PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arkadiusz Wilk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Strong
vs
Wilk

180 cm
38
180 lbs
26 - 25 - 3

179 cm
23
178 lbs
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

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 26 - 25 - 3, fighting out of London, Oliver Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Arkadiusz Wilk!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilk fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wilk looks to clinch
letting Strong counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Strong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Strong.
Oliver Strong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Strong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Wilk dives in and scores a takedown into Strong's guard.

Strong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilk engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wilk preventing the sweep.

Wilk is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Strong has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wilk is looking to defend but Strong has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wilk! Strong pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wilk taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Oliver Strong!
A victorious Oliver Strong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.