PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wegliton Paulista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Wynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mason Wynn will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Paulista
vs
Wynn

177 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

190 cm
22
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Inexperienced

Behold The Beast - Pure Energy 159 Promo

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wegliton Paulista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mason Wynn!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paulista shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wynn sprawls well. Wynn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Paulista gets slowly back to his feet.
Paulista throws a nice outside leg kick.
Paulista throws a head kick that misses.
Wynn misses with a takedown

and Paulista counters with a single leg into guard. Wynn didn't expect that.
Paulista has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Wynn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Paulista can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Paulista wanted to stand there but Wynn had control of the position.

Wynn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Paulista doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Paulista manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wynn trying to control the position.
Wynn wants to sweep here but Paulista controlling him for the moment.
Paulista has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wynn is proving hard to escape from.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wynn is controlling Paulista's posture.
Paulista has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wynn is proving hard to escape from.
Paulista is breathing heavily.
Wynn is trying to control the position from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Wynn shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wynn prevents Paulista from standing back up.
Paulista might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulista wants to stand back up but Wynn manages to pass into side control.
Wynn scoring with punches and elbows.
Paulista is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Wynn has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Paulista gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Paulista really wants to buck Wynn off and get back to his feet.
Wynn is landing with some decent strikes but Paulista is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wynn pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wynn with shots to the head and body - Paulista looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wynn thowing shots but they're missing.
Paulista is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulista trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Wynn with shots to the head and body - Paulista looks very uncomfortable down there.
Paulista is really trying hard to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wynn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wynn landing strikes from the mount.
You get the feeling that Paulista really doesn't like being in this position too much.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wynn cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Paulista is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Wynn raining down shots from the mount!
Paulista is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mason Wynn will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wynn with a poor takedown

and Paulista holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Paulista tries to circle away but Wynn has him pinned against the cage.
Wynn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Paulista is looking to break free of the clinch but Wynn has double underhooks.
Wynn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wegliton Paulista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Wynn.
A short right from Paulista.

Paulista pulls guard effortlessly.
Paulista working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wynn.
Wynn throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wynn prevents Paulista from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Wynn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Paulista dives on top into guard.
Wynn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulista is looking to stand up but Wynn won't let him.
Paulista won't allow Wynn to sweep him here.
Paulista wanted to stand there but Wynn had control of the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wynn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Paulista wants to stand but Wynn is controlling his posture from full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Wynn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Paulista looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulista is trying to buck Wynn off.
Wynn throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Wynn prevents Paulista from escaping the position.
Paulista stops Wynn from passing to mount.
Paulista takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Paulista is trying to buck Wynn off.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wynn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Paulista, who protects the arm well.
Paulista is trying to get back to his feet.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wynn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Paulista counters with a series of strikes. Wynn will be more careful next time no doubt.
A combination from Paulista does no damage.
Paulista lands a lovely overhand right.
Wynn with a poor takedown
and Paulista counters with a one-two to the body.
Paulista misses with a few strikes there.

Paulista shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Paulista showed some decent athleticism there.
Wynn keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wynn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wynn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Paulista is looking to escape.
Wynn works his way into side control.
Paulista is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mason Wynn will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Paulista closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wynn is trying to control Paulista's posture but Paulista avoids it.
Paulista wants to stand but Wynn is controlling his arm.
You can see the frustration on Wynn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wynn holds on to Paulista's head and controls the position momentarily.
Wynn is trying to control Paulista's posture but Paulista avoids it.

Paulista decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Wynn misses with a takedown

so Paulista counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wynn is trying to keep Paulista in close.

Paulista stands up and waves to Wynn to follow him.
Wynn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Paulista but Paulista pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Paulista moves in looking to clinch but Wynn pushes him off.
Wynn misses with a takedown attempt
and Paulista counters with a three punch combo that has Wynn backing up. Wynn nods at Paulista to acknowledge the strikes.
Wegliton Paulista has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mason Wynn.
Paulista shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Wynn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Paulista wants to stand up but Wynn is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wynn postures up in Paulista's guard and throws a big left but Paulista blocks it.
Paulista wants to stand up but Wynn is controlling him.
Wynn lands a couple of elbows.
Wynn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Paulista wants to stand but Wynn is controlling the position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Paulista scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Wynn shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wynn showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Wynn working the head and body with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulista pushes Wynn off looking to stand but Wynn dives back in and keeps control.
Wynn thows a huge punch but Paulista dodges it nicely.
Paulista is trying to stand.

Wynn is looking for a kimura here.
Wynn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Paulista knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wynn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Paulista is trying to stand.
Wegliton Paulista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Paulista fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wynn with a poor takedown

and Paulista counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Paulista has had enough of the clinch but Wynn keeps him there for the moment.
Paulista wants to get back to striking at distance but Wynn won't allow it.

Paulista breaks from the clinch.
Paulista throws a head kick but Wynn moves out of range.
Wynn tries for a takedown but Paulista circles away easily

and Paulista counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Paulista tries to stand and escape but Wynn is controlling the position.
Wynn trying to control but Paulista postures up.
Wynn holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wynn works his way to full guard. Good work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wegliton Paulista showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wynn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Wynn!