PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stem Cell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Cell
vs
Williams

170 cm
33
143 lbs
27 - 9 - 0

170 cm
33
147 lbs
29 - 11 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Spartan Nutrition
Perkele!

Milwaukee's Best Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stem Cell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Austin Williams!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Cell, which made it look bad.
Austin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cell scores with a jab.
Cell throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
A good leg kick by Cell.
Cell throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Cell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cell throws the kick towards the body but Williams avoids it.
Cell cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.

Williams closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cell quickly recovers to half guard.
Williams thows a huge punch but Cell dodges it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cell is trying to control but can't.
Cell wants to get back to full guard.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cell tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.

Williams is looking for a kimura here.

Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cell defends it well.
Cell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
Cell trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Williams manages to pass to mount!
Williams is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Cell can't stay in a position like this for much longer.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams cracks Cell with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Williams looking to control but Cell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
BOOM! Williams connects with a massive shot to the dome!

Cell is rocked!
Williams throwing strikes here but Cell is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Oh Cell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cell seems to have got his legs back now.

Williams is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Cell has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Cell!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams pulls Cell in close to his closed guard and prevents Cell from doing any damage or advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cell trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cell tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Cell from controlling successfully.
Cell throws a big elbow that misses.
Williams keeping full guard, as Cell tries to pass.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Cell from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cell cracks Williams with a solid left hand.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cell is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Williams dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Cell moved out of range.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Cell scores with a hook.
Cell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Cell as Williams shoots in.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cell throws out the jab.
Stem Cell is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Cell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

Cell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cell softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cell scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Cell scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cell lands a nice uppercut.
Cell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cell throws a head punch that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is leaning against Cell and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cell is looking to control Williams's arms but Williams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cell has his back to the cage.
Cell tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cell misses with some punches.
Cell pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Cell is out of range.
Cell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cell duly obliges.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Williams throws a leg kick but Cell sees it coming and checks it nicely.

Cell takes the fight into the clinch.
Cell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Cell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
Cell blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stem Cell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Williams.
Cell tries to work over Williams's front leg with a kick but Williams checks it.
Williams throws a jab when Cell was well out of range.
Williams cracks Cell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Williams slips a jab from Cell.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Cell.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
Cell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Cell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cell connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Cell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Cell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams moves forwards but Cell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stem Cell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Cell moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams tries to move into range but Cell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Cell darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Williams letting Cell take a breather here.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cells head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cell lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Cell is trying to maintain a safe position but Williams gets an underhook and turns Cell into the cage.
Williams tries a body shot but Cell blocks it.
Cell working aggressively here.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cell pulls his leg out and moves away.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. Cell tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A big right from Cell misses.
Cell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Cell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Cell throws a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stem Cell dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Cell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Williams goes for a double leg but Cell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cell continues to drive forward.
A big left from Cell misses.
Cell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Williams throws a leg kick

and Cell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cell.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Cell.
Williams has Cell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Williams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cell avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Stem Cell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Austin Williams.
Cell has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Cell lands a left hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cell is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cell scores with a hook to the body.
Williams wants a takedown.
Williams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Cell.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Cell looking to slow down the pace here.
Cell lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cell lands a shoulder strike.
Williams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cell is defending well.
Cell throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Cell lands an uppercut.
Cell stalling against the cage.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
A left hand lands to the body for Cell.
Cell pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cell wants to stall.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cell's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Williams has Cell 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 Cell tumbling to the mat - Williams dives into Cell's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cell wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Cell has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cell looking to control.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Cell.
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Williams postures up in Cell's guard and throws a big left but Cell blocks it.
Cell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Cell scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cell.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cell is just content to waste time from the top position. Williams takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Austin Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cell throws a big elbow that misses.
Cell wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Cell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams controls Cell momentarily but Cell frees himself.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cell's guard.

Cell is trying to keep Williams in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stem Cell showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stem Cell!
A victorious Stem Cell thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.