PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between George Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayne Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne Lucas is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Wilson
vs
Lucas

167 cm
23
183 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

192 cm
23
183 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Good gas tank

Damnfield clothing

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, George Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wayne Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Albert Achterberg and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Lucas dives in and scores a takedown into Wilson's guard.
Lucas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lucas trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lucas looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Lucas postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson controlling the position.
Wilson has momentary wrist control but Lucas slips an elbow through the middle.

Lucas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wilson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lucas, into his guard.
Lucas trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
Lucas looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucas, not yet.
Lucas keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilson's guard.

Lucas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wilson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lucas, into his guard.
Lucas controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Lucas keeps moving.
Lucas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lucas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lucas punching from the bottom - just letting Wilson know he's still in a fight.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lucas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
Wilson passes Lucas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lucas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilson's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson avoids the strikes from Lucas.

Lucas looking to break Wilson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wilson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lucas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lucas keeps control of the position as Wilson tries to break free.
Wilson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lucas on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lucas misses with a punch to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Lucas dominated that round.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Wilson connects with a right hand. Lucas shakes it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lucas.
Lucas lands with a nice combination. Wilson backs away looking to recover.
Lucas shoots for a takedown but Wilson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucas tries to clinch up
and Wilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilson stalks Lucas and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lucas's face. Lucas staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throws out a loose jab but Lucas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
George Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Lucas.
Wilson misses with a series of wild punches.
Lucas slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
Wilson throws a nice looking combination but Lucas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Lucas shoots in and gets a takedown into Wilson's guard.
Wilson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lucas's guard.
Lucas trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lucas working a defensive guard here.
Lucas throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Lucas trying to control the position here.
Lucas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lucas.
Wilson blocking the ground and pound.
Lucas lands with some strikes.
Lucas landing strikes from the mount and Wilson is in trouble!
Lucas looking to ground and pound but Wilson is blocking nicely.
Lucas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Lucas there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Wayne Lucas has got the better of the ground game so far.

Lucas 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 fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lucas looking to ground and pound but Wilson is blocking nicely.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lucas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lucas throws some wild stikes that Wilson manages to avoid easily.
Lucas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson wants to control but Lucas is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wilson hang on?
Wilson is looking to improve his position but Lucas isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayne Lucas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lucas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wilson jabs at Lucas's body.
Wilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucas slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
Lucas closes the distance and clinches up with Wilson, looking for a takedown. Lucas pushes Wilson against the cage but Wilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a looping left.
George Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Lucas.
Wilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lucas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lucas lands in his opponent's guard.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucas wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Lucas from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas throws a big right hand that misses.
Lucas wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Wayne Lucas wasn't active enough on the ground.
Wilson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lucas. Lucas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wilson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a straight right.
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lucas.
Lucas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lucas walks into a stiff left hand from Wilson.
Lucas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lucas tries for a takedown but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
George Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wayne Lucas.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson with a hook.
Lucas shoots in and drives through. Wilson sprawls well.
Lucas dives in and grabs Wilson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes down on Lucas's head and hops out.
Lucas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilson finds it's way round the side to connect with Lucas's head.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson jabs Lucas right on the nose. Lucas blinks but takes it well.
Wilson misses with a combination

and Lucas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lucas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucas throws a strike but Wilson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
George Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wayne Lucas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lucas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lucas 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Lucas!
Wayne Lucas thanked the fans post fight for their support.