PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Johnson
vs
Williams

165 cm
30
147 lbs
14 - 9 - 0

185 cm
31
140 lbs
20 - 8 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Williams!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Johnson's front leg but catches the back leg as Johnson tries to avoid it.
Williams lands a two punch combo.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Johnson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Johnson thowing shots but they're missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Johnson controlling the position easily from mount.

Johnson goes for an armbar but Williams turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Williams.

Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Williams tries to land a front kick but Johnson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams misses with a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Williams gets caught napping as Johnson dives in and scores a takedown. Williams manages to retain guard.
Johnson won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Johnson postures up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

We're going to have a standup here because Jack Johnson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Williams plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Williams throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Johnson misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Paul Williams will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson checks the leg kick.
Williams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Johnson checks it well.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Williams thuds his right hand into Johnson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Williams scores with a one two! Johnson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.

Johnson takes the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams effectively controlling the action here.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.

Johnson jumps into guard, dragging Williams to the mat.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Paul Williams was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Paul Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Williams digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.

Johnson closes the distance and clinches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Johnson's head but Johnson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jack Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Johnson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Johnson has managed to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Johnson has him pressed against the cage.
Johnson jumps guard but Williams stands there with Johnson around his waist. Johnson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Johnson is controlling the position.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Johnson.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson looking to slow down the pace here.

Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jack Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Paul Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.

Johnson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Williams managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Johnson.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams regains half guard, as Johnson was trying to land strikes.
Johnson 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.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jack Johnson.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Williams!
Paul Williams thanked the fans post fight for their support.