PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sam Wilson (ranked 4590 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tain Bo Cuailnge (ranked 23442 p4p, 0 weight class). Tain Bo Cuailnge will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Wilson
vs
Bo Cuailnge

179 cm
24
145 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
150 lbs
4 - 5 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Tain Bo Cuailnge!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a body punch but Cuailnge moves out of range.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Cuailnge wants to counter the offense by Wilson and move into the clinch position.
Cuailnge shoots in and drives through. Wilson sprawls well.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Cuailnge enables Wilson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cuailnge manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cuailnge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilson postures up and lands a big shot to Cuailnge's brow.
Wilson cracks Cuailnge with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cuailnge working a defensive guard here.

Cuailnge had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wilson defends it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wilson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wilson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Cuailnge manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

The fighters are working up against the cage. Wilson manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Cuailnge tries for a takedown. No joy.
A shot in the inside from Wilson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wilson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.

Cuailnge avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cuailnge trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson punching from the bottom.
Wilson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Wilson has control of Cuailnge's left arm, preventing Cuailnge from doing any damage.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Cuailnge controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilson is looking for a triangle but Cuailnge pushes his legs off easily.
Cuailnge missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.

Wilson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wilson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cuailnge's guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cuailnge shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cuailnge's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Cuailnge fails to land the takedown.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cuailnge can do to turn this around?
Wilson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cuailnge dives in and grabs Wilson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes down on Cuailnge's head and hops out.
Wilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cuailnge.
Wilson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cuailnge.
Sam Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tain Bo Cuailnge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cuailnge with a lazy takedown attempt

and Wilson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Wilson manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuailnge being controlled here momentarily.

Wilson looking for a triangle here. Cuailnge is fighting it but it looks tight! Wilson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cuailnge is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sam Wilson!