PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alonzo Highsmith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wilson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to He ain't heavy,He's my brother. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Wilson
vs
Highsmith

197 cm
22
295 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
22
285 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Dangerous GnP
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Nice elbows
Determined

Green Spirit Supplements

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alonzo Highsmith!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wilson shoots in and bounces Highsmith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Wilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Highsmith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Highsmith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Highsmith wants to stand but Wilson is controlling the position.

Highsmith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilson slips nicely into half guard.
Wilson wants to free his trapped foot but Highsmith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wilson working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lands strikes from half guard.
Highsmith tries to get to full guard but Wilson has control of the leg.
Wilson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wilson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Highsmith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Highsmith regains full guard. Nicely done.

Highsmith looking for a guillotine here but Wilson defends easily.
Wilson works over Highsmith with some ground and pound from guard.
Wilson postures up.
Wilson chips away with some ground and pound.
Wilson landing some decent shots from guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Highsmith keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson is breathing heavily.
Wilson won't allow Highsmith to sweep him here.
Wilson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilson postures up.
Wilson trying to control but Highsmith is working from the bottom.
Wilson preventing the sweep.
Highsmith throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

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

Highsmith shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Highsmith was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Highsmith looking to control but Wilson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wilson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highsmith is tying to control. Wilson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Highsmith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Highsmith trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Highsmith is working away from the top position though.
Highsmith tries to stand and escape but Wilson is controlling the position.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Highsmith is working away from the top position though.
Highsmith is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wilson!

Wilson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Highsmith is rocked!
Highsmith on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Highsmith is still on wobbly legs! Can Wilson finish him?
Highsmith looks to move to half guard but instead Wilson has passed into mount! Damn!
Highsmith is working to get back to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Highsmith is squirming around, avoiding Wilson's attempts to control the action.
Highsmith seems to have recovered his senses.
Highsmith is looking to get to half guard.
Highsmith manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Highsmith is trying to stand up here but Wilson is controlling him well.
Wilson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wilson prevents Highsmith from improving his position.

Highsmith actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Highsmith gets full guard.
Highsmith scores with a short punch from the bottom.

Highsmith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Highsmith is looking to stand up but Wilson isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Highsmith lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Highsmith.

Highsmith decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Highsmith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilson keeps working.
Highsmith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Highsmith tries to get out of the position.
Wilson is pressing down on Highsmith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Highsmith thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Highsmith trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wilson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Highsmith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Wilson has passed into side control.
Wilson scores with punches from side control.
Highsmith manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wilson's best efforts.

Highsmith is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Wilson pulls his head out easily.
Wilson prevents Highsmith from improving his position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson is thwarting Highsmith's attempts to control the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Highsmith wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.

Highsmith has one foot on Wilson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Highsmith tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Highsmith tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Highsmith is looking to clinch.
Highsmith has his takedown stuffed

and Wilson counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Highsmith's guard now.
Highsmith striking off his back but it's not causing Wilson any problems.
Wilson prevents Highsmith from getting back to his feet.
Wilson stands up over Highsmith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wilson scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Highsmith.

Wilson stands up and waves to Highsmith to follow him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Highsmith tries for a takedown but Wilson circles away easily

and Wilson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Highsmith's guard.
Wilson won't allow Highsmith to sweep him here.

Highsmith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilson forces his way into half guard.
Highsmith tries to roll over but Wilson keeps him under control.

Highsmith kicks off Wilson and gets to his feet.
Highsmith lands a two punch combo.
Wilson takes one to the side of the head.
Highsmith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Highsmith misses with a takedown attempt - Wilson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Richard Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alonzo Highsmith.

Wilson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Highsmith is trying to keep Wilson in close.

Highsmith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Highsmith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wilson with a nice head shot there.
Wilson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Highsmith working for submissions but it's allowed Wilson to get to half guard.
Wilson is nestled in close to Highsmith, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Highsmith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Highsmith has hold of Wilson's hands but Wilson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Highsmith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wilson is working away from the top position though.
Richard Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Highsmith is looking to get back to full guard here but Wilson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Highsmith tries to buck Wilson off but he can't manage it.
Wilson lands a nice shot to the head.
Highsmith is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Highsmith is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Highsmith squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Wilson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wilson is landing with some decent strikes but Highsmith is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Richard Wilson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Highsmith shoots in but no luck this time.
Highsmith misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilson has a takedown stuffed.
Nice takedown defense from Wilson. No joy for Highsmith on that attempt.

Highsmith takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Highsmith smiles and moves away.
Wilson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richard Wilson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Highsmith throws a one two combo.
Highsmith tries for a takedown but Wilson circles away easily

so Wilson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Highsmith is looking for a triangle but Wilson pushes his legs off easily.
Highsmith being controlled here, momentarily.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Highsmith is on top in guard.

Highsmith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wilson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Highsmith, into his guard.
Wilson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Highsmith's head.
Highsmith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson preventing the sweep.

Highsmith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Highsmith has momentary wrist control but Wilson slips an elbow through the middle.

Wilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilson lands a couple of digs.
Wilson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but Highsmith is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson stands up over Highsmith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wilson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Highsmith is looking to sweep but instead, Wilson has passed into half guard.
Wilson is pressing down on Highsmith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Highsmith is holding on for now.
Highsmith is looking to control Wilson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Highsmith avoid being mounted?
Highsmith is trying to stand back up but Wilson is controlling him
Wilson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Highsmith manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Highsmith tries to clinch there but Wilson circles away.

Highsmith feints and as Wilson raises his hands in defense, Highsmith changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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!
Wilson has Highsmith pulled in close to control his posture.

Highsmith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wilson dives on top into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

Wilson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Highsmith, up you get!
Highsmith tries for a takedown but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Highsmith looks to clinch

and Wilson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wilson.

Wilson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Wilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilson scoring with some ground and pound.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Highsmith trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Highsmith working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wilson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wilson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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!
Wilson postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson chips away with some ground and pound.
Wilson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Highsmith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Highsmith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alonzo Highsmith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.

Highsmith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Highsmith working for a triangle but Wilson defends it easily.

Highsmith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Highsmith looking for a guillotine here but Wilson defends easily.
Wilson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

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