PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steve Wilson (ranked 6723 p4p, 626 weight class) and Mungo Jerry (ranked 6226 p4p, 593 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
Jerry

191 cm
18
195 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

189 cm
19
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mungo Jerry!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Jerry.
Jerry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wilson defends it nicely.
Wilson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jerry.

Jerry gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wilson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wilson pulls Jerry in close to his closed guard and prevents Jerry from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerry trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wilson's guard.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet but Jerry is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

Wilson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jerry has passed into half guard!
Wilson tries to roll over but Jerry keeps him under control.
Wilson gets back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jerry would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jerry stopping the sweep attempt from Wilson.
Jerry would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wilson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

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

Wilson tries to sprawl but Jerry drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Wilson makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Jerry moves out of range easily.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch but Jerry swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jerry tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jerry somewhat.

Jerry moves into the clinch.

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

Jerry is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wilson's half guard.
Wilson tries to kick Jerry off in order to stand up. Jerry Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Jerry is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wilson tries to improve position but can't.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilson struggling a bit here.
Wilson is looking to regain half guard here but Jerry keeps moving and retains side control.
Wilson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jerry off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Jerry preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Wilson.

Wilson looking for the choke from the back.
Jerry wants to get back to his feet.
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 Steve Wilson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Wilson misses with an uppercut.
Mungo Jerry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Jerry does no damage.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jerry.
Jerry tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wilson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jerry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Jerry!
Sloppy strikes from Jerry. Those never looked like landing.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses.
Jerry dives in and grabs Wilson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes down on Jerry's head and hops out.

Jerry rushes Wilson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wilson tries to stall but Jerry uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jerry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
Jerry is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Steve Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mungo Jerry.
A frustrated look appears on Wilson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jerry tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Jerry back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilson's efforts to push away.
Jerry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jerry goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jerry tries to land knees in the clinch but Wilson avoids the damage to the body.

Jerry breaks from the clinch.
Jerry avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Jerry scores with a head kick. Wilson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Jerry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wilson circles away quickly and effectively.
Wilson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Jerry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

Jerry closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wilson is looking to get back to his feet here but Jerry is keeping cool and he's managed to take Wilson's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Wilson is really stuck here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Jerry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jerry really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Wilson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson is really stuck here.
Jerry is looking to control Wilson but Wilson is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Steve Wilson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jerry controlling the positon.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson wants to get back to his feet.
Wilson trying to control the hands but Jerry breaks the grip.
Wilson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Jerry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wilson is looking to escape.

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 doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Wilson working to try and regain half guard.
Wilson is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mungo Jerry 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. This is the final round!

Jerry throws a right hand that Wilson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wilson also avoids with ease.
Wilson tried to score with a low kick but Jerry checks it.
Jerry takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.

Jerry gets a clinch.
Jerry scores with a shot to the side of Wilson's head.
Jerry taking a breather.
Wilson working hard to break the clinch.

Jerry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson dips to his left and cracks Jerry with an uppercut!
Jerry avoids the head kick by Wilson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jerry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Jerry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jerry lands a body shot.
Jerry is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wilson is defending well for now.
Jerry dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson has Jerry pressed against the cage, preventing Jerry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jerry keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilson's efforts to push away.
Jerry lands a right hand.

Wilson breaks the clinch.
Mungo Jerry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jerry throws a combination. Wilson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Jerry gets a double leg takedown into Wilson's guard.
Wilson has a closed guard, preventing Jerry from standing up.
Wilson wants to sweep but no luck.
Jerry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

Wilson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jerry would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jerry gets to his feet - Wilson follows without any prompting.

Jerry closes the distance and pushes Wilson back into the cage.
Wilson looking to stall.
Wilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jerry presses Wilson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wilson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jerry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jerry looks to clinch
and Wilson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wilson throws out a leg kick but Jerry moves out of range and Wilson only half commits.
A punch combination from Jerry misses.
Steve Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Jerry as he checks the leg kick.
No joy there for Jerry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jerry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jerry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson throws a right and a left that Jerry avoids nicely.
Jerry fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Jerry closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wilson's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jerry is one step ahead there.
Wilson trying to control the position.
Jerry trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jerry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.

Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jerry trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mungo Jerry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jerry 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 James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mungo Jerry!