PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bud Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bam Margera (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.

Wilson
vs
Margera

190 cm
25
220 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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 Las Vegas, Bud Wilson!
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, Bam Margera!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Margera is looking to clinch but Wilson is avoiding it.
Wilson misses with a double jab

and Margera counters by clinching up.

Margera pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson lands with a nice combination. Margera backs away looking to recover.
Wilson slaps away a takedown attempt from Margera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Margera throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Margera tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Margera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Wilson.

Margera rushes Wilson and presses him up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Margera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilson smiles and moves away.
Margera misses with a few strikes there.
Wilson swings for the body but Margera moves out of range.
Wilson scores with a body shot.
Margera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bud Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Margera.
Margera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Bud Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Margera is looking to clinch but Wilson is avoiding it.

Margera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilson, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilson tries to circle away but Margera has him pinned against the cage.
Margera is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilson has double underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Margera tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Margera is trying to pull guard but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.

Margera breaks the clinch.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Margera uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Wilson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Margera does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson throws a sloppy body shot
letting Margera counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Margera will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Margera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good exchange - Margera coming out on top.
Margera looks gassed!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wilson!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Margera misses the target.
Wilson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Margera counters with a two punch combo.
Wilson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson connects with a single shot there.
Wilson is looking to wear down Margera with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Some wild striking there from Margera.
Bud Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Margera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilson thows a body shot but no joy.
Wilson throws a body punch but Margera moves out of range.
Wilson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson swings for the body but Margera moves out of range.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Margera.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Margera.
Wilson catches Margera with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Margera slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
Wilson throws out a powerful jab.
Margera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Margera shoots in for a takedown but Wilson shows good takedown defense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Margera avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Wilson looks to land a combination but Margera avoids it well.
Donk. Margera catches Wilson right on the button with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bam Margera will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Margera tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Margera tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Margera shoots in looking for a takedown. Wilson tries to sprawl out of it but Margera keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wilson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Margera clinches.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Margera's efforts to push away.
Margera jumps guard but Wilson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Margera.
Margera lands a body punch in the clinch.

Margera jumps into guard, dragging Wilson to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Margera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson wants to get up but he can't break Margera's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wilson stops Margera from standing up.
Margera is breathing heavily.
Wilson tries to stand but Margera is controlling from the bottom.

Wilson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Margera, up you get!
Wilson takes a swing at Margera's ribcage but misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Margera.
Bud Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Margera.
Margera takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson punishes Margera's body with a nice straight punch.
Margera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
Bud Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Wilson.
Margera keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Margera on the side of the head.
Margera scores with a one two! Wilson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.

It looks like Bud Wilson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Margera closes the distance and clinches up with Wilson, looking for a takedown. Margera pushes Wilson against the cage but Wilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Margera takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wilson lands a nice hook to Margera's body. Margera takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wilson lands a jab to Margera's midsection.

Margera rushes Wilson and presses him up against the cage.
Margera is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wilson is defending well.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Margera is trying to pull guard but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Margera prevents Wilson from breaking the clinch.
Margera wants to break free but Wilson has control.
Wilson wants to break free but Margera has control.
Margera stalling in the clinch but Wilson improves position.
Wilson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to circle away but Margera has him pinned against the cage.
Wilson has Margera pressed against the cage, preventing Margera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wilson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wilson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Margera has him pressed against the cage.
Margera is trying to pull guard but Wilson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Margera tries to circle away but Wilson has him pinned against the cage.
Margera jumps guard but Wilson stands there with Margera around his waist. Margera gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Bam Margera will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Bud Wilson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Margera manages to avoid it.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Margera misses with a takedown attempt - Wilson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Margera fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Margera slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
Wilson throws a right and a left that Margera avoids nicely.
Margera fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Margera was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Wilson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson throws a nice looking combination but Margera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Margera has a takedown stuffed.
Margera has a takedown stuffed.
Bud Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bam Margera.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Margera moves away.
Margera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilson avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson thuds a left hand into Margera's body.
Wilson misses with a two punch combination.
Wilson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Margera showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Margera counters with a straight right hand.
Margera shoots in and drives through. Wilson sprawls well.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Wilson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Margera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Margera.
Wilson lands a two punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Margera displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Margera circles away quickly and effectively.
Margera shoots in but no luck this time.
Wilson takes a swing at Margera's ribcage but misses.
Bud Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Margera moves into the clinch successfully.

Margera breaks the clinch.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Margera is just out of range.
Margera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilson's waist but Wilson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Margera off to one side.
Margera tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Wilson to counter with a crisp jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looks to land a combination. Margera sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wilson lands a two punch combo.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Margera.
Margera misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wilson feints a jab promting Margera to slip. Wilson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Margera slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Margera fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wilson on the side of the head.
Bud Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Some wild striking there from Wilson.
Margera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bud Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Margera 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bam Margera!