PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Hansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Hansson
vs
Wilson

196 cm
18
252 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

180 cm
19
209 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonas Hansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riley Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansson tries to bum rush Wilson with a series of wild strikes but Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hansson throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson shoots in but Hansson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hansson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson fails to land the takedown.

Wilson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wilson working the ground and pound from side control.
Hansson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

Wilson is looking for a kimura but Hansson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wilson to get the leverage.
Wilson blocks the strikes from Hansson.
Hansson is pressing down on Wilson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hansson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wilson's guard.
Wilson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wilson is trying to control the position but Hansson postures up.
Hansson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

Hansson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hansson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hansson trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansson throws a big right hand that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.
Hansson wants to improve his position but instead Wilson has moved into half guard.
Hansson tries to kick Wilson off but Wilson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hansson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hansson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansson keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Hansson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hansson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hansson wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.

Wilson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hansson is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hansson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hansson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wilson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hansson is looking to improve his position.
Hansson is pressing down on Wilson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hansson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hansson 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.
Hansson keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Hansson trying to keep a closed guard but Wilson is proving a slippery customer.
Hansson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hansson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hansson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jonas Hansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riley Wilson.

Wilson gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hansson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wilson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hansson is trying to keep Wilson in close.

Hansson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wilson stopping the sweep attempt from Hansson.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson chips away with some ground and pound.
Hansson is trying to control the position but Wilson postures up.
Hansson keeping full guard, as Wilson tries to pass.

Hansson working for a triangle but Wilson defends it easily.
Hansson throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hansson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilson is one step ahead there.
Hansson controls Wilson momentarily but Wilson frees himself.
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 Jonas Hansson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Wilson shoots in looking for a takedown. Hansson tries to sprawl out of it but Wilson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hansson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wilson fails to land the takedown.
Wilson avoids the head kick by Hansson.
Hansson misses with a double jab.
Wilson shoots in but no luck this time.
Jonas Hansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riley Wilson.
Hansson throws a sloppy head kick and Wilson moves out of range easily.
Hansson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hansson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

Wilson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wilson scores with punches from side control.
Wilson cracks Hansson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hansson keeps working.

Wilson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hansson, who protects the arm well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Wilson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hansson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jonas Hansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hansson's waist but Hansson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilson off to one side.

Wilson clinches up with Hansson and pushes him back against the cage.

Hansson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wilson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Hansson to the mat. Hansson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson prevents Hansson from getting back to his feet.
Hansson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hansson striking off his back but it's not causing Wilson any problems.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wilson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hansson wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A good leg kick by Wilson.
Hansson throws a right and a left that Wilson avoids nicely.
Wilson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hansson.

Wilson gets a clinch.
Hansson prevents the takedown attempt.
Hansson lands a body shot.
Hansson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wilson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hansson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wilson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hansson pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Wilson pulls guard successfully.
Hansson preventing the sweep.
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hansson.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Hansson controlling him for the moment.
Wilson has momentary wrist control but Hansson slips an elbow through the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hansson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hansson wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hansson.
Hansson throwing strikes from guard but Wilson blocks nicely.
Hansson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hansson landing with the ground and pound.
Wilson is controlling Hansson's posture.
Wilson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hansson slips nicely into half guard.
Hansson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansson trying to mount his opponent but Wilson defends it.
Hansson passes the guard and advances to mount!
The referee warns Wilson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Wilson is rocked!
Hansson landing punches.
Wilson is still in real trouble! Can Hansson finish him?
Hansson landing strikes from the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hansson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Wilson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hansson has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wilson!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Hansson looking for a guillotine from mount but Wilson is having none of it.
Hansson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Hansson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Hansson throws a nice looking combination but Wilson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.

Wilson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hansson trying to hold on to Wilson's head to control him but Wilson postures up.
Wilson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hansson defending well though.
Wilson seems to have recovered his senses.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hansson keeps working.
Wilson trying to mount his opponent but Hansson defends it.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hansson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hansson trying to control but Wilson postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wilson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hansson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wilson blocks a head kick by Hansson.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from Hansson.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hansson as he jumps to the side.
Jonas Hansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riley Wilson.
Hansson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Wilson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wilson wants to control but Hansson is keeping him busy.
Hansson is trying to control Wilson's posture but Wilson avoids it.
Hansson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hansson is pressing down on Wilson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hansson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hansson is thwarting Wilson's attempts to control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson working over Wilson with some ground and pound. Wilson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hansson working the head and body with strikes.
Wilson is trying is best to control the position here.
Hansson is thwarting Wilson's attempts to control the position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hansson lands a nice short elbow.
Hansson working Wilson over with strikes.
Wilson wants to get back to full guard.
Wilson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hansson trying to control from half guard but Wilson is working away.

Hansson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hansson is nestled in close to Wilson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to improve his position.

Hansson is looking for a kimura here.
Hansson working the head and body with strikes.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Hansson has control of the leg.
Hansson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wilson tries to kick Hansson off but Hansson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

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.
Hansson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jonas Hansson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilson is pressing down on Hansson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hansson preventing the sweep.
Wilson throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Wilson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wilson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Wilson has Hansson pulled in close to control his posture.
Wilson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wilson is trying to control the action in half guard but Hansson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wilson wants to stand up but Hansson is controlling the position.
Wilson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hansson keeps working.
Riley Wilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hansson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Wilson pulls his head out easily.

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 Jonas Hansson.
Well Hansson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Hansson!