PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joan Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Chaddington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Wilson
vs
Chaddington

207 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

168 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joan Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chad Chaddington!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Ren Mimura and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chaddington misses with an uppercut

and Wilson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Wilson.
Wilson blocks a punch to the side of the head.

Chaddington manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Wilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Chaddington has an active guard here but Wilson has managed to pass into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilson connects with a nice short shot to Chaddington's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Chaddington looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Wilson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Chaddington regains half guard.

Chaddington looking for subs from the bottom but Wilson mounts him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaddington is looking to improve his position but Wilson isn't that keen on the idea.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wilson lands a heavy elbow.
Wilson landing strikes, looking to finish!

Chaddington is rocked!
Chaddington bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Chaddington is looking to stand up but Wilson won't let him.

Wilson uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick.
Chaddington lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilson's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaddington looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Wilson gets a double leg takedown into Chaddington's guard.

Chaddington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilson postures up.
Wilson is in close to Chaddington's body, working some short punches and elbows.

Chaddington has an active guard here but Wilson has managed to pass into half guard.

Chaddington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wilson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaddington wants to get back to full guard.

Wilson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Chaddington throws a right hand that misses

and Wilson counters with a takedown into side control.
Chaddington is looking to get back to his feet here but Wilson is keeping cool and he's managed to take Chaddington's back.
Wilson keeps control of the position as Chaddington tries to break free.
Chaddington trying to control the action but Wilson just sinks the hooks in.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Wilson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chaddington is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Wilson is hanging on to Chaddington's back as he tries to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaddington keeps trying to improve his position.
Chaddington grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Chaddington trying to control the position but Wilson manages to sink in the hooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Joan Wilson dominated that round.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Chaddington throws a body kick, spinning off balance

and Wilson counters with a shoot takedown. Chaddington fights it but they end up in guard.
Chaddington wants to control but Wilson passes easily into half guard.
Chaddington works his way to full guard. Good work.

Chaddington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Chaddington 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.
Chaddington wants to control but Wilson passes easily into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson prevents Chaddington from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaddington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wilson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.

Chaddington has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wilson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Chaddington.
Chaddington tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Chaddington gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Chaddington is looking to improve his position.
Chaddington is trying to maintain the position but Wilson is very close to passing his half guard.
Joan Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Chaddington wants to get back to full guard.
Wilson is thwarting Chaddington's attempts to control the position.
Wilson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Chaddington actively working from the bottom here.
Wilson lands with a punch from half guard.

Chaddington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilson pulls his head out easily.

Chaddington looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chaddington is breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chaddington on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

Chaddington looking for submissions off his back.
Wilson working over Chaddington with some ground and pound. Chaddington looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chaddington can do to turn this around?
Wilson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Chaddington is trying to get back to full guard.

Chaddington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilson pulls his head out easily.

Wilson is trying for a kimura here. Chaddington looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wilson wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joan Wilson!