PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between BJ PENCIL (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Pilkington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

PENCIL
vs
Pilkington

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, BJ PENCIL!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Michael Pilkington!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

PENCIL gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pilkington stopping the sweep attempt from PENCIL.
PENCIL trying to keep a closed guard but Pilkington is proving a slippery customer.

PENCIL is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
PENCIL is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pilkington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pilkington is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilkington pushes down on PENCIL's leg and manages to get into half guard.
PENCIL blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pilkington.
Pilkington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
PENCIL has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pilkington is working away from the top position though.
PENCIL slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pilkington controlling from the top position.
Pilkington preventing the sweep.

That's two 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.
PENCIL has his hands on Pilkington's head, controlling the position.
Pilkington trying to control but PENCIL is working from the bottom.
Pilkington pushes down on PENCIL's leg and manages to get into half guard.
PENCIL looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
PENCIL manages to get to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now PENCIL is on top in guard.
PENCIL is breathing heavily.
Pilkington pulls PENCIL in to control the position.
Pilkington 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.
PENCIL wants to control from the top but Pilkington keeps moving.

Pilkington pushes PENCIL off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilkington is looking to clinch.
Pilkington shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with PENCIL but PENCIL pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - PENCIL looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
PENCIL tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pilkington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pilkington shoots for a double leg takedown but PENCIL sprawls well. He's pushed Pilkington's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
PENCIL looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
PENCIL shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pilkington as he jumps to the side.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Pilkington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Pilkington dominated that 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.

A head kick from Pilkington lands but PENCIL takes it in his stride.
Pilkington throws a body punch but PENCIL moves out of range.
A head kick by PENCIL misses

and Pilkington decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in PENCIL's guard.
Pilkington not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pilkington throwing strikes from guard but PENCIL blocks nicely.
PENCIL has control of Pilkington's left arm, preventing Pilkington from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pilkington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
PENCIL is looking to sweep but instead, Pilkington has passed into half guard.
PENCIL punching from the bottom.

Pilkington is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, PENCIL has managed to free his arm - good work.
PENCIL punching from the bottom.

Pilkington seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

PENCIL gets caught flat footed, as Pilkington shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Pilkington wants to control from the top but PENCIL keeps moving.
Pilkington wants to stand and escape but instead PENCIL has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Pilkington keeping full guard, as PENCIL tries to pass.
PENCIL keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pilkington's head.
PENCIL wants to pass the guard but Pilkington is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pilkington is trying to keep PENCIL in close.
Pilkington managing to control the position.
Pilkington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pilkington striking off his back but it's not causing PENCIL any problems.

That's four 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.
PENCIL trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pilkington's guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Pilkington misses with the combination.
PENCIL throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Pilkington fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. PENCIL sprawls well initially but Pilkington persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pilkington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pilkington is keen to just control but PENCIL is a slippery customer.
PENCIL tries to roll over but Pilkington keeps him under control.
Pilkington looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Pilkington 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!

Pilkington drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pilkington pushes down on PENCIL's leg and manages to get into half guard.
PENCIL wants to get back to his feet.
Pilkington takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pilkington stops PENCIL from getting back to his feet.
Pilkington takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Let's hope that Pilkington has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Pilkington lands with a punch from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Pilkington is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. PENCIL doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pilkington.
Pilkington is keen to just control but PENCIL is a slippery customer.
PENCIL has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pilkington is working away from the top position though.
Pilkington is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two 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.
Pilkington drops an elbow to the side of PENCIL's head.
PENCIL trying to control but Pilkington postures up.
Pilkington is taking a breather. PENCIL says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Pilkington trying to pass the guard but PENCIL defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pilkington decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.

Pilkington closes the distance and clinches.

Pilkington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

PENCIL has closed the distance and engaged Pilkington in a clinch.
PENCIL looking to slow down the pace here.
Pilkington is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pilkington as PENCIL tries to tie him up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Pilkington drags the fight down to the ground.
Pilkington seems keen to control PENCIL's posture.
PENCIL advances position into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pilkington stops PENCIL from passing to mount.
Pilkington holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pilkington is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but PENCIL has just dragged him back down to the mat.
BJ PENCIL has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Pilkington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Michael Pilkington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pilkington defending against the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Pilkington comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pilkington has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Pilkington!