PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bariga Marihuanich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marihuanich comes to the cage accompanied by Idiot bez irokeza. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Marihuanich
vs
Wilson

175 cm
39
175 lbs
20 - 10 - 1

167 cm
29
170 lbs
21 - 10 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Sparta Fightware

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 20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Bariga Marihuanich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, George Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marihuanich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilson circles away.
Marihuanich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wilson checks a leg kick.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
Marihuanich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilson, as that shot connected.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marihuanich moves away.
Wilson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

Marihuanich closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marihuanich working Wilson over with strikes.
Wilson is not content to let Marihuanich control the position.
Marihuanich thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marihuanich is keen to just control but Wilson is a slippery customer.
Marihuanich looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wilson is trying to maintain the position but Marihuanich is very close to passing his half guard.

Wilson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marihuanich pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marihuanich pulls his head out easily.
Marihuanich blocks the strikes from Wilson.
Marihuanich wants to free his trapped foot but Wilson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Marihuanich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marihuanich tries to pass to full mount but Wilson defends it.
Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Marihuanich stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marihuanich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Marihuanich from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marihuanich throwing strikes but missing.

Wilson is looking for a triangle but Marihuanich pushes his legs off easily.
Marihuanich stands and throws Wilson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wilson is looking for a sweep.
Marihuanich scoring with punches and elbows.
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!
Marihuanich trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson is looking for a sweep.
Wilson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marihuanich trying to mount his opponent but Wilson defends it.
Marihuanich working the head and body with strikes.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Marihuanich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilson moves into full guard.

Marihuanich is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wilson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marihuanich doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marihuanich manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Marihuanich drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wilson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wilson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wilson!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marihuanich manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Marihuanich is pressing down on Wilson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wilson is holding on for now.
Wilson is trying to control but can't.
Marihuanich wants to pass to mount but Wilson is defending the position.

Wilson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Marihuanich there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson is refusing to be controlled, as Marihuanich sits in half guard.
Marihuanich thows a huge punch but Wilson dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bariga Marihuanich will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Marihuanich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilson.
Marihuanich slips a jab from Wilson.
Marihuanich misses with a takedown attempt - Wilson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marihuanich manages to avoid it.
Bariga Marihuanich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marihuanich is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Marihuanich slips a straight right by Wilson.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Marihuanich moves away and avoids it.
Wilson throws a hook to the side of Marihuanich's head but Marihuanich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Marihuanich slips the punch.
Marihuanich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wilson throws a hook but Marihuanich blocks it.
Wilson misses with a hook

and Marihuanich counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilson won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marihuanich looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marihuanich wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.

Marihuanich moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Wilson.
Bariga Marihuanich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Wilson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Marihuanich off and has taken his back!
Wilson slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Wilson throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.

Wilson working for a choke but Marihuanich is defending well.
Marihuanich is in bad spot here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marihuanich is working hard here to advance position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson lands a shot to the head.

Wilson looking for the choke but no joy.
Wilson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Marihuanich.
Wilson cracks Marihuanich with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Marihuanich from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Marihuanich just trying to survive but Wilson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Marihuanich takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Wilson keeps control of the position as Marihuanich tries to break free.
Marihuanich manages to reverse the position and now he's in Wilson's guard. Nice work there by Marihuanich.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marihuanich wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Marihuanich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Marihuanich preventing the sweep.
Marihuanich trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.

Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Marihuanich's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wilson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Marihuanich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Marihuanich has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson won't allow Marihuanich to sweep him here.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Marihuanich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marihuanich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Marihuanich bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marihuanich distracts Wilson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Marihuanich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wilson is keeping the position for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Wilson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marihuanich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

Wilson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Wilson misses with a looping left.
Wilson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marihuanich. Marihuanich circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Marihuanich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wilson lands a jab to Marihuanich's midsection.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marihuanich manages to avoid it.
Marihuanich fails to land the takedown.
Wilson misses with a hook. Marihuanich ducked under it nicely.
No luck for Marihuanich with that takedown attempt.
Wilson with a jab.
Wilson scores with a punch to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Marihuanich closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Wilson to the mat! Wilson manages to get full guard.
Wilson wants to improve his position but instead Marihuanich has moved into half guard.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Marihuanich is working away from the top position though.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.
Marihuanich is controlling the pace.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Marihuanich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marihuanich passes to full mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to improve his position but Marihuanich isn't that keen on the idea.
Wilson tries to hold on but Marihuanich pushes him away.
Wilson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Marihuanich raining down shots from the mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marihuanich lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Marihuanich in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Marihuanich lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Marihuanich scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wilson?
Marihuanich trying to control but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marihuanich is pressing down on Wilson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wilson is holding on for now.

Wilson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wilson taking some punishment here, with Marihuanich in his half guard.
Marihuanich wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Marihuanich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Marihuanich is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Marihuanich lands a couple of elbows.
Marihuanich passes Wilson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wilson missing with punches from the bottom.
Wilson is not content to let Marihuanich control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marihuanich wants to pass the guard but Wilson is defending well.

Wilson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Marihuanich is tapping! Great win for Wilson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). George Wilson!
George Wilson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sparta Fightware, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Bariga Marihuanich stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bullshit George Wilson is pussy. Pussy must go to her master. Pussy must not fight in the cage. Pussy cant be a winer.'.