PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wilson Wills (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bo Xiang Pao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xiang Pao is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Enter The Palm. Wilson Wills has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Wills
vs
Xiang Pao

181 cm
31
147 lbs
20 - 1 - 0

170 cm
23
145 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Anarchy Clothing

Urban Fighter
Bullet Proof System

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 20 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wilson Wills!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bo Xiang Pao!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wills lands a jab-cross combination.
Wills really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wills darts in looking for a takedown but Xiang Pao gets double underhooks and turns Wills into the cage.
Wills moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wills throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Xiang Pao.
Wills misses with a low kick.
Xiang Pao fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wills takes one to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Xiang Pao.
Wills shoots in for a takedown but Xiang Pao shows good takedown defense.
Wills takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wills takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Xiang Pao throws a hook but Wills avoids it easily.
Good work by Xiang Pao as he checks the leg kick.
Xiang Pao misses with a looping right.
Xiang Pao ducks under a wild hook from Wills.
Xiang Pao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xiang Pao throws a shot from downtown. Wills moves away and avoids it.
Xiang Pao looks to score with a jab to the body but Wills is just out of range.
Xiang Pao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wills rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xiang Pao counters with a good low kick that Wills was not able to check.
We've been hearing reports that Wills has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Wills throws a solid leg kick but Xiang Pao takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wills.
Wills darts in looking for a takedown but Xiang Pao gets double underhooks and turns Wills into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilson Wills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wills takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xiang Pao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Wills avoids the punch easily.
Wills throws a big shot that misses.
Xiang Pao loads up on a big right hand but Wills slips the punch.
Wills misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao swings for the body but Wills moves out of range.
Xiang Pao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wills.
Bo Xiang Pao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wills bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xiang Pao's head backwards.
Xiang Pao looks to land a right hand but Wills moved out of range.
Wills throws a jab when Xiang Pao was well out of range.
Xiang Pao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Xiang Pao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wills at a distance.
Wills throws a lazy uppercut
and Xiang Pao counters with a good low kick that Wills was not able to check.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Wills finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiang Pao cracks a nice hook into Wills's ribs.
Wills takes one on the button.
Xiang Pao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wills blocks a leg kick.
Wills throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xiang Pao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wills doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Xiang Pao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiang Pao connects with a right hand. Wills shakes it off.
Xiang Pao slips a jab from Wills.
Wills tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Wills.
Wills on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Xiang Pao. Xiang Pao obviously looking to wear him down.
Wills loads up on a big right hand but Xiang Pao slips the punch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xiang Pao! But no joy.
Xiang Pao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Xiang Pao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xiang Pao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wills. That did some damage!
Wills closes the distance and clinches up with Xiang Pao, looking for a takedown. Wills pushes Xiang Pao against the cage but Xiang Pao circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wills swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Xiang Pao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wills takes a swing at Xiang Pao's ribcage but misses.
Wills scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Wills ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xiang Pao moves away.
Xiang Pao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wills has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Xiang Pao lands a jab to Wills's midsection.
Wills gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wills shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Xiang Pao as he avoids it easily.

Xiang Pao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wills pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xiang Pao is keeping the position for now.

Xiang Pao has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Wills has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Wills has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Xiang Pao uses from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Wills looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Xiang Pao stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Xiang Pao.
Xiang Pao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wills on the side of the head.
Xiang Pao connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiang Pao fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wills manages to avoid it.
Xiang Pao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wills throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That kick from Xiang Pao tenderised Wills's leg. Wills is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wills walks into a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a low kick but Wills moves his leg out of the way.
Xiang Pao swings for the body but Wills moves out of range.
Wills throws a big shot that misses.
Wills fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Xiang Pao dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Xiang Pao throws a poor cross that misses
and Wills counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiang Pao ducks right into an uppercut from Wills.
Xiang Pao scores with a hook to the body. Wills takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Xiang Pao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wills uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
A big left from Xiang Pao misses.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Xiang Pao misses with a hook.
Xiang Pao gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wills.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Xiang Pao.
Nice shot lands for Xiang Pao.
Wills swings for the body but Xiang Pao moves out of range.
Xiang Pao lands a right hook to the body.
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but Wills sees it coming and moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A leg kick checked by Wills.
Wills takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Xiang Pao with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wills throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiang Pao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wills moves away.
Xiang Pao lands a right hook to the body.
Wills tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xiang Pao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bo Xiang Pao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wills uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiang Pao.
Wills swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wills avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Wills has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wills there as he acknowledges the shot.
Xiang Pao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wills's sensitive parts.
Xiang Pao throws a low kick, looking for Wills's leg but Wills calmly moves out of range.
Xiang Pao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wills.
Xiang Pao throws a lazy right hand but Wills sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wills feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Xiang Pao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xiang Pao throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Wills lands.
Wills scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wills throws a head kick that half lands.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wills shoots in looking for a takedown. Xiang Pao tries to sprawl out of it but Wills keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xiang Pao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wills looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wills lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wills takes one to the chin there.
Xiang Pao takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A clash of legs there as Wills blocks the low kick.
Wills feinted with a counter takedown.
Xiang Pao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Xiang Pao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Xiang Pao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Xiang Pao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wills lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xiang Pao thows a leg kick but Wills checks it

