PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenyon star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Connor Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

star
vs
Williams

200 cm
19
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

193 cm
19
245 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kenyon star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Connor Williams!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. star tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag star to the ground. star escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
star throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming star to the mat! star manages to get full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Williams is looking to advance position but star won't allow it.
star is looking to escape.
Williams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
star looks like he's trying to stand up.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
star is trying to stand.
star landing small, sideways elbows.
star on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if star tries to get out of the position.
star wants to get back to his feet.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
star is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
star looks like he's trying to stand up.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
star has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.

Williams decides to stand and escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
star cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
star tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
star will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
star misses with a kick to the body.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with star but star pushes him off and we're back to square one.
star slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kenyon star has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Connor Williams.
Williams looks gassed!
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss

and star counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Williams wants to stand but star is controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
star forces his way into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

star stands up from half guard.
star misses with a takedown attempt

and Williams counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in star's guard now.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but star is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Williams gets to his feet - star follows without any prompting.
star misses with a few strikes there.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and star counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

star seems to be looking for submissions.
star not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

star escapes and gets back to his feet.
star ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
star with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A big left from Williams misses.
star cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
star shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling star to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
star jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams misses with a double jab

and star counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kenyon star dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
star misses with a two punch combination.
Williams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
star changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but star manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kenyon star is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
star throws a right and a left that both miss.
A cross from star lands.
star keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and star counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by star.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
star trying to stand up but can't free himself from Williams's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams pushes star off and gets back to his feet.
Williams connects with a jab.
Williams tries to clinch up but star circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as star shoots in.
star throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams shoots and misses
and star counters with a left and a right that stings Williams.

Williams gets the takedown into side control.
Williams working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands an elbow.
Williams works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Williams wants to control but star is keeping him busy.
Kenyon star overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
star takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
star tries to buck Williams off but Williams is having none of it.
star knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Williams has knee on belly and moves into mount.
star tries to hold on but Williams postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams working star over with strikes here.
Williams is landing with some decent strikes but star is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
star throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back.
Williams unloading with bombs!
star tries to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
Williams raining down shots from the mount!
star tries to lock up and control but Williams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williams scores with a couple of good head shots there.

That's four 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 looking to ground and pound but star is blocking nicely.
Williams trying to control but star is having none of it.
Williams scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish star?
star bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Williams wants to get back to his feet but star is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Williams is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Connor Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! star's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

star lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by star.

star scores a takedown into full mount!
star lands a big shot there that rocks Williams but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Williams's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
star tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
Williams is trying to stand up.
star putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
star lands a nice shot to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
star won't let Williams get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

star has control of Williams's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Williams regains control of the situation pretty easily.
star lands a heavy elbow.
star looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
star is stalling here but it's allowed Williams to get half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
star tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
star tries to stand and escape but Williams actually recovers to full guard.
star trying to stand up but can't free himself from Williams's guard.

Williams manages to escape and get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams with a poor takedown
and star counters with a series of strikes. Williams will be more careful next time no doubt.
No luck for star with that takedown attempt.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and star counters with a head kick.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and star counters with a nice double leg into guard.

star decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
star looks to land a combination. Williams sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Williams throws a combination that misses

and star counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
star is stalling here. Williams is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! star seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Williams has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Williams looks up at the clock and then as star takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Williams smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
star wants to get back to his feet.
star 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.
star is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Williams scoring with punches and elbows.
star is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Williams asserts his dominance and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kenyon star showed his dominance in that final round.
Well star has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenyon star!