PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Springs (ranked 2893 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Williams (ranked 7436 p4p, 519 weight class). Dan Williams told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Springs
vs
Williams

195 cm
29
260 lbs
10 - 9 - 0

192 cm
26
265 lbs
5 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Springs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Williams!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Springs but Springs pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Williams tries to sprawl but Springs drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Springs thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Springs has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Williams tries to kick Springs off but Springs keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Springs lands with a punch from half guard.
Springs working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Williams has hold of Springs's hands but Springs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ground and pound from Springs.

Springs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Springs works his foot free and advances to mount.
Williams is bucking up trying to escape but Springs cracks him with another couple of good strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Springs connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Springs cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!

Williams is rocked!
Springs lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Williams! Springs sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Williams and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Randy Springs!
After winning the bout, Randy Springs thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.