PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Byron Wilkins (ranked 4517 p4p, 4820 weight class) and Him Iamhimmm (ranked 255 p4p, 0 weight class). Iamhimmm has chosen crazy story as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Wilkins
vs
Iamhimmm

170 cm
18
137
0 - 0 - 0

225 cm
19
135
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

BANZAI COMBAT NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Byron Wilkins!
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, Him Iamhimmm!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Iamhimmm or perhaps it was just good defense by Wilkins, which made it look bad.
Iamhimmm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilkins circles away.
Iamhimmm avoids the head kick by Wilkins.
Wilkins scores with a spinning back kick!
Iamhimmm fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Byron Wilkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Him Iamhimmm.
A head kick misses from Wilkins.
Iamhimmm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Iamhimmm avoids the head kick by Wilkins.
Wilkins lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iamhimmm closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wilkins circles away.
Iamhimmm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wilkins can pounce on him.
Byron Wilkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Iamhimmm.
Iamhimmm is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Iamhimmm ducks under a wild hook from Wilkins.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins lands a leg kick that knocks Iamhimmm off balance momentarily.
Wilkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilkins wants it to stay on the feet.

Iamhimmm clinches up against the cage.
Wilkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Iamhimmm won't allow it.
Iamhimmm keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wilkins's efforts to push away.
Wilkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Iamhimmm lands with a right to the head.
Wilkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Iamhimmm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Iamhimmm manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wilkins is looking to slow Iamhimmm down with leg kicks.
Wilkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Iamhimmm swinging wildly here.
Wilkins lands a front kick.

Iamhimmm drives through and clinches with Wilkins against the cage.
Iamhimmm drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wilkins gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Iamhimmm breaks from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins throws a sloppy head kick and Iamhimmm moves out of range easily.
Byron Wilkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iamhimmm looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wilkins misses with a head kick.
Wilkins throws a sloppy head kick

and Iamhimmm moves into the clinch.
Iamhimmm is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Iamhimmm looks winded!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Iamhimmm stalling the fight.
Iamhimmm receives a warning from the referee for stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Iamhimmm controls his hands.
Iamhimmm will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wilkins up against the cage.
Iamhimmm lands a body shot.
Wilkins is trying to force a seperation but Iamhimmm has the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Iamhimmm won't allow it.

Iamhimmm has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wilkins uses from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Wilkins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Wilkins throws a sloppy head kick and Iamhimmm moves out of range easily.

Iamhimmm has managed to clinch.
Iamhimmm has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wilkins after a bit of a struggle.
Iamhimmm is pushing Wilkins up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wilkins can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iamhimmm slows down the pace here.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iamhimmm on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wilkins. Wilkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Iamhimmm darts in looking for a takedown but Wilkins gets double underhooks and turns Iamhimmm into the cage.
Wilkins swings for the body but Iamhimmm moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Wilkins.
Iamhimmm looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A head kick misses from Wilkins.
Byron Wilkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilkins is looking to land body kicks.
Iamhimmm moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilkins walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Iamhimmm checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Iamhimmm wants to counter with a clinch but Wilkins pushes him away.
Wilkins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Byron Wilkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Iamhimmm clinches up against the cage.

Iamhimmm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wilkins throws a body kick that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Iamhimmm shoots in and drives through. Wilkins sprawls well.
Byron Wilkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Him Iamhimmm.
Wilkins scores with a leg kick.
Iamhimmm tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilkins defends well and Iamhimmm ends up having to push Wilkins into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wilkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Iamhimmm can do to turn this around?
Iamhimmm avoids a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Iamhimmm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wilkins tries to avoid it but Iamhimmm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wilkins to the ground. Wilkins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wilkins throws a looping overhand right but Iamhimmm ducks down to avoid it.
Wilkins throws a head kick that misses.

Iamhimmm has closed the distance and engaged Wilkins in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iamhimmm is trying to drag Wilkins to the mat but Wilkins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wilkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Iamhimmm.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins can't break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wilkins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilkins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Iamhimmm.
Iamhimmm is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wilkins is defending well.

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.
Iamhimmm is looking for a takedown.

Iamhimmm jumps guard.
Iamhimmm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilkins is one step ahead there.
Iamhimmm is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilkins wants to control but Iamhimmm is keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Byron Wilkins dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Iamhimmm fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Iamhimmm is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wilkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilkins thuds his shin into the meat of Iamhimmm's side.
Iamhimmm avoids the head kick by Wilkins.
Wilkins tries to land a front kick but Iamhimmm steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Iamhimmm moves into range and clinches up with Wilkins.
Iamhimmm is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilkins pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Byron Wilkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Him Iamhimmm.
Wilkins wants to break free but Iamhimmm has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iamhimmm slowing the pace effectively.
Iamhimmm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Iamhimmm keeps control of Wilkins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wilkins tries to break free but Iamhimmm pushes him back against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkins is pressed up against the cage. Iamhimmm has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilkins down to the mat. Wilkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wilkins throws a sloppy head kick and Iamhimmm moves out of range easily.
Wilkins lands with a kick to the ribs.

Iamhimmm feints and as Wilkins raises his hands in defense, Iamhimmm changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Iamhimmm gets to his feet - Wilkins follows without any prompting.
Wilkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilkins throws a head kick that misses.
Iamhimmm 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.
Iamhimmm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilkins is looking to counter with a body kick.
Iamhimmm misses with a body kick.
Wilkins changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Iamhimmm shoots for a takedown but Wilkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Wilkins finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Iamhimmm moves out of range as Wilkins throws a body kick.
Wilkins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Iamhimmm throws a head kick that Wilkins semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Iamhimmm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Iamhimmm jumps guard but Wilkins stands there with Iamhimmm around his waist. Iamhimmm gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Iamhimmm has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wilkins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Iamhimmm breaks the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins misses with a body kick.
Wilkins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Iamhimmm has closed the distance and engaged Wilkins in a clinch.
Iamhimmm drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wilkins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice body kick there by Wilkins.
Iamhimmm looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wilkins is fending him off so far but Iamhimmm persists. Nope, Wilkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilkins is looking to counter with head kicks.
Wilkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iamhimmm avoids the head kick by Wilkins.
Iamhimmm misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Iamhimmm.
Wilkins lands a nice looking body kick.
Iamhimmm tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wilkins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Iamhimmm somewhat.
As Iamhimmm looks to move away, Wilkins throws a big counter combo but Iamhimmm just gets out of the way.
Wilkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Iamhimmm misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice leg kick from Wilkins, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Byron Wilkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilkins, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight for Byron Wilkins!
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight for Byron Wilkins!
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Byron Wilkins!

Byron Wilkins wins by unanimous decision!
In defeat, Him Iamhimmm stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bro f that come outside and catch this glock'.