PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Allan Wilson (ranked 3858 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Pablo Sanchez (ranked 5832 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Leon Pablo Sanchez told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Wilson
vs
Pablo Sanchez

178 cm
25
156 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

175 cm
25
156 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Allan Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leon Pablo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Dean Styles.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson throws a series of punches but Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilson's waist but Wilson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
No luck for Sanchez with that takedown attempt.

Wilson gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sanchez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Wilson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Allan Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Pablo Sanchez.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Wilson. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Wilson throws a big counter combination but Sanchez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wilson avoids a kick to the body.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick
and Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Wilson tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanchez slows down the pace here.
Wilson prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.

Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wilson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Wilson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson moves in looking to clinch but Sanchez pushes him off.
Sanchez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilson's waist but Wilson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanchez off to one side.
As Sanchez looks to move away, Wilson throws a big counter combo but Sanchez just gets out of the way.
Wilson slaps away a takedown attempt from Sanchez, before circling back to the center of the mat.

Wilson moves into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to take this one to the mat.

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

Sanchez forces Wilson back against the cage and clinches.
Sanchez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilson's efforts to push away.
Wilson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Sanchez looking for a takedown.
Sanchez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilson's efforts to push away.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson is looking to clinch.

Sanchez has managed to clinch.
Wilson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanchez trying to stall but Wilson improves his position.
Sanchez stalling.
Wilson gets underhooks to prevent Sanchez's takedown attempt.
Wilson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wilson as Sanchez tries to tie him up.
Sanchez tries to break free but Wilson pushes him back against the cage.

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

Sanchez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilson, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanchez can't get the takedown.
Wilson is trying to push Sanchez away but Sanchez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez prevents Wilson from breaking the clinch.
Sanchez prevents Wilson from breaking the clinch.
Sanchez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wilson is defending well.
Sanchez misses with an elbow strike.
Sanchez keeps control of Wilson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanchez taking a breather.
Sanchez has Wilson pressed against the cage, preventing Wilson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sanchez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Sanchez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Allan Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sanchez clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to pull guard but Wilson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sanchez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilson smiles and moves away.

Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
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 Allan Wilson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Wilson closes the distance and clinches.
Sanchez wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilson won't allow it.

Sanchez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sanchez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

Sanchez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilson wants to stand but Sanchez is controlling his posture from full guard.

Sanchez manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Sanchez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilson smiles and moves away.
Wilson tries to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Sanchez.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Wilson, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Wilson against the cage but Wilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilson stuffs the takedown.
Allan Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Pablo Sanchez.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Wilson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Allan Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilson moves into the clinch.
Sanchez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson blocks a low kick nicely.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Allan Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sanchez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanchez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wilson throws a combination. Sanchez tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
Sanchez shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanchez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sanchez throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.

Wilson moves into the clinch successfully.
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's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Sanchez has Wilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sanchez trying to control the position but instead, Wilson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sanchez into the cage.
Wilson working hard to break the clinch.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Wilson has the dominant position.
Wilson wants to break the clinch but can't.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson can't break the clinch.
Wilson is trying to force a seperation but Sanchez has the dominant position.
Sanchez looking for a takedown.
Sanchez has Wilson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wilson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Wilson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanchez counters with a straight right hand.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Wilson sprawls well.

Wilson moves into the clinch.
Wilson gets underhooks to prevent Sanchez's takedown attempt.

Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez shoots in for a double leg but Wilson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilson darts in trying to clinch
and Sanchez counters with a left to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wilson rushes Sanchez and presses him up against the cage.
Sanchez prevents Wilson from breaking the clinch.

Wilson manages to break the clinch.
Sanchez goes for a double leg but Wilson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wilson continues to drive forward.
Sanchez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Wilson gets a clinch.

Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Sanchez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Wilson manages to break the clinch.

Sanchez moves into the clinch.
Wilson wants to break free but Sanchez has control.

Sanchez pulls Wilson into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Allan Wilson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Wilson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Sanchez counters with a one-two to the body.
Sanchez dives in for a single leg takedown but Wilson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanchez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sanchez shoots in but no luck this time.
Wilson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Allan Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leon Pablo Sanchez.

Wilson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanchez, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanchez fails to pull guard.

Wilson manages to break the clinch.

Wilson tries to keep at a distance but Sanchez has taken the fight into the clinch.

Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sanchez is defended easily by Wilson.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Wilson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanchez counters with a left and a right that stings Wilson.
Wilson lands with a kick to the temple. Sanchez shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Wilson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Sanchez counter with a right hand.
Wilson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Wilson closes the distance and pushes Sanchez back into the cage.
Wilson prevents the takedown attempt.

Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sanchez or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilson, which made it look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilson is fending him off so far but Sanchez persists. Nope, Wilson circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilson looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sanchez counters with a stiff right hand.
Sanchez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Wilson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wilson is pressed up against the cage. Sanchez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilson down to the mat. Wilson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.

Wilson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanchez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sanchez has a takedown stuffed.
Wilson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilson as he jumps to the side.
Wilson misses with the combination.
Sanchez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sanchez looks for a takedown but Wilson sprawls well.
Wilson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sanchez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Allan Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson looks to land a combination but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanchez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilson defends well and Sanchez ends up having to push Wilson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wilson throws a right hand that Sanchez ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanchez also avoids with ease.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - Sanchez circles away.
Sanchez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sanchez closes the distance and clinches up with Wilson, looking for a takedown. Sanchez pushes Wilson against the cage but Wilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilson scores with a three punch combo!
Sanchez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sanchez somewhat.
Wilson appears to be looking for a big counter.
A head kick by Wilson misses
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez shoots in for a takedown but Wilson shows good takedown defense.
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 throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sanchez.
Wilson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanchez backs up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Allan Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allan Wilson!