PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mason Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson comes to the cage accompanied by Simon Says. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Anderson
vs
Williams

183 cm
27
197 lbs
12 - 6 - 0

183 cm
23
195 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Crippler's Corner

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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mason Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenneth Williams!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Anderson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Williams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Anderson controls the position.
Anderson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Williams controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson controlling the action here.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Anderson stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Anderson content to stall in guard here.

That's two 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.
Anderson looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Anderson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Anderson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Anderson!
Anderson wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson working away.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
Williams gets back to half guard.
Williams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back!
Williams slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.

Williams is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Anderson is defending well though. Williams let's go of the attempt for now.
Williams lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Anderson showing good submission defense here.
Williams thows a strike but Anderson uses the opportunity to reverse the position! Great move by Anderson as he ends up in Williams 's guard!
Williams wants to control the position but Anderson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Anderson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Williams moves into full guard.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kenneth Williams will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Williams tried to score with a low kick but Anderson checks it.
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Anderson fails with the takedown.
Williams throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
Anderson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anderson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Anderson takes a kick to the side of the head.

Anderson scores with a takedown into Williams's guard.
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.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Anderson tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.

Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Anderson tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams controlling the action here.

Williams seems to be looking for submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Anderson pushes Williams off looking to stand but Williams dives back in and keeps control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Anderson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams darts in trying to clinch
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Williams throws a leg kick but Anderson moved away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to land a leg kick but Anderson saw it coming and moves away.
Anderson cracks Williams with a good jab.
Anderson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anderson. That did some damage!
A low kick from Williams is predictable there
and Anderson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good work by Anderson as he checks the leg kick.
Anderson moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Anderson shoots in but no luck this time.
Williams throws a leg kick

so Anderson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Anderson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Anderson looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Williams is controlling Anderson's trapped leg to prevent Anderson from advancing to side control.
Williams wants to control but Anderson is keeping busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams wants to control but Anderson passes into side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Anderson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Williams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Anderson's leg but Anderson calmly moves out of range.
Anderson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Anderson connects with a jab.
Anderson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams pivots, looking for a leg kick but Anderson is out of range and Williams settles back down.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.
Anderson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Williams.
Anderson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is looking to stall here but Anderson recovers full guard.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two 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.
Anderson trying to control the position here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Anderson checks a low kick from Williams.
Williams is looking to slow Anderson down with leg kicks.
Anderson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kenneth Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams thows a leg kick but Anderson checks it
and Anderson counters with a stiff right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Williams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Williams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Williams trying to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson is desperately trying to improve his position but Williams has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams misses with a head shot.

Williams goes for an armbar but Anderson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Anderson.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Anderson is proving a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Williams has his foot on Anderson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anderson works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Williams wants to improve his position but instead Anderson has moved into half guard.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenneth Williams.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Williams!