PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rob Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dwayne Perry was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Williams
vs
Perry

190 cm
23
230 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

178 cm
24
260 lbs
7 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Knockout power

Hellbent, Inc.

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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dwayne Perry!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perry shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Perry walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Williams misses with the combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Williams lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Perry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Perry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.

It looks like Dwayne Perry has been cut.
Perry moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Williams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Perry passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Perry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Perry looks to land a strike but Williams avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

Perry drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Perry off! Perry jumps back into Williams's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Williams holds on and takes a little breather.
Perry pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Perry throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Perry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Perry.
Williams drops Perry with a nice combination! Williams dives into Perry's guard, looking to finish!

Perry looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Perry has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams wants to control from the top but Perry keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry looking for a sweep. Not yet Perry, not yet.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Perry is on top in guard.
Williams 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Perry working some strikes from top position.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Perry working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Perry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Perry on the ground.
Perry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Perry throwing strikes but missing.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Perry's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Perry drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Perry throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Perry trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perry thows a big elbow that misses.
Perry wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Perry is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.

Perry is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Perry landing with the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A bone on bone clash there as Perry blocks the leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Perry or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.
Williams throws a series of punches but Perry moves out of range.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Some wild striking there from Williams.

That's two 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Perry misses the target.
Perry tries to clinch up.
Perry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perry off to one side.
Perry tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rob Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Perry misses.
Perry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams misses with a hook. Perry ducked under it nicely.
Williams tries to bum rush Perry with a series of wild strikes but Perry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Perry looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rob Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Perry.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williams misses with a low kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Perry.
Perry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.

That has opened up Dwayne Perry's cut even more.
Williams attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Perry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perry doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Perry fails to land the takedown.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams cracks Perry with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rob Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Perry's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.

Perry looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Perry throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Perry sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Perry looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry looking for a sweep. Not yet Perry, not yet.
Perry not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Perry looking for a sweep. Not yet Perry, not yet.
Williams wants to get up but he can't break Perry's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Perry is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Williams is trying to stand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Perry trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away.
Perry moves nicely into side control.
Williams dodges the ground and pound from Perry.

Perry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Perry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perry in side control, throwing shots but Williams defends.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Perry cracks Williams with a big elbow.
Williams regains half guard, as Perry was trying to land strikes.
Perry prevents Williams from standing back up.
Perry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Perry.
Perry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Perry sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Perry missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Perry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Perry is able to avoid easily.
Perry checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Perry really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Perry's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Perry looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Williams tries to bum rush Perry with a series of wild strikes but Perry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Perry on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Perry checks the leg kick nicely there.
Perry misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Perry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

Perry fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williams sprawls well initially but Perry persists and gets the takedown into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying to stand.
Perry throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Perry.
Perry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Perry slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.
Williams tries to roll over but Perry keeps him under control.
Perry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Perry passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Williams!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Perry looking to ground and pound but Williams is blocking nicely.
Perry throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Perry unloads with some shots from mount but Williams bucks and avoids them well.
Perry lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Williams blocking the ground and pound.
Perry is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Perry punching from mount but Williams doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Dwayne Perry has got the better of the ground game so far.

Perry looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Perry thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to stand.
Perry throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Perry has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Williams's face.
Williams regains half guard.
Williams pushes Perry off looking to stand but Perry dives back in and keeps control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Perry not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Williams is trying to control but can't.
Williams is staying active underneath Perry, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Perry is pressing down on Williams's thigh, looking to free his foot. Williams is holding on for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perry tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dwayne Perry dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Perry's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Williams throws a low kick, looking for Perry's leg but Perry calmly moves out of range.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Perry.
Perry ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Perry shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Perry's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perry fails in his attempt to clinch.

Perry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Perry drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Perry is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Williams tries a low kick but Perry avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to bum rush Perry with a series of wild strikes but Perry uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Perry avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perry shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Perry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rob Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwayne Perry.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Rob Williams is winning the standup battle so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Perry fails with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Perry.
Dwayne Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Williams staying out of range there.
Perry tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Perry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perry off to one side.
Williams fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Perry is out of range.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams slips under a jab from Perry.
Perry shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Perry keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Perry drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Perry tries to clinch up.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Perry moved out of range.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Perry's head but Perry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perry showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rob Williams!
Rob Williams is the new heavyweight champion!