PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximillian Xezeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xezeron comes to the cage accompanied by Our Truth by Lacuna Coil. Maximillian Xezeron is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Xezeron
vs
Carter Williams

195 cm
28
280 lbs
17 - 12 - 1

185 cm
30
286 lbs
8 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible

BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Maximillian Xezeron!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Carter Williams!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams tries to clinch but Xezeron moves out of range.
Xezeron seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice body kick there by Xezeron.

Xezeron gets a clinch.
Xezeron stalls.
Xezeron stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Xezeron controls the action.
Xezeron can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Xezeron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Xezeron feints a jab promting Williams to slip. Xezeron then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Williams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Xezeron throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xezeron thumps Williams with a low kick.
Xezeron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Xezeron.
Xezeron stalks Williams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Williams's face. Williams staggers backwards, shaken.
Xezeron throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams avoids the head kick by Xezeron.
Williams flicks out a counter leg kick but Xezeron steps away.
Xezeron fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams tries to clinch there but Xezeron circles away.
Williams avoids the body shot from Xezeron.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.

Xezeron manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Williams on his heels. He'll look to pass Williams's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xezeron preventing the sweep.
Xezeron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xezeron trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Xezeron is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Xezeron trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xezeron controls the pace.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Williams takes a kick to the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Jab by Williams.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Xezeron circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Williams misses.
Xezeron throws a shot to the body.
Maximillian Xezeron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xezeron throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xezeron tries to land a leg kick but Williams saw it coming and moves away.

Xezeron gets a clinch.
Williams blocks a body shot from Xezeron.
Xezeron changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Xezeron connects with a jab.
Sean Carter Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xezeron lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Xezeron feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Xezeron advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Xezeron tries to pass to full mount but Williams defends it.
Xezeron is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Xezeron tries to pass to full mount but Williams defends it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xezeron works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximillian Xezeron dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Xezeron has taken the fight to the clinch.
Xezeron 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.
Xezeron content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Xezeron trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xezeron into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Xezeron.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xezeron lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xezeron.
Xezeron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xezeron lands a body shot.

Xezeron drags the fight down to the ground.
Xezeron pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Xezeron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Xezeron is pulling down on Williams's head. It's preventing any offense from Williams, at least for the moment.
Xezeron doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Williams wants to stand but Xezeron has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron scores with a body shot.
Xezeron feints a jab promting Williams to slip. Xezeron then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Williams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Xezeron is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Xezeron moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Xezeron throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Xezeron misses the body punch
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Xezeron counters with a takedown into side control.
Xezeron taking a breather here.
Xezeron is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Xezeron works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Xezeron working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Williams takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Williams is pushing Xezeron's head away, looking to escape. Xezeron manages to hold on to the position though.

Xezeron is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Williams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Xezeron tries to advance to mount but Williams denies him.

That's four 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.
Williams can't do much from the bottom here.

Xezeron is trying to get an arm triangle but Williams is defending well.

Xezeron tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Xezeron has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Williams trying to remain calm as Xezeron controls from the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximillian Xezeron 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.

Xezeron lands a slapping body shot.
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Xezeron plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Xezeron moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWilliams.
A left and a right from Xezeron both land. Nice combination.
Xezeron pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williams blocks a head kick by Xezeron.
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Maximillian Xezeron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xezeron closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Xezeron is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Xezeron with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xezeron lands a two punch combo.
Xezeron misses with a head kick.
Williams is looking for the big counter here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Xezeron lands a head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Xezeron finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.

Xezeron moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Xezeron lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Xezeron works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Xezeron drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xezeron lands a left hand.
Xezeron tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Xezeron content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron misses with a punch to the body.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Xezeron controls his hands.

Xezeron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xezeron swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Xezeron fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xezeron throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Xezeron throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Xezeron throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xezeron moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Xezeron misses with a few strikes there.
Xezeron throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Maximillian Xezeron is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Xezeron.
Xezeron pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

Xezeron drives through with a takedown into guard.
Xezeron throwing strikes but missing.
Xezeron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Xezeron trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.

Xezeron drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Williams dives on top into guard.

Xezeron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron 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.
Xezeron being controlled here, momentarily.

Xezeron is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Xezeron pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
Xezeron's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Williams wants to stand but Xezeron has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Xezeron manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.

Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Xezeron controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximillian Xezeron clearly takes that round.
That's time! Xezeron's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Xezeron.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xezeron plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Xezeron lands with a nice body kick.

Xezeron closes the distance and clinches.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xezeron backwards.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Xezeron controls the action.
Xezeron slowing the pace effectively.
Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Xezeron just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Xezeron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Xezeron misses with a hook to the ribs.
Xezeron keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.

Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xezeron misses with a few strikes there.

Xezeron looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Xezeron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Xezeron scoring with some ground and pound.
Xezeron 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 decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Xezeron, up you get!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Xezeron, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Xezeron swinging wildly here.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xezeron misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And Williams responds with a good body kick, but Xezeron manages to step out the way in time.
Xezeron throws a shot to the body.
Nice body kick from Xezeron.
Williams is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Xezeron looking to score a takedown here. Williams is defending well but Xezeron drives through and ends up in Williams's guard.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Xezeron manages to pass to side control.

Xezeron is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to improve his position but Xezeron is controlling well.
Williams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Xezeron passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Xezeron trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Xezeron tries to move into full mount but can't pass Williams's legs.
An elbow from Xezeron crashes against the mat.
Williams tries to bench press Xezeron off him but Xezeron keeps the position.
Xezeron wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Xezeron works to advance to full mount. Williams defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Xezeron landing punches.
Xezeron looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Maximillian Xezeron had his way with Sean Carter Williams in 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Xezeron looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.

Xezeron is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Williams's half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Xezeron is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Williams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Xezeron wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams tries to kick Xezeron off but Xezeron keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Williams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Xezeron scores with a couple of nice shots.
Xezeron looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Williams is trying to stand back up but Xezeron is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Xezeron missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Xezeron is looking for a kimura here.
Xezeron wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.

Xezeron is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Xezeron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Maximillian Xezeron is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

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.
Xezeron content to control rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xezeron dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Xezeron. Those never looked like landing.
And Williams responds with a good body kick, but Xezeron manages to step out the way in time.
Xezeron gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams.
No joy there for Xezeron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Xezeron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams wants to clinch.
Xezeron misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams throws a lazy body kick
and Xezeron counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Xezeron moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Williams has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Xezeron.
Xezeron is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.

Xezeron wants the takedown. Williams is fighting it off but Xezeron persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Williams's guard against the cage.
Xezeron landing with the ground and pound.

Williams is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.

Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Xezeron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams avoids the head kick by Xezeron.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xezeron.
Xezeron throws a front kick that sends Williams stumbling back into the cage.
Xezeron tries to clinch up
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sean Carter Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams tries to clinch there but Xezeron circles away.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Xezeron is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
A nice combination there by Xezeron.

And that's the end of the fight!
Maximillian Xezeron showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Xezeron has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 50:45
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximillian Xezeron!
Maximillian Xezeron retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Maximillian Xezeron thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.