PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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
Solomon

193 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

195 cm
23
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Slade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Patrick Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilson avoids it really well and circles away.
Solomon looks to clinch
and Wilson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Solomon dives in and scores a takedown into Wilson's guard.
Solomon stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Wilson pulls Solomon in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson working a defensive guard here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson keeping moving, preventing Solomon from controlling successfully.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Solomon controlling him for the moment.
Wilson trying to control the position here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Solomon throws a right hand that misses
and Wilson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Solomon shoots in but no luck this time.
Solomon misses with a series of wild punches.
Solomon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wilson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Slade Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Solomon.
Solomon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilson sprawls well. Wilson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Solomon gets slowly back to his feet.
Patrick Solomon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solomon tries to clinch
and Wilson counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon has his takedown stuffed
and Wilson counters with a left to the body.

Solomon clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Solomon is controlling him.
Wilson lands a body punch.
Solomon looks winded!
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Solomon has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Wilson.
Wilson wants to break free but Solomon has control.
Wilson is trying to break the clinch but Solomon is controlling him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilson.
Wilson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wilson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wilson cracks Solomon with a nice body shot.
Wilson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to break free but Solomon pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wilson - that landed with a thud.
Wilson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Solomon gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Wilson decides to pull guard.
Wilson has his hands on Solomon's head, controlling the position.
Wilson continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Wilson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Solomon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wilson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Solomon misses with a takedown attempt
and Wilson counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick by Solomon misses
and Wilson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Solomon shoots in looking for a takedown but Wilson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Solomon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A quick step to the side and Wilson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slade Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Solomon.
Solomon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wilson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon tries for a takedown but Wilson circles away easily
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Slade Wilson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Solomon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Solomon is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon tries for a takedown but Wilson circles away easily
and Wilson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wilson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wilson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Solomon throws a head kick but Wilson moves out of range.
Solomon shoots and misses
and Wilson counters with a series of strikes. Solomon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Solomon misses with a takedown
and Wilson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wilson counters with a nice body shot.
Solomon misses with a takedown
and Wilson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Solomon shoots and misses
and Wilson counters with a series of strikes. Solomon will be more careful next time no doubt.
Solomon shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Wilson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Solomon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wilson counters with a left to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Solomon misses with a takedown
and Wilson counters with a three punch combo that has Solomon backing up. Solomon nods at Wilson to acknowledge the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Solomon moves to clinch but Wilson breaks away
and Wilson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A shot to the body from Solomon misses
and Wilson counters with a one-two to the body.
Solomon moves to clinch but Wilson breaks away
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Solomon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wilson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Solomon thinking.
Solomon wants to clinch but Wilson slips to the side
and Wilson counters with a one-two to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wilson counters with a nice body shot.
Solomon looks to clinch
and Wilson counters with a three punch combo that has Solomon backing up. Solomon nods at Wilson to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solomon has his takedown stuffed
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Solomon tries to close the distance and clinch but Wilson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilson throws a big counter combination but Solomon scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Solomon tries to clinch up but Wilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Solomon looks to clinch
and Wilson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Slade Wilson dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Solomon with a poor takedown
and Wilson counters with a right hand to the body.
Solomon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wilson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Solomon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wilson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomon moves to clinch but Wilson breaks away
and Wilson counters with a right hand to the body.
Solomon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Solomon doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wilson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Solomon thinking.
Slade Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Solomon.
Solomon tries to clinch
and Wilson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Solomon thinking.
Solomon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wilson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Solomon fails with the takedown
and Wilson counters with a right hand to the body.
Solomon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wilson counters with a right hand to the body.
Solomon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wilson counters with a three punch combo that has Solomon backing up. Solomon nods at Wilson to acknowledge the strikes.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solomon misses with a double jab
and Wilson counters with a nice body shot.
Solomon wants to clinch
and Wilson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Solomon tries for a takedown but Wilson circles away easily
and Wilson counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Solomon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wilson counters with a left to the body.
Solomon throws a leg kick
and Wilson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Slade Wilson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Solomon misses
and Wilson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Solomon fails with the takedown
and Wilson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Solomon fails with the takedown
and Wilson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Solomon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wilson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Solomon darts in trying to clinch
and Wilson counters with a two punch combo.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Solomon shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wilson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Solomon fails with the takedown
and Wilson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Solomon shoots and misses
and Wilson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Solomon throws a lazy head kick
and Wilson counters with a right hand to the body.
Patrick Solomon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solomon with a poor takedown
and Wilson counters with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Slade 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Slade Wilson!
Slade Wilson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.