PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Wiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiz comes to the cage accompanied by SouthSide. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Wiz
vs
Wilson

180 cm
32
275 lbs
27 - 18 - 0

187 cm
29
240 lbs
14 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Big Wiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Wilson!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wiz throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Wiz sees it coming and moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilson.
Wiz looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Wiz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson tried to score with a low kick but Wiz checks it.

Wilson forces Wiz back against the cage and clinches.

Wiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Wiz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilson, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wiz.
Wiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

Wiz breaks the clinch.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Wiz circles away.
Wilson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilson looks to land a body kick but Wiz moved away.
Wiz misses the shot to the body.
Wiz just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson tries for a takedown but Wiz circles away easily
and Wiz connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wiz misses with a wild combination.
Wilson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wiz moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
Wilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Big Wiz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Wiz rushes Wilson and presses him up against the cage.
Wilson blocking some punches.

Wiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Wilson instigates a clinch.
Wilson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wiz prevents it.
Wilson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wiz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wiz lands with a left to the head.
Wilson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wiz or not.

Wiz breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Wilson closes the distance and clinches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiz prevents a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wiz's elbow.
Wiz lands an uppercut.
Wiz scores with a shoulder strike.
Wiz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson is working Wiz over against the cage.
Wiz blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wiz.
Good body shot from Wiz.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wilson.
Nice elbow from Wiz.

It looks like Sam Wilson has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilson.
Wiz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wiz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilson tries to work over Wiz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Wilson.
Wilson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wiz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike.
Wiz has a couple of punches blocked by Wilson.
Wiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wiz blocks a body shot from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wiz's elbow.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wiz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Big Wiz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Wilson.
Wiz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wilson pushes Wiz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wiz throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.

Wiz breaks from the clinch.
Wilson misses with a head kick.

Wilson instigates a clinch.

Wiz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson scores with a leg kick.

Wilson has managed to clinch.
Wilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiz blocking some punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Wiz.
Wilson lands a left hand.
Wilson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Wilson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Wiz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wiz is trying to get back to full guard.
Wiz looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wiz trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wiz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Big Wiz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sam Wilson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Wiz avoids a low kick by using good footwork.

Wiz rushes Wilson and presses him up against the cage.
Wilson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wiz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wiz backwards.

It looks like Big Wiz has been cut.
Wilson scores with a shot to the side of Wiz's head.
Wiz can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Sam Wilson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wiz throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wiz is trying to force a seperation but Wilson has the dominant position.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Wiz.
A head punch on the inside from Wilson fails to land.
Wiz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wiz lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Wiz.

Wilson moves into range and clinches up with Wiz.
Wiz lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Wilson.
Wilson misses with a body punch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiz misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Wiz avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wiz fails to land.
Wiz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wiz.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wilson gets through Wiz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wilson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Wiz controls the action.
Wilson lands a left hand.
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 scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wilson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wilson tries a body shot but Wiz blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilson.

Wilson has hold of one of Wiz's legs. Wiz is fighting the takedown attempt but Wilson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Wiz keeps moving.
Wilson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wilson is continuing to stall.
Wilson lands a couple of elbows.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Wiz has wrist control.
Wiz trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Wiz keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wilson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wiz dodges the punch combination from Wilson.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wiz.
Wiz takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wiz misses with a head kick.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Wilson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wiz misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson walks into a left hand.
Wilson looks to land a body kick but Wiz moved away.
Wiz moves forwards but Wilson connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wilson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wiz's elbow.
Wilson has a couple of punches blocked by Wiz.
Nice body punch from Wilson - that landed with a thud.
Wilson looking for a takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wilson.
Wiz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wiz backwards.
Wilson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilson blocking some punches.
A short left from Wilson.
Wiz lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wiz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sam Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Wiz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wiz misses the shot to the body.
Wilson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Wiz blocks it well.

Wilson shoots in and bounces Wiz off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Wiz uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wilson tries to land a front kick but Wiz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wiz scores with a jab to the head.

Wilson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wiz's guard.
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 trying to control but Wiz is working from the bottom.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Wiz keeps moving.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
Wiz wants to stand up but Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson postures up.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wiz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wilson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Big Wiz is winning the standup battle so far.
Wiz throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wiz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.

Wilson dives in and scores a takedown into Wiz's guard.
Wiz can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wiz wants to get back to his feet.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but Wiz defending well.
Wilson stops Wiz from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiz is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilson throwing shots but Wiz is blocking nicely.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Wiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wiz is looking to control Wilson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wiz avoid being mounted?

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wilson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wiz.
Wiz checks a low kick from Wilson.

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.
Wilson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wilson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wiz misses with a straight left.
Wilson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wiz moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Wilson connects with an inside leg kick.

Wilson forces Wiz back against the cage and clinches.
Wiz misses with the head strike.
Wiz is trying to force a seperation but Wilson has the dominant position.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson is looking for a takedown.

Wiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wiz scores with a shot to the body.
Wilson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wilson feints and then cracks Wiz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wiz down.
Wiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Wilson tries to clinch up but Wiz circles away and keeps his distance.
Wiz throws a right and a left that both miss.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sam Wilson.
I think Wilson 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Wilson!
An out of breath Sam Wilson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.