PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Lola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oscar Lola will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Wilson
vs
Lola

184 cm
18
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Oscar Lola!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wilson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lola's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wilson postures up in Lola's guard and throws a big left but Lola blocks it.
Wilson postures up.
Wilson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lola keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson is working Lola over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lola pulls Wilson in close to his closed guard and prevents Wilson from doing any damage or advancing position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wilson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

Wilson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lola quickly recovers to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to pass Lola's guard but actually Lola recovers to full guard.

Lola looking for a guillotine here but Wilson defends easily.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Lola keeps moving.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lola is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wilson keeping control of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Lola has control of the leg.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Wilson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lola pulls his head out easily.
Wilson wants to control but Lola is keeping busy.
Wilson is looking for a sweep. Lola is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilson is staying active underneath Lola, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lola shoots for a double leg takedown but Wilson sprawls well. He's pushed Lola's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lola fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lola misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lola fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Shane Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oscar Lola.
Lola looks winded!
Lola tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Lola pushing out the jab but it's not landing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Wilson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Wilson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lola, who protects the arm well.

Wilson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wilson taking a breather here.

Wilson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wilson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lola rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wilson's guard! Nice work there by Lola!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Wilson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lola fails with a takedown attempt.

Wilson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wilson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wilson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lola works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Well, if Wilson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lola won't allow Wilson to pass to mount.
Wilson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lola on the ground.
Lola is trying to stand back up but Wilson is controlling him

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson trying to mount his opponent but Lola defends it.
Wilson controlling the action here.
Wilson blocks the strikes from Lola.
Lola tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
Wilson is looking to advance position but Lola won't allow it.
Wilson wants to take a breather but Lola is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wilson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lola trying to control here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilson connects with a nice short shot to Lola's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is taking a breather. Lola says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Wilson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

The ref stands the fighters back up because Shane Wilson just wasn't active enough.
Wilson missing with a left hand there. Lola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson throws a right hand that Lola ducks under and follows up with a left that Lola also avoids with ease.

Wilson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lola is staying active underneath Wilson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Lola is defending well.
Wilson slows the pace down in half guard.
Wilson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lola reverses the position - he's now on top in Wilson's guard.
Lola postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Lola from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson controlling Lola's posture.
Lola is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Wilson drives through with a takedown into Lola's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
Lola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wilson controls the pace.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson trying to control but Lola is working from the bottom.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shane Wilson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Wilson connects with a leg kick. Lola looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lola shoots in and drives through. Wilson sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lola is defended easily by Wilson.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Wilson.
Wilson landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Lola's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Wilson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wilson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lola keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson controlling the position.

Wilson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lola has escaped the position, nice work there.

Wilson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lola is trying to improve his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wilson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lola takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Wilson scores with a couple of short elbows.
Lola is looking to reverse the position.

Wilson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lola has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson laying and praying for a moment but Lola takes advantage and regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but Lola is defending well.
Wilson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Shane Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilson not doing much here.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lola can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shane Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A punch combination from Wilson misses.
Oscar Lola has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson tries for a takedown but Lola sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lola looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.

Wilson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wilson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

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