PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Williams (ranked 2597 p4p, 1714 weight class) and Odd Job (ranked 360 p4p, 249 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Williams
vs
Job

180 cm
26
186
8 - 5 - 0

179 cm
26
174
6 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Experienced

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Enzo Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Odd Job!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Dirk Anderson and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Job shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Job 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.
Job is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams misses the shot to the body.

Job scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Williams trying to hold on to Job's head to control him but Job postures up.
Job is taking a breather. Williams says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is holding on to half guard well.
Williams trying to control here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Williams is controlling Job's trapped leg to prevent Job from advancing to side control.

Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Job shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Job's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Enzo Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odd Job.
Job uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.

Job darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Job is controlling the pace.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Job or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
Job shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Job's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Job sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Job sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Job.
Job looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Job darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams throws a hook but Job avoids it easily.
Job misses with a straight right.
Job misses with a left hand

and Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williams.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Job keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Job being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Odd Job will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.

Job shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Williams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams trying to control the position.
Williams pulls Job in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Job gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Williams working for a triangle but Job defends it easily.
Williams has Job pulled in close to control his posture.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Job looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Job persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Job looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Job persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Enzo Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odd Job.
Williams lunges at Job with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Job's hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Job throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams throws a hook but Job avoids it easily.
Job shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Williams enables Job to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Williams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Williams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Williams is trying to hold Job in close to prevent damage but Job has managed to pass into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Job is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Williams is controlling Job's trapped leg to prevent Job from advancing to side control.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Williams is trying to control but can't.

That's four 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.
Job controlling the pace.
Williams is controlling Job's trapped leg to prevent Job from advancing to side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Job pulls his head out easily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Job fails with the takedown.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Job dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Job has time to react.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Job shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Enzo Williams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Job shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Job.
Job looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Job tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Job ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Job throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams swings for the body but Job moves out of range.
Job swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Job will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Enzo Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odd Job.
Job shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Job! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Job.
Job swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams leaves Job with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Job has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Job ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Job on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Job sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Job.
A jab from Job misses.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Job dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Job's head and hops out.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Job.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Job misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Job can do to turn this around?
Job dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Job circles away.
Enzo Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Job saw that one coming.
Job looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Job fails with a takedown attempt.
Job fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Job misses with a looping left.
Job has a takedown stuffed.
Job with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Job looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Job takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Job's shoulder, as Job tries to avoid the shot.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Job tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Job shoots in but no luck this time.
Job shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Odd Job seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Job fails with the takedown
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Job throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Job tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Job moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Job looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Job shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Job moves out of range of the strikes.
Job shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Job uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Job bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Job lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Job defends it nicely.
Williams is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Job.
Job closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Job pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Job ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Job shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Job's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams feinted with a counter takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Williams throws a body punch but Job moves out of range.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Job uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Williams!
Our winner, Enzo Williams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.