PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Schwarzenegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas William (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schwarzenegger comes to the cage accompanied by Destroy Everything. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Schwarzenegger
vs
William

193 cm
23
260 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

170 cm
24
250 lbs
8 - 7 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Excellent grappler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arnold Schwarzenegger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thomas William!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Patrick Alders and Aafke Stam.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

William drives through with a takedown into Schwarzenegger's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Schwarzenegger pulls William in close to prevent any damage.
William pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schwarzenegger is keeping the position for now.
William keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schwarzenegger looking to hit a scissor sweep but William is one step ahead there.
William is pushing down on Schwarzenegger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Schwarzenegger is fighting to maintain full guard but William has managed to sneak the leg through.
Schwarzenegger tries to get to full guard but William has control of the leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.

William is trying to work for a kimura but Schwarzenegger is defending well.
William seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schwarzenegger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schwarzenegger manages to get to full guard.

Schwarzenegger is looking for a triangle but William pushes his legs off easily.
William prevents Schwarzenegger from getting back to his feet.
William wants to control from the top but Schwarzenegger keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Schwarzenegger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from William.
Schwarzenegger looking to hit a scissor sweep but William is one step ahead there.
William trying to control the position from guard on top but Schwarzenegger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
William tries to free his leg and advance position but Schwarzenegger is retaining full guard.
Schwarzenegger wants to sweep here but William controlling him for the moment.
William is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Schwarzenegger wants to improve his position but instead William has moved into half guard.
William is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schwarzenegger!
Schwarzenegger is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schwarzenegger is squirming around, avoiding William's attempts to control the action.
Schwarzenegger is looking to improve his position but William isn't that keen on the idea.
Schwarzenegger is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at WarZone Training Facility 2, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
William putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!

William is working for a guillotine from mount but Schwarzenegger frees his head quite easily.
Schwarzenegger is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
William punishing his opponent with strikes.
William lands a couple of good shots and Schwarzenegger has given up his back, trying to escape the position!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
William avoiding Schwarzenegger 's attempts to control his hands.
William is hanging on to Schwarzenegger's back as he tries to escape.
Schwarzenegger trying to control but not successfully.
William is hanging on to Schwarzenegger's back as he tries to escape.

William working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schwarzenegger rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Schwarzenegger wants to control but William is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
William content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

William is working for a kimura but Schwarzenegger is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas William dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Schwarzenegger defends well against a solid takedown attempt from William.

Schwarzenegger lands a big right hand that sends William crashing to the mat! Schwarzenegger stays standing though and waves William back to his feet!
William closes this distance looking for a takedown but Schwarzenegger circles away.

Schwarzenegger lands a big uppercut and William crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but William looks OK. Schwarzenegger waves William back to his feet!

William is rocked!
Arnold Schwarzenegger is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
William has a takedown stuffed.
William is still on wobbly legs! Can Schwarzenegger finish him?
Arnold Schwarzenegger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thomas William.
Schwarzenegger lands with a nice body punch.
William seems to have recovered his senses.
William fails to land the takedown.
William shoots in and drives through. Schwarzenegger sprawls well.
Schwarzenegger thumps William with a low kick.
William shoots in but Schwarzenegger avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schwarzenegger stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Schwarzenegger wants it to stay on the feet.
Schwarzenegger appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzenegger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Schwarzenegger fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked William out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Arnold Schwarzenegger!
During a confident post fight interview, Arnold Schwarzenegger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.