PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liam Wilson (ranked 2586 p4p, 3698 weight class) and Nuur Ibraahim (ranked 324 p4p, 428 weight class). The key to victory for Liam Wilson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Wilson
vs
Ibraahim

181 cm
25
170
2 - 0 - 0

192 cm
23
182
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Heavy handed

Conquest Nutrition™ (160Q) $48

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nuur Ibraahim!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ibraahim misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
Ibraahim throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ibraahim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilson.
Ibraahim lands with a straight right. Wilson didn't see that one coming.
Ibraahim misses with a straight left.
Ibraahim throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ibraahim darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wilson fakes the leg kick and cracks Ibraahim in the body.
Ibraahim misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wilson counters with an inside leg kick.
Wilson slips under a jab from Ibraahim.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibraahim blocks a head kick by Wilson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ibraahim! But no joy.
Wilson misses with a two punch combination.
Ibraahim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Ibraahim.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ibraahim circles away quickly and effectively.
Ibraahim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibraahim.
Ibraahim slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
Some wild striking there from Wilson.
Despite the aggression on Ibraahim's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wilson punishes Ibraahim's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson moves out of range as Ibraahim strikes.
Wilson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ibraahim connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ibraahim throws a big shot that misses.
Ibraahim connects with a jab.
Ibraahim checks a low kick from Wilson.
Ibraahim connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wilson blocks a jab.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Ibraahim.
Nuur Ibraahim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Ibraahim misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibraahim scores with a body shot.
Ibraahim throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Wilson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wilson duly obliges.
Ibraahim throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wilson throws a nice looking combination but Ibraahim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ibraahim has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilson finds it's way round the side to connect with Ibraahim's head.
Ibraahim throws a big shot that misses.
Ibraahim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've been informed that Ibraahim has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jab, jab by Wilson - just one landing.
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!
Ibraahim misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Wilson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ibraahim scores with a jab.
Wilson misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Ibraahim.
Ibraahim might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wilson misses with a double jab
and Ibraahim counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibraahim scores with a nice strike.
A lazy left from Ibraahim finds it's target.
Wilson staying out of range there.
Wilson throws out a powerful jab.
Ibraahim throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Nuur Ibraahim will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Ibraahim misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target.
Wilson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ibraahim throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
Wilson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Ibraahim looks to move away, Wilson throws a big counter combo but Ibraahim just gets out of the way.
Ibraahim moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
A jab from Ibraahim misses.
As Ibraahim backs away, Wilson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Ibraahim thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibraahim misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nuur Ibraahim seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circling - Ibraahim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ibraahim throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ibraahim bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilson's head.
Ibraahim is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a body punch
and Ibraahim counters with a stiff right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Wilson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Ibraahim throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.
Wilson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ibraahim misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilson lands with a right hand.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ibraahim throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ibraahim checks a leg kick.
Ibraahim swinging wildly here.
It looked like Wilson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibraahim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ibraahim throws an off balance right hand
and Wilson counters with a left and a right that stings Ibraahim.
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!
Ibraahim connects with the punch.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ibraahim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ibraahim swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Liam Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Wilson.
Ibraahim avoids the body shot from Wilson.
A countering left hand to the body from Ibraahim misses.
Wilson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ibraahim.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibraahim throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Wilson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ibraahim counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson throws a nice looking combination but Ibraahim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ibraahim throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
Wilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilson throws a body kick that misses.
Ibraahim misses with a wild combination.
Ibraahim misses with a body shot.
A cross from Ibraahim lands.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibraahim looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
Ibraahim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Ibraahim avoids them all with ease.
Ibraahim misses with a right hand
and Wilson counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ibraahim throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Wilson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab from Ibraahim finds it's way through Wilson's defenses.
Wilson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Ibraahim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ibraahim misses with an uppercut.
Wilson throws a right and a left that Ibraahim avoids nicely.
Ibraahim looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nuur Ibraahim showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Ibraahim throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Ibraahim throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Ibraahim throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson misses with a combination
and Ibraahim counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibraahim.
Wilson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ibraahim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson throws a head kick but Ibraahim moves out of range.
Wilson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ibraahim counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibraahim feints a jab promting Wilson to slip. Ibraahim then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wilson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Ibraahim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Ibraahim has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Ibraahim as he connects with a hook.
Ibraahim is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Ibraahim jabs at Wilson's body.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Ibraahim counters with a nice uppercut.
Ibraahim throws a low kick but Wilson moves out of range easily.
Wilson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Ibraahim does it's job there.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ibraahim.
It looked like Wilson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ibraahim.
Wilson is looking for a counter combo.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson connects with a body shot.
Ibraahim checks a low kick from Wilson.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ibraahim throws out a powerful jab.
Wilson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ibraahim counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ibraahim connects with a crisp jab.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Ibraahim.
Wilson throws a big counter combination but Ibraahim scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses
enabling Ibraahim to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ibraahim counters with a one-two to the body.
Wilson misses with a double jab.
Ibraahim looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ibraahim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ibraahim.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ibraahim throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Wilson misses its target.
Ibraahim catches Wilson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibraahim.
Ibraahim looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ibraahim.
Ibraahim misses the shot to the body.
Ibraahim throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Ibraahim tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Ibraahim misses.
Wilson throws a quick counter head kick but Ibraahim was just out of range.
Ibraahim on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
Ibraahim lands with an uppercut that bounces Wilson off the cage and back into range.
Wilson wants to land a leg kick but Ibraahim is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Ibraahim on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ibraahim moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Wilson misses.
Jab from Ibraahim.
Wilson throws a combination that misses
and Wilson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Liam Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ibraahim fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nuur Ibraahim comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ibraahim 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nuur Ibraahim!