PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Tweedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Big Bad Wolf by Duck Sauce. Tweedy has chosen Hard Act To Follow as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Williams
vs
Tweedy

182 cm
21
176 lbs
4 - 4 - 0

182 cm
29
180 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Knockout power

MMA ANIMAL

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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ben Tweedy!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and John Mangel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tweedy lands the left hand.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tweedy's head.
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tweedy.
Tweedy misses with a straight right.
Tweedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tweedy lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
Tweedy misses with a wild combination.
Tweedy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.

Tweedy gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Williams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Tweedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tweedy keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams passes Tweedy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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 with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tweedy is trying to control but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to free his trapped foot but Tweedy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Tweedy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tweedy's head.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tweedy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tweedy is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams wants to control from the top but Tweedy keeps moving.
Williams stays in close to Tweedy's body and controls the position.
Tweedy wants to stand up but Williams is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Tweedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Williams thows a huge punch but Tweedy dodges it nicely.
Williams thows a huge punch but Tweedy dodges it nicely.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams trying to control from half guard but Tweedy is working away.

Tweedy actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Williams'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.
Tweedy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tweedy wants to get back to full guard.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Williams is trying to work for a kimura but Tweedy is defending well.
Williams throws a strike but Tweedy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Williams passes Tweedy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Williams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

Tweedy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Williams looks to land a strike but Tweedy avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tweedy working a defensive guard here.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tweedy trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Tweedy keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Tweedy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams keeping moving, preventing Tweedy from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Tweedy stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Williams throws up his legs and catches Tweedy in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Tweedy tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Williams! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). David Williams!
David Williams made sure to mention his sponsor, MMA ANIMAL in his post fight interview.