PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cole Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Williams's choice of entrance music: A Kind of Magic. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Foster
vs
Williams

180 cm
22
170 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

193 cm
23
186 lbs
6 - 4 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Williams!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Williams misses.
Foster buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Foster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Foster 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Foster stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Foster takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Foster tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Foster takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Foster throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foster.
Foster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice cross by Williams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Foster.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams looks to land a combination but Foster avoids it well.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Foster is out of range.
Williams with a jab.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Foster counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick from Foster lands but Williams takes it in his stride.
Foster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams lands with a right hand.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Foster.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams lands a jab.
Foster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Foster in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams takes a swing at Foster's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Foster as he connects with a hook.
Foster throws a one two combo.
Foster throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Williams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Williams throws a right and a left that Foster avoids nicely.
Mike Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Foster circles away quickly and effectively.
Foster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy.
Foster tries to clinch up.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Foster is out of range.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foster moves away.
Williams works Foster's body with a nice hook.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams takes a head kick and keeps coming.

It looks like Mike Williams has been cut.
Williams lands the left hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Foster throws a head kick that misses.
Williams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Foster had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Foster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams punishes Foster's body with a nice straight punch.
Foster avoids the body shot from Williams.
Foster looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Foster throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Foster avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Foster moves away from the strike by Williams.
A head kick from Foster lands but Williams takes it in his stride.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foster.
Williams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Foster rather than just go for the knockout.
Foster avoids the body shot from Williams.
A slow jab from Foster misses its intended target.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Foster throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Foster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Foster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sloppy strikes from Foster. Those never looked like landing.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foster manages to avoid it.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Foster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Foster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foster takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams stuns Foster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams lands a jab to Foster's midsection.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mike Williams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Williams's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Foster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Foster.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foster.
Foster throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Foster throws a leg kick but Williams checks it.
Foster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Foster takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Foster throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Foster is just out of range.

Foster moves into the clinch.
Foster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams has Foster pressed against the cage, preventing Foster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Foster tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Foster throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Foster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Foster works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Foster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foster slips under a jab.
Williams takes a swing at Foster's ribcage but misses.
Cole Foster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Foster has managed to clinch.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Foster controls his hands.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.

Foster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mike Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Foster is just out of range.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Foster.
Foster takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Foster's head back.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

Foster is rocked!
A cross from Foster lands.
Oh Foster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Foster's corner calls for a 1-2. Foster obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Foster seems to have got his legs back now.
Williams closes the distance and lands a one-two.
An inside leg kick from Foster misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Foster.
Foster misses with a series of wild punches.
Foster avoids the body shot from Williams.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Foster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams walks into a stiff left hand from Foster.
Williams takes a swing at Foster's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster misses with a series of wild punches.
Foster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Foster does no damage.
Foster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Nice shot by Williams.
Foster is looking to clinch.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foster moves away.
Foster wants to clinch.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Foster doesn't seem bothered though.
Donk. Williams catches Foster right on the button with a cross.
Foster throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Foster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Foster tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams tests Foster's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Foster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Foster on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Foster is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Foster's belly button to the back.
Williams tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foster misses with a leg kick.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Williams swings for the body but Foster moves out of range.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
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.
The cut man is working on Mike Williams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Foster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Foster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Foster avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.

Foster has managed to clinch.
Williams keeps control of Foster as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams digs a right hand into Foster's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Foster's gas tank.
Williams tries to break free but Foster pushes him back against the cage.
Williams stalling in the clinch.

Williams manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Williams.
Foster scores with a punch to the head.
Foster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams misses with a hook. Foster ducked under it nicely.
A left and a right from Williams both land. Nice combination.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Foster works over Williams's head and body with a nice combination.
Foster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Foster is looking to clinch.
Foster's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Foster duly obliges.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Foster.
Foster tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Foster misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foster tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams throws a series of punches but Foster avoids them all with ease.
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.
Williams throws the left hand but Foster avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Foster. Those never looked like landing.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick.
Foster drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Foster misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foster.
Foster cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Foster moves away.
Foster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams moves out of range as Foster throws a body kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Foster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Williams throws a body punch but Foster moves out of range.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Foster throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Foster throws out the jab.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foster was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Foster tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Foster wants to clinch.
Williams lands a nice hook to Foster's body. Foster takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams thuds his right hand into Foster's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Foster moved out of range nicely.
Cole Foster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Williams misses.
Foster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Foster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foster throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Foster moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Foster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Williams!
Mike Williams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.