PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kane Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyo Kusanagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!

Williams
vs
Kusanagi

192 cm
19
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

200 cm
25
215 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Hates pizza

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kane Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kyo Kusanagi!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Topper Green.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams avoids the head kick by Kusanagi.
Kusanagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams avoids the head kick by Kusanagi.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams dives in and grabs Kusanagi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kusanagi pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Kusanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Kusanagi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Williams trying to control but Kusanagi is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kusanagi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Williams won't allow Kusanagi to get back to his feet.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Williams prevents Kusanagi from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kane Williams.
A head kick misses from Kusanagi.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Kusanagi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kusanagi misses with a head kick.
Kusanagi misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kusanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kusanagi lands a head kick. Williams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kusanagi looks winded!

Williams forces Kusanagi back against the cage and clinches.
Williams prevents Kusanagi from breaking the clinch.
Williams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kusanagi avoids it.
Kusanagi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williams blocks it with crossed arms.
A short left from Williams.
Kusanagi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kusanagi is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kusanagi letting Williams take a breather here.
Kusanagi tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the cage.
Kusanagi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kusanagi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kusanagi is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Williams has Kusanagi pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Williams pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kusanagi tumbling to the mat - Williams dives into Kusanagi's guard.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams trying to control but Kusanagi is working from the bottom.
Kusanagi wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position.
Kusanagi keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
Williams prevents Kusanagi from getting back to his feet.
Kusanagi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams stops Kusanagi from standing up.
Williams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kusanagi's guard.
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Kusanagi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kusanagi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams prevents Kusanagi from standing back up.
Williams throwing shots but Kusanagi is blocking nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kusanagi is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusanagi is trying to stand.
Williams is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.

Williams decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Kusanagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyo Kusanagi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kusanagi circles away from the clinch attempt.

Williams has closed the distance and engaged Kusanagi in a clinch.
Kusanagi is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
Kusanagi has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
Kusanagi is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.
Williams is trying to break free.
Kusanagi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Kusanagi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Kusanagi sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kane Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams blocks a head kick by Kusanagi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusanagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
Kusanagi lands with a slapping head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Williams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kusanagi wants to stand and escape but Williams is having none of it.
Williams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kusanagi's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Williams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kusanagi!
Kusanagi is trying to stand up.
Williams in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Williams landing strikes, looking to finish!

Williams working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Williams looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Williams cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Kusanagi ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Kane Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kusanagi throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.

Kusanagi gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch.
Kusanagi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kusanagi tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.

Kusanagi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kusanagi tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams dives in and grabs Kusanagi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kusanagi pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Williams avoids the head kick by Kusanagi.
Kusanagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams shoots in but Kusanagi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A head kick misses from Kusanagi.
Williams avoids the head kick by Kusanagi.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kusanagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams avoids the head kick by Kusanagi.
Williams throws a right hand that Kusanagi ducks under and follows up with a left that Kusanagi also avoids with ease.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kusanagi checks it well.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick by Kusanagi misses
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kusanagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Williams has closed the distance and engaged Kusanagi in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Williams.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kusanagi prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kane Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kusanagi has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
Kusanagi is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
Kusanagi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Williams has Kusanagi pressed against the cage, preventing Kusanagi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams prevents Kusanagi from breaking the clinch.
Williams keeps control of Kusanagi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kusanagi tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the cage.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Kusanagi is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
Williams is working Kusanagi over against the cage.
Kusanagi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kusanagi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Williams is trying to push Kusanagi away but Kusanagi has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Kusanagi.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Kusanagi won't allow it.
Kusanagi missing with knees to the body.
Kusanagi avoids the elbow strike from Williams, against the cage.

Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams digs a good hook to Kusanagi's body.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kusanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kusanagi tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kusanagi to the ground. Kusanagi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Some wild striking there from Williams.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusanagi scores with a head kick.
Williams blocks a head kick by Kusanagi.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kusanagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kusanagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Kusanagi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams avoids the head kick by Kusanagi.
Williams blocks a head kick by Kusanagi.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Kusanagi.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Kusanagi manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kusanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kusanagi misses with a head kick.
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusanagi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Kusanagi sprawls well.
Kusanagi throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.

Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kusanagi to the mat! Kusanagi manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams won't allow Kusanagi to get back to his feet.

Williams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kusanagi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Williams is controlling him.
Williams 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kusanagi keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Kusanagi wants to stand up but Williams is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Kane Williams will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Williams jabs Kusanagi right on the nose. Kusanagi blinks but takes it well.
Williams's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Williams duly obliges.

Kusanagi tries to sprawl but Williams drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Williams wants to free his trapped foot but Kusanagi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kusanagi's head.

Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Kusanagi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Williams working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kusanagi is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
Williams trying to pass the guard but Kusanagi defending well.
Kusanagi is trying to stand.
Williams is controlling the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams works his way into full mount!
Kusanagi wants to get back to his feet.
Williams lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kusanagi hang on?
Kusanagi is trying to stand.
Williams raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kusanagi is trying to stand.
The referee warns Kusanagi that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kusanagi wants to get back to his feet.
Williams working the ground and pound effectively.
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!
Williams postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kusanagi looks a forlorn figure.
Williams connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Williams lands with some strikes.
You get the feeling that Kusanagi really doesn't like being in this position too much.

Williams looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.

Kusanagi somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kusanagi throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams tests Kusanagi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams avoids the head kick by Kusanagi.
Kusanagi slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Kyo Kusanagi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Kusanagi.
Kusanagi throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Williams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Kusanagi.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Kusanagi shows good takedown defense.
Kusanagi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kusanagi pinned against the cage. Kusanagi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kusanagi connects with a high kick.
Kane Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kusanagi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kane Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kusanagi lands a head kick. Williams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kyo Kusanagi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kusanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kusanagi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kusanagi throws a head kick that misses.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Kusanagi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kusanagi tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kusanagi to the ground. Kusanagi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kusanagi lands with a slapping head kick.
Kusanagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Williams.
Kusanagi is not content to let Williams control the position.
Kyo Kusanagi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kusanagi is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Williams asserts his dominance and retains side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kane Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:28
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27

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