PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Judah Wilcox (ranked 3415 p4p, 4014 weight class) and Eishuu Retsu (ranked 367 p4p, 413 weight class). Eishuu Retsu will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Wilcox
vs
Retsu

175 cm
25
170
1 - 0 - 0

176 cm
25
175
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Prefers standup

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Judah Wilcox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Eishuu Retsu!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Taro Takaoka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilcox misses with a straight left.
Eishuu Retsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Retsu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Retsu misses with a straight left.
Retsu throws a hook but Wilcox avoids it easily.
Wilcox throws a big counter combination but Retsu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Retsu slips a jab and a cross from Wilcox.
Wilcox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Retsu defends it nicely.
Retsu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Retsu finds it's way through Wilcox's defenses.
Retsu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Retsu throws a sloppy head kick and Wilcox moves out of range easily.
Retsu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilcox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wilcox avoids the head kick by Retsu.
Retsu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Retsu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Retsu throws a leg kick that is checked

and Wilcox counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wilcox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

Retsu actively working from the bottom here.
Wilcox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilcox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wilcox thows a huge punch but Retsu dodges it nicely.
Retsu missing with punches from the bottom.
Wilcox working Retsu over with strikes.
Wilcox looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Retsu strikes from the bottom but Wilcox uses the opportunity to move to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox trying to control the position but Retsu is working away.
Wilcox throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Retsu is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wilcox's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Retsu trying to control from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wilcox connects with a nice short shot to Retsu's temple.
Wilcox missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Retsu wants to improve his position but Wilcox is controlling well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Retsu avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilcox.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retsu is looking to improve his position.
Retsu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wilcox trying to control but Retsu is working from the bottom.

Retsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wilcox stops Retsu from standing up.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Retsu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Retsu tenderised Wilcox's leg. Wilcox is trying to keep his angry face on.

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.
Retsu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wilcox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Retsu throws a push kick but Wilcox slaps the foot to one side.
Wilcox checks a low kick from Retsu.
Wilcox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Retsu is fending him off so far but Wilcox persists. Nope, Retsu circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilcox on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wilcox slips a jab and a cross from Retsu.
Wilcox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Retsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Retsu looks winded!
Wilcox looks for a takedown but Retsu sprawls well.
Retsu wants to land a leg kick but Wilcox is out of range.
Retsu throws a push kick but Wilcox slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

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

Wilcox has closed the distance and engaged Retsu in a clinch.
Wilcox prevents Retsu from breaking the clinch.

Retsu breaks from the clinch.
Wilcox slips under a jab from Retsu.
Wilcox tries to counter with a takedown but Retsu is quick to defend against it.
Retsu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Retsu throws a low kick but Wilcox avoids it.
Wilcox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
No joy there for Retsu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Retsu tries to work over Wilcox's front leg with a kick but Wilcox checks it.
Retsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilcox.
Retsu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilcox connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Retsu scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox shoots in but Retsu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Retsu throws a head kick but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox tries to counter with a takedown but Retsu is quick to defend against it.
A head kick by Retsu misses
and Wilcox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Retsu is breathing heavily.
Wilcox works the jab nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Retsu. No joy for Wilcox on that attempt.
Retsu with a nice calf kick.
That kick from Retsu tenderised Wilcox's leg. Wilcox is trying to keep his angry face on.
Retsu throws a body punch but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wilcox shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilcox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wilcox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wilcox takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wilcox moves out of range as Retsu throws a body kick.
Wilcox throws a hook to the side of Retsu's head but Retsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Retsu throws a head kick that misses.
Retsu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Retsu throws a nice head kick!
Retsu throws a body kick that misses.
Wilcox blocks a head kick by Retsu.
Retsu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Retsu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilcox goes for a double leg but Retsu avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Retsu continues to drive forward.
Wilcox wants to take the fight to the mat but Retsu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Retsu.

Retsu breaks from the clinch.
Wilcox lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilcox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Retsu.
Wilcox tries to counter with a takedown but Retsu is quick to defend against it.
Wilcox takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wilcox ducks under a wild hook from Retsu.

Wilcox manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Retsu on his heels. He'll look to pass Retsu's guard now, I'm sure.

Retsu has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wilcox off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Retsu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wilcox moves out of range of the strikes.
Retsu looks for the body kick but Wilcox saw that one coming.
Wilcox attempts a counter takedown but Retsu avoids it well and moves away.
Eishuu Retsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Retsu thows a leg kick but Wilcox checks it
letting Wilcox counter with a right hand.
Retsu throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Wilcox counter with a right hand.
Wilcox looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Retsu is fending him off so far but Wilcox persists. Nope, Retsu circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilcox dives in and grabs Retsu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Retsu pushes down on Wilcox's head and hops out.
Wilcox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Retsu circles away.
Retsu throws a wild body kick that Wilcox sees coming a mile off.
Retsu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Wilcox.
Wilcox avoids the head kick by Retsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Retsu misses with a body shot
and Retsu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Retsu tries to sprawl but Wilcox drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Retsu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Retsu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wilcox scores with a couple of nice shots.
Wilcox throwing shots but Retsu is blocking nicely.
Retsu wants to control but Wilcox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilcox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Retsu wants to control but Wilcox is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilcox throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eishuu Retsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Retsu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Eishuu Retsu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Retsu throws a sloppy head kick and Wilcox moves out of range easily.
Retsu throws a body punch but Wilcox moves out of range.
Retsu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wilcox's head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Retsu.
Retsu defending well as Wilcox loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick lands for Retsu.
Retsu throws a head kick but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wilcox shoots in looking for a takedown. Retsu tries to sprawl out of it but Wilcox keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Retsu manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Retsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Wilcox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Retsu throws an overhand right that lands on Wilcox's shoulder, as Wilcox tries to avoid the shot.
Retsu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Retsu throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Retsu stuffs the takedown.
Wilcox looks to land a combination but Retsu avoids it well.
Wilcox fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Judah Wilcox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Retsu misses with a head kick.
Wilcox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Retsu tries a head kick but it misses.
Retsu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilcox was well out of range. Poor timing from Retsu.
Wilcox is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Wilcox displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Retsu throws out the jab.
Retsu throws a solid leg kick but Wilcox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Retsu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Retsu.
Retsu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilcox.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox slips a jab and a cross from Retsu.
Wilcox half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Retsu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Retsu.
Retsu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wilcox is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Eishuu Retsu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Retsu misses with a head kick.
Wilcox is looking to counter punch.

Wilcox closes the distance and pushes Retsu back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilcox tries for a takedown but Retsu manages to get underhooks.
Stalling in the clinch from Wilcox.
Retsu prevents the takedown attempt.
Wilcox tries for a takedown. No joy.
Retsu keeps control of Wilcox as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox is working for takedown but Retsu is calmly controlling the position for now.

Retsu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Retsu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilcox.
Wilcox attempts a counter takedown but Retsu avoids it well and moves away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Retsu. Wilcox shrugs it off though.
Retsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wilcox.
Retsu throws a sloppy head kick and Wilcox moves out of range easily.
Retsu connects with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Retsu.
Retsu throws a head kick that misses.
Retsu throws a right hand that misses
letting Wilcox counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick from Retsu, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wilcox or perhaps it was just good defense by Retsu, which made it look bad.
Retsu tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wilcox showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Retsu.
Retsu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Retsu loads up on a big right hand but Wilcox slips the punch.
Wilcox attempts a counter takedown but Retsu avoids it well and moves away.
Wilcox blocks a head kick by Retsu.
Wilcox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A good leg kick by Retsu.
Judah Wilcox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilcox takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eishuu Retsu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Retsu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eishuu Retsu!