PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Wiltrop (ranked 4845 p4p, 222 weight class) and Jill Bill (ranked 3770 p4p, 181 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Wiltrop
vs
Bill

160 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

169 cm
25
135 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Fanatic Inc.

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Wiltrop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jill Bill!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bill works Wiltrop's body with a nice hook.
Wiltrop takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wiltrop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bill's coach down at 3Band MMA ($500/week) was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bill's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wiltrop tries to move into range but Bill moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bill connects with a body shot.
Bill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bill ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Bill lands.
Bill lands a jab.
Wiltrop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wiltrop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wiltrop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wiltrop fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill stuffs the takedown.
Wiltrop is breathing heavily.
Wiltrop takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bill stuns Wiltrop with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wiltrop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bill with a jab.
Bill takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bill lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wiltrop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bill scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bill connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bill darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bill has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bill shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wiltrop eats them both and turns towards Bill to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bill digs a good body shot into Wiltrop's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bill.
Bill cracks Wiltrop with a good jab.
Bill jabs Wiltrop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bill lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wiltrop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wiltrop scrambles back to his feet.
Bill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wiltrop definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bill shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wiltrop eats them both and turns towards Bill to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Bill. That snapped Wiltrop's head back.
Bill jabs Wiltrop right on the nose. Wiltrop blinks but takes it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Bill. Beautiful body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Bill.
Bill works Wiltrop's body with a nice hook.
Bill lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wiltrop momentarily.
A jab from Bill does it's job there.
Wiltrop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bill jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bill cracks Wiltrop with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Bill is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wiltrop had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bill lands a nice shot to the body.
Jill Bill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bill cracks Wiltrop with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wiltrop takes one to the chin there.
Bill bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bill is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wiltrop takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wiltrop ducks right into an uppercut from Bill.
Bill lands with a good body shot.
Bill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bill!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bill throws out a powerful jab.
Bill jabs at Wiltrop's body.
Bill lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jill Bill dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Bill throws a shot to the body.
Wiltrop takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wiltrop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bill cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bill cracks Wiltrop with an open hand slap.
Wiltrop doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bill counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bill lands a really nice looking cross but Wiltrop seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bill lands with an overhand left.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bill pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wiltrop back to the ropes. Bill follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jill Bill seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bill throws a one two combo.

Wiltrop is rocked!
Bill connects with a jab.
Oh Wiltrop is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wiltrop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wiltrop seems to have got his legs back now.
Bill connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Wiltrop is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bill.
Bill scores with a nice right hand.
Bill's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bill duly obliges.
Wiltrop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bill throws out a powerful jab.
Bill scores with a one two! Wiltrop had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jill Bill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bill connects with a jab.
Bill pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wiltrop back to the ropes. Bill follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
John Wiltrop is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bill scores with a hook.
Nice uppercut there from Bill.
Bill scores with a shot to the body.
Bill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wiltrop looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bill lands a lovely overhand right.
Bill lands with a shot to the body.
Bill scores with a nice strike.
Bill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bill lands a nice shot that snaps Wiltrop's head back.
Bill punishes Wiltrop's body with a nice straight punch.
Bill paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wiltrop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bill with a nice cross.
Bill is working the combinations to good effect here.
Bill bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wiltrop's head.
Wiltrop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wiltrop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bill scores with a nice right hand.
Wiltrop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wiltrop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bill lands a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bill lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bill thuds a left hand into Wiltrop's body.
Bill connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bill stalks Wiltrop and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wiltrop's face. Wiltrop staggers backwards, shaken.
Wiltrop on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nice uppercut there from Bill.
Bill lands with a hook. Wiltrop tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wiltrop might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bill lands with a shot to the body.
Bill scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The crowd cheers as Bill lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wiltrop doesn't seem phased though.
Bill lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jill Bill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Bill moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bill cracks Wiltrop with an open hand slap.
Nice uppercut there from Bill.
Bill scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wiltrop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wiltrop looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice takedown defense from Bill. No joy for Wiltrop on that attempt.
Bill scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bill lands with a nice combination. Wiltrop backs away looking to recover.
Wiltrop takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bill scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wiltrop momentarily.
Bill jabs at Wiltrop's body.
Wiltrop takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wiltrop tries for a takedown but Bill circles away easily
and Bill counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wiltrop thinking.
Bill scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Bill with a nice cross.
Bill getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bill darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bill changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bill.
Bill scores with a jab. Wiltrop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Bill scores with a four punch combination!
Bill cracks a nice hook into Wiltrop's ribs.
Wiltrop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donk. Bill catches Wiltrop right on the button with a cross.
Bill scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bill lands with a cross.
A jab from Bill does it's job there.
Nice body punch from Bill.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bill catches Wiltrop with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bill scores with a jab. Wiltrop acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bill lands an overhand right.
Bill connects with a nice looking jab.
Bill jabs at Wiltrop's body.
Bill lands the left hand.
Jill Bill is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bill ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bill scores with a sloppy right hand. Wiltrop should have avoided that one.
Wiltrop on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A lazy left from Bill finds it's target.
Bill lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bill swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wiltrop.
Bill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bill throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wiltrop takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wiltrop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Bill.
Danga de danga de dang - Bill scores with a four punch combination!
Bill lands a right hook to the body.
Bill paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bill lands an overhand right.
John Wiltrop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wiltrop looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jill Bill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bill 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 Josh West scores the fight for Jill Bill!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Jill Bill!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Jill Bill!

Jill Bill wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Jill Bill thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.