PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craigy Williams (ranked 4619 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Foster (ranked 6688 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Foster will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Williams
vs
Foster

190 cm
25
225 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

183 cm
18
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Craigy Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Charlie Foster!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Foster closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Williams to the mat! Williams manages to get full guard.

Williams kicks Foster off and gets to his feet.

Foster gets caught flat footed, as Williams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Foster 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster is trying to keep Williams in close.

Williams 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.
Williams stands and throws Foster's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
You can see the frustration on Foster's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Foster seems a little lost for a moment, as Williams dominates the positioning.
Foster 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.

Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Williams working the ground and pound.
Foster should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.

Williams swings around for an armbar but Foster sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Williams's guard.
Foster controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Williams trying to control the position.
Foster prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
Foster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Foster from controlling successfully.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Foster won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Williams has his feet on Foster's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Foster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foster shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into Foster's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Foster has eaten all the pies!
Williams is really struggling to control Foster but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Williams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Craigy Williams dominated that 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.

Williams throws a body kick that misses.

Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
Williams prevents Foster from improving his position.
Foster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
Foster wants to control but Williams passes into side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Foster!

Foster defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Williams.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Foster pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williams is out of range and Foster settles back down.
Williams throws a big counter combination but Foster scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Foster shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Foster 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.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick misses from Foster.
Foster shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Foster gets caught flat footed, as Williams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Foster is breathing heavily.
Williams is pushing down on Foster's leg trying to pass to half guard. Foster is fighting to maintain full guard but Williams has managed to sneak the leg through.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Foster does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Williams passes to full mount!
Williams fails to advance to Foster's back.
Williams controlling his opponent.

Williams is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Williams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Craigy Williams!