PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gustavo Fring (ranked 1252 p4p, 157 weight class) and Solomon Wilson (ranked 1099 p4p, 140 weight class). Fring comes into the arena with Bamboleo by The Gypsy Kings blaring out of the sound system. Wilson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Live In My Element - By: DL Incognito. 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.

Fring
vs
Wilson

185 cm
25
162 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

177 cm
29
170 lbs
10 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Great elbows
Good gas tank

Urban Fighter

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Gustavo Fring!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Solomon Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson digs a good hook to Fring's body.
Fring keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson throws a body punch but Fring moves out of range.
Fring swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Fring.
A big right from Wilson misses.
We've been told by Fring's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
A jab lands there for Fring.

Wilson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fring quickly recovers to half guard.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Wilson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Fring keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fring blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.
Wilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Fring dodges it nicely.
Fring keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilson is nestled in close to Fring, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fring keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Fring is defending against the submission attempts here by Wilson.

Wilson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fring sees it coming and defends easily.
Wilson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fring reverses the position - he's now on top in Wilson's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fring is one step ahead there.
Wilson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fring manages to get himself to full guard.

Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilson connects with a couple of short punches.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fring looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fring utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson postures up in Fring's guard and throws a big left but Fring blocks it.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Fring utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fring swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wilson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Fring has wrist control.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Fring.
Wilson postures up and lands a big shot to Fring's brow.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Fring blocks nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilson postures up in Fring's guard and throws a big left but Fring blocks it.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fring works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilson connects with a couple of short punches.

Wilson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fring is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wilson, into his guard.

Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fring postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Fring controlling him for the moment.

Wilson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fring passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Wilson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Fring swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Fring was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fring throwing a counter right hand but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Fring moves out of range.
A big left from Wilson misses.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fring blocks a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilson.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Fring saw that one coming.
Fring swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fring but Fring pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fring misses with a hook.
Wilson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Fring's hands.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Fring to counter with a crisp jab.
Gustavo Fring has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Solomon Wilson.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Fring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Fring was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fring cracks Wilson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Fring waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Fring throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson moves out of range as Fring strikes.
Fring bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilson throws a series of strikes that have Fring backpedaling.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilson wants to counter the offense by Fring and move into the clinch position.
Gustavo Fring is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fring throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
Fring staying out of range there.
Fring is looking to counter punch.
Wilson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Fring was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilson.
Fring scores with a punch to the head.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fring lands a body shot.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Fring.
Wilson defending well as Fring loads up on a big left hand.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Fring moved out of range.

Wilson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fring trying to control but Wilson postures up.
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 Fring's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wilson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fring doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wilson.

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

Fring is defending against the submission attempts here by Wilson.
Fring blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Fring dodges it nicely.
Fring trying to control from the bottom.
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fring avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.
Wilson winds up and cracks Fring with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wilson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fring's head.
Wilson wants to free his trapped foot but Fring is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Wilson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fring on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Wilson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fring has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Wilson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Wilson seems to be working for a kimura but Fring defends the submission attempt.
Wilson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!

Wilson lands a head shot.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wilson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Fring checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Fring was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilson.
Fring with a nice cross.
A punch lands to the side of Fring 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wilson throws a body punch but Fring moves out of range.
Fring blocks a jab.
Wilson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wilson throws a solid leg kick but Fring takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wilson.
Fring tests Wilson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fring walks into a straight right hand from Wilson.
Fring moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fring throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick from Wilson misses.
Wilson scores with the left hand. Fring knows he should have avoided that one.
Gustavo Fring is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fring takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Fring saw that one coming.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fring stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fring misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson throws out a counter right but Fring avoids it with no problem.
Fring is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Fring moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Wilson misses with a hook
and Fring counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fring scores with a shot to the body.
Fring swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fring throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Fring was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fring thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fring slips a jab from Wilson.
Fring tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Fring, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wilson throws the left hand but Fring avoids the punch easily.

Wilson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wilson showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Wilson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but Fring is defending well.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fring defending well though.
Wilson drops an elbow to the side of Fring's head.

Wilson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wilson looks to land a strike but Fring avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson stands up over Fring, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fring works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses. Fring uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilson's guard. Nice move by Fring!

Wilson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fring uses it to pass to side control.
Wilson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fring off and has taken his back!
Wilson misses with punches from the back.
Wilson misses with an elbow to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with an elbow to the head.

Wilson is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Even with his hooks in, Wilson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson scores with punches to the body.

Wilson is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Fring with him. Fring is trying to defend but Wilson has an arm under the chin now! Fring grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Solomon Wilson!
A victorious Solomon Wilson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.