PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soren Sormsal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!

Williamson
vs
Sormsal

207 cm
20
193 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
21
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Max Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Soren Sormsal!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Tarja Halkonen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson closes the distance but Sormsal moves to the side

and Sormsal counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sormsal.
Williamson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sormsal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Williamson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sormsal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sormsal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sormsal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Sormsal might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

Williamson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Sormsal shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sormsal trying to mount his opponent but Williamson defends it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson is trying to get back to full guard.
Williamson wants to control but Sormsal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sormsal wants to pass to mount but Williamson is defending the position.
Sormsal working over Williamson with some ground and pound. Williamson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Well, if Sormsal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson is trying to maintain the position but Sormsal is very close to passing his half guard.
Sormsal not doing much here.
Williamson tries to get to full guard but Sormsal has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williamson trying to control from the bottom.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Sormsal closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Williamson's guard.
Williamson trying to control the position.

Williamson has his foot on Sormsal's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sormsal works his way back into a safe position though.

Williamson working for a triangle but Sormsal defends it easily.
Sormsal postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soren Sormsal dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Sormsal clinches.
Williamson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Sormsal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Sormsal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Williamson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williamson wants to sweep but no luck.
Soren Sormsal has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sormsal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sormsal slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sormsal's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Williamson controls Sormsal momentarily but Sormsal frees himself.

Williamson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sormsal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sormsal controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Sormsal bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Williamson trying his best to control but Sormsal has mounted him.

Williamson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Sormsal.
The referee warns Williamson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sormsal controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sormsal working the ground and pound effectively.
Williamson wants to hold on but Sormsal pushes him away.
Sormsal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Williamson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Williamson wants to control but Sormsal passes into side.
Sormsal is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Williamson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sormsal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Williamson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sormsal off and has taken his back!
Sormsal trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sormsal wants to escape the position.
Sormsal is trying to get back to his feet but Williamson has full control of the position and if anything, Sormsal has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Soren Sormsal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Sormsal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sormsal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williamson trying to control here.
Williamson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sormsal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Sormsal is looking for a kimura but Williamson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sormsal to get the leverage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson trying to hold on to Sormsal's head to control him but Sormsal postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sormsal in particular looking to stall.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Let's hope that Sormsal has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sormsal.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson wants to control but Sormsal postures up.

Sormsal tries for a kimura but Williamson is defending well.
Sormsal controlling the position from side mount.
Sormsal wants to control but Williamson is keeping him busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sormsal's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Williamson actively working from the bottom here.
Williamson is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Sormsal with shots to the head and body - Williamson looks very uncomfortable down there.
Sormsal content just to control the position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson is desperately trying to improve his position but Sormsal has a good base and remains in mount.

Sormsal looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Williamson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Williamson has given up his back here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Williamson fending off the submission attempt from Sormsal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Sormsal is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Williamson is defending well though. Sormsal let's go of the attempt for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Soren Sormsal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sormsal 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soren Sormsal!