PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Clay Guida has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Clay Guida seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Guida
vs
Williams

170 cm
30
170 lbs
6 - 10 - 0

173 cm
31
155 lbs
15 - 16 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clay Guida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guida looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Guida shoots in but no luck this time.
Guida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Guida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guida misses with a low kick.
Guida misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a left and a right that stings Guida.

Guida drives through with a takedown into Williams's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
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!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Williams working a defensive guard here.

Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guida is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Guida with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying to keep Guida in close.
Williams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rex Williams.

Williams shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Guida napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Williams tries for a kimura but Guida is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Guida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Guida being controlled for a moment.
Guida sneaks back into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guida defends it well.

Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Guida defends it well.
Williams wants to control but Guida is keeping him busy.

Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Guida is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is stalling here. Guida is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Williams seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Guida has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Guida lands some shots froms side control.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Guida's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Williams is trying to control but can't.
Guida working Williams over with strikes.
Guida slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.
Guida has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Guida wants to pass to mount but Williams is defending the position.
Guida thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guida is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Guida connects with a nice short shot to Williams's temple.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Guida is working away from the top position though.

Williams kicks Guida off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Guida gets caught flat footed, as Williams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Williams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams won't allow Guida to get back to his feet.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guida working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rex Williams dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Guida changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Guida manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Williams passes Guida's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Guida wants to get back to full guard but Williams has passed into side control.
Guida defending against the ground and pound.
Williams wants to control but Guida is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Guida knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Guida tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams decides to stand back up. Williams steps back and let's Guida get back to his feet.

Williams feints and as Guida raises his hands in defense, Williams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Guida not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams wants to control from the top but Guida keeps moving.
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Guida uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Guida!
Williams keeping full guard, as Guida tries to pass.
Guida working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Guida is one step ahead there.
Guida working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams keeping full guard, as Guida tries to pass.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Guida's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Guida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Williams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Guida!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams tries to control but Guida wriggling away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to finish with strikes here!
Williams is trying to take his opponent's back.
Guida is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

Guida defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Williams.
Williams thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Rex Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guida in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to take his opponent's back.
Williams looking to control but Guida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Williams wants to control the pace but Guida is squirming around nicely.
Williams is looking to work his way around to Guida's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guida is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rex Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Guida's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Guida fails with a takedown attempt.
Guida shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clay Guida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guida keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Guida shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Guida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guida shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Williams counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Guida's guard now.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Guida is retaining full guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Guida keeps moving.
Guida trying to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Guida gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Williams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Guida!
Williams lands a big elbow.
Guida is trying to escape the mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Williams wants to finish this one by submission but Guida is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Williams.
Williams wants to control the pace but Guida is squirming around nicely.
Guida is bucking up trying to escape but Williams cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Guida tries to hold on but Williams postures up.
Guida keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Clay Guida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guida tries to hold on but Williams postures up.
Williams trying to control but Guida is having none of it.
Williams punching from mount but Guida doing a good job of avoiding damage.

Williams is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Guida is surviving well by controlling Williams's body position as best he can.

Williams stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Rex Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.

Guida closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Williams to the mat! Williams manages to get full guard.
Guida postures up.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams keeping full guard, as Guida tries to pass.

Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guida gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guida postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rex 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30

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