PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derya Sevket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Willson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sevket's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, In the Club. Willson has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Sevket
vs
Willson

196 cm
26
265 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

187 cm
25
230 lbs
7 - 2 - 1

Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Derya Sevket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Mike Willson!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Donatello Bradman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willson misses with a wild body shot.
Willson misses with a hook. Sevket ducked under it nicely.
Willson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Willson scores with a head kick.
Willson misses with a head kick.
Willson misses with a hook.
Willson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mike Willson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willson tries a head kick but it misses.
Willson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sevket sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Willson works the jab nicely.
Willson lands a nice hook to Sevket's body. Sevket takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Willson is looking to land body kicks.
Sevket throws a half hearted mid kick.
Willson scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sevket slips a straight right by Willson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket shoots in but Willson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sevket uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Willson.
Sevket avoids the head kick by Willson.
Willson scores with a jab to the head.
Willson throws a low kick but Sevket avoids it.
Willson throws out a loose jab but Sevket uses good head movement to avoid it.
Willson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Willson throws a hook but Sevket blocks it.
Willson misses with a two punch combination.
Willson connects with a body shot.
Willson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sevket ducks under a wild hook from Willson.
Willson looks to land a left hand but Sevket moved out of range nicely.
Willson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sevket lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sevket misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derya Sevket. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willson throws a sloppy head kick
and Sevket counters with a slapping leg kick.

Sevket shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Willson's guard.
Willson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sevket is one step ahead there.
Sevket in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Willson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sevket throwing strikes but missing.
Sevket trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Willson is trying to keep Sevket in close.
Willson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Willson swings for the body but Sevket moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Willson.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sevket. Willson shrugs it off though.
Willson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sevket counters with a body kick that stops Willson in his tracks momentarily.
Sevket throws a body kick that misses.
Willson misses with a double jab.
Mike Willson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

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.
Willson tries to bum rush Sevket with a series of wild strikes but Sevket uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Willson loads up on a big right hand but Sevket slips the punch.
Willson thows a leg kick but Sevket checks it
and Sevket counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Willson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Willson connects with a high kick.
Willson connects with the punch.
Sevket uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Willson.
Willson throws an overhand right that lands on Sevket's shoulder, as Sevket tries to avoid the shot.
Willson misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Willson.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Willson misses with a straight left.
Sevket dodges the punch combination from Willson.
Willson tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Willson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Willson misses with a few strikes there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sevket.
Willson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Willson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sevket was well out of range. Poor timing from Willson.
Sevket lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sevket steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Willson.
Mike Willson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Willson throws a head kick that misses

and Sevket counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sevket stands up over Willson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Willson can't keep his opponent in guard - Sevket advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sevket thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Willson's head.

Sevket is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Willson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sevket with the ground and pound but Willson uses the opportunity to regain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sevket looking to pass the guard.
Sevket won't allow Willson to get back to his feet.
Willson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sevket's guard.
Sevket tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Sevket throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Sevket is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Willson advances position into side control!
Willson scoring with punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willson tries to advance to mount but Sevket denies him.
Sevket is looking for a sweep.

Willson stands up and beckons Sevket to his feet.
A swing and a miss from Willson.
Willson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sevket moves away.
Nice body punch from Willson.
Willson scores with a shot to the body.
Sevket gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Willson.
Willson throws a sloppy head kick

and Sevket counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sevket throws a strike but Willson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willson working some strikes from top position.
Willson pushes down on Sevket's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sevket tries to get to full guard but Willson has control of the leg.
Willson wants to stand up but Sevket has a hold of him and won't allow it.

Sevket is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Willson pulls his head out easily.
Sevket taking some punishment here, with Willson in his half guard.
Willson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Derya Sevket overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Willson works his way into full mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Willson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sevket is looking to get to half guard.
Sevket is squirming around, avoiding Willson's attempts to control the action.

Willson gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Willson connects with a looping right hand.
Willson tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sevket takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sevket avoids the body shot from Willson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mike Willson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!

Sevket moves out of range as Willson strikes.
Willson just misses with a punch to the body.
Willson throws a head kick that misses
and Sevket counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Willson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Willson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sevket has time to react.
Sevket looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Willson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sevket.
Willson throws a lazy head kick
and Sevket counters with a thumping low kick.
Willson throws a sloppy body shot
and Sevket counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sevket throws a wild body kick that Willson sees coming a mile off.
Willson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Willson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sevket moves out of range of the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Willson.
Willson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sevket steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Willson.
Willson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sevket.
Sevket ducks right into an uppercut from Willson.
Sevket moves out of range of the strikes.
Willson misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Sevket counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Sevket trying to mount his opponent but Willson defends it.
Willson wants to get back to his feet.

Sevket is working for a kimura here but Willson manages to reverse the position and he's now in Sevket's guard.
Derya Sevket has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sevket looking for a sweep. Not yet Sevket, not yet.
Sevket punching from the bottom.
Willson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Sevket is proving hard to escape from.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Sevket is looking for a triangle here but Willson uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Willson lands some shots froms side control.
Sevket tries to improve position but can't.
Sevket 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.
Willson in side control lands a decent elbow.

Willson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Willson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willson throws a head kick that misses
and Sevket counters with a nice leg kick.
Willson throws a jab when Sevket was well out of range.
Sevket uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Willson.
Willson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Willson throws a shot to the body.
Sevket takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sevket takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mike Willson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Willson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sevket moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Willson moves out of range as Sevket throws a body kick.
Sevket uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Willson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sevket bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sevket blocks a head kick by Willson.
Willson throws a head kick that misses

and Sevket counters with a single leg into guard. Willson didn't expect that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Willson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sevket throwing strikes from guard but Willson blocks nicely.
Willson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sevket throwing strikes but missing.
Willson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mike Willson.
I've got Willson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Willson!