PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wilton Wade (ranked 25172 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edson Thiago (ranked 6039 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wade
vs
Thiago

213 cm
20
214 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

190 cm
19
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilton Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edson Thiago !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Wade!
A jab lands there for Thiago .

It looks like Wilton Wade has been cut.

Thiago has managed to clinch.
Thiago just leaning against Wade, taking a breather.
Thiago is pushing Wade up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wade tries for a takedown but Thiago manages to get underhooks.

Thiago drags the fight down to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wade throwing strikes but missing.
Wade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wade's guard.

Thiago trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thiago controls from within his opponent's guard.
Thiago wants to control from the top but Wade keeps moving.

Thiago stands up and waves to Wade to follow him.

Thiago shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Wade scrambles and gets back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade darts in looking for a takedown but Thiago gets double underhooks and turns Wade into the cage.

Thiago decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thiago tries to pass to full mount but Wade defends it.
Thiago controlling the action here.
Thiago passes to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thiago tries to control but Wade wriggling away.
Thiago looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thiago is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Thiago controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.

That's four 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.
Wade manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Thiago stalling away here and it's allowed Wade to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Thiago lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wade will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

Wade scrambles and gets back to his feet.

Thiago darts in and clinches Wade up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edson Thiago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wilton Wade's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Thiago .
Thiago wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wade keeps working.
Thiago throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago cracks Wade with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thiago is looking to take a break and control but Wade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Thiago stalls from top position.
Wade is looking to regain half guard here but Thiago keeps moving and retains side control.
Thiago trying to control the position but Wade is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Thiago taking a breather here.
Wade really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wade wants to control but Thiago postures up.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thiago as he jumps to the side.

Thiago shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Wade manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Thiago keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.

Thiago drags the fight down to the ground.
Thiago pulls Wade in close to prevent any damage.
Thiago keeping moving, preventing Wade from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade won't allow Thiago to sweep him here.
Wade throwing strikes from guard but Thiago blocks nicely.
Wade is working Thiago over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wade lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wade loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wade throwing strikes from guard but Thiago blocks nicely.

Thiago is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Edson Thiago will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wilton Wade's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Thiago gets a double leg takedown into Wade's guard.
Wade is trying to hold Thiago in close to prevent damage but Thiago has managed to pass into half guard.
Wade keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thiago takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thiago trying to control from half guard but Wade is working away.

Thiago is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Thiago .
Wade taking some punishment here, with Thiago in his half guard.
Wade trying to hold on to Thiago 's head to control him but Thiago postures up.

Thiago decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Wade throws a wild body kick that Thiago sees coming a mile off.
Thiago scores with a nice head shot.

Thiago has Wade up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wade throws an elbow but misses.
Thiago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Thiago has Wade pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Thiago pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wade tumbling to the mat - Thiago dives into Wade's guard.

Wade wriggles free and stands up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Thiago drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Thiago landing some decent shots from guard.
Wade keeping moving, preventing Thiago from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wade looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Thiago has picked Wade up and slammed him! Wade can't keep hold of the triangle and Thiago manages to pass to side control!
Thiago tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wade is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Thiago taking a breather here.

Thiago stands up and we're back to a striking position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wade looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thiago is fending him off so far but Wade persists. Nope, Thiago circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Thiago gets a clinch.

Thiago breaks from the clinch.

Thiago closes the distance and clinches.
Wade throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Thiago drags the fight down to the ground.
Thiago is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilton Wade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Edson Thiago is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

And that's the end of the fight!
Edson Thiago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thiago 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edson Thiago !