PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vernell Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shamil Zavurov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zavurov has chosen Empire Of The Sun – Alive as his entrance music. Shamil Zavurov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Williams
vs
Zavurov

179 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

172 cm
26
169 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily

Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Underworld Clothing
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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vernell Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Shamil Zavurov!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Zavurov forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Williams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zavurov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams has Zavurov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zavurov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Williams avoids the elbow strike from Zavurov, against the cage.
Williams lands a nice elbow.
Zavurov lands with a left to the head.
Zavurov misses with an elbow strike.
Zavurov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zavurov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Zavurov scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Zavurov to work.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've been informed that Zavurov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.

Williams successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zavurov tries to stand but Williams is controlling from the bottom.
Zavurov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams is working an open guard so Zavurov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Zavurov rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zavurov to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vernell Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zavurov slowing the pace effectively.
Zavurov blocks the elbow strike.
Williams tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Zavurov has him pressed against the cage.
Zavurov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zavurov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Williams fails to pull guard.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Zavurov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zavurov lands with a light punch inside.
Williams letting Zavurov take a breather here.
Zavurov lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Vernell Williams has been cut.
Zavurov cracks Williams with a nice body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov controlling the action here for a moment.
Williams jumps guard but Zavurov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zavurov stalling against the cage.
Zavurov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zavurov lands an uppercut.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Zavurov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams stalling in the clinch but Zavurov improves position.
Williams dodges an elbow strike from Zavurov.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zavurov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zavurov lands a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zavurov.
Zavurov scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zavurov cracks Williams with a nice body shot.
Williams avoids the elbow strike from Zavurov, against the cage.
Zavurov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Zavurov.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zavurov prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams tries to break free but Zavurov pushes him back against the cage.
Zavurov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zavurov stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zavurov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Williams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zavurov slowing the pace effectively.
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zavurov fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Zavurov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Zavurov on the inside.
Zavurov lands an uppercut.
Zavurov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Zavurov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zavurov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zavurov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zavurov keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Zavurov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Williams jumps guard but Zavurov stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Williams is working for takedown but Zavurov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Good body shot from Zavurov.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zavurov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Zavurov keeps him there for the moment.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zavurov prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Zavurov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vernell Williams's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Zavurov rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
Zavurov stalling against the cage.
Zavurov lands a body punch.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Zavurov is controlling him.
Zavurov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zavurov stalls.
Zavurov holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from Zavurov.
Zavurov is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Zavurov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zavurov.
Zavurov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shamil Zavurov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zavurov avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams pulls Zavurov into guard.

Zavurov stands and steps away. Williams gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zavurov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

Zavurov has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Zavurov stalls.
Zavurov throws an elbow but it misses.
Zavurov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zavurov stalling.
Zavurov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zavurov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zavurov lands with a left to the head.
Zavurov effectively controlling the action here.
A short uppercut from Zavurov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zavurov.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Zavurov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zavurov.
Come on Zavurov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zavurov lands a shot to the body.
Williams wants a takedown.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zavurov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Zavurov instigates a clinch.
Zavurov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Vernell Williams's cut is getting worse.
Zavurov lands a good knee to the midsection. Williams won't want to take too many of those.
Zavurov stalling against the cage.
Zavurov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zavurov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zavurov lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Zavurov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams letting Zavurov take a breather here.
Zavurov pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Zavurov.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zavurov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Williams up against the cage.
Zavurov blocking some punches.
Williams misses with some punches.
Zavurov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Williams up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Williams is trying to pull guard but Zavurov turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vernell Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zavurov digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Zavurov.
A short left from Zavurov.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zavurov'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.
Zavurov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams looking to slow down the pace here.
Zavurov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
Zavurov lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from Zavurov.
Zavurov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zavurov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zavurov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zavurov is keeping busy.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zavurov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shamil Zavurov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vernell Williams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Zavurov moves into the clinch.
Zavurov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zavurov has Williams pushed against the cage.
Williams holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zavurov lands a body punch.
Zavurov lands an elbow just above Williams 's eye.
Williams dodges an elbow strike from Zavurov.
Zavurov managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Zavurov is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short left from Zavurov.
Zavurov slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zavurov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zavurov just stands there and leans against the cage.
The referee calls for Zavurov to work.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Zavurov prevents a body shot from Williams.
Zavurov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zavurov throws an elbow but it misses.
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from Zavurov.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zavurov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Zavurov is controlling the position.
A short left from Zavurov.
Zavurov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zavurov digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zavurov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zavurov.
A short left from Zavurov.
Zavurov leaning against his opponent.
Zavurov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.

Vernell Williams's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A nice left hand lands by Zavurov.

Williams is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zavurov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zavurov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Zavurov stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vernell Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zavurov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zavurov lands with a left to the head.
Zavurov pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Williams! Zavurov unloads with more strikes and Williams sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shamil Zavurov!
Shamil Zavurov gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).