PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kimo Twist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams's entrance music is Big Bad Wolf by Duck Sauce. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Williams
vs
Twist

182 cm
22
176 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

181 cm
22
172 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Powerful

REAL LIFE CLOTHING LINE - 90% Laundry

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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, David Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kimo Twist!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams lands a two punch combo.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Williams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Twist is able to avoid easily.
Williams tries for a takedown but Twist sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Twist scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Twist landing strikes.
Twist wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Twist throws an elbow but Williams slips to the side and avoids it well.
Twist scoring with punches from side control.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Twist tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Twist throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Williams defending against the ground and pound.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Williams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Twist lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Williams keeping control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Twist is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Twist has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Twist thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Twist.

Twist is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Williams has managed to free his arm - good work.

Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Twist is very close to passing his half guard.
Twist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Twist thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Twist has control of the leg.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.
Twist thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Twist is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Twist trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams is trying to stand back up but Twist is controlling him
Williams wants to get back to full guard.

Twist is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Williams sees it coming and defends easily.
Twist seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Twist trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Twist is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
Twist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Twist prevents Williams from improving his position.
Twist not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Twist working the head and body with strikes.
Williams trying to control but Twist postures up.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Twist.
Twist trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
Williams keeping hold of Twist's head, controlling as best he can.
Twist moves into full mount! Williams won't be happy about that!

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams gets back to half guard.
Williams trying to hold on to Twist's head to control him but Twist postures up.
Williams gets full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Twist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Twist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Twist working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Twist is proving a slippery customer.

Twist is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Twist throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kimo Twist dominated that 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.

Twist tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Twist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Twist throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Twist.
David Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Twist throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
A slow jab from Twist misses its intended target.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Twist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Twist is looking to land body kicks.
Kimo Twist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams misses with a low kick as Twist jumps back.
Twist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams throws a leg kick but Twist sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Williams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Williams.
Twist blocks a low kick nicely.
Twist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
David Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kimo Twist.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Twist showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Williams enables Twist to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Williams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Twist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Williams is looking for a triangle but Twist pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Twist defends it easily.
Kimo Twist has got the better of the ground game so far.

Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Twist defends well.
Twist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams looking to control.
Twist trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Twist manages to get himself to full guard.

Twist 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Twist utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Twist tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Twist is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Twist is breathing heavily.
Williams looking to pass the guard.

Twist throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Twist is on top in guard.
Twist missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Twist is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.

Twist thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williams keeping full guard, as Twist tries to pass.

Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Twist is aware though and is defending well.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Twist can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Twist wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Twist postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Twist accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Twist throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Williams has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Twist off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Twist looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.

Twist shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Williams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Twist.
Twist throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Williams has his foot on Twist's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Twist works his way back into a safe position though.
Twist keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
Twist throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams pulls Twist in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kimo Twist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Twist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.

Williams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Twist knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Williams throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Twist is looking to reverse the position.
Williams in side control, throwing shots but Twist defends.
Twist is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Williams has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Twist is looking for a sweep.
Twist gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Twist avoids a series of strikes thrown by Williams.
Williams throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Twist tries to reverse the position but Williams maintains control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Twist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Poor strikes thrown by Williams there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Williams looking to ground and pound but Twist is blocking nicely.
Twist tries to lock up and control but Williams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williams thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Twist bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Twist throws a big right hand that misses.
Twist connects with a couple of short punches.

Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Twist doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Twist manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Twist is proving a slippery customer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Twist stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Twist postures up.
Twist is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Williams pulls Twist in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up because David Williams just wasn't active enough.
Twist looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Twist persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Twist throws out the jab.
A clash of legs there as Williams blocks the low kick.
Twist swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a series of strikes that have Twist backpedaling.
Twist takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. Twist tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Twist manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a series of punches but Twist avoids them all with ease.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Twist.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Twist throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Williams tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Twist is in Williams's guard.
Twist with a flurry of punches that miss.

Williams looking for a guillotine here but Twist defends easily.

Twist stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Williams has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Twist manages to get his head free but now Williams has transitioned to an armbar! Twist grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Williams! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Williams!
David Williams very nearly forgot to thank MMA ANIMAL amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.