PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between George Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akau Leis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Williamson
vs
Leis

171 cm
28
162 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

170 cm
25
154 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akau Leis!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williamson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Leis misses with a takedown attempt - Williamson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Leis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
George Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akau Leis.
Leis shoots in looking for a takedown. Williamson tries to sprawl out of it but Leis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williamson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Leis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Williamson leaves Leis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Leis or perhaps it was just good defense by Williamson which made him look bad.
Leis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Leis tries for a takedown but Williamson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Leis closes the distance and clinches up with Williamson, looking for a takedown. Leis pushes Williamson against the cage but Williamson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leis.

Leis feints and as Williamson raises his hands in defense, Leis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Leis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Leis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Leis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leis tries to free his leg and advance position but Williamson is retaining full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Leis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Leis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williamson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williamson tries to get out of the position.

Leis drops back looking for a leg! Williamson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williamson manages to kick Leis off! Leis jumps back into Williamson's guard.

Leis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

Leis drops back looking for a leg! Williamson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williamson manages to kick Leis off! Leis jumps back into Williamson's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Leis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williamson seems keen to control Leis's posture.
Williamson can't keep his opponent in guard - Leis advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

Leis seems to be working for a kimura but Williamson defends the submission attempt.

Leis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Leis is looking for a kimura but Williamson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leis to get the leverage.

Leis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Leis prevents Williamson from improving his position.

Leis is looking for a kimura but Williamson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Leis to get the leverage.

Leis is working for a kimura but Williamson is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Leis is trying to work for a kimura but Williamson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Akau Leis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Williamson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Leis shoots in looking for a takedown. Williamson tries to sprawl out of it but Leis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williamson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Williamson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Leis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leis.
George Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akau Leis.
Leis shoots in looking for a takedown. Williamson tries to sprawl out of it but Leis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williamson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Akau Leis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leis walks into a stiff left hand from Williamson.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leis.
Williamson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williamson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Leis is defended easily by Williamson.
Leis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
George Williamson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Leis is breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown by Leis or perhaps it was just good defense by Williamson which made him look bad.
Leis has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Leis with that takedown attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Leis. That did some damage!
Leis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leis fails with the takedown.
Williamson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Leis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williamson counters with a good low kick that Leis was not able to check.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williamson. That's going to slow Leis down.
George Williamson is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williamson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Leis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Williamson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williamson.
Williamson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williamson feints and then cracks Leis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Leis down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williamson. That's going to slow Leis down.
Williamson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Williamson leaves Leis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williamson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Williamson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williamson!
Williamson thumps Leis with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williamson tries to bum rush Leis with a series of wild strikes but Leis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Leis misses with a takedown attempt - Williamson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson looks to land a combination. Leis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Leis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williamson tries to avoid it but Leis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williamson to the ground. Williamson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williamson lands a jab.
Williamson lands a right hook to the body.
Leis takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Williamson cracks Leis with a good jab.
Leis shoots in but Williamson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williamson with a nice cross.
Williamson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Williamson dominated that second round.
That's time! Williamson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Williamson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williamson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Leis tries for a takedown but Williamson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Leis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williamson.
Williamson scores with a leg kick.
Williamson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williamson lands an overhand right.
Leis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Leis looks for a takedown but Williamson sprawls well.
George Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Akau Leis.
Williamson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Leis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williamson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williamson wants it to stay on the feet.
Williamson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Leis.
Leis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Leis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leis takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williamson connects with an inside leg kick.
Leis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williamson. That's going to slow Leis down.
Williamson throws a leg kick which misses Leis's front leg but catches the back leg as Leis tries to avoid it.
Williamson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leis shoots in looking for a takedown. Williamson tries to sprawl out of it but Leis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williamson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Williamson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good leg kick by Williamson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leis.
Williamson scores with a shot to the body.
Leis has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Williamson.
Williamson lands a leg kick that knocks Leis off balance momentarily.
Williamson cracks Leis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Akau Leis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leis moves forwards but Williamson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Leis.
Leis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williamson. Williamson obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab lands there for Williamson.
Williamson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Leis shoots in for a double leg but Williamson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williamson connects with an inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williamson.
Williamson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That kick from Williamson tenderised Leis's leg. Leis is trying to keep his angry face on.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williamson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Leis's head.
Leis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williamson.
Williamson stuffs the takedown attempt from Leis. Leis gets slowly back to his feet.
Williamson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leis's calf.
Leis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williamson can pounce on him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Leis with a poor takedown
and Williamson counters with a thumping low kick.
Leis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williamson.
Williamson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Williamson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williamson 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Williamson!