PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Nevsky (ranked 1451 p4p, 179 weight class) and Timothy Wilkinson (ranked 2451 p4p, 275 weight class). Nevsky comes to the cage accompanied by Red Army Choir - Katusha. This should be a great matchup!

Nevsky
vs
Wilkinson

179 cm
26
166 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

175 cm
26
171 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Nevsky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timothy Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Nevsky clinches with his opponent.
Wilkinson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nevsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been informed that Wilkinson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nevsky tries to throw a body punch but Wilkinson avoids it by throwing Nevsky back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilkinson.
Nevsky unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Nice body punch from Nevsky.
Nevsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wilkinson avoiding damage as Nevsky throws knees to the body.
Nevsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nevsky avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wilkinson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nevsky lands with a left to the head.
Nevsky tries a knee to the head but Wilkinson blocks it.
Nevsky makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wilkinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nevsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nevsky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nevsky swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nevsky blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky tries to throw a body punch but Wilkinson avoids it by throwing Nevsky back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Nevsky fails to land.
Nevsky tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nevsky misses with a punch to the body.
Wilkinson is trying to pull guard but Nevsky has him pressed against the cage.
Alexander Nevsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Wilkinson.
Nevsky lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nevsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilkinson.
A head punch on the inside from Nevsky fails to land.
Nevsky misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilkinson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nevsky just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nevsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nevsky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilkinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Nevsky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilkinsons head.
Nevsky misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilkinson.
A short right from Nevsky.

Nevsky is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wilkinson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Nevsky to the mat. Nevsky regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevsky wants to stand but Wilkinson is controlling the position.
Wilkinson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wilkinson won't allow Nevsky to sweep him here.
Wilkinson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Wilkinson throws a strike aimed at the side of Nevsky's head but Nevsky avoids it well.
Wilkinson working away.
Wilkinson is looking to take a break and control but Nevsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nevsky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wilkinson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky is not content to let Wilkinson control the position.
Wilkinson is staying tight to Nevsky's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nevsky is not content to let Wilkinson control the position.
Nevsky is trying to improve his position.
Wilkinson controlling the position.
Nevsky can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wilkinson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Nevsky will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Wilkinson trying to control the action but Nevsky is working from the bottom.
Nevsky is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Nevsky's face as Wilkinson controls the position.
Nevsky is trying to improve his position.

Wilkinson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wilkinson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wilkinson is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wilkinson with a poor takedown
and Nevsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

Wilkinson moves into range and clinches up with Nevsky.
Nevsky lands with a short shot to the head.

Wilkinson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nevsky is looking for a sweep. Wilkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilkinson controlling the action here.
Nevsky manages to get to full guard.
Nevsky is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson is looking to work some ground and pound but Nevsky has wrist control.
Wilkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilkinson wants to pass the guard but Nevsky is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson won't allow Nevsky to sweep him here.
Wilkinson trying to control but Nevsky is working from the bottom.
Wilkinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nevsky is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilkinson wants to control from the top but Nevsky keeps moving.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilkinson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nevsky is looking to slow Wilkinson down with leg kicks.

Wilkinson looking to score a takedown here. Nevsky is defending well but Wilkinson drives through and ends up in Nevsky's guard.
Wilkinson sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson looking to pass the guard.
Nevsky looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Nevsky is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilkinson can do to turn this around?
Wilkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nevsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nevsky is pulling down on Wilkinson's head. It's preventing any offense from Wilkinson, at least for the moment.
Nevsky is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wilkinson trying to control but Nevsky is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wilkinson shoots in but no luck this time.
A little feinted left hand from Nevsky on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.

Wilkinson takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilkinson has Nevsky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nevsky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Alexander Nevsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Wilkinson.
Nevsky with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wilkinson is trying to pull guard but Nevsky has him pressed against the cage.
Nevsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

Wilkinson jumps guard and drags Nevsky to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wilkinson is trying to control the position but Nevsky postures up.

Nevsky stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Nevsky connects with an inside leg kick.
Nevsky plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice shot by Nevsky.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilkinson is defended easily by Nevsky.
A cross from Nevsky lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilkinson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nevsky counters with a left to the body.

Nevsky drives through and clinches with Wilkinson against the cage.
Wilkinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nevsky pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nevsky doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilkinson circles away.
Wilkinson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nevsky can pounce on him.
Wilkinson walks into a left hand.
Alexander Nevsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Wilkinson fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Nevsky sprawls well initially but Wilkinson persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

Nevsky makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Nevsky dominated that second round.
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!

Nevsky throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nevsky sets himself, and Wilkinson steps forward looking for the clinch! Nevsky avoids it this time.
Wilkinson needs to keep his hands up - Nevsky had a free shot at his head there.

Nevsky closes the distance and clinches.
Wilkinson fails to pull guard.
Nevsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nevsky tries to land a knee to the head but Wilkinson blocks with his arms.
Nevsky tries a knee to the head but Wilkinson blocks it.
Nevsky misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilkinson.
Nevsky throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilkinson blocks it with crossed arms.
Still in the clinch, Nevsky scores with a nice short uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Nevsky.
Alexander Nevsky has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilkinson has Nevsky pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nevsky manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nevsky tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
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!
A knee to the head by Nevsky.

It looks like Timothy Wilkinson has been cut.
Wilkinson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nevsky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexander Nevsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Timothy Wilkinson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevsky with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nevsky throws a head punch that misses.
Wilkinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nevsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nevsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Nevsky fails to land.
Wilkinson tries to pull guard but Nevsky won't allow it.
Nevsky misses with a knee to the head.
Wilkinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wilkinson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilkinson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nevsky goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nevsky misses with some punches.
Timothy Wilkinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevsky misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Nevsky.
Nevsky lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards.
Wilkinson tries to pull guard but Nevsky forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wilkinson tries to pull guard but Nevsky holds him up against the cage and eventually Wilkinson drops back down to his feet.
Nevsky lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nevsky.
Nevsky throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilkinson.

Wilkinson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nevsky uses from the top position.
Nevsky tries to stand but Wilkinson is controlling from the bottom.
Nevsky wants to control from the top but Wilkinson keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson pulls Nevsky in close to his closed guard and prevents Nevsky from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nevsky wants to get up but he can't break Wilkinson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Alexander Nevsky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nevsky seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wilkinson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wilkinson shoots in for a double leg but Nevsky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilkinson looks for a takedown but Nevsky sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nevsky stuns Wilkinson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wilkinson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wilkinson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nevsky. Wilkinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nevsky tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilkinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilkinson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wilkinson dives in and grabs Nevsky's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nevsky pushes down on Wilkinson's head and hops out.
Wilkinson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilkinson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nevsky avoids it really well and circles away.
Nevsky connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Nevsky showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nevsky, 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Nevsky!
After winning the bout, Alexander Nevsky thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.