PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wilber Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.

Grant
vs
Wilson

177 cm
19
177 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

193 cm
23
178 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilber Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alexander Wilson!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grant tries to avoid it but Wilson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grant to the ground. Grant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Grant slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A little feinted left hand from Grant on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wilson has a takedown stuffed.
Wilber Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Wilson.
Wilson throws a combination that misses
letting Grant counter with a right hand.

Wilson moves into the clinch successfully.

Grant is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wilson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Grant to the mat. Grant regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Grant working for a triangle but Wilson defends it easily.
Grant knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
Grant controlling Wilson's posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Grant wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Wilson forces his way into half guard.
Grant keeping control of the position.
Grant might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilson is pressing down on Grant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Grant is holding on for now.
Grant is staying active underneath Wilson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wilson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Grant trying to control here.
Grant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wilson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wilson's back!
Wilson rolls, trying to escape but Grant keeps control of the position.

Wilson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Grant's arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilson showing good submission defense here.
Wilson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Wilson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wilson wants to control but Grant is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Grant misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Wilson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wilson manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Wilson holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wilber Grant will probably get the nod.
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 shoots for a double leg takedown but Grant sprawls well. He's pushed Wilson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Grant moves out of range easily.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Wilson tries to clinch but Grant moves out of range.
Wilson fails with the takedown
and Grant counters with a series of strikes. Wilson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - Grant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wilber Grant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Wilson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson looks to clinch
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Wilson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wilson is looking to clinch but Grant is avoiding it.

Grant fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wilson to the ground. Grant is now in Wilson's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Grant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wilber Grant overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grant postures up and lands a big shot to Wilson's brow.
Grant stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Grant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grant trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wilson's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Grant's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Grant postures up in Wilson's guard and throws a big left but Wilson blocks it.

Grant gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Grant takes a kick to the side of the head.

Wilson closes the distance and pushes Grant back into the cage.
Grant fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wilson lands a hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Grant scores with a nice short uppercut.

Grant breaks from the clinch.
Grant is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
Grant slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wilson closes the distance looking to clinch

and Grant counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Wilson has his foot on Grant's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Grant works his way back into a safe position though.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.
Grant trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wilson's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Wilson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grant has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wilson is proving hard to escape from.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grant manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wilber Grant dominated that second round.
That's time! Grant's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!

Wilson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grant tries to avoid it but Wilson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grant to the ground. Grant escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Wilson looks to move away, Grant throws a big counter combo bu Wilson just gets out of the way.
Wilson wants to clinch but Grant slips to the side

and Grant counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Grant tries to stand but Wilson is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grant with a nice head shot there.
Wilson is trying to keep Grant in close.
Wilson will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson controls Grant momentarily but Grant frees himself.

Wilson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Grant has his hands clasped together but Wilson extends and breaks Grant's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wilson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Alexander Wilson!