PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezio Bonzela Franco (ranked 3769 p4p, 4697 weight class) and Doug Williams (ranked 456 p4p, 504 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?

Bonzela Franco
vs
Williams

160 cm
21
240
2 - 2 - 0

196 cm