and Wills counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wills.
Wills trying to control but Xiang Pao is working from the bottom.
Wills tries to free his leg and advance position but Xiang Pao is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Xiang Pao has his feet on Wills's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wills avoids the body shot from Xiang Pao.
Wills tries to counter with a takedown but Xiang Pao is quick to defend against it.
Xiang Pao thumps Wills with a low kick.
Xiang Pao tries to score with a low kick but Wills moves his leg out of the way.
Wills with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Xiang Pao counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Xiang Pao. That's going to slow Wills down.
Xiang Pao connects with a body shot.
Wills clobbers Xiang Pao with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wills thows a left - swing and a miss!
Xiang Pao takes a swing at Wills's ribcage but misses.
Xiang Pao connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wills momentarily.
Xiang Pao checks a low kick from Wills.
Wills tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xiang Pao was well out of range. Poor timing from Wills.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiang Pao lands a nice hook to Wills's body. Wills takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wills swings widly with a right hand
and Xiang Pao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xiang Pao has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

Wills shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wills keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Xiang Pao is defending against the submission attempts here by Wills.
Xiang Pao keeping control of the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xiang Pao is refusing to be controlled, as Wills sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Xiang Pao 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. This is the final round!

Wills moves out of range as Xiang Pao strikes.
Xiang Pao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wills.
Xiang Pao throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wills stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xiang Pao pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wills is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Wills misses the target.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Wills avoids it with no problem.
Xiang Pao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wills connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wills throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xiang Pao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wills.
Xiang Pao throws out a counter right but Wills avoids it with no problem.
Xiang Pao throws a jab when Wills was well out of range.
Wills appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Xiang Pao checks a low kick from Wills.
Wills tries to work over Xiang Pao's front leg with a kick but Xiang Pao checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiang Pao lands a nice shot to the body.
Xiang Pao lands a jab.
Wills just misses with a punch to the body.
Wills takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wills throws the kick towards the body but Xiang Pao avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wills rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Xiang Pao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xiang Pao throws a leg kick which misses Wills's front leg but catches the back leg as Wills tries to avoid it.
Wills drops his hands momentarily and Xiang Pao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wills misses with an uppercut
and Xiang Pao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xiang Pao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fighters circling - Xiang Pao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiang Pao swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wills misses with a double jab.
Wills throws a hook to the side of Xiang Pao's head but Xiang Pao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xiang Pao connects with a right hand. Wills shakes it off.
Xiang Pao connects with a leg kick. Wills looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wills swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Xiang Pao counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wills's knee momentarily.
Xiang Pao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiang Pao looks to throw the jab but Wills is out of range.
Wills was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Xiang Pao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xiang Pao throws the left hand but Wills avoids the punch easily.
Xiang Pao scores with a decent looking hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wills checks a leg kick.
Xiang Pao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xiang Pao tries to work over Wills's front leg with a kick but Wills checks it.
Nice takedown defense from Xiang Pao. No joy for Wills on that attempt.
Wills displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab.
Wills loads up on a big right hand but Xiang Pao slips the punch.
Good shot there by Wills.
Xiang Pao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xiang Pao wants it to stay on the feet.
Wills looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Xiang Pao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xiang Pao connects with a body shot that sends Wills's belly button to the back.
Wills pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xiang Pao is out of range and Wills settles back down.
Wills throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand.
Wills misses with a hook.
Wills shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Xiang Pao counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilson Wills. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Xiang Pao tries a head kick but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao motions for Wills to come forward. Xiang Pao throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiang Pao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiang Pao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wills uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Xiang Pao.
Wills misses the shot to the body.
Wilson Wills has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xiang Pao misses with a wild body shot.
Wills throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wills delivers a nice body kick.
Xiang Pao is looking to chop away at Wills's legs.
Xiang Pao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xiang Pao digs a good body shot into Wills's ribs.
Xiang Pao lands a jab to the nose.
Wills blocks a low kick nicely.
Wills displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xiang Pao throws out the jab.
Wills throws a low kick but Xiang Pao moves out of range easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xiang Pao checks a low kick from Wills.
Wills moves out of range as Xiang Pao throws a body kick.
Wills bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wills throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xiang Pao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wills dives in and grabs Xiang Pao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xiang Pao pushes down on Wills's head and hops out.
Xiang Pao digs a good body shot into Wills's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Xiang Pao checks a leg kick.
Wills bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wills shoots in for a takedown but Xiang Pao shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wills misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Xiang Pao scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wills throws an overhand right that lands on Xiang Pao's shoulder, as Xiang Pao tries to avoid the shot.
Xiang Pao throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wills.
Wills changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bo Xiang Pao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Xiang Pao lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Xiang Pao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xiang Pao 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Xiang Pao!
Bo Xiang Pao decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.