PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenneth Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Williams
vs
Valfrid Ahlberg

183 cm
21
195 lbs
6 - 3 - 0

183 cm
24
185 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenneth Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Ahlberg moves away and avoids it.
Kenneth Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahlberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahlberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams shoots in but Ahlberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ahlberg moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ahlberg avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenneth Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams postures up in Ahlberg's guard and throws a big left but Ahlberg blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams 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.
Ahlberg keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.

Ahlberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ahlberg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams throws and elbow that misses. Ahlberg uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Ahlberg!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williams keeping full guard, as Ahlberg tries to pass.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ahlberg is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Ahlberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahlberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Ahlberg. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.

It looks like Kenneth Williams has been cut.

Williams gets the takedown into side control.
Williams tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahlberg tries to improve position but can't.
Williams lands some shots froms side control.
Williams trying to control the position but Ahlberg is working away.

Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ahlberg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Williams working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ahlberg dodges the ground and pound from Williams.
Ahlberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Ahlberg is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Williams landing strikes.
Ahlberg takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Williams trying to control the position but Ahlberg is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenneth Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Williams's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Williams misses with a series of wild punches.

Williams scores a takedown into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Williams unloading with bombs!
Williams throwing strikes here but Ahlberg is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Williams lands a heavy elbow.
Ahlberg takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Williams wants to control the pace but Ahlberg is squirming around nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams dominating with strikes here.
Williams landing shots from mount.
Williams punishing his opponent with strikes.
Williams landing strikes from the mount.

Williams moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ahlberg has worked his arm free - good work by Ahlberg!
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahlberg keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Williams postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

Williams goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Ahlberg rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Williams's guard! Nice work there by Ahlberg!
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.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ahlberg's guard.
Williamsis looking to pass into half guard but Ahlberg pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ahlberg is in guard.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ahlberg is one step ahead there.
Williams is trying to hold Ahlberg in close to prevent damage but Ahlberg has managed to pass into half guard.
Williams works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ahlberg is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard.
Williams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenneth Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Williams's cut.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Ahlberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Ahlberg takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Ahlberg just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Williams misses with a low kick as Ahlberg jumps back.
Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams throws a hook but Ahlberg avoids it easily.
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg has been cut.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.

Williams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ahlberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
Ahlberg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams trying to mount his opponent but Ahlberg defends it.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahlberg defending well though.
Ahlberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Bruno Valfrid Ahlberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Williams throwing shots but Ahlberg is blocking nicely.
Williams working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Williams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ahlberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kenneth Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Williams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ahlberg!
Williams with a couple of short strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahlberg is bucking up trying to escape but Williams cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
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 Ahlberg's face.
BOOM! Williams connects with a massive shot to the dome!
BOOM! Williams connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Williams in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Williams with good strikes from the mount here!

Ahlberg is rocked!

Williams has hold of Ahlberg's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ahlberg manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ahlberg is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?

That's four 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!
Williams dominating with strikes here.
Williams scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ahlberg?
Ahlberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams controlling from mount.
Ahlberg taking shots to the head.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahlberg can do to turn this around?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams cracks Ahlberg with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenneth Williams!