PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Minato Namakazi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Namakazi kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black and Yellow -Wiz Kalifah. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Namakazi
vs
Wilson

178 cm
24
172 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

180 cm
21
185 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Minato Namakazi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Wilson!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wilson clinches up with Namakazi and pushes him back against the cage.
Namakazi tries for a takedown. No joy.

Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown by Namakazi or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilson which made him look bad.
Namakazi shoots in for a double leg but Wilson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minato Namakazi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wilson lands a lovely overhand right.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

Wilson forces Namakazi back against the cage and clinches.
Namakazi wants to take the fight to the mat but Wilson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Namakazi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wilson gets underhooks to prevent Namakazi's takedown attempt.
Namakazi wants to take the fight to the mat but Wilson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Namakazi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Namakazi tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Namakazi back against the cage.

Wilson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab from Wilson.

Wilson instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wilson.
Wilson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Wilson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lands with a left to the head.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wilson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Namakazi has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilson cracks Namakazi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Namakazi tries for a takedown but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wilson clobbers Namakazi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Namakazi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

Wilson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Namakazi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilsons head.
Namakazi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Namakazi dodges an elbow strike from Wilson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Wilson.
Namakazi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Wilson scores with a nice short uppercut.

Wilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Namakazi closes the distance and clinches up with Wilson, looking for a takedown. Namakazi pushes Wilson against the cage but Wilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namakazi fails to land with a series of punches.
Wilson slaps away a takedown attempt from Namakazi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Namakazi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Namakazi is breathing heavily.
Wilson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Wilson. Those never looked like landing.
Dave Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namakazi fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

Wilson moves into the clinch.
Wilson throws an elbow but it misses.

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

Wilson forces Namakazi back against the cage and clinches.

Wilson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Namakazi.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Namakazi.
Wilson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson cracks Namakazi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wilson cracks Namakazi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wilson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Namakazi has a takedown stuffed.
Wilson sizes up Namakazi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wilson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Namakazi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Good shot there by Wilson.
A combination from Wilson does no damage.
Wilson tries to bum rush Namakazi with a series of wild strikes but Namakazi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson sizes up Namakazi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Namakazi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilson is out of range and Namakazi settles back down.
Namakazi throws a series of punches but Wilson avoids them all with ease.

Wilson moves into the clinch.
Wilson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wilson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wilson scores with a shot to the side of Namakazi's head.
Wilson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wilson lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson works on Namakazi's body with a couple of short punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namakazi tries to break the clinch but Wilson is controlling the position.

Namakazi manages to break the clinch.
Wilson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Namakazi circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Namakazi does no damage.
Namakazi avoids a punch combination nicely.

Wilson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Namakazi has Wilson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wilson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Wilson breaks the clinch.

Wilson moves into the clinch.
Wilson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Namakazi's face.
The referee calls for Wilson to work.
Wilson is trying to maintain a safe position but Namakazi gets an underhook and turns Wilson into the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Namakazi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Namakazi shoots in for a takedown but Wilson shows good takedown defense.
Namakazi dives in and grabs Wilson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes down on Namakazi's head and hops out.
Wilson misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Wilson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Namakazi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Namakazi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wilson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Namakazi avoids them all with ease.
Wilson lands a jab to the head.
Namakazi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Namakazi is defended easily by Wilson.
Minato Namakazi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Namakazi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilson trying to hold on to Namakazi's head to control him but Namakazi postures up.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.

Namakazi seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to control but Namakazi manages to pass to mount!
Wilson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wilson regains half guard.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Namakazi is thwarting Wilson's attempts to control the position.
Wilson wants to improve his position but Namakazi is controlling well.

Wilson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Namakazi pulls his head out easily.
Namakazi passes to side control.
Wilson is trying to control Namakazi's posture but Namakazi avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Namakazi is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson tries to buck Namakazi off but Namakazi is having none of it.
Wilson gets back to half guard.

Wilson looking for submissions off his back.

Wilson is defending against the submission attempts here by Namakazi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namakazi seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Namakazi wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.

Namakazi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilson defends it well.

Namakazi seems to be working for a kimura but Wilson defends the submission attempt.
Namakazi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wilson pulls Namakazi in close to prevent any damage.

Wilson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Namakazi defends well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Namakazi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wilson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Namakazi trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Wilson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Namakazi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Namakazi trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Namakazi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dave Wilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Namakazi. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Wilson scores with a four punch combination!
Wilson tries to bum rush Namakazi with a series of wild strikes but Namakazi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dave Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Namakazi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Namakazi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilson tries to avoid it but Namakazi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilson to the ground. Wilson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Namakazi lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Namakazi keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Namakazi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Namakazi.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Namakazi moves away.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Namakazi.
Namakazi ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Namakazi closes the distance and clinches up with Wilson, looking for a takedown. Namakazi pushes Wilson against the cage but Wilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minato Namakazi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Namakazi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Namakazi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Namakazi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilson tries to avoid it but Namakazi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilson to the ground. Wilson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Namakazi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Namakazi scores with a shot to the body.
Wilson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Namakazi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wilson but Wilson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wilson lands a lovely overhand right.
Wilson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Some wild striking there from Namakazi.
Wilson lands a nice hook to Namakazi's body. Namakazi takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wilson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Namakazis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dave Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson jabs at Namakazi's body.
Wilson connects with a single shot there.
Namakazi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Namakazi somewhat.
Jab from Wilson.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wilson checks the leg kick.

Wilson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wilson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Namakazi's efforts to push away.
Namakazi misses with a knee to the head.
Namakazi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Namakazi blocks the elbow strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Namakazi is trying to break free.
Namakazi misses with some punches.
Namakazi avoiding damage as Wilson throws knees to the body.

Wilson breaks the clinch.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Namakazi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Namakazi throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Wilson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Namakazi misses with a kick to the body.
Namakazi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wilson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wilson!
Namakazi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Namakazi swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Wilson as Namakazi shoots in.
Wilson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Namakazi has time to react.
Namakazi looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilson is fending him off so far but Namakazi persists. Nope, Wilson circles away and we're back to standing.
Namakazi shoots in for a takedown but Wilson shows good takedown defense.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wilson throws a head kick but Namakazi moves out of range.
Namakazi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilson lands a two punch combo.
Namakazi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A big left from Namakazi misses.
Wilson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Namakazi connects with a jab.
Namakazi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Namakazi looks for a takedown but Wilson sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson cracks Namakazi with an open hand slap.
Namakazi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Namakazi lands a two punch combo.
Wilson ducks right into an uppercut from Namakazi.

Wilson drives through and clinches with Namakazi against the cage.

Namakazi manages to break the clinch.
Namakazi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wilson lands with an overhand left.
Wilson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Namakazi under the eye.
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Namakazi. Namakazi gets slowly back to his feet.
Minato Namakazi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice uppercut there from Wilson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Namakazi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Namakazi fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilson lands the left hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Wilson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilson 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Wilson!