PBP Commentary

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

Boulet
vs
Williams

189 cm
19
203 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

188 cm
22
209 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonathan Boulet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anderson Williams!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulet misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
Boulet is not content to let Williams control the position.
Williams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boulet kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boulet is looking to improve his position.
Boulet gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulet throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Boulet looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boulet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boulet is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Boulet 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.
Boulet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boulet working a defensive guard here.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Boulet shows good takedown defense.
Boulet shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulet is trying to control but can't.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boulet is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boulet manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Boulet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boulet is breathing heavily.
Williams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Boulet's guard.
Boulet has a hand on Williams's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Williams takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Williams throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Boulet because Williams loaded up on that one.
Boulet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Williams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulet misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Williams is looking to advance position but Boulet won't allow it.
Boulet is not content to let Williams control the position.
Boulet wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
Boulet is trying to get back to full guard.
Williams has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boulet is looking to get to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Boulet avoids a series of strikes thrown by Williams.
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boulet wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Williams.
Boulet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Williams content just to control the position here.
Williams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Boulet is looking to escape.
Williams prevents Boulet from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anderson Williams dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boulet swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Williams gets caught flat footed, as Boulet shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Williams 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.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boulet wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boulet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams controls Boulet momentarily but Boulet frees himself.
Boulet trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Boulet scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Boulet is chipping away with strikes.
Williams tries to buck Boulet off but Boulet is having none of it.
Boulet trying to control the position but Williams is working away.

Boulet goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Williams rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boulet's guard! Nice work there by Williams!
Boulet is looking to sweep but instead, Williams has passed into half guard.
Boulet slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boulet looking for a sweep. Not yet Boulet, not yet.

Boulet 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulet manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Boulet has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Williams's face.
Boulet landing punches.
Williams is trying to escape the mount.
BOOM! Boulet connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Williams wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Boulet.
Boulet can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
Williams tries to hold on but Boulet pushes him away.

Boulet wants to finish this one by submission but Williams is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Boulet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams regains half guard.

Boulet is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Williams is not content to let Boulet control the position.

Boulet is looking for a kimura here.
Boulet wants to pass to mount but Williams is defending the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Williams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Boulet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boulet shoots and misses

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

Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boulet is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Boulet dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Boulet.
Boulet just content to control the position.
Boulet lands an elbow.
Boulet tries to move to full mount but Williams actually manages to regain half guard.

Boulet is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boulet wants to pass to mount but Williams is defending the position.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulet looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boulet prevents Williams from improving his position.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boulet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Boulet decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Williams's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boulet wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Boulet stands and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Williams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Boulet's best efforts.
Boulet is tying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boulet prevents Williams from standing back up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Boulet seems to be looking for submissions.
Williams is pressing down on Boulet's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Boulet from controlling successfully.
Boulet tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Boulet wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Boulet postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Boulet drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Boulet drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Boulet off! Boulet jumps back into Williams's guard.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulet tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Williams is pulling down on Boulet's head to control his posture.
Boulet preventing the sweep.

Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

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

Boulet has gone for a leg lock! Williams slips out almost immediately though and dives into Boulet's guard.
Boulet tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Boulet 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.

Boulet looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Boulet tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Boulet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Boulet is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Boulet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boulet 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 William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Boulet!