PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Archie Stewart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stewart comes into the arena with Frightened Rabbit - The Twist blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Stewart
vs
Wilson

178 cm
30
183 lbs
13 - 5 - 1

167 cm
29
170 lbs
22 - 11 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best 160 (85% laundry)

Sparta Fightware

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Archie Stewart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, George Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Wilson.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wilson jabs Stewart to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stewart connects with a jab.

It looks like George Wilson has been cut.
Stewart has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Stewart slips the punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Stewart.
Stewart turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Wilson.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stewart manages to avoid it.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stewart counters with an inside leg kick.
Wilson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stewart slips a straight right by Wilson.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stewart moves away.
Stewart lunges at Wilson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wilson's hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stewart.
George Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stewart misses the jab.
Stewart looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Stewart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilson.
Wilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stewart.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Stewart ducks down to avoid it.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
George Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson digs a good hook to Stewart's body.
Wilson throws a right hand that misses

and Stewart counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stewart.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Stewart pushes Wilson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stewart lands with a light punch inside.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
Wilson lands a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
A body shot lands from Stewart.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart can't find room to land a body shot as Wilson controls the action.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stewart lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wilson or not.
Stewart misses with the head strike.
Stewart tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Stewart back against the cage.
Stewart lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stewart goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson lands with a right to the head.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stewart doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wilson backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stewart as Wilson tries to tie him up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilson.
Stewart fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilson trying to control the position but instead, Stewart has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wilson into the cage.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Stewart - that landed with a thud.

Stewart pulls Wilson into guard.
Stewart wants to improve his position but instead Wilson has moved into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stewart manages to get to full guard.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wilson trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.

Stewart 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.
Stewart looking to control.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Stewart has momentary wrist control but Wilson slips an elbow through the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Archie Stewart dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Wilson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Jab, jab by Wilson - just one landing.
Stewart looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Wilson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wilson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Stewart in his tracks.
Stewart tries to clinch up.
Wilson looks to land a left hand but Stewart moved out of range nicely.
Wilson lands a right hook to the body.
George Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stewart ducks under a wild hook from Wilson.
Wilson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stewart tried to score with a low kick but Wilson checks it.
Stewart uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilson.
Stewart tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilson swivels and escapes.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stewart is just out of range.
Stewart throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lands an overhand right.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Stewart is out of range.
Stewart moves away from the strike by Wilson.
A big left from Wilson misses.
Stewart throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Stewart slips a straight right by Wilson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stewart looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
Wilson swings widly with a right hand

and Stewart counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wilson takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Archie Stewart has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Stewart lands with a left to the head.
Stewart lands a nice shot to the body.
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilson's elbow.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Stewart misses with a body punch.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Wilson tries a body shot but Stewart blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Wilson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Stewart lands a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stewart misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson lands with a left to the head.
Stewart tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilson's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Wilson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wilson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Stewart.
Stewart tries to work over Wilson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stewart has a couple of punches blocked by Wilson.
Stewart tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stewart.
Stewart misses with a punch on the inside.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stewart.
A head punch on the inside from Stewart fails to land.
Wilson blocks a body shot from Stewart.
Stewart tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
Stewart misses with some punches.
Wilson has Stewart pressed against the cage.
Wilson is trying to push Stewart away but Stewart has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stewart misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilson blocks an uppercut.
Wilson trying to stall but Stewart improves his position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Stewart struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilson controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but George Wilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on George Wilson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Stewart defending well as Wilson loads up on a big left hand.
Wilson misses with a straight right.
Wilson misses with a body shot.
Wilson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stewart stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Stewart moves away and avoids it.
Wilson lands a really nice looking cross but Stewart seems unphased.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut

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

Wilson has his foot on Stewart's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stewart works his way back into a safe position though.
Stewart throws a strike but Wilson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Stewart escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stewart lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stewart's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stewart postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it.

Wilson working for submissions but it's allowed Stewart to get to half guard.
Stewart wants to pass the guard but Wilson is defending well.
Stewart scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stewart not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Stewart is pressing down on Wilson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wilson is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stewart winds up and cracks Wilson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wilson tries to roll over but Stewart keeps him under control.

Stewart is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Stewart has control of the leg.
Stewart has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wilson is pressing down on Stewart's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.

Wilson postures up.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Stewart blocks nicely.
Stewart will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Stewart controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.

Stewart is looking for a triangle but Wilson pushes his legs off easily.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilson landing some decent shots from guard.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is working Stewart over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stewart working a defensive guard but Wilson passes into half guard.

Wilson is trying to work for a kimura but Stewart is defending well.
Wilson prevents Stewart from improving his position.
Stewart makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Stewart.
Wilson trying to control but Stewart is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stewart's head.

Stewart is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilson is aware though and is defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Wilson.
I think Wilson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... George Wilson!
George Wilson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sparta Fightware for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Archie Stewart was interviewed post fight and said 'Gonna get me some fine ass Scotch and some fine ass women tonight!'.