PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cray Willams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lenny Martin was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Willams
vs
Martin

185 cm
26
170 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

180 cm
32
176 lbs
14 - 14 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
KO power

Powerful takedowns
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 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cray Willams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lenny Martin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martin misses with a leg kick

and Willams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Martin won't be happy with that.
Martin struggling a bit here.
Martin is trying to improve his position.
Martin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.

Willams decides to stand back up.
Martin misses with a leg kick
and Willams counters with a low kick, right behind Martin 's knee.
Martin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Willams counters with a low kick, right behind Martin 's knee.
A low kick from Martin is predictable there

and Willams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Willams.
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 manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!

Martin stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Lenny Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
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 connects with an inside leg kick.
Willams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martin misses with a head kick.
Martin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Martin is looking to score with low kicks.
Martin lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Willams blocks a leg kick.

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!
Martin tries to lock up and control but Willams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin is looking to improve his position but Willams isn't that keen on the idea.
Willams controlling the pace for now.
Martin tries to hold on but Willams postures up.

Willams stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martin throws a head kick that misses

and Willams counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Martin!
Martin regains half guard.
Willams is breathing heavily.
Willams tries to stand and escape but Martin is controlling the position.

Willams decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a low kick but Willams avoids it.
Martin pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Willams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Martin misses with a body kick.
Martin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Martin misses with a leg kick.
Martin tries to bum rush Willams with a series of wild strikes but Willams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Martin is looking to chop away at Willams's legs.
Martin throws a leg kick
and Willams counters with a stiff right hand.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin connects with a high kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Willams counters with a lovely shot to the body.

Martin gets caught flat footed, as Willams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Willams wants to get up but he can't break Martin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Martin looking for a sweep. Not yet Martin, not yet.
Martin has a closed guard, preventing Willams from standing up.
Willams wants to stand and escape but instead Martin has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Willams wants to get back to his feet but Martin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Willams has a closed guard, preventing Martin from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cray Willams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Martin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Martin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Willams momentarily.
Martin tries to land a leg kick but Willams saw it coming and moves away.
Martin tries a low kick but Willams avoids it.
Willams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Willams.
Martin tries to land a front kick but Willams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Willams takes a swing at Martin's ribcage but misses.
Willams checks a low kick from Martin.
Willams punishes Martin's body with a nice straight punch.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willams blocks a head kick by Martin.
Lenny Martin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Willams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Martin can pounce on him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Willams blocks a leg kick.
Martin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Willams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Martin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Martin is looking to chop away at Willams's legs.
A leg kick checked by Willams.

Willams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Martin sprawls well initially but Willams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Willams is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Martin wants to improve his position but Willams is controlling well.
Martin is pressing down on Willams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin pulls Willams in close to prevent any damage.
Willams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Martin's guard.
Martin lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Willams!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Martin stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Martin takes a swing at Willams's ribcage but misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Martin.
Martin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Willams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martin misses with a low kick as Willams jumps back.
Willams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Martin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Willams moves out of range easily.
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.
Some bone on bone action there as Willams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Martin misses with a low kick.
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 throws the left hand but Willams avoids the punch easily.
Martin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Martin throws a chopping leg kick but Willams manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lenny Martin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick from Martin misses.

Willams drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martin controls Willams momentarily but Willams frees himself.
Martin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lenny Martin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!

Martin connects with a solid leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Willams checks a leg kick.
Martin thows a leg kick but Willams checks it

and Willams counters with a shoot takedown. Martin fights it but they end up in guard.
Martin manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cray Willams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Martin gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Martin throws a solid leg kick but Willams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Martin.
A low kick from Martin is predictable there

and Willams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Martin is working an open guard so Willams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Martin connects with an inside leg kick.
Martin throws a leg kick but Willams sees it coming and moves out of range.
Martin wants to land a leg kick but Willams is out of range.
Martin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Willams is able to avoid easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Martin.
Martin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Willams wants to land a leg kick but Martin is out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin throws a wild body kick that Willams sees coming a mile off.
Martin misses with a series of wild punches.
Martin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick from Martin is predictable there
and Willams counters with a two punch combo.
Lenny Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Martin misses

and Willams counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Martin's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willams wants to stand but Martin is controlling his posture from full guard.
Willams stopping the sweep attempt from Martin.
Martin is trying to keep Willams in close.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Willams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Martin, up you get!
Martin connects with a single shot there.
Martin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Willams. That did some damage!
Martin throws a front kick aimed at Willams's knee but Willams avoids it well.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Willams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin throws a leg kick that is checked

and Willams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willams wants to get up but he can't break Martin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martin controlling the position.
Martin trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Martin holds on and takes a little breather.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lenny Martin was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Martin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Willams checks it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Martin wants to land a leg kick but Willams is out of range.
Good work by Willams as he checks the leg kick.
Willams avoids the head kick by Martin.

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 Cray Willams.
I think Willams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cray Willams!
Cray Willams was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.