PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Shadow (ranked 2807 p4p, 350 weight class) and Dennis Wilson (ranked 4283 p4p, 473 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Shadow
vs
Wilson

194 cm
32
220 lbs
13 - 11 - 0

199 cm
25
220 lbs
4 - 6 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Shadow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dennis Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shadow throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilson's waist but Wilson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shadow off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Wilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wilson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilson wants it to stay on the feet.
Shadow misses with a takedown
and Wilson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Shadow. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wilson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Shadow looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wilson landing a few strikes.
Shadow sneaks back into half guard.
Shadow definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shadow is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Wilson is going to stand back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson controlling the action here.
Wilson is keen to just control but Shadow is a slippery customer.

Shadow looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Wilson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Shadow is not content to let Wilson control the position.

Shadow actively working from the bottom here.
Shadow throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shadow is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilson's back!
Shadow throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Shadow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Shadow. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!

Shadow working for a choke but Wilson is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadow scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Wilson is really stuck here.
Shadow lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Wilson.
Shadow is trying to stick to Wilson's back but Wilson is turning into Shadow. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Shadow's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wilson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Shadow is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilson is aware though and is defending well.

Shadow has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.

Shadow throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wilson uses it to pass to side control.
Shadow striking from the bottom but nothing landed.

Wilson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Wilson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Shadow back to the cage. Wilson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson connects with a nice looking jab.

Shadow shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wilson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Shadow preventing the sweep.
Shadow trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Shadow drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wilson dives on top into guard.

Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Shadow.

Shadow looking for a guillotine here but Wilson defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Shadow is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wilson gets to his feet. Shadow looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shadow takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wilson scores with a decent looking hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson scores with a punch to the head.
Wilson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shadow half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shadow misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wilson lands a jab to the head.
Shadow tries for a takedown but Wilson circles away easily
and Wilson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilson scores with a hook to the body. Shadow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shadow gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Wilson moves into the clinch.
Wilson stops a takedown attempt from Shadow.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chief Shadow. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Wilson breaks the clinch.
Wilson throws a series of strikes that have Shadow backpedaling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Wilson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shadow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Shadow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shadow has managed to get both his arms back between Wilson's legs - danger averted.
Shadow lands a couple of elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Shadow throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
Wilson trying to keep a closed guard but Shadow is proving a slippery customer.
Shadow keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilson's head.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Shadow tries to pass.
Shadow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shadow with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet but Shadow is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Shadow with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadow postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it.
Shadow is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilson has wrist control.

Wilson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shadow gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shadow trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Shadow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shadow throws a strike but Wilson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Wilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shadow is looking to sweep but instead, Wilson has passed into half guard.
Chief Shadow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shadow lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.

Shadow actively working from the bottom here.
Wilson wants to stand up but Shadow has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Wilson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Shadow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilson pulls his head out easily.
Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Shadow is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

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

Wilson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Shadow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shadow in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wilson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Wilson defending against the ground and pound.

Shadow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wilson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Wilson parries the strikes from Shadow easily there. Shadow is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wilson to escape.
Shadow looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wilson is avoiding damage well.
Shadow working the ground and pound but Wilson is defending the strikes.
Wilson tries to buck Shadow off but Shadow is having none of it.
Shadow lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chief Shadow dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wilson connects with a solid leg kick.
Dennis Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shadow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Shadow eats them both and turns towards Wilson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wilson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Shadow shoots for a takedown but Wilson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Good leg kick by Wilson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wilson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Shadow if he has to take too many more of those.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Shadow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wilson scores with a spinning back kick!
Wilson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson lands a head shot.

Shadow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Shadow has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Shadow looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Shadow looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Wilson has picked Shadow up and slammed him! Shadow can't keep hold of the triangle and Wilson manages to pass to side control!
Shadow is trying to improve his position.
Wilson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Shadow is avoiding damage well.
Shadow is looking to reverse the position.
Wilson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Shadow gets back to half guard.
Shadow has hold of Wilson's hands but Wilson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shadow trying to get back to full guard but Wilson takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Wilson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Shadow regains half guard.

Wilson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Shadow looking for submissions off his back.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Shadow with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Shadow is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilson pulls his head out easily.
Shadow trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Wilson manages to pass to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Shadow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Shadow is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Shadow tries to reverse the position but Wilson maintains control.
Shadow is working hard here to advance position.
Wilson breaks from Shadow's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Wilson trying to control but Shadow is having none of it.
Wilson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Shadow slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Shadow looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wilson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to pass to mount but Shadow is defending the position.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shadow's head.

Wilson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shadow doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wilson.

Shadow looking for submissions off his back.

Shadow looking for submissions off his back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wilson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dennis Wilson!
Dennis Wilson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.