PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chad Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samiel Yukio Queriza (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.

Wilkins
vs
Yukio Queriza

180 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

182 cm
21
173 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Wilkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samiel Yukio Queriza!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkins tries to land a front kick but Queriza steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Queriza misses with a takedown

and Wilkins counters with a single leg into guard. Queriza didn't expect that.
Queriza trying to keep a closed guard but Wilkins is proving a slippery customer.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Queriza keeps moving.
Wilkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Queriza is retaining full guard.
Wilkins trying to control but Queriza is working from the bottom.
Wilkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because Chad Wilkins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Wilkins dives in and scores a takedown into Queriza's guard.
Wilkins thows a big elbow that misses.
Queriza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Chad Wilkins just wasn't active enough.
Wilkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Queriza moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilkins looks to land a left hand but Queriza moved out of range nicely.
Queriza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Wilkins counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wilkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Queriza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilkins controlling the pace.
Queriza is refusing to be controlled, as Wilkins sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilkins connects with a nice short shot to Queriza's temple.
Wilkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

We're going to have a standup here because Chad Wilkins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Wilkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Queriza doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Wilkins counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Chad Wilkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samiel Yukio Queriza.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queriza keeping moving, preventing Wilkins from controlling successfully.
Wilkins pushes down on Queriza's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilkins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Wilkins dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wilkins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Queriza to the ground. Wilkins is now in Queriza's guard.
Wilkins wants to control from the top but Queriza keeps moving.
Wilkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Queriza is retaining full guard.
Queriza has control of Wilkins's left arm, preventing Wilkins from doing any damage.
Queriza will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Queriza holds on and takes a little breather.
Wilkins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Queriza closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Queriza lands in his opponent's guard.
Wilkins lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Queriza!
Queriza tries to hold on but Wilkins pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins controlling from mount.
Queriza wants to hold on but Wilkins pushes him away.
Wilkins content just to control the position here.
Queriza is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queriza is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wilkins wants to control the pace but Queriza is squirming around nicely.
Wilkins controlling the position easily from mount.
Queriza in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

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.
Wilkins controlling from mount.
Chad Wilkins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilkins raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wilkins misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilkins controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chad Wilkins dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Wilkins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Queriza to the mat! Queriza manages to get full guard.
Wilkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
Queriza keeping moving, preventing Wilkins from controlling successfully.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins wanted to stand there but Queriza had control of the position.

We're going to have a standup here because Chad Wilkins wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Queriza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Wilkins counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Queriza is not content to let Wilkins control the position.
Wilkins tries to pass to full mount but Queriza defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Queriza strikes from the bottom but Wilkins passes into mount!
Queriza is squirming around, avoiding Wilkins's attempts to control the action.
Wilkins landing strikes from the mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilkins goes for an armbar but Queriza turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Queriza.

Wilkins looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wilkins keeping moving, preventing Queriza from controlling successfully.
Queriza throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilkins works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Queriza wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.
Queriza sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Queriza wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Samiel Yukio Queriza hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Wilkins stuffs the takedown.
Queriza misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Queriza.
Wilkins blocks a head kick by Queriza.
Samiel Yukio Queriza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Queriza gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wilkins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wilkins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chad Wilkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wilkins 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chad Wilkins!