|
|
PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noah Wilkerson (ranked 3863 p4p, 4387 weight class) and Jeroen Van Dijk (ranked 399 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
 |
|
 |
| 178 cm
18
170
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
188 cm
21
170
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
|
| |
|
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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Noah Wilkerson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeroen Van Dijk!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkerson misses with a takedown attempt
and Van Dijk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Dijk gets a clinch.
Van Dijk has Wilkerson pressed against the cage, preventing Wilkerson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wilkerson pulls guard.
Wilkerson managing to control the position.
Van Dijk postures up in Wilkerson's guard and throws a big left but Wilkerson blocks it.
Wilkerson is controlling Van Dijk's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkerson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Van Dijk won't allow Wilkerson to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Dijk with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Van Dijk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilkerson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Van Dijk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilkerson gets a takedown into half guard.
Van Dijk pushes Wilkerson off looking to stand but Wilkerson dives back in and keeps control.
Wilkerson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilkerson throwing shots but Van Dijk is blocking nicely.
Wilkerson throwing shots but Van Dijk is blocking nicely.
Wilkerson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilkerson is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilkerson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wilkerson trying to mount his opponent but Van Dijk defends it.
Van Dijk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Van Dijk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilkerson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkerson throws a strike but Van Dijk avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wilkerson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Dijk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilkerson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilkerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Dijk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Dijk is trying to control the position but Wilkerson postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Van Dijk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wilkerson.
Jeroen Van Dijk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilkerson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Dijk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wilkerson shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Dijk sprawls well. He's pushed Wilkerson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Wilkerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilkerson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've been informed that Van Dijk has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wilkerson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Van Dijk is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Van Dijk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Van Dijk gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wilkerson regains guard.
Wilkerson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkerson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Van Dijk napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Van Dijk is not content to let Wilkerson control the position.
Van Dijk can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilkerson misses with the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Noah Wilkerson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Van Dijk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wilkerson.
It looked like Wilkerson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Van Dijk doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilkerson circles away.
Van Dijk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilkerson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Van Dijk counters with a one-two to the body.
Wilkerson tries to sprawl but Van Dijk drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wilkerson has one foot on Van Dijk's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkerson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Van Dijk has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wilkerson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wilkerson fails to pull guard.
Van Dijk being controlled against the cage.
Wilkerson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Van Dijk smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Wilkerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilkerson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Van Dijk did well to prevent Wilkerson getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkerson stops Van Dijk from getting back to his feet.
Wilkerson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Dijk's head.
Wilkerson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Van Dijk is breathing heavily.
Wilkerson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Van Dijk's head.
Wilkerson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilkerson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wilkerson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Van Dijk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilkerson.
Wilkerson with the ground and pound but Van Dijk uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilkerson tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Dijk is retaining full guard.
Van Dijk is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Van Dijk keeping full guard, as Wilkerson tries to pass.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wilkerson dives in and scores a takedown into Van Dijk's guard.
Wilkerson throws a big elbow that misses.
Van Dijk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilkerson.
Van Dijk can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wilkerson controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilkerson postures up in Van Dijk's guard and throws a big left but Van Dijk blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilkerson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilkerson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wilkerson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilkerson scoring with some ground and pound.
Wilkerson throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four 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.
Wilkerson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wilkerson lands a couple of digs.
Wilkerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wilkerson gets to his feet. Van Dijk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wilkerson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Van Dijk.
Wilkerson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Dijk defends it nicely.
Van Dijk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wilkerson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilkerson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Wilkerson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Van Dijk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Van Dijk misses with a head kick.
Wilkerson fails to land the takedown.
Van Dijk throws a counter combo.
Van Dijk fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wilkerson, pushing him back against the cage.
Wilkerson tries to pull guard but Van Dijk holds him up against the cage and eventually Wilkerson drops back down to his feet.
Wilkerson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Van Dijk prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noah Wilkerson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Van Dijk just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wilkerson's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Dijk has had enough of the clinch but Wilkerson keeps him there for the moment.
Van Dijk working aggressively here.
Wilkerson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Van Dijk pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Dijk. That snapped Wilkerson's head back.
Wilkerson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Noah Wilkerson has been cut.
Wilkerson goes for a double leg but Van Dijk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Van Dijk continues to drive forward.
Wilkerson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Van Dijk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wilkerson jumps guard.
Noah Wilkerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilkerson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Van Dijk wants to control from the top but Wilkerson keeps moving.
Wilkerson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Dijk manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Dijk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilkerson trying to control but Van Dijk is working from the bottom.
Wilkerson throwing strikes from guard but Van Dijk blocks nicely.
Wilkerson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilkerson tries to free his leg and advance position but Van Dijk is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson trying to control the position from guard on top but Van Dijk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilkerson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Van Dijk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilkerson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Van Dijk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Van Dijk tries to sprawl but Wilkerson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wilkerson works his way into full mount!
Wilkerson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkerson throwing strikes but Van Dijk uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Wilkerson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wilkerson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilkerson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilkerson not doing much here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Noah Wilkerson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wilkerson, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
39% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
