PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pengworm The Merciless (ranked 4768 p4p, 5439 weight class) and Jonny Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

The Merciless
vs
Wilson

192 cm
23
213
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
18
215
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Pengworm The Merciless!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jonny Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Sosuke Kotani and Kenichi Hosakawa.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from The Merciless finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilson's head.
The Merciless tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Merciless throws a combination. Wilson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The Merciless tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.
The Merciless fails with the takedown.
Wilson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.

It looks like Pengworm The Merciless has been cut.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
The Merciless throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wilson counters with a nice body shot.
Pengworm The Merciless seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Merciless lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Merciless misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Merciless throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
The Merciless throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Merciless throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Wilson stuffs the takedown.
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from The Merciless misses the target.
Wilson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The Merciless throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Merciless sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
Pengworm The Merciless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Wilson.
The Merciless swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilson counters with a two punch combo.
The Merciless looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wilson wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Merciless connects with a right hand. Wilson shakes it off.
Wilson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The Merciless fails with the takedown
and Wilson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from The Merciless. Those never looked like landing.
Wilson throws a counter combo.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Merciless manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Merciless tries a head kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Wilson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by The Merciless.
Wilson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Merciless avoids it really well and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from The Merciless. Those never looked like landing.
Wilson connects with a body shot.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Merciless tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from The Merciless.
Nice uppercut there from The Merciless.
The Merciless misses with a wild combination.
Wilson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.

Wilson has closed the distance and engaged The Merciless in a clinch.
Wilson looking to stall.
Wilson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. The Merciless gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to pull guard but The Merciless has him pressed against the cage.
Wilson has The Merciless pressed against the cage, preventing The Merciless from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The Merciless tries to circle away but Wilson has him pinned against the cage.
Wilson is trying to pull guard but The Merciless turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The Merciless gets underhooks to prevent Wilson's takedown attempt.
The Merciless is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but The Merciless is controlling him.

Wilson breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pengworm The Merciless dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pengworm The Merciless's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice sprawl there from The Merciless as Wilson shoots in.
The Merciless scores with a three punch combo!
Pengworm The Merciless is winning the standup battle so far.
The Merciless misses with a double jab.
The Merciless throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Merciless will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilson wants to counter the offense by The Merciless and move into the clinch position.
The Merciless throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Merciless is fending him off so far but Wilson persists. Nope, The Merciless circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilson stalks The Merciless and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into The Merciless's face. The Merciless staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice sprawl there from The Merciless as Wilson shoots in.
Pengworm The Merciless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Wilson.
A right-left combo lands from The Merciless.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
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 ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Merciless moves away.
The Merciless throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
Wilson throws a right hand that The Merciless ducks under and follows up with a left that The Merciless also avoids with ease.
The Merciless throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Merciless tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
The Merciless with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sloppy strikes from The Merciless. Those never looked like landing.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Merciless.
Wilson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
The Merciless scores with a jab to the jaw.
Some wild striking there from The Merciless.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Merciless swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed right hand from The Merciless misses the target.
Wilson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The Merciless misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson with the counter takedown but The Merciless avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilson is defended easily by The Merciless.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from The Merciless misses.
The Merciless leaves Wilson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pengworm The Merciless is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Merciless throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
The Merciless fails to land with a series of punches.
The Merciless throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilson counters with a two punch combo.

Pengworm The Merciless's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Merciless throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
The Merciless misses with a few strikes there.
The Merciless rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Merciless swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilson counters with a right hand to the body.
The Merciless keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Merciless misses with a few strikes there.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as The Merciless sprawls well. The Merciless wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
The Merciless tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Merciless swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wilson counters with a one-two to the body.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - The Merciless circles away.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from The Merciless.
The Merciless throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The Merciless misses with a straight right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Merciless fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Merciless avoids the head kick by Wilson.
The Merciless goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wilson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Merciless is fending him off so far but Wilson persists. Nope, The Merciless circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
The Merciless throws a series of punches but Wilson moves out of range.
The Merciless lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Merciless.
The Merciless rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Merciless swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The Merciless is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?

The Merciless shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Merciless trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wilson's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Pengworm The Merciless dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pengworm The Merciless's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as The Merciless throws out the jab.
Some wild striking there from The Merciless.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - The Merciless circles away.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with The Merciless, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes The Merciless against the cage but The Merciless circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

The Merciless closes the distance and clinches.
Wilson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Merciless is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson looking for a takedown.
Wilson stalling in the clinch but The Merciless improves position.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Merciless is keeping busy.
Wilson is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Merciless gets underhooks to prevent Wilson's takedown attempt.
Pengworm The Merciless has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonny Wilson.
The Merciless wants to get back to striking at distance but Wilson won't allow it.
Wilson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as The Merciless walks away with a smile on his face. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The Merciless tries for a takedown but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Merciless misses with a double jab.
The Merciless is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Wilson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but The Merciless avoids it really well and circles away.
The Merciless misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Wilson.
The Merciless misses with a few strikes there.
Wilson tries to clinch there but The Merciless circles away.
The Merciless is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The Merciless stuffs the takedown attempt from Wilson. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
A slow jab from The Merciless misses its intended target.
The Merciless will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilson shoots in but no luck this time.
The Merciless is looking for a counter combo.
The Merciless lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.
The Merciless misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Merciless throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Merciless falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wilson counters with a series of strikes. The Merciless will be more careful next time no doubt.
The Merciless is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
The Merciless circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Merciless misses with the combination.
And Wilson responds with a good body kick, but The Merciless manages to step out the way in time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilson.
The Merciless waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.
The Merciless tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Merciless.
Wilson doesn't manage to clinch there - The Merciless circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Merciless swinging wildly here.
Wilson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but The Merciless defends it well.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - The Merciless sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

The Merciless fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wilson to the ground. The Merciless is now in Wilson's guard.
The Merciless tries to stand but Wilson is controlling from the bottom.

Wilson is working an open guard so The Merciless takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson goes for a double leg but The Merciless avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Merciless continues to drive forward.
The Merciless swinging wildly here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pengworm The Merciless showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Merciless has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pengworm The Merciless!