PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johns Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brhy Von Tengundav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brhy Von Tengundav acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Wilson
vs
Von Tengundav

185 cm
23
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
25
218 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johns Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brhy Von Tengundav!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Tengundav misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
Von Tengundav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.

Wilson has Von Tengundav pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wilson pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Von Tengundav tumbling to the mat - Wilson dives into Von Tengundav's guard.
Wilson stays in close to Von Tengundav's body and controls the position.

Von Tengundav has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wilson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wilson sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Wilson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Good shot there by Von Tengundav.
Von Tengundav throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Wilson.
Von Tengundav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Tengundav throws an off balance right hand

and Wilson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Von Tengundav's guard now.

Wilson gets to his feet - Von Tengundav follows without any prompting.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Von Tengundav.
Brhy Von Tengundav is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Von Tengundav but Von Tengundav pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
Von Tengundav throws out a powerful jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wilson gets a clinch.

Wilson pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Tengundav trying to move into half guard but instead Wilson has managed to sweep!
Wilson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Von Tengundav works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Von Tengundav looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilson's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Von Tengundav.

Von Tengundav is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wilson defends well.
Wilson postures up in Von Tengundav's guard and throws a big left but Von Tengundav blocks it.

Wilson stands up and waves to Von Tengundav to follow him.
A jab from Von Tengundav misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Tengundav bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wilson's head backwards.
Von Tengundav lands a jab to the head.
Von Tengundav with a jab.
Von Tengundav might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wilson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Von Tengundav defends well and Wilson ends up having to push Von Tengundav into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johns Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson gets through Von Tengundav's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Tengundav wants to break free but Wilson has control.
Wilson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.

Wilson jumps guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Von Tengundav from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johns Wilson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Von Tengundav throws an off balance right hand

and Wilson counters by moving into the clinch.
Von Tengundav working hard to break the clinch.

Wilson has hold of one of Von Tengundav's legs. Von Tengundav is fighting the takedown attempt but Wilson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Wilson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Wilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilson darts in looking for a takedown but Von Tengundav gets double underhooks and turns Wilson into the cage.
Wilson lands with a short head shot on the inside.

Wilson breaks from the clinch.

Wilson gets a clinch.
Von Tengundav tries to circle away but Wilson has him pinned against the cage.
Von Tengundav wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Von Tengundav pulls his leg out and moves away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Tengundav paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brhy Von Tengundav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown but Von Tengundav manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johns Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Wilson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

Wilson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Von Tengundav is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Von Tengundav keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson taking a breather here.

Wilson stands up and beckons Von Tengundav to his feet.
Von Tengundav connects with a single shot there.
Wilson fails to land with a series of punches.
Von Tengundav throws a lazy uppercut

and Wilson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Von Tengundav is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Von Tengundav preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johns Wilson.

Wilson forces Von Tengundav back against the cage and clinches.
Wilson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Von Tengundav has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Von Tengundav wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wilson has him pressed against the cage.
Von Tengundav has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wilson stalling the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to score a body lock takedown but Von Tengundav shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wilson prevents Von Tengundav from breaking the clinch.
Von Tengundav has had enough of the clinch but Wilson keeps him there for the moment.
Von Tengundav is trying to break free.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Wilson breaks from the clinch.
Von Tengundav stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Von Tengundav scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Von Tengundav.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Von Tengundav misses with a looping right.
Wilson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Von Tengundav displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johns Wilson dominated that second round.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Tengundav swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Wilson has Von Tengundav up against the cage in a clinch.

Wilson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Von Tengundav is looking to control Wilson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Tengundav avoid being mounted?
Von Tengundav pushes Wilson off looking to stand but Wilson dives back in and keeps control.
Wilson throws a strike but Von Tengundav avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Von Tengundav avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson trying to control but Von Tengundav is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Von Tengundav manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilson manages to get himself to full guard.
Von Tengundav wants to get up but he can't break Wilson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilson pulls Von Tengundav in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Von Tengundav from controlling successfully.
Wilson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson has a closed guard, preventing Von Tengundav from standing up.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Von Tengundav tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slow jab from Von Tengundav misses its intended target.
Von Tengundav misses with an uppercut.
Von Tengundav misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
Wilson tests Von Tengundav's chin there with a solid looking shot.

It looks like Brhy Von Tengundav has been cut.
Von Tengundav misses with a double jab

and Wilson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Wilson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Von Tengundav uses from the top position.
Von Tengundav trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.

Wilson working for a triangle but Von Tengundav defends it easily.
Von Tengundav stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilson swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Tengundav stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Wilson wants to stand but Von Tengundav is controlling the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Tengundav pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
Brhy Von Tengundav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johns Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Von Tengundav working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johns Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

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