PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Moretti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Wilson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Moretti
vs
Wilson

184 cm
23
183 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

180 cm
20
185 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Very strong

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alessandro Moretti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Wilson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Moretti is out of range.
Moretti slips a straight right by Wilson.
Moretti has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Moretti there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wilson throws a leg kick that is checked

and Moretti counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Moretti wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wilson, who protects the arm well.

Moretti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wilson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom here.
Wilson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Moretti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilson defends it well.
Wilson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Moretti.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti is thwarting Wilson's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wilson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Wilson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Moretti!

Wilson swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Moretti is now in Wilson's guard. A big mistake from Wilson there, giving up the dominant position!
Moretti stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.

Moretti is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Moretti working some strikes from top position.
Moretti trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moretti is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Moretti tries to pass.
Moretti has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wilson trying to control the position.
Moretti advances position into side control!

Moretti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wilson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Moretti but great work by Wilson.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moretti keeps working.

Wilson swings around for an armbar but Moretti sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wilson's guard.
Moretti wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.

Moretti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moretti has managed to get both his arms back between Wilson's legs - danger averted.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moretti trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moretti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Moretti throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Moretti from controlling successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Alessandro Moretti wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Moretti shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilson defends it nicely.

Moretti looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Wilson!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Moretti has hold of Wilson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Wilson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson tries to lock up and control but Moretti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wilson is trying to escape the mount.
Wilson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Wilson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moretti lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Moretti with shots to the head and body - Wilson looks very uncomfortable down there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alessandro Moretti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wilson throws a hook but Moretti avoids it easily.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moretti.

Moretti closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wilson did well to prevent Moretti getting side control.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.

Wilson looking for submissions off his back.
Moretti is nestled in close to Wilson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wilson is staying active underneath Moretti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Moretti scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Moretti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Moretti working Wilson over with strikes.
Moretti trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moretti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Moretti seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wilson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alessandro Moretti!