PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcellus Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen A Kind of Magic as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Johnson
vs
Williams

182 cm
22
185 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

193 cm
21
188 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marcellus Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Williams lands.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
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 ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Williams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson thows a body shot but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams jabs at Johnson's body.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson on the side of the head.
Williams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Williams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Williams stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Williams jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice straight punches there by Williams. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williams.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Johnson's head back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Williams sizes up Johnson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Williams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Johnson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams lands a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Williams works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams throws a combination. Johnson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Williams lands a body shot.
Williams connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Williams stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Williams scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson walks into a straight right hand from Williams.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williams!

Johnson is rocked!
Jab by Williams.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams scores with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Williams lands.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Danga de danga de dang - Williams scores with a four punch combination!
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Marcellus Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams scores with a body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Williams digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams connects with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Williams cracks Johnson with an open hand slap.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Williams.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Williams looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mike Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams connects with a right hand. Johnson shakes it off.
Johnson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Johnson walks into a jab.
Williams punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson misses with a wild combination.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Williams scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab lands there for Williams.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Williams follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Johnson tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Williams with a jab.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams with a jab.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Williams darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Mike Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Williams scores with a jab.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Williams doesn't seem phased though.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Williams scores with a body shot.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice hook.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Johnson throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Johnson throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Johnson takes one on the button.
Johnson throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
Williams scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marcellus Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 24:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Williams!
After winning the bout, Mike Williams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.