PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brown Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twig Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Twig Jones enters the cage!

Wilson
vs
Jones

183 cm
23
165 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
28
162 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Canuck Beavermeat Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brown Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Twig Jones!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilson.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Wilson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brown Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilson thows a huge punch but Jones dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wilson in particular looking to stall.
Jones won't allow Wilson to pass to mount.
Wilson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jones defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Wilson wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilson.
Wilson prevents Jones from standing back up.
Jones is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilson is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Jones blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brown Wilson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Wilson has a takedown stuffed.
Wilson shoots in but no luck this time.
Twig Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Wilson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.

Jones has his feet on Wilson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Wilson shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brown Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson tries to work over Jones's front leg with a kick but Jones checks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries for a takedown but Wilson circles away easily

and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Wilson throws a strike but Jones avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilson looking to sit in guard and control but Jones gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Jones stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wilson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Jones tries to sprawl but Wilson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wilson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Jones kicks Wilson off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brown Wilson dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brown Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilson which made him look bad.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up with Wilson, looking for a takedown. Jones pushes Wilson against the cage but Wilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wilson fails with the takedown.
Jones is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt - Wilson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilson as he jumps to the side.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wilson doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Jones counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Twig Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wilson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wilson has escaped and now he's on top!
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones wants to stand but Wilson is controlling the position.
Brown Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Twig Jones.
Well Wilson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28

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