PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kain Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Williams acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Williams
vs
Williams

190 cm
23
207 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

188 cm
22
209 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kain Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anderson Williams!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Kain Williams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kain Williams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Anderson Williams has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Kain Williams's lack of action.
Kain Williams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anderson Williams is looking for a sweep. Kain Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson Williams wants to control but Kain Williams is keeping busy.

Kain Williams stands up from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Anderson Williams.

It looks like Kain Williams has been cut.
Kain Williams tries to clinch but Anderson Williams moves out of range.
Anderson Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Kain Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kain Williams.
Anderson Williams keeping full guard, as Kain Williams tries to pass.

Kain Williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kain Williams has his takedown stuffed

and Anderson Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Kain Williams didn't expect that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Anderson Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kain Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kain Williams is breathing heavily.
Anderson Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kain Williams pulls Anderson Williams in to control the position.
Anderson Williams trying to control but Kain Williams is working from the bottom.
Kain 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.
Anderson Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kain Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Anderson Williams gets to his feet - Kain Williams follows without any prompting.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Williams looking to land some kicks to the body here.

Anderson Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Anderson Williams 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.
Kain 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.

Kain Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kain Williams manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kain Williams working the ground and pound effectively.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Williams tries to hold on but Kain Williams postures up.

Kain Williams has control of Anderson Williams's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Anderson Williams regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Anderson Williams tries to reverse the position but Kain Williams maintains control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kain Williams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kain Williams's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!

Anderson Williams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kain Williams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson Williams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson Williams's back!
Kain Williams has the hooks in. Anderson Williams is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Kain Williams throwing sloppy strikes.
Kain Williams doesn't have the hooks in and Anderson Williams manages to turn into his guard.
Anderson Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Anderson Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kain Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kain Williams wants to sweep here but Anderson Williams controlling him for the moment.
Anderson Williams is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Kain Williams has wrist control.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Kain Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Kain Williams fails with the takedown

and Anderson Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson Williams.
Kain Williams jumps guard but Anderson Williams stands there with Kain Williams around his waist. Kain Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kain Williams tries to pull guard but Anderson Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Kain Williams drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kain Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kain Williams tries to pull guard but Anderson Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Kain Williams drops back down to his feet.

Anderson Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Anderson Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from Kain Williams.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Anderson Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kain Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Anderson Williams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Anderson Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Anderson Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Anderson Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kain Williams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anderson Williams smiles and moves away.

Kain Williams feints and as Anderson Williams raises his hands in defense, Kain Williams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kain Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anderson Williams working a defensive guard here.
Anderson Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kain Williams is controlling him.
Kain Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Kain Williams stands up and waves to Anderson Williams to follow him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson Williams misses with a takedown attempt

and Kain Williams counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Anderson Williams's guard now.
Kain Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson Williams is keeping the position for now.
Anderson Williams is trying to keep Kain Williams in close.
Kain Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Kain Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

Kain Williams stands and steps away. Anderson Williams gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kain Williams swings for the body but Anderson Williams moves out of range.

Anderson Williams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Anderson Williams wants to stand but Kain Williams is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kain Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Anderson Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Anderson Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Anderson Williams keeping moving, preventing Kain Williams from controlling successfully.
Anderson Williams controls Kain Williams momentarily but Kain Williams frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kain Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kain Williams's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Anderson Williams scores with a takedown into Kain Williams's guard.
Kain Williams keeping moving, preventing Anderson Williams from controlling successfully.
Anderson Williams looking to pass the guard.
Anderson Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Kain Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Anderson 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Anderson Williams seems content to control.
Let's hope that Anderson Williams has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

Anderson Williams escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kain Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Anderson Williams counters with a two punch combo.

Kain Williams tries to keep at a distance but Anderson Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kain Williams tries to break the clinch but Anderson Williams is controlling the position.
Anderson Williams gets underhooks to prevent Kain Williams's takedown attempt.

Kain Williams pulls Anderson Williams into guard.
Kain Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Anderson Williams manages to get himself to full guard.

Kain Williams gets to his feet - Anderson Williams follows without any prompting.

Kain Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kain Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Kain Williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kain Williams darts in trying to clinch

and Anderson Williams moves into the clinch.
Anderson Williams stops a takedown attempt from Kain Williams.
Kain Williams tries to pull guard but Anderson Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Kain Williams drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kain Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Anderson Williams cracks Kain Williams with a nice body shot.

Anderson Williams has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kain Williams regains guard immediately.
Kain Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

Kain Williams had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Anderson Williams is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Kain Williams Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Anderson Williams's back instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Anderson Williams is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Kain Williams off. It looks like it's working - Kain Williams slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Anderson Williams displaying calm under pressure there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kain Williams looks to land a right hand but Anderson Williams moved out of range.

Kain Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Anderson Williams is working an open guard so Kain Williams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Anderson Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Kain Williams counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Anderson Williams!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson Williams looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kain Williams controlling well, preventing Anderson Williams from escaping the position.
Anderson Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson Williams is trying to stand back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kain Williams.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kain Williams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kain Williams!