PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rufus McTearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanly Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Kenny Loggins - I'm free as his entrance music. Rufus McTearson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stanly Williams 's chin.

McTearson
vs
Williams

193 cm
29
188 lbs
21 - 9 - 2

178 cm
31
185 lbs
18 - 11 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Excellent grappler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

GREEN!160

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 21 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Rufus McTearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanly Williams !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams scores with a push kick.
A swing and a miss from McTearson.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles McTearson. McTearson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
McTearson misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McTearson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Beast in the buildup to the fight.
Some wild striking there from Williams .

Williams drives through with a takedown into McTearson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
McTearson is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
McTearson managing to control the position.
McTearson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McTearson has his hands on Williams 's head, controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McTearson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams postures up.
My spies in Bi-polar Asylum inform me that Williams has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
McTearson keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McTearson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McTearson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Williams - the referee stops the clock and McTearson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Williams . McTearson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams staying out of range there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Williams , right into the meat.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams .
McTearson moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Williams misses with a kick to the body
and McTearson counters with a stiff right hand.
McTearson throws out a powerful jab.

McTearson lands a high kick to the side of Williams 's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! McTearson dives into guard, looking to finish.

Williams is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McTearson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can McTearson finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Williams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McTearson passes into half guard.
Williams controlling the position well.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McTearson.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams .
Williams trying to control the position.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams , not yet.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McTearson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McTearson sitting in guard here, content to control.
McTearson trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McTearson won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McTearson throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams dives in for a single leg takedown but McTearson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A low kick from McTearson misses

and Williams counters with a nice double leg into side control. McTearson won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on McTearson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The strikes coming from Williams are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
McTearson has one of Williams 's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.

Williams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McTearson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Stanly Williams will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McTearson.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McTearson misses with a low kick.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McTearson moves away.
Williams throws a leg kick that is checked
and McTearson counters with a stiff right hand.

Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McTearson to the mat! McTearson manages to get full guard.
McTearson seems keen to control Williams 's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams wants to pass the guard but McTearson is keeping the position.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but McTearson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams looking for a guillotine here but McTearson defends easily.
McTearson trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams wants to sweep here but McTearson controlling him for the moment.

Williams has an active guard here but McTearson has managed to pass into half guard.
McTearson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

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.
McTearson is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
McTearson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McTearson moves into full mount! Williams won't be happy about that!
McTearson thowing shots but they're missing.
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams regains half guard.
Williams gets back to full guard.
McTearson stays in close to Williams 's body and controls the position.
McTearson trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McTearson wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
McTearson looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Williams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McTearson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Williams wants to control from the top but McTearson keeps moving.
Stanly Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
McTearson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McTearson controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stanly Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McTearson misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McTearson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McTearson.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McTearson manages to avoid it.
It looked like McTearson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Rufus McTearson is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams takes a swing at McTearson's ribcage but misses.
McTearson avoids the body shot from Williams .
McTearson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McTearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McTearson just misses with a punch to the body.
McTearson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McTearson is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, McTearson circles away and we're back to standing.
McTearson throws a leg kick which misses Williams 's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Williams slips under a jab from McTearson.
Williams is trying to counter with his kicks.
McTearson scores with a kick to the midsection.
McTearson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as McTearson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McTearson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams goes for a double leg but McTearson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McTearson continues to drive forward.
Sloppy strikes from Williams . Those never looked like landing.
McTearson throws a right and a left that both miss.
McTearson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
Williams thuds a left hand into McTearson's body.
Williams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McTearson thuds a left hand into Williams 's body.
Williams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McTearson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Williams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McTearson defends it well.
Williams blocks a head kick by McTearson.
McTearson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but McTearson defends it well.
McTearson ducks under a wild hook from Williams .
McTearson tries a head kick but it misses.
McTearson throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
McTearson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McTearson blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from McTearson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McTearson takes one on the chin but seems OK.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams .

Williams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams wants to control but McTearson is keeping him busy.
McTearson wants to get back to full guard.
McTearson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but McTearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McTearson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.

McTearson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rufus McTearson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams keeping moving, preventing McTearson from controlling successfully.
Stanly Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but McTearson is proving a slippery customer.
McTearson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stanly Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanly Williams !
Stanly Williams very nearly forgot to thank Just Fight (Everything 8$) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.