PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ken Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Weid Chrisman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weid Chrisman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Williams
vs
Chrisman

171 cm
21
181 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
185 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ken Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Weid Chrisman!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Steve Erwin and Darius Henderson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Chrisman pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Chrisman can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Williams is trying to drag Chrisman to the mat but Chrisman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Chrisman gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Williams regains guard.
Williams wants to stand but Chrisman is controlling the position.
Chrisman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chrisman tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Chrisman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chrisman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chrisman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chrisman wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Chrisman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chrisman.
Williams wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chrisman dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Chrisman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chrisman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williams blocks it with crossed arms.
Chrisman has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chrisman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ken Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weid Chrisman.

Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chrisman drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Williams defends it well.

Chrisman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chrisman showed some decent athleticism there.
Williams's coaches at Sydney Fight Team have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Chrisman sits in half guard.
Chrisman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chrisman stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
Chrisman keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Williams is trying to stand.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chrisman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Chrisman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Chrisman shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Chrisman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams throws a counter high kick but Chrisman was just alert enough to avoid it.
Chrisman takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Williams lets loose with a powerful body kick. Chrisman will feel that in the morning.

Chrisman rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Chrisman has the dominant position.
Chrisman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chrisman is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chrisman down to the mat. Chrisman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ken Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chrisman shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chrisman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chrisman tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Chrisman looks winded!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Williams lands but Chrisman takes it in his stride.
Williams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chrisman throws a wild body kick that Williams sees coming a mile off.
Chrisman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chrisman swings and misses with a shot to the body

and Williams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.

Williams breaks from the clinch.
Chrisman on the wrong end of a nice hook.

Chrisman drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Chrisman is trying to break the clinch but Williams has him pressed against the cage.

Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chrisman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Weid Chrisman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Chrisman moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Williams dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Chrisman darts in looking for a takedown but Williams gets double underhooks and turns Chrisman into the cage.
Chrisman swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a big counter combination but Chrisman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chrisman can do to turn this around?
Chrisman misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chrisman avoids the head kick by Williams.
Ken Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams thuds his shin into the meat of Chrisman's side.
Chrisman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chrisman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams throws a head kick that half lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Chrisman moves out of range easily.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Chrisman.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

Chrisman moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Chrisman has the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chrisman is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.
Chrisman tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Chrisman back against the cage.
Chrisman tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
Ken Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weid Chrisman.
Chrisman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.

Williams tightens his grip and picks Chrisman up, before dumping him to the ground. Chrisman manages to land in guard.
Chrisman wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chrisman's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chrisman is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
Williams is looking to stand up but Chrisman won't let him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

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

Williams tries to keep at a distance but Chrisman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chrisman has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
Chrisman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ken Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a head kick but Chrisman moves out of range.
Chrisman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chrisman gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams throws a head kick that half lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chrisman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chrisman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Williams throws a combination. Chrisman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

Chrisman has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Chrisman breaks from the clinch.
Chrisman fails in his attempt to clinch.

Chrisman rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chrisman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chrisman.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chrisman is defending well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Chrisman.

Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams slips a jab from Chrisman.
Chrisman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams feints a jab promting Chrisman to slip. Williams then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chrisman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Williams dominated that second 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. This is the final round!

Chrisman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chrisman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Chrisman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Williams throws a head kick but Chrisman moves out of range.
Chrisman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Chrisman shoots in but no luck this time.
Chrisman misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
As Chrisman looks to move away, Williams throws a big counter combo bu Chrisman just gets out of the way.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Chrisman's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Chrisman.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Chrisman.

Williams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Chrisman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chrisman trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams is looking to stand up but Chrisman isn't so interested in that idea.
Chrisman trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chrisman is controlling him.
Ken Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two 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.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Chrisman throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chrisman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

Chrisman moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Chrisman missing with knees to the body.
Chrisman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ken Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Weid Chrisman.
Chrisman misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Chrisman has him pressed against the cage.

Chrisman manages to break the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Chrisman blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chrisman avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Chrisman gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Weid Chrisman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chrisman tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chrisman tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Chrisman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chrisman tries to clinch up.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Chrisman swings and misses with a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chrisman throws a lazy body kick
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Chrisman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chrisman with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Williams.
Danga de danga de dang - Williams scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chrisman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Williams lands a head kick. Chrisman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Chrisman shoots and misses

and Williams counters by clinching up.
Williams tries to pull guard but Chrisman holds him up against the cage and eventually Williams drops back down to his feet.
Chrisman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A swing and a miss from Chrisman.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ken 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

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