PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin English had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

English
vs
Wilkins

193 cm
18
278 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

184 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

Decent wrestler
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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Benjamin English!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamie Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wilkins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Wilkins showed some decent athleticism there.

English has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Wilkins is on him like a limpet, forcing English back against the cage.
English struggles to land a body shot inside as Wilkins controls his hands.
Wilkins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
English tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilkins's elbow.

Wilkins works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wilkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
English is trying to control the position but Wilkins postures up.
Wilkins wants to get up but he can't break English's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wilkins controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins wanted to stand there but English had control of the position.
Wilkins is in close to English's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wilkins controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
English keeping full guard, as Wilkins tries to pass.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilkins tries for a takedown but English sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
English changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Wilkins shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins stalling.

Wilkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, English has managed to free his arm - good work.
English blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilkins.
Wilkins is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins wants to free his trapped foot but English is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Wilkins performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Wilkins is working for a submission of some sort.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Wilkins drives through and clinches with English against the cage.
Wilkins jumps guard but English turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilkins is pushing English up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
English is trying to pull guard but Wilkins has him pressed against the cage.
English could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.

Wilkins breaks from the clinch.
Wilkins misses with a head kick.
Wilkins misses with an uppercut. English saw that one coming.

Wilkins moves into the clinch successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Wilkins has hold of one of English's legs. English is fighting the takedown attempt but Wilkins gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

English pushes Wilkins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

Wilkins drives through and clinches with English against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wilkins clinches up against the cage.
English is trying to pull guard but Wilkins has him pressed against the cage.
Wilkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilkins goes for a takedown in the clinch but English prevents it.

Wilkins has clasped his hands together around English's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wilkins cracks English with an elbow. That is naaassty.
English is trying to get back to his feet.
You can see the frustration on English's face as Wilkins controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins wants to control but English is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkins tries to move into full mount but can't pass English's legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins looking to punish the body of his opponent here but English is avoiding damage well.

Wilkins wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by English, who protects the arm well.
English seems a little lost for a moment, as Wilkins dominates the positioning.
Wilkins has knee on belly momentarily but English bucks him off and regains half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wilkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilkins tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but English defends well and Wilkins ends up having to push English into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
English is looking to counter punch.

Wilkins has English up against the cage in a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wilkins has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed English clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Wilkins is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but English has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
English rolls, trying to escape but Wilkins keeps control of the position.
Jamie Wilkins has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilkins controlling from the back.

Wilkins is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. English is defending well though. Wilkins let's go of the attempt for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
English trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Wilkins is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
English trying to control the hands but Wilkins won't let him.
English is trying to stand back up.

That's four 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.
Wilkins just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
English takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Wilkins lands punches and elbows.

Wilkins is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilkins biding his time, controlling English.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jamie Wilkins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Wilkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has English pinned against the cage. English gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Wilkins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. English manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wilkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkins controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins wants to stand and escape but instead English has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wilkins is looking to stand up but English isn't so interested in that idea.
English throws an elbow that misses. Wilkins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in English's guard. Nice move by Wilkins!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Wilkins throws a big right hand that misses.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's two 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.

Wilkins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wilkins slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Wilkins throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as English works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
English not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins wants to get up but he can't break English's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Wilkins working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
English avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wilkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. English doesn't seem bothered though.

Wilkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilkins lands in his opponent's guard.
Wilkins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wilkins wants to pass the guard but English is keeping the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins stays in close to English's body and controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Wilkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wilkins 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 William Gold scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Wilkins!