PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erasmo Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dante Del Muso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dante Del Muso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wilkinson
vs
Del Muso

204 cm
19
161 lbs
2 - 5 - 0

175 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Erasmo Wilkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dante Del Muso!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Muso throws a low kick but Wilkinson avoids it.
Del Muso fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wilkinson is looking for a counter combo.
Del Muso with a poor takedown

and Wilkinson moves into the clinch.
Wilkinson has Del Muso pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wilkinson stalling against the cage.
Wilkinson prevents Del Muso from breaking the clinch.
Del Muso is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Muso has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilkinson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Erasmo Wilkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dante Del Muso.
Wilkinson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wilkinson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Del Muso up against the cage.
Del Muso jumps guard but Wilkinson stands there with Del Muso around his waist. Del Muso gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Del Muso's efforts to push away.
Wilkinson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wilkinson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wilkinson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Erasmo Wilkinson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Del Muso.
Wilkinson is looking for a counter combo.
Del Muso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Del Muso with a lazy takedown attempt

and Wilkinson counters by clinching up.
Del Muso looks winded!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson stalling the fight.
Del Muso letting Wilkinson take a breather here.
A frustrated look appears on Del Muso's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilkinson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

Wilkinson pulls guard successfully.
Wilkinson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wilkinson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Muso is looking to sweep but instead, Wilkinson has passed into half guard.
Wilkinson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wilkinson lands strikes from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Muso trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Del Muso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilkinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Del Muso defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wilkinson.

Wilkinson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Wilkinson get's back to his feet.

Wilkinson clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Come on Wilkinson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wilkinson lands with a light punch inside.

Wilkinson drags the fight down to the ground.
Wilkinson is looking to stand up but Del Muso isn't so interested in that idea.

Wilkinson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Del Muso is aware though and is defending well.
Wilkinson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Wilkinson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wilkinson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Wilkinson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wilkinson clinches up with Del Muso and pushes him back against the cage.

Wilkinson gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Wilkinson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wilkinson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Del Muso on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Del Muso is rocked!

Wilkinson decides to return to a standing position.
Del Muso is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilkinson finish him?

Wilkinson takes the fight into the clinch.
Come on Wilkinson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Wilkinson pulls guard effortlessly.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wilkinson holds on and takes a little breather.

Wilkinson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Del Muso off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Wilkinson has Del Muso up against the cage in a clinch.
Del Muso is breathing heavily.
Wilkinson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wilkinson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilkinson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Wilkinson stalls.
Wilkinson gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Wilkinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wilkinson stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Erasmo Wilkinson.

Wilkinson shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Del Muso is out cold and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Erasmo Wilkinson!