PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyron Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Mug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimmy Mug will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Wilkins
vs
Mug

201 cm
18
346 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

225 cm
25
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tyron Wilkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jimmy Mug!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mug fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wilkins avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilkins really is a fat lump.
Mug is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Wilkins tries to keep at a distance but Mug has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wilkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mug is defending well for now.
Mug tries to break free but Wilkins pushes him back against the cage.
Mug scores with a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins is pushing Mug up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mug has had enough of the clinch but Wilkins keeps him there for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins tries to break free but Mug pushes him back against the cage.
Come on Wilkins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.

Mug ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mug no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wilkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Mug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mug looking to control.
Wilkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Mug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mug pulls Wilkins in close to his closed guard and prevents Wilkins from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mug keeping moving, preventing Wilkins from controlling successfully.
Wilkins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wilkins looking to sit in guard and control but Mug gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Wilkins is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wilkins punching to the body, from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mug avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mug trying to control but Wilkins is working from the bottom.
Mug being controlled here momentarily.
Wilkins is trying to control the position but Mug postures up.
Wilkins is really struggling to control Mug but he's trying to hold on to the position.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mug looks for a takedown but Wilkins sprawls well.
Tyron Wilkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Mug.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Mug closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mug slows down the pace here.
Wilkins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mug pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mug is stalling here.

Wilkins breaks the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mug shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wilkins as he avoids it easily.
Mug tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Mug dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mug has closed the distance and engaged Wilkins in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mug.
Mug tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wilkins smiles and moves away.
Wilkins dives in for a single leg takedown but Mug sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Wilkins gets tackled into the cage by Mug. Mug maintains the clinch.
Mug jumps guard but Wilkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mug misses with a knee strike.
Mug drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tyron Wilkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Mug.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mug shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilkins is looking to counter with a body kick.
Mug shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wilkins sprawls well. Wilkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mug gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mug tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mug somewhat.
Mug fails with the takedown.
Wilkins appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mug is breathing heavily.
Wilkins looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wilkins stuffs the takedown.
Mug just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWilkins.
Mug stuffs the takedown.
Mug shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jimmy Mug seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins shoots in but Mug avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mug throws a head kick but Wilkins moves out of range.
Mug fails with the takedown.
Wilkins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mug misses with a few strikes there.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mug tries to pull guard but Wilkins forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wilkins tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mug wants a takedown.
Wilkins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mug.
Mug has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilkins after a bit of a struggle.
Wilkins prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mug jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wilkins walks away with a smile on his face. Mug gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wilkins tries for a takedown but Mug sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wilkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wilkins stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins shoots in looking for a takedown but Mug manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wilkins's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wilkins changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mug tries to avoid it but Wilkins manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mug to the ground. Mug escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mug looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilkins is fending him off so far but Mug persists. Nope, Wilkins circles away and we're back to standing.

Wilkins gets a double leg takedown into Mug's guard.
Wilkins trying to control but Mug is working from the bottom.

Mug escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mug is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
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 Tyron Wilkins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Wilkins tries to clinch but Mug is having none of it.
Mug gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Wilkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mug is trying to break the clinch but Wilkins has him pressed against the cage.
Mug trying to stall but Wilkins improves his position.
Mug jumps guard but Wilkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wilkins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins is working for takedown but Mug is calmly controlling the position for now.

Mug manages to break the clinch.
Wilkins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mug will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilkins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tyron Wilkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Mug.
Mug takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilkins defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mug.
Wilkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Mug has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mug misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wilkins.
Wilkins wants to stall.
Wilkins looking to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Mug jumps into guard, dragging Wilkins to the mat.
Wilkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Mug is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilkins is looking to stand up but Mug won't let him.

Mug is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mug working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mug escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilkins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mug is trying to control the position but Wilkins postures up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilkins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

It looks like Tyron Wilkins has been cut.
Wilkins wants to clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mug fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilkins, pushing him back against the cage.

Wilkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Mug has closed the distance and engaged Wilkins in a clinch.
Mug has had enough of the clinch but Wilkins keeps him there for the moment.
Wilkins tries to pull guard but Mug won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mug is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mug misses with a knee strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Mug comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mug has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Mug!