson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Tanahashi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wilson takes a step back to recover.
Tanahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tanahashi wants to land a leg kick but Wilson is out of range.
Tanahashi misses with a body kick.
Tanahashi swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson throws a body punch but Tanahashi moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilson, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanahashi connects with a high kick.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanahashi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wilson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tanahashi's head.
Tanahashi drops his hands momentarily and Wilson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson lands with an overhand left.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Tanahashi lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A low kick from Tanahashi is predictable there
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick.
Slade Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wilson lands a nice shot that snaps Tanahashi's head back.
Jab by Tanahashi.
Tanahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Tanahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanahashi connects with a body shot.
Tanahashi is looking to wear down Wilson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tanahashi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tanahashi's calf.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Tanahashi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wilson counters with a stiff right hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tanahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Wilson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A big right from Wilson misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wilson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tanahashi - the referee stops the clock and Wilson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tanahashi. Wilson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Tanahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tanahashi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tanahashi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanahashi.
Wilson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tanahashi throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Wilson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tanahashi sprawls well. Tanahashi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanahashi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tanahashi takes one on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanahashi throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Wilson avoids a kick to the body.
Tanahashi misses with a body punch
and Wilson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wilson's corner calls for a 1-2. Wilson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tanahashi misses with a straight right.
Wilson fails to land the takedown.
Tanahashi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wilson.
Tanahashi takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Tanahashi!
Tanahashi misses with a low kick.
Tanahashi gets cracked there but stands up to it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanahashi misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Tanahashi throws a leg kick but Wilson moved away.
Good shot there by Tanahashi.
Tanahashi staying out of range there.
Tanahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Wilson. Beautiful body shot.
Wilson tries to score with a low kick but Tanahashi moves his leg out of the way.
Decent striking displayed by Wilson there.
Tanahashi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Tanahashi misses with a looping right.
Wilson looks to land a body kick but Tanahashi moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilson, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Slade Wilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Tanahashi scores with a jab to the body.
Tanahashi lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Tanahashi.
Wilson scores with a jab. Tanahashi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wilson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tanahashi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Wilson scores with a head kick. Tanahashi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wilson throws a head kick that Tanahashi semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanahashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson lunges at Tanahashi with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tanahashi's hand.
Tanahashi lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilson's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanahashi throws a big shot that misses.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tanahashi.
Wilson throws out a counter right but Tanahashi avoids it with no problem.
Tanahashi throws a nice head kick!
Wilson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tanahashi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilson.
Tanahashi misses with a jab to the body
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson with a hook.
Tanahashi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wilson if he has to take too many more of those.
Tanahashi takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Wilson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tanahashi misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
A slow jab from Tanahashi misses its intended target.
Tanahashi misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Wilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Tanahashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Satoshi Tanahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson scores with a nice head shot.
Tanahashi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tanahashi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tanahashi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wilson feints and then cracks Tanahashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tanahashi down.
Tanahashi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
A swing and a miss from Tanahashi.
Tanahashi avoids the head kick by Wilson.
That kick from Tanahashi tenderised Wilson's leg. Wilson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice straight punches there by Wilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wilson.
Wilson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tanahashi doesn't seem bothered though.
Tanahashi wants to slow Wilson down by chopping away at his legs.
Tanahashi misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanahashi swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Tanahashi sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tanahashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tanahashi.
Wilson connects with a leg kick. Tanahashi looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wilson feints and then cracks Tanahashi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tanahashi down.
Tanahashi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tanahashi throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson throws out a counter right but Tanahashi avoids it with no problem.
Wilson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wilson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tanahashi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wilson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanahashi takes one to the chin there.
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!
Wilson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tanahashi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A low kick from Tanahashi misses
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Wilson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tanahashi digs a good hook to Wilson's body.
Tanahashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wilson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wilson lands a right hook to the body.
Tanahashi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tanahashi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wilson connects with the punch.
Wilson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tanahashi's calf.
Tanahashi throws a solid leg kick but Wilson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tanahashi.
Wilson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wilson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Slade Wilson.
Well Wilson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slade Wilson!
A very excited looking Slade Wilson 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.