PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Night (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Night kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Praise - Seven Dust. Williams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by No More Mr. Nice Guy. Ray Williams has the eye of the tiger tonight.

Night
vs
Williams

180 cm
20
179 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

180 cm
24
175 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

FNF Energy & Stamina - Sale!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Night!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ray Williams!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Night has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Night there as he acknowledges the shot.

Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Night to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Night drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Night off! Night jumps back into Williams's guard.
Williams keeping full guard, as Night tries to pass.
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Night controls the pace.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Night's guard.
Williams tries to stand but Night is controlling from the bottom.
Night controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Night 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 one minute gone in the round.
Night bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Night advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Night content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Night is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Night seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Night is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Night works his way into full mount!
Night tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
Night seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Williams is holding on tight.
Night controlling from the full mount.
Night trying to control but he's not successful this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Night is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Williams has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

Night is working for a guillotine from mount but Williams frees his head quite easily.
Night looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams is trying to stand up.
Night tries to control but Williams wriggling away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Night is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Williams is in real trouble.

Williams defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Williams fending off the submission attempt from Night.
Williams looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Night is looking for the choke from the back position but Williams is controlling his hands well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Night dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Night changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Night manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Night shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Williams looks to land a combination but Night avoids it well.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Night shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Night. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Night moves away from the strike by Williams.

Night gets a takedown into half guard.
Night slows the pace down in half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Night stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
Williams wants to control but Night is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Night is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Williams sees it coming and defends easily.
Williams is looking to control Night's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
Night with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Night is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Williams sees it coming and defends easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Night in particular looking to stall.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Frank Night.
Night cracks Williams with a good jab.

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.

Night closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Night lands in his opponent's guard.
Night trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Williams manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Night had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Night controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Night has a closed guard, preventing Williams from standing up.
Night controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to stand but Night is controlling from the bottom.

Night looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Night is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Night's guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Night uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Night bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams takes a swing at Night's ribcage but misses.
Night fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Night moves away.

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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Night slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams pivots, looking for a leg kick but Night is out of range and Williams settles back down.
Nice cross by Williams.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Night was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Night slips a straight right by Williams.
Night is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Night is just out of range.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ray Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A swing and a miss from Williams.
Night ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Night dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Night's head and hops out.
Night walks into a jab.

Night fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williams sprawls well initially but Night persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Night wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Williams is looking to get back to full guard here but Night has managed to pass to side control instead.
Williams tries to hold on but Night pushes him away.
Williams holds of for dear life.
Williams wants to control but Night is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Night is looking to work his way around to Williams's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Williams wants to hold on but Night pushes him away.
Williams is trying to escape the mount but Night keeps good control and instead manages to take Williams's back.
Night controlling well, preventing Williams from escaping the position.
Night is riding his opponent, not letting Williams buck him off.
Night wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.

Night is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

Night is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Williams defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
I really don't envy Williams right now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams holding both Night 's hands and preventing any damage.
Williams is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.

Williams showing good submission defense here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Night trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Night not allowing Williams to control his hands.
Williams really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Night's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Night looking to break Williams's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Williams remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Night will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Night is hanging on to Williams's back as he tries to escape.
A lull in the action here.
Williams trying to get back to his feet but Night is in full control for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Night not allowing Williams to control his hands.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet but Night has full control of the position and if anything, Williams has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Williams tries to escape the position.
Williams has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Night working for a choke but Williams is defending well.
Williams controlling Night 's hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Night showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Night has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Night!