PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wilkinson (ranked 2253 p4p, 3544 weight class) and Thomas Forrester Jr (ranked 331 p4p, 475 weight class). Wilkinson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Who - Eminence front. Thomas Forrester Jr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Wilkinson
vs
Forrester Jr

185 cm
25
210
3 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
205
2 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Intelligent

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Island clothing lite

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josh Wilkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Thomas Forrester Jr!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilkinson.
Forrester Jr takes a swing at Wilkinson's ribcage but misses.
Wilkinson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.

It looks like Josh Wilkinson has been cut.
Wilkinson staying out of range there.
Forrester Jr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wilkinson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forrester Jr misses with a looping left.
Wilkinson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Wilkinson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Forrester Jr quickly recovers to half guard.

Wilkinson in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Forrester Jr tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Wilkinson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Wilkinson!
Josh Wilkinson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.