PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Muhammad Rally (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Willmett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Rally
vs
Willmett

170 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
20
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Muhammad Rally!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Steve Willmett!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Rally fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Willmett sprawls well initially but Rally persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rally performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Willmett wants to improve his position but Rally is controlling well.
Willmett is looking to escape.
Rally controlling the pace.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Muhammad Rally wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Willmett tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rally sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Willmett somewhat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rally is defended easily by Willmett.
Willmett doesn't manage to clinch there - Rally circles away.

Rally bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Willmett trying to remain calm as Rally controls from the top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Rally is looking to take a break and control but Willmett is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Willmett stops Rally from passing to mount.
Rally working away.

Rally is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Willmett knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willmett is trying to escape and get back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rally in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rally has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Willmett!
Rally takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Rally is trying to take his opponent's back.
Willmett tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rally controlling from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Rally is working for a guillotine from mount but Willmett frees his head quite easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willmett can't escape the position.
Willmett has given up his back here. Will Rally look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Rally trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Willmett doesn't escape.

Rally is looking for the choke from the back position but Willmett is controlling his hands well.

Willmett defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rally's arms.
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!

Rally has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Willmett is in real trouble here. Rally gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Willmett is tapping out! Rally wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Muhammad Rally!