PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Childs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and joel williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Childs
vs
williams

163 cm
22
142 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

170 cm
19
130 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Good kicks
Self confident

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brian Childs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, joel williams!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Eliza Hachem and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Childs avoids a kick to the body.
williams tries to clinch up but Childs circles away and keeps his distance.
williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Childs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Childs pinned against the cage. Childs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Childs ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Childs circles away quickly and effectively.
Horrible takedown by Childs or perhaps it was just good defense by williams which made him look bad.
williams throws a push kick but Childs slaps the foot to one side.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Childs closes this distance looking for a takedown but williams circles away.
Childs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Childs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Childs as he jumps to the side.
Childs blocks a leg kick.
williams looks for a takedown but Childs sprawls well.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Childs checks a leg kick.
williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Childs.
Childs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

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 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Childs manages to avoid it.
williams tries to clinch but Childs is having none of it.
williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Childs. Childs gets slowly back to his feet.
williams with a lazy takedown attempt

and Childs counters with a nice double leg into side control. williams won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
williams looks gassed!
Childs tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
williams wants to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Childs tries to stand but williams is controlling his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
williams can't do much from the bottom here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
williams tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Childs counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Childs knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for williams on the ground.
Childs tries to stand but can't do so whilst williams controls his leg.
Childs trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Childs dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Childs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but williams swivels and escapes.
williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
williams tries for a takedown but Childs circles away easily

and Childs counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Childs tries to stand but his hand is stuck under williams.
williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
williams is trying to stand.
williams is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Childs tries to stand and escape but williams is controlling the position.
williams tries to get to full guard but Childs has control of the leg.
Childs is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Childs blocks the strikes from williams.
Childs is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Childs shoots in looking for a takedown. williams tries to sprawl out of it but Childs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Childs. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's two 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.
Childs shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has williams pinned against the cage. williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
williams stuffs the takedown.
williams misses with a takedown attempt

and Childs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in williams's guard.
williams trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Childs wants to stand but williams has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
williams trying to control the position.

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.
Childs is looking to stand up but williams won't let him.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Childs shoots in but no luck this time.
williams throws a shot from downtown. Childs moves away and avoids it.
Childs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but williams avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
williams misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Childs dominated that second round.
That's time! Childs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
williams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Childs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but williams swivels and escapes.
williams throws a leg kick that is checked

and Childs counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
williams is trying to control the position but Childs postures up.
Childs wants to get up but he can't break williams's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
williams trying to strike off his back.
williams is pulling down on Childs's head. It's preventing any offense from Childs, at least for the moment.
Childs wants to get up but he can't break williams's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
williams wants to sweep here but Childs controlling him for the moment.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
williams thows a leg kick but Childs checks it

and Childs counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Childs wants to get up but he can't break williams's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Brian Childs is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Childs postures up.
Childs tries to stand but williams is controlling from the bottom.

Childs stands up and waves to williams to follow him.
Childs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but williams swivels and escapes.
Nice takedown defense from williams. No joy for Childs on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Childs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
williams darts in trying to clinch

and Childs counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
williams has a closed guard, preventing Childs from standing up.
williams working a defensive guard here.

williams is working an open guard so Childs takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
williams throws a leg kick

and Childs counters with a single leg into guard. williams didn't expect that.
Childs wants to get up but he can't break williams's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
williams trying to keep a closed guard but Childs is proving a slippery customer.
Childs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
joel williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brian Childs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Brian Childs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Childs, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brian Childs!