PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gee Wilson (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.

Smith
vs
Wilson

225 cm
20
298 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gee Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Wilson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Wilson working away.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wilson off and has taken his back!
Wilson covering up well under a series of strikes from Smith.
Smith struggling to keep hold of the position.
Wilson tries to escape the position.

Smith has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Smith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control the action but Smith just sinks the hooks in.

Smith is looking for the choke from the back position but Wilson is controlling his hands well.
Wilson wants to escape the position.
Wilson trying to control the hands but Smith breaks the grip.

Smith has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.

Wilson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Smith.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to break free.
Wilson trying to control the position but Smith manages to sink in the hooks.
Wilson tries to escape but Smith has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith struggling to keep hold of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is controlling the position but Wilson somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Smith tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wilson.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Wilson trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Jake Smith has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Smith throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wilson fails to land with a series of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.

Wilson dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Wilson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wilson controlling from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilson as he avoids it easily.
Wilson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wilson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Wilson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Smith quickly recovers to half guard.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilson is working away from the top position though.
Wilson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Smith trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.
Wilson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson working the head and body with strikes.
Wilson is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gee Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Wilson.
Wilson wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Wilson stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilson is working away from the top position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wilson is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Wilson is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith has hold of Wilson's hands but Wilson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson slows the pace down in half guard.
Wilson lands with a punch from half guard.
Wilson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson drops an elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Wilson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Smith won't allow Wilson to pass to mount.
Wilson stalling.
Wilson working Smith over with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Smith wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Smith is defending well.
Wilson prevents Smith from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Wilson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wilson duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gee Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Wilson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wilson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wilson won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Wilson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gee Wilson.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Wilson feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Wilson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Smith keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilson lands a couple of digs.
Smith bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilson's guard.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Wilson throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jake Smith wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Danga de danga de dang - Wilson scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilson shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wilson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wilson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith looking for a sweep. Not yet Smith, not yet.
Wilson works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
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!
Wilson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jake Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gee Wilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Gee Wilson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wilson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

And that's the end of the fight!
Gee Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilson 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gee Wilson!