PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jacques Diddles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vernell Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Diddles
vs
Williams

180 cm
26
167 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

179 cm
26
170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Determined

V-Mask Clothing (10%)

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

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Diddles pinned against the cage. Diddles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Diddles clinches with his opponent.
Williams just leaning against Diddles, taking a breather.

Williams decides to pull guard.
Diddles sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Diddles won't allow Williams to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diddles seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddles has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Williams is proving hard to escape from.
Diddles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Diddles scoring with punches to the head and body.
Diddles throwing strikes but missing.

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.
Williams controlling Diddles's posture.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Williams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Diddles is trying to defend but Williams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Williams wants to take a breather but Diddles is having none of it.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams is trying to control. Diddles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Diddles is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diddles keeping control of the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Williams is trying to work for a kimura but Diddles is defending well.

Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Diddles defends the submission attempt.
Diddles is looking to improve his position.

Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Diddles defends the submission attempt.
Williams is trying to control. Diddles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Diddles defends it well.
Williams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Diddles!
Diddles wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Williams prevents Diddles from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diddles tries to hold on but Williams postures up.

Williams gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vernell Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Diddles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Diddles tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diddles's face.
Diddles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diddles tries to circle away but Williams has him pinned against the cage.
Diddles working hard to break the clinch.
Diddles fails to pull guard.
Diddles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Diddles's face.

Diddles is rocked!
Diddles tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Diddles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddles has a takedown stuffed.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams gets a clinch.
Williams prevents Diddles from breaking the clinch.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Diddles is trying to maintain a safe position but Williams gets an underhook and turns Diddles into the cage.
Diddles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams connects with a knee to the head.
Williams misses with some punches.
Diddles wants to break free but Williams has control.

Williams breaks from the clinch.

Diddles throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williams was covering up waiting for the punch and Diddles finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diddles is one step ahead there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddles wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Diddles looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Diddles trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Diddles 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.
Diddles is working hard here to advance position.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Diddles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams prevents Diddles from getting back to his feet.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Williams looking to score a takedown here. Diddles is defending well but Williams drives through and ends up in Diddles's guard.
Diddles tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Diddles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams in side control, throwing shots but Diddles defends.
Williams wants to control but Diddles is keeping him busy.

Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Williams trying to control the action but Diddles is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.

Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Diddles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vernell Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Diddles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.

Williams pushes Diddles off and scrambles back to his feet.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diddles avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams wants to clinch up but Diddles keeps it at a distance.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Diddles circles away.
Diddles is looking for a counter combo.
Williams tries to clinch up.

Williams has Diddles up against the cage in a clinch.
Diddles looking for a takedown.
Stalling in the clinch from Williams.

Williams pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diddles makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Diddles is proving a slippery customer.
Williams working a defensive guard but Diddles manages to pass into side control anyway.

Diddles wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
Diddles cracks Williams with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Williams has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.

Diddles has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jacques Diddles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams tries to clinch there but Diddles circles away.
Diddles fails to land the takedown.

Williams has managed to clinch.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Diddles tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacques Diddles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diddles drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Williams wants the takedown. Diddles is fighting it off but Williams persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Diddles's guard against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddles wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diddles works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diddles is keeping the position for now.
Williams wants to control from the top but Diddles keeps moving.
Williams is looking to pass into half guard but Diddles pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Diddles is in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diddles works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Diddles is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

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

and Diddles counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Diddles 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 won't allow Diddles to sweep him here.

Diddles is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diddles trying to strike off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Diddles dives on top into guard.
Diddles wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vernell Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams 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 James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vernell Williams!
Vernell Williams was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.