PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mckinley Wilkerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TestCharacterthree TCthree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TestCharacterthree TCthree will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Wilkerson
vs
TCthree

167 cm
24
194 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

181 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Very confident

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mckinley Wilkerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, TestCharacterthree TCthree!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkerson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As TCthree looks to move away, Wilkerson throws a big counter combo but TCthree just gets out of the way.
TCthree lands with a nice combination. Wilkerson backs away looking to recover.
Wilkerson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from TCthree.

TCthree gets caught napping as Wilkerson dives in and scores a takedown. TCthree manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkerson prevents TCthree from getting back to his feet.
TCthree is looking to stand back up but Wilkerson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by TCthree.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TCthree is trying to stand back up but Wilkerson is controlling him
TCthree is looking to get back to is feet but Wilkerson passes into side control.
TCthree bucks up and tries to throw Wilkerson off but instead Wilkerson has got his back!

That's one minute gone in the round.
TCthree is trying to get back to his feet but Wilkerson has full control of the position and if anything, TCthree has just worked his way into a worse spot.

Wilkerson tightening his grip on TCthree, looking for the choke.
TCthree trying to get back to his feet but Wilkerson is in full control for now.
TCthree trying to control the position but Wilkerson manages to sink in the hooks.

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.

Wilkerson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. TCthree knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften TCthree for a finish.
Wilkerson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
TCthree trying to get back to his feet but Wilkerson is in full control for now.
TCthree is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Wilkerson.

Wilkerson looking to break TCthree's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. TCthree remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wilkerson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilkerson is looking for the choke from the back position but TCthree is controlling his hands well.
TCthree trying to get back to his feet but Wilkerson is in full control for now.
TCthree is trying to remain composed but Wilkerson is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
TCthree rolls, trying to escape but Wilkerson keeps control of the position.

Wilkerson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. TCthree is defending well though. Wilkerson let's go of the attempt for now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Wilkerson controlling the positon.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

TCthree is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Wilkerson working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mckinley Wilkerson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

The fight stays on the outside here - TCthree looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A counter left hand to the body from Wilkerson misses its target.
TCthree tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilkerson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilkerson swats away the attempt to clinch by TCthree.
It looked like Wilkerson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wilkerson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but TCthree moves away.
Despite the aggression on TCthree's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
TCthree lands a jab to the head.
Wilkerson shoots in but TCthree avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mckinley Wilkerson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TCthree throws a sloppy head kick and Wilkerson moves out of range easily.

Wilkerson rushes TCthree and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
TCthree tries to circle away but Wilkerson has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkerson wants a takedown but no success here.

Wilkerson manages to pull guard.
Wilkerson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in TCthree's guard.

Wilkerson stops TCthree from standing up.
Wilkerson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that TCthree can do to turn this around?
TCthree is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wilkerson dives into side control.
Wilkerson taking a breather here.
Wilkerson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TCthree is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wilkerson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
A control attempt from TCthree but he's now mounted!

Wilkerson is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. TCthree can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.

Wilkerson is working for a guillotine from mount but TCthree frees his head quite easily.
TCthree is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
TCthree is in all sorts of trouble here.
TCthree tries to buck Wilkerson off but Wilkerson takes his back!
Wilkerson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at TCthree. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Wilkerson controlling the position well here. TCthree rolled but Wilkerson kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
TCthree is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
TCthree takes a big shot to the side of the head.

TCthree showing good submission defense here.
Wilkerson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of TCthree's body.

Wilkerson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. TCthree is defending well though. Wilkerson let's go of the attempt for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mckinley Wilkerson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

TCthree lands with a nice body kick.
Wilkerson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Despite the aggression on TCthree's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
TCthree leaves Wilkerson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
TestCharacterthree TCthree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
TCthree tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilkerson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
TCthree scores with a head kick. Wilkerson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good leg kick by TCthree there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
TCthree stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mckinley Wilkerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TCthree scores with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Crunch! TCthree slams his shin into Wilkerson's torso.
TCthree is looking to clinch but Wilkerson is avoiding it.
Wilkerson is looking to counter with head kicks.
TCthree misses the shot to the body.
TestCharacterthree TCthree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
TCthree tries to clinch up but Wilkerson circles away and keeps his distance.
TCthree misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilkerson darts in looking for a takedown but TCthree gets double underhooks and turns Wilkerson into the cage.
Wilkerson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
TCthree stalks Wilkerson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wilkerson's face. Wilkerson staggers backwards, shaken.
TCthree swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilkerson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by TCthree!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
TCthree tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilkerson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
TCthree swinging wildly here.
TCthree takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilkerson fails with a takedown attempt.
TCthree throws a counter combo.
TCthree misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As TCthree looks to move away, Wilkerson throws a big counter combo but TCthree just gets out of the way.
TCthree lands with a nice combination. Wilkerson backs away looking to recover.
TCthree tries to score with a low kick but Wilkerson moves his leg out of the way.
A head kick from TCthree lands but Wilkerson takes it in his stride.
Wilkerson throws an overhand right that lands on TCthree's shoulder, as TCthree tries to avoid the shot.
TCthree tries to clinch but Wilkerson moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
TCthree throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
TCthree lands a two punch combo.
TCthree tries a head kick but it misses.

Wilkerson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
TCthree is looking to stand back up but Wilkerson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by TCthree.

Wilkerson content to control rather than advance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilkerson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

Wilkerson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

TCthree is defending against the submission attempts here by Wilkerson.

And that's the end of the fight!
TestCharacterthree TCthree comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:28

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