PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shane Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Weidman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weidman has chosen Never Say Never-Justine Bieber Feat. Jaden Smith as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wilson
vs
Weidman

184 cm
20
198 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

180 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chris Weidman!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Wilson looking to score a takedown here. Weidman is defending well but Wilson drives through and ends up in Weidman's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wilson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilson passes Weidman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Weidman actively working from the bottom here.
Wilson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wilson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wilson is thwarting Weidman's attempts to control the position.
Wilson prevents Weidman from standing back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Weidman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wilson.
Wilson controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilson is controlling the pace.

We're going to have a standup here because Shane Wilson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Weidman wants to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weidman tries to clinch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson stuffs the takedown attempt from Weidman. Weidman gets slowly back to his feet.
Weidman misses with a takedown attempt

and Wilson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wilson.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson connects with a couple of short punches.
Wilson postures up and lands a big shot to Weidman's brow.
Wilson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wilson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Weidman has wrist control.
Wilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Weidman looking for a sweep. Not yet Weidman, not yet.
Our spies down at at Rift Fighting Academy inform us that Weidman has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weidman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilson postures up and lands a big shot to Weidman's brow.
Wilson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wilson throws an elbow that misses. Weidman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wilson's guard. Nice move by Weidman!
Wilson is adopting a defensive guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Shane Wilson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Weidman looks to clinch

and Wilson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wilson works his way into full mount!
Wilson punishing his opponent with strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking to finish Weidman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Weidman!
Wilson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wilson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wilson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Weidman looks winded!
Wilson lands a nice shot to the head.

Weidman is rocked!
Wilson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Weidman is still in real trouble! Can Wilson finish him?
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Wilson! Weidman is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shane Wilson!