PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregores Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendez has chosen Paleface- Helsinki-Shangri-La as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Williams
vs
Mendez

188 cm
23
220 lbs
6 - 4 - 0

178 cm
24
213 lbs
7 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregores Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mendez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mendez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a three punch combo that has Mendez backing up. Mendez nods at Williams to acknowledge the strikes.
Mendez walks into a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mendez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendez is fighting to break Williams's control of his arms but Williams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams wants to stand and escape but Mendez is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Mendez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Williams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mendez scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mendez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Mendez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Williams is not content to let Mendez control the position.
Williams keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is trying to escape back to his feet but Mendez uses the scramble to pass into side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez is working Williams over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mendez trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Mendez tries to advance to mount but Williams instead regains half guard.

Mendez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams is concentrating on defense, preventing Mendez from advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams trying to hold on to Mendez's head to control him but Mendez postures up.
Mendez thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Mendez trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away.
Williams regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mendez.
Williams working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendez pushes down on Williams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mendez working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mendez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mendez.
Williams regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mendez.
Williams is pulling down on Mendez's head. It's preventing any offense from Mendez, at least for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Carl Williams will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mendez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss

and Mendez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Williams won't be happy with that.

Mendez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Williams has escaped the position, nice work there.

Mendez wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.

Mendez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Williams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Williams manages to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

Mendez is working for a submission of some sort.
Williams trying to hold on to Mendez's head to control him but Mendez postures up.
Mendez working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Williams's thigh. Williams counters though and makes it back to full 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.
Williams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Mendez!
Mendez is in all sorts of trouble here.

Williams is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Williams throws a right and a left that Mendez avoids nicely.
Williams tries to bum rush Mendez with a series of wild strikes but Mendez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams throws a right hand that Mendez ducks under and follows up with a left that Mendez also avoids with ease.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mendez shoots and misses

and Williams counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Mendez!
Williams wants to control the pace but Mendez is squirming around nicely.
Mendez tries to reverse the position but Williams maintains control.

Williams stands up from mount. Strange move.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendez with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mendez is breathing heavily.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss

and Mendez 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!
Mendez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to stand.

Mendez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Mendez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendez with the ground and pound but Williams uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Carl Williams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Mendez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Mendez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mendez punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
Mendez misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mendez shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Carl Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gregores Mendez.

Williams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mendez's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Williams decides to return to a standing position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice body punch from Williams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams clobbers Mendez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A big left from Mendez misses.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams tries to clinch up but Mendez circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams stalks Mendez and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mendez's face. Mendez staggers backwards, shaken.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

Williams looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mendez!

Williams stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Mendez throws a left and a right that both miss

and Williams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Williams tries to break free but Mendez pushes him back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mendez backwards.

Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Mendez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Mendez on that attempt.
Mendez blocks a jab.
Mendez doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Williams counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Mendez's guard now.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Williams stands and steps away. Mendez gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendez.
Mendez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Mendez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mendez takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mendez with a lazy takedown attempt

and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Mendez didn't expect that.

Mendez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Mendez.

Mendez has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Carl Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Mendez is working an open guard so Williams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Mendez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams is in trouble now - Mendez has advanced to mount!
Williams squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Gregores Mendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Williams defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mendez.
Williams is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Mendez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Williams is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Williams and Mendez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.

And that's the end of the fight!
Carl Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28

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