PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barney Stinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simon Williamson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Williamson
vs
Stinson

170 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
26
160 lbs
6 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Big heart

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Knockout power

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 2 - 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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Barney Stinson!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williamson sprawls well. Williamson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Stinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Stinson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stinson shoots for a double leg takedown but Williamson sprawls well. He's pushed Stinson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Simon Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barney Stinson.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Stinson enables Williamson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stinson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Williamson stands and throws Stinson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Williamson tries to advance to mount but Stinson denies him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson controls the position.
Stinson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Stinson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williamson pulls his head out easily.
Williamson trying to control the pace.
Williamson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stinson for as long as he can get away with.
Williamson trying to pass the guard but Stinson defending well.

Williamson is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Stinson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Stinson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson is trying to get back to half guard.
Williamson struggling a bit here.
Williamson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Williamson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Williamson trying to hold on to Stinson's head to control him but Stinson postures up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson wants to improve his position but Stinson is controlling well.
Williamson trying to control but Stinson postures up.
Williamson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stinson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stinson's back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
What can Stinson do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Williamson trying to control momentarily.

Stinson fending off the submission attempt from Williamson.
Stinson tries to roll but Williamson sticks to his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stinson looking very determined here, making life difficult for Williamson.
Stinson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Williamson's guard. Nice work there by Stinson.
Williamson is pulling down on Stinson's head to control his posture.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Simon Williamson.
Stinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williamson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Williamson misses the shot to the body.
Stinson tries for a takedown but Williamson circles away easily

and Williamson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Williamson tries to free his leg and advance position but Stinson is retaining full guard.
Stinson lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Williamson stays in close to Stinson's body and controls the position.
Williamson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williamson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Williamson trying to control the action but Stinson is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stinson tries to bench press Williamson off him but Williamson keeps the position.
Williamson trying to control the action but Stinson is working from the bottom.
Williamson advances to mount.
Williamson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Williamson controlling the pace for now.

Williamson working for a guillotine from mount but Stinson is in no mood to give up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson looking to control but Stinson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Stinson is desperately trying to improve his position but Williamson has a good base and remains in mount.
Williamson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stinson is looking to escape.
Simon Williamson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williamson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

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 swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williamson closes the distance and clinches up with Stinson, looking for a takedown. Williamson pushes Stinson against the cage but Stinson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Williamson drives through with a takedown into Stinson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson trying to control but Stinson is working from the bottom.
Williamson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stinson trying to remain calm as Williamson controls from the top position.
Stinson is looking for a sweep.
Williamson taking a breather here.

Williamson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stinson regains half guard there - taking advantage of Williamson's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Simon Williamson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Williamson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Williamson wants to free his trapped foot but Stinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Williamson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williamson prevents Stinson from improving his position.
Williamson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Stinson looking for submissions off his back.
Williamson stalling.

We're going to have a standup here because Simon Williamson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.

Williamson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Barney Stinson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson wants to control from the top but Stinson keeps moving.
Stinson keeping full guard, as Williamson tries to pass.
Williamson is working hard here to advance position.
Stinson can't keep his opponent in guard - Williamson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson controlling the pace.
Stinson is trying to get back to full guard.

Williamson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stinson is just riding it out for now. Williamson eventually gives up the hold.
Stinson punching from the bottom.
Stinson wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Williamson seems to be working for a kimura but Stinson defends the submission attempt.
Williamson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stinson is staying active underneath Williamson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stinson tries to roll over but Williamson keeps him under control.
Williamson is looking to advance position but Stinson won't allow it.
Williamson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stinson can do to turn this around?
Stinson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Williamson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williamson wants to pass the guard but Stinson is keeping the position.

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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

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