PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Russo has chosen Volbeat - The Human Instrument as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Wilson
vs
Russo

188 cm
32
177 lbs
26 - 5 - 1

181 cm
35
186 lbs
36 - 14 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Vinny Russo!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Russo slips a jab from Wilson.
Russo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Russo moves away.
Russo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wilson counters with a head kick.
Wilson throws a left and a right that both miss

and Russo counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Wilson!
Wilson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Russo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Russo wants to control but Wilson is keeping him busy.
Russo throws an elbow but Wilson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sloppy strikes there by Russo.
Russo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Russo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Wilson tries to bench press Russo off him but Russo keeps the position.
Wilson can't do much from the bottom here.
Wilson defending against the ground and pound.
Russo trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wilson is looking to reverse the position.
Wilson trying his best to control but Russo has mounted him.
Russo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wilson is looking to escape.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo avoids the attempt from Wilson to control.
Russo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Wilson taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russo looking to finish with strikes here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Russo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wilson's face.
Russo wants to control the pace but Wilson is squirming around nicely.
Wilson is bucking up trying to escape but Russo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Wilson is squirming around, avoiding Russo's attempts to control the action.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Russo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wilson is trying to maintain the position but Russo is very close to passing his half guard.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Russo has control of the leg.
Wilson is concentrating on defense, preventing Russo from advancing position.
Russo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wilson's head.
Wilson trying to hold on to Russo's head to control him but Russo postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wilson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Russo throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson has Russo pulled in close to control his posture.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Russo trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Russo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Russo has control of the leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wilson is holding on to half guard well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Russo 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 looks for the body kick but Russo saw that one coming.
Russo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Russo there as he acknowledges the shot.

It looks like Vinny Russo has been cut.
Wilson throws a leg kick that misses.
Russo has a takedown stuffed.
Wilson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wilson tries to land a front kick but Russo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Russo takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Russo checks a leg kick nicely.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Russo throws a body kick that misses
and Wilson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Russo.

Russo looking to score a takedown here. Wilson is defending well but Russo drives through and ends up in Wilson's guard.
Russo throws a big elbow that misses.
Russo pushing down on Wilson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Russo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Russo has control of the leg.
Wilson is controlling Russo's trapped leg to prevent Russo from advancing to side control.
Russo prevents Wilson from improving his position.
Wilson wants to control but Russo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Russo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Wilson works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson keeping full guard, as Russo tries to pass.
Wilson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson trying to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Wade Wilson just wasn't active enough.
Wilson wants to clinch

and Russo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wilson holds on and takes a little breather.
Russo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Wilson seems keen to control Russo's posture.
Russo trying to control but Wilson is working from the bottom.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wilson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wilson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Russo stuns Wilson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wilson scoring well with a low kick there.
Wade Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Russo does a little dance to reset his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Russo.
Russo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Russo.
Wilson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Russo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilson on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wilson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Russo moves out of range of the leg kick from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice shot by Wilson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson misses with a jab to the body

and Russo counters with a takedown into side control.
Russo working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wade Wilson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vinny Russo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wilson looks to throw a body kick

and Russo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Russo.
Russo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilson seems keen to control Russo's posture.
Russo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Russo looking to pass the guard.
Wilson has control of Russo's left arm, preventing Russo from doing any damage.
Vinny Russo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson is pulling down on Russo's head. It's preventing any offense from Russo, at least for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Russo postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Russo looking to pass the guard.
Wilson is controlling Russo's posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Wade Wilson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A looping hook to the body misses from Russo. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Russo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilson is fending him off so far but Russo persists. Nope, Wilson circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilson punishes Russo's body with a nice straight punch.
Wilson throws a poor cross that misses

and Russo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wilson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wilson controlling the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo scoring with punches to the head and body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Russo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Russo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilson is pulling down on Russo's head to control his posture.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Russo drops back looking for a leg! Wilson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wilson manages to kick Russo off! Russo jumps back into Wilson's guard.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Wilson is pulling down on Russo's head. It's preventing any offense from Russo, at least for the moment.

Russo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Russo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Russo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Russo wants to pass the guard but Wilson is keeping the position.
Wilson has Russo pulled in close to control his posture.
Russo postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson managing to control the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Wade Wilson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Wilson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vinny Russo really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Russo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Russo throws a series of punches but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson lands a nice hook to Russo's body. Russo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Russo throws a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Wilson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Russo misses.
Wilson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Russo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Russo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wilson is out of range and Russo settles back down.
Wilson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wilson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Russo scores with a jab. Wilson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Russo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wilson. Wilson obviously looking to wear him down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson jabs at Russo's body.
Wilson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Russo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Russo keeps Wilson at a distance using the push kick.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Russo checks it.
Wilson throws a low kick but Russo moves out of range easily.
Wilson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wilson blocks the body kick.
Russo thuds a left hand into Wilson's body.
Wilson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Russo checks it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wilson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Russo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson pulls Russo in close to prevent any damage.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson is pulling down on Russo's head to control his posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Wade Wilson just wasn't active enough.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wilson.
Russo misses with a hook.
Russo throws a series of punches but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Russo.
An inside leg kick from Russo misses.
Russo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilson.
Russo lands with a shot to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Wilson misses.
That kick from Russo tenderised Wilson's leg. Wilson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wilson is looking to score with low kicks.
Wade Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Russo misses.
Russo throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Russo.
Russo throws a low kick but Wilson moves out of range easily.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Russo is out of range.
Russo throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wade Wilson had his way with Vinny Russo in that round.
The cut man is working on Vinny Russo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Russo swinging wildly here.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Russo.
Wilson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Russo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good exchange - Wilson coming out on top.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Russo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Russo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wilson counters with a nice body shot.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Russo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson blocks a leg kick.
Wilson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Russo is out of range.
Russo fails to land the takedown.
Russo throws a front kick aimed at Wilson's knee but Wilson avoids it well.
Wilson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Russo blocks the body kick.

Wilson clinches up with Russo and pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Russo tries to break the clinch but Wilson is controlling the position.
Russo misses with a body punch.
Russo is trying to maintain a safe position but Wilson gets an underhook and turns Russo into the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo can't get the takedown.
Wilson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Russo.
Russo is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Wilson digs a right hand into Russo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Russo's gas tank.
Wilson lands a body punch.
A short right from Wilson on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson lands a shot to the body.
Wilson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Russo backwards.
Wilson gets through Russo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilson lands with a right to the head.
Wilson pushes Russo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wilson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Russo backwards.
Wilson misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Wilson.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Russo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russo is looking to control Wilson's arms but Wilson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Russo has his back to the cage.
Wilson throws a head punch that misses.
Russo lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Wilson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Russo backwards.
Wilson lands a body shot.
Wilson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Wilson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wilson lands with a short shot to the head.
Russo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wade Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinny Russo.
Russo tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wilson connects with a right hand. Russo shakes it off.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Russo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson tries to land a body kick

and Russo counters with a shoot takedown. Wilson fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilson pulls Russo in to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wilson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilson pulls Russo in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Wade Wilson just wasn't active enough.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson throws a body punch but Russo moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Wilson blocks the leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wade Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wilson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Wilson!
As Wade Wilson got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: How did trying your last couple of weeks in the game before you retired without an alliance treat ya? lol'.
Vinny Russo was interviewed post fight and said 'Jeeze, you know. Tough fight, and I should have done better.'.