PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lenny Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cray Willams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cray Willams has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lenny Martin's chin.

Martin
vs
Willams

180 cm
32
176 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

185 cm
26
170 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent MT
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
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 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cray Willams!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Willams.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin tried to score with a low kick but Willams checks it.

Willams looking to score a takedown here. Martin is defending well but Willams drives through and ends up in Martin's guard.

Willams gets to his feet - Martin follows without any prompting.
Martin lands a head kick!
Willams thuds a left hand into Martin's body.
Martin throws a head kick but Willams moves out of range.
Lenny Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Willams avoids the head kick by Martin.
Martin throws a low kick but Willams moves out of range easily.
Martin misses with a low kick.

Willams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like Willams is going to stand back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Willams postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Martin to stand up.
Willams throws a hook to the side of Martin's head but Martin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Willams checks the leg kick.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Willams moves out of range easily.
Martin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Willams's corner calls for a 1-2. Willams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Willams blocks a head kick by Martin.
A head kick misses from Martin.
Martin throws a head kick but Willams moves out of range.
Willams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Martin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willams checks a low kick from Martin.
Willams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Martin can pounce on him.
Martin throws an off balance right hand
and Willams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Willams will feel that in the morning.
A solid leg kick lands there for Martin.
Both fighters circling a little - Willams finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Willams moves out of range easily.
Martin throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin misses with a low kick.
Willams misses with a wild body shot.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin checks a low kick from Willams.
Martin throws a leg kick but Willams sees it coming and moves out of range.
Martin throws a leg kick but Willams checks it.
Martin throws a leg kick but Willams moved away.
A lazy left from Martin finds it's target.
Martin misses with a low kick.
Martin misses with a low kick as Willams jumps back.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lenny Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Martin misses
and Willams counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A slapping leg kick lands for Willams.
Martin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Martin misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willams moves out of range of the leg kick from Martin.
Martin thows a leg kick but Willams checks it
and Willams makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Martin wants to slow Willams down by chopping away at his legs.
Willams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Martin throws a leg kick but Willams sees it coming and moves out of range.
Martin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

Willams throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Martin tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Willams is in Martin's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willams has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Martin is proving hard to escape from.

Martin is working an open guard so Willams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Martin throws a solid leg kick but Willams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cray Willams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Willams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Willams showed some decent athleticism there.
Willams wants to stand but Martin has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Martin wants to control but Willams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Willams tries to stand but can't do so whilst Martin controls his leg.
Martin is looking to improve his position.
Martin is trying to control but can't.

Willams postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Martin to stand up.
Willams blocks a leg kick.
Martin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Willams is able to avoid easily.
Martin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Willams is out of range and Martin settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Willams manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Martin on his heels. He'll look to pass Martin's guard now, I'm sure.
Martin trying to keep a closed guard but Willams is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willams is looking to stand up but Martin won't let him.

Willams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Martin throws a wild body kick that Willams sees coming a mile off.
Martin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin throws a leg kick which misses Willams's front leg but catches the back leg as Willams tries to avoid it.
Willams throws a jab when Martin was well out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked

and Willams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willams tries to stand and escape but Martin actually recovers to full guard.
Martin has a closed guard, preventing Willams from standing up.
Martin is pulling down on Willams's head to control his posture.
Willams is looking to stand up but Martin won't let him.
Martin wants to sweep here but Willams controlling him for the moment.

Willams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Martin misses
and Willams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Martin is predictable there
and Willams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Martin thinking.
Martin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Willams.
A head kick misses from Martin.
Lenny Martin is winning the standup battle so far.

Willams drives through with a takedown into guard.

Martin is working an open guard so Willams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Martin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Willams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Willams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Martin.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Martin gets caught flat footed, as Willams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Martin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Willams on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Willams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Willams blocks a head kick by Martin.
Willams blocks a head kick by Martin.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Willams moves out of range as Martin throws a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Martin.
Martin thows a leg kick but Willams checks it
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Willams is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Willams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Willams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Willams controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cray Willams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Martin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Martin wants to land a leg kick but Willams is out of range.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Willams checks a leg kick nicely.
Martin misses with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Martin.
Martin does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Martin throws a leg kick

and Willams counters with a shoot takedown. Martin fights it but they end up in guard.

Willams stands up from Martin's guard - Willams perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lenny Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Willams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Willams get's back to his feet.
A head kick by Martin misses

and Willams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martin won't be happy with that.

Willams stands up and beckons Martin to his feet.

Willams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Willams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Martin's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Willams!
Willams is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Martin stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Martin throws a leg kick that misses.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Willams.

Willams decides to stand back up. Willams steps back and let's Martin get back to his feet.
Martin throws a leg kick but Willams sees it coming and moves out of range.
Willams blocks a low kick nicely.
Martin throws a chopping leg kick but Willams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Willams counters with a thumping low kick.
Willams blocks a head kick by Martin.
Martin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Martin.
Willams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Martin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Willams. That did some damage!
An inside leg kick from Willams misses.
Willams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Martin enables Willams to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Martin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Willams gets to his feet. Martin looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries to score with a low kick but Willams moves his leg out of the way.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Willams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin trying to hold on to Willams's head to control him but Willams postures up.

Willams escapes and gets back to his feet.
Cray Willams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Martin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Willams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Willams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Willams gets to his feet - back to striking we go!

And that's the end of the fight!
Cray Willams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Willams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Cray Willams!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Cray Willams!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Cray Willams!

Cray Willams wins by unanimous decision!
Cray Willams decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.