PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timothy Wilkinson (ranked 3675 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Hiller (ranked 3259 p4p, 0 weight class). Hiller has chosen Rush and Run - Shake and Jump as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.

Wilkinson
vs
Hiller

175 cm
27
169 lbs
10 - 8 - 0

176 cm
30
169 lbs
13 - 13 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Sin City Allstars

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 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Timothy Wilkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erik Hiller!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hiller tries to counter with a clinch but Wilkinson shakes him off and moves away.
Hiller dives in and grabs Wilkinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilkinson pushes down on Hiller's head and hops out.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Hiller changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wilkinson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hiller throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Wilkinson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Hiller stalling away here and it's allowed Wilkinson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hiller throws a strike but Wilkinson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Hiller trying to control the position.
Hiller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

Hiller looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hiller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiller keeps trying to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson stays in close to Hiller's body and controls the position.
Hiller controlling Wilkinson's posture.
Hiller working a defensive guard but Wilkinson passes into half guard.
Well, if Wilkinson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hiller tries to get to full guard but Wilkinson has control of the leg.
Hiller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hiller.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wilkinson won't allow Hiller to sweep him here.
Wilkinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hiller seems keen to control Wilkinson's posture.
Hiller trying to keep a closed guard but Wilkinson is proving a slippery customer.
Hiller has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wilkinson has passed into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiller wants to control but Wilkinson postures up.
Hiller is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Wilkinson off and has taken his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hiller's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.

Hiller looking for the choke but no joy.
Well, with Hiller on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Wilkinson is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hiller missing with punches from the back.

Hiller is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Wilkinson rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hiller seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilkinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiller is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wilkinson trying to control but Hiller postures up.
Hiller prevents Wilkinson from improving his position.
Hiller missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiller trying to control the action but Wilkinson is working from the bottom.
Hiller might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wilkinson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
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 Timothy Wilkinson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wilkinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hiller.
Hiller wants to clinch up but Wilkinson keeps it at a distance.
Hiller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilkinson's waist but Wilkinson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hiller off to one side.
Hiller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wilkinson to score with a decent uppercut.

It looks like Erik Hiller has been cut.

Wilkinson rushes Hiller and presses him up against the cage.
Hiller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Wilkinson - that landed with a thud.
Hiller working aggressively here.
Hiller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilkinson after a bit of a struggle.
Hiller misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wilkinson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Timothy Wilkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Hiller.

Hiller has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wilkinson uses from the top position.
Hiller 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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson stays in close to Hiller's body and controls the position.
Wilkinson stopping the sweep attempt from Hiller.
Wilkinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Erik Hiller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hiller looking to control but Wilkinson passes into half guard.
Hiller wants to sweep but Wilkinson has passed to side control!
Hiller can't do much from the bottom here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hiller is not content to let Wilkinson control the position.
Hiller tries to bench press Wilkinson off him but Wilkinson keeps the position.
A lull in the action here as Wilkinson stalls from top position.
Wilkinson working away.
Hiller tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hiller is still trying to improve position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson takes a little break here. Hiller wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hiller is looking to reverse the position.
Hiller struggling a bit here.
Hiller is looking for a sweep.
Wilkinson trying to control the action but Hiller is working from the bottom.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hiller shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilkinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hiller's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilkinson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hiller's hands.
Hiller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wilkinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiller is just out of range.
Erik Hiller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson throws out a loose jab but Hiller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilkinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Hiller pushes Wilkinson up against the cage in a clinch.
Hiller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilkinson.
Nice body punch from Wilkinson.
Hiller throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilkinson.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wilkinson tries to throw a body punch but Hiller avoids it by throwing Wilkinson back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Wilkinson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiller jumps guard but Wilkinson stands there with Hiller around his waist. Hiller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hiller creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Timothy Wilkinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Erik Hiller's cut.
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. This is the final round!

Wilkinson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hiller, pushing him back against the cage.
Hiller struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilkinson controls his hands.
Wilkinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hiller can do to turn this around?
Wilkinson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wilkinson struggles to land a body shot inside as Hiller controls his hands.
Hiller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Wilkinson seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hiller can turn it around.
Hiller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Hiller drags the fight down to the ground.

Hiller has an active guard here but Wilkinson has managed to pass into half guard.
Well, if Wilkinson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiller is trying to get back to full guard.
Hiller is in trouble now - Wilkinson has advanced to mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson controlling the pace for now.
Hiller is squirming around, avoiding Wilkinson's attempts to control the action.
Hiller is looking to improve his position but Wilkinson isn't that keen on the idea.
Hiller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hiller is trying to control but can't.
Hiller is looking for a sweep. Wilkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilkinson wants to control but Hiller is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiller wants to improve his position but Wilkinson is controlling well.
Hiller trying to control here.
Hiller is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilkinson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hiller is looking to get back to full guard here but Wilkinson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hiller 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.

Wilkinson has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Wilkinson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hiller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Timothy Wilkinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Wilkinson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hiller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hiller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hiller has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilkinson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Timothy Wilkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erik Hiller.
Wilkinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hiller backwards.
Wilkinson prevents a takedown attempt there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilkinson smiles and moves away.
Erik Hiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hiller misses with a takedown
and Wilkinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hiller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilkinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiller moves away.
Wilkinson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
No joy there for Wilkinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hiller has a takedown stuffed.
Wilkinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilkinson moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hiller tries for a takedown but Wilkinson circles away easily
and Wilkinson counters with a nice leg kick.
Wilkinson lands with an overhand left.
Hiller misses with a lunging right hand
and Wilkinson counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
Timothy Wilkinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wilkinson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

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