PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duarte Madeiros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Simon Williamson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Simon Williamson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Williamson
vs
Madeiros

170 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
170 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Solid chin

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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Simon Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Duarte Madeiros!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Atkins and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Madeiros or perhaps it was just good defense by Williamson which made him look bad.
Williamson misses with a body kick.

Williamson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Madeiros is trying to defend but Williamson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Madeiros looking for submissions off his back.
Williamson trying to mount his opponent but Madeiros defends it.
Madeiros trying to hold on to Williamson's head to control him but Williamson postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williamson in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Madeiros is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williamson pulls his head out easily.
Williamson not doing much here.
Madeiros tries to get to full guard but Williamson has control of the leg.
Madeiros wants to get back to full guard but Williamson has mounted him!
Madeiros tries to lock up and control but Williamson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williamson seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Madeiros is holding on tight.
Madeiros is trying desperately to improve position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Madeiros is working to get back to half guard.
Williamson content just to control the position here.
Williamson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Williamson'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.
Williamson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Madeiros on the ground.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Simon Williamson wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Williamson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Madeiros on his heels. He'll look to pass Madeiros's guard now, I'm sure.
Madeiros controls Williamson momentarily but Williamson frees himself.

Madeiros looking for a guillotine here but Williamson defends easily.
Madeiros being controlled here, momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madeiros trying to keep a closed guard but Williamson is proving a slippery customer.
Madeiros 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Madeiros had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williamson defends it easily.
Williamson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madeiros swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Williamson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

A swing and a miss from Williamson.
Madeiros ducks under a wild hook from Williamson.

Williamson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Williamson is stalling in the full guard.
Madeiros is trying to keep Williamson in close.

Madeiros has an active guard here but Williamson has managed to pass into half guard.
Madeiros tries to get to full guard but Williamson has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Madeiros looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madeiros tries to get to full guard but Williamson has control of the leg.
Williamson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Williamson is pressing down on Madeiros's thigh, looking to free his foot. Madeiros is holding on for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson passes to side control.
Madeiros is looking for a sweep.
Madeiros wants to control but Williamson postures up.
Williamson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Williamson controlling from mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madeiros is in all sorts of trouble here.
Williamson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Madeiros tries to lock up and control but Williamson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Madeiros can't escape the position.
Madeiros is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madeiros bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Madeiros pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williamson is keeping the position for now.
Williamson is adopting a defensive guard.
Williamson wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Williamson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Williamson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Madeiros tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Williamson is in Madeiros's guard.
Williamson stopping the sweep attempt from Madeiros.

Madeiros had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williamson defends it easily.

Madeiros working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Williamson has passed into half guard!
Madeiros is trying to control but Williamson passes into side control!
Williamson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Madeiros's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson tries to move to mount but Madeiros blocks the move with his legs.
Williamson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Madeiros tries to buck Williamson off but Williamson is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson staying calm.
Williamson works to advance to full mount. Madeiros defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Williamson controlling the position easily from mount.
Madeiros really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williamson controlling the position easily from mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madeiros tries to reverse the position but Williamson maintains control.
Williamson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Madeiros is working to get back to half guard.
Duarte Madeiros has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Simon Williamson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williamson controlling the position easily from mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Simon Williamson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williamson 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

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