PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Tree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacoby Wilcox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilcox comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Danger: Wildman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Tree
vs
Wilcox

200 cm
28
220 lbs
9 - 6 - 0

196 cm
28
218 lbs
16 - 9 - 2

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Real Fighters Nutrition
Hell's Balls Recovery (160)

Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps

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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Tree!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Jacoby Wilcox!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilcox throws a jab when Tree was well out of range.
Tree avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilcox dives in and grabs Tree's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tree pushes down on Wilcox's head and hops out.
Wilcox explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wilcox avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tree misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tree throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wilcox's head.

It looks like Jacoby Wilcox has been cut.

Wilcox clinches up with Tree and pushes him back against the cage.
Tree tries to throw a body punch but Wilcox avoids it by throwing Tree back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wilcox working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilcox.
Tree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tree blocks a body shot from Wilcox.
Wilcox working aggressively here.
Tree lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tree pushes Wilcox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Tree gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Wilcox actively working from the bottom here.
Tree takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox wants to control but Tree is keeping busy.

Tree decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wilcox is looking to chop away at Tree's legs.
Wilcox shoots in but no luck this time.
Tree displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wilcox throws a nice looking combination but Tree bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tree looks to land a body kick but Wilcox moved away.
Tree looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilcox is just out of range.
That kick from Wilcox tenderised Tree's leg. Tree is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tree connects with a leg kick. Wilcox looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tree.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tree lands with a good body shot.
Wilcox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tree defends it nicely.
Bruce Tree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacoby Wilcox.
Wilcox fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wilcox throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tree throws a body kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tree.
Nice defenses there by Wilcox.
Tree throws a head kick that half lands.
Tree thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wilcox if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice cross by Tree.
Wilcox shoots for a double leg takedown but Tree sprawls well. He's pushed Wilcox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tree throws a head kick that misses.
Tree throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Tree defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilcox.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jacoby Wilcox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tree thows a body shot but no joy.
Tree cracks Wilcox with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wilcox fails in his attempt to clinch.

Wilcox feints and as Tree raises his hands in defense, Wilcox changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilcox preventing the sweep.
Wilcox is looking to work some ground and pound but Tree has wrist control.
Wilcox throws a strike but Tree rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Tree got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wilcox has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tree has managed to get both his arms back between Wilcox's legs - danger averted.
Wilcox seems keen to control Tree's posture.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wilcox looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tree passes into half guard.

Wilcox looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilcox is controlling Tree's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Wilcox actively working from the bottom here.
Wilcox trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Tree dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacoby Wilcox's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wilcox misses with a takedown attempt - Tree sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tree.
Nice defenses there by Wilcox.
Tree misses with a straight left.
Wilcox takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tree looks to land a body kick but Wilcox moved away.
Wilcox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tree tries to land a front kick but Wilcox steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wilcox lands a nice shot to the body.
Wilcox tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Tree manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tree throws a body punch but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox scores with a nice head shot.
Tree connects with a looping right hand.
A lazy body kick from Tree
and Wilcox counters with a body kick.
Tree throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilcox throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wilcox stalks Tree and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tree's face. Tree staggers backwards, shaken.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tree lands a nice looking body shot.
Tree missing with a left hand there. Wilcox was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tree throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Wilcox. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Tree.
Wilcox lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tree circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wilcox.
Bruce Tree is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilcox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tree defending well as Wilcox loads up on a big left hand.
Wilcox blocks a head kick by Tree.
Wilcox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tree.
Tree takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tree throws a body kick that misses.
Wilcox moves to clinch but Tree breaks away
and Tree counters with a nice body shot.
Wilcox pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tree is out of range and Wilcox settles back down.
Jacoby Wilcox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wilcox punishes Tree's body with a nice straight punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tree is fending him off so far but Wilcox persists. Nope, Tree circles away and we're back to standing.
Bruce Tree has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacoby Wilcox.
Wilcox is breathing heavily.
Tree works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilcox avoids the body shot from Tree.
Tree misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tree throws a wild body kick that Wilcox sees coming a mile off.
Tree lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wilcox takes a step back to recover.
Tree misses with a body shot.
Tree throws a head kick that misses.
Wilcox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tree shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilcox sprawls well. He's pushed Tree's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilcox shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tree lands a jab to the nose.
Tree thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wilcox if he has to take too many more of those.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wilcox checks a leg kick.
Tree looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tree!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox shoots in for a double leg but Tree sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wilcox misses with a body shot.
Wilcox avoids the body shot from Tree.
Wilcox takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tree lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wilcox takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tree throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wilcox moves in looking to clinch but Tree pushes him off.
Wilcox tries a low kick but Tree avoids it.
Wilcox has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tree.
Wilcox fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tree cracks Wilcox with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wilcox avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tree lands a leg kick that knocks Wilcox off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tree scoring well with a low kick there.
Tree tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wilcox tries to clinch but Tree moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilcox throws a leg kick but Tree moved away.
Tree staying out of range there.
Wilcox looks for a takedown but Tree sprawls well.
Wilcox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Wilcox darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wilcox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Tree makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tree lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wilcox will feel that in the morning.
Tree scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Tree dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacoby Wilcox's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Wilcox blocks the body kick.

Wilcox bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wilcox is chipping away with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wilcox thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wilcox wants to control but Tree is keeping him busy.
Wilcox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilcox is trying to ground and pound but Tree uses the momentary lack of control by Wilcox to regain half guard.
Tree pushes Wilcox off looking to stand but Wilcox dives back in and keeps control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tree defending well though.
Tree is trying to control but can't.
Wilcox is keen to just control but Tree is a slippery customer.
Wilcox is looking to advance position but Tree won't allow it.

Tree kicks Wilcox off and gets back to his feet.
Wilcox moves out of range as Tree throws a body kick.
Tree lands a head shot.
Wilcox shoots in looking for a takedown. Tree tries to sprawl out of it but Wilcox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tree manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tree ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tree works over Wilcox's head and body with a nice combination.
Wilcox throws a body punch but Tree moves out of range.
Tree looks for the body kick but Wilcox saw that one coming.
Tree slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tree!
Tree swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilcox.

Wilcox looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wilcox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilcox pushing down on Tree's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tree is not content to let Wilcox control the position.

Wilcox wants to work for an arm triangle but Tree is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tree tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tree is trying to stand.
Wilcox prevents Tree from improving his position.
Tree is trying to stand back up but Wilcox is controlling him
Wilcox is looking to stall here but Tree recovers full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tree preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tree working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilcox.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilcox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jacoby Wilcox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilcox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilcox postures up and lands a big shot to Tree's brow.
Tree keeping full guard, as Wilcox tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilcox won't allow Tree to get back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacoby Wilcox comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tree has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Tree!
Bruce Tree took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Popeye’s Spinach - 159 + 158 Proof Supps for their support in the buildup to the fight.