PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Williams (ranked 4743 p4p, 232 weight class) and Will Silva (ranked 6432 p4p, 295 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Williams
vs
Silva

168 cm
25
135 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

170 cm
26
143 lbs
2 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Will Silva!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.

Williams has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva wants to break free but Williams has control.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.

Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silva sprawls and moves away.
Will Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Williams clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva can't get the takedown.

Williams breaks the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Williams checks the leg kick.

Williams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Williams in side control, throwing shots but Silva defends.
Silva is looking for a sweep.

Williams has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Silva instigates a clinch.

Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Williams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Williams.
Silva darts in trying to clinch

and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.

Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Williams stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Williams stands up from Silva's guard - Williams perhaps looking for a knockout.
Silva feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva wants to clinch.
Williams attempts a counter takedown but Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there

and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jason Williams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
A big right from Silva misses.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Silva throws a leg kick

and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Williams gets to his feet. Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jason Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Silva misses.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva misses with a leg kick

and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Williams dives into side control.
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!
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Williams.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Williams decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Silva misses.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Will Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.

Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Williams wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Williams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva, up you get!
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.
Williams changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Williams clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Williams jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Williams uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Will Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.

Williams closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.

Williams breaks the clinch.
Silva misses with a body shot.

Williams gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Silva is holding on to half guard well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Jason Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Williams stands up and beckons Silva to join him on the feet.

Williams scores with a takedown into Silva's guard.
Williams passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Williams thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to stand.

Williams stands up from half guard.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss

and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Williams gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut

and Williams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Silva is wriggling around but Williams manages to pass to half guard.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva is breathing heavily.

Williams postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Silva to stand up.

Williams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Williams dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Williams forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.

Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there

and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
Williams trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams lands some shots froms side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Williams stands up and beckons Silva to his feet.

Silva gets caught napping as Williams dives in and scores a takedown. Silva manages to retain guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to stand and escape but Williams is having none of it.
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
Williams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Williams trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.

Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.

Silva knocks Williams to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?

It looks like Jason Williams has been cut.
Silva tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams gets back to full guard.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Silva wants to stand up but Williams is controlling him.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Silva wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Silva is working an open guard so Williams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Williams is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Silva moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Silva!