PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Williams (ranked 3679 p4p, 5063 weight class) and Suade Loc (ranked 364 p4p, 425 weight class). Williams's entrance music is Bad Moon Rising - Credence Clearwater Revival. A fine choice. Bryan Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Williams
vs
Loc

170 cm
25
165
1 - 2 - 0

174 cm
21
155
1 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bryan Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Suade Loc!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Loc with that takedown attempt.
Loc tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Loc tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily

and Williams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Loc's guard.
Loc keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Loc's head.
Williams trying to move into half guard but instead Loc has managed to sweep!

Loc preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Loc from controlling successfully.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Loc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Loc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Loc wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Loc from controlling successfully.

Loc avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Loc wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Loc might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Williams haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Loc stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams wants to sweep here but Loc controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loc defends it easily.
Loc scoring with punches to the head and body.
Loc wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Loc wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Loc trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Loc tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Loc trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams pulls Loc in close to his closed guard and prevents Loc from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Williams seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Williams 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Loc trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Loc is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Loc with a flurry of punches that miss.
Loc won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Williams tries to sprawl but Loc drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Williams moves into full guard.
Williams 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.
Williams throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard.

The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Loc is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams throws a strike but Loc rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Loc wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Loc missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loc is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Loc from controlling successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Bryan Williams will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Loc shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Williams moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams working aggressively here.
Loc is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
Bryan Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Suade Loc.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Loc.
Loc has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've been informed that Loc has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Loc regains guard.
Williams pushing down on Loc's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Loc is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

Loc actively working from the bottom here.
Williams working Loc over with strikes.
Loc wants to get back to full guard.

Loc is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Loc is trying to control but can't.
Loc is breathing heavily.
Loc on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Loc won't allow Williams to pass to mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is controlling the pace.

Williams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Loc has managed to free his arm - good work.
Williams slows the pace down in half guard.
Williams uses his free foot to push down on Loc's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Loc.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams breaks from Loc's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Williams landing strikes from the mount.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loc can do to turn this around?
Williams wants to control the action but instead Loc gets a body lock and reverses into Williams's guard! Nice work!
Loc chips away with some ground and pound.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Loc trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams striking off his back but it's not causing Loc any problems.
Loc wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Loc is one step ahead there.
Loc postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Loc trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Loc stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Bryan Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Loc looking to pass the guard.

Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loc gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Loc looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Williams dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Williams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Loc wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
Loc taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Loc is defending well.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Loc!
Loc taking shots to the head.
Williams has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Loc's face.
Loc tries to hold on but Williams postures up.
Williams lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Loc is in a horrible position here. Williams smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

Loc is rocked!
Williams lands a heavy elbow.
Loc is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
Williams lands a heavy elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loc taking shots to the head.
Williams landing strikes from the mount.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Williams! Loc is hurt baaadly! Williams is firing away with more strikes - Loc is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Williams!
A victorious Bryan Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Suade Loc stepped up to the mic, saying 'Watch out cause I'm coming bacc stronger thanks to the fans coming out tonight don't worry'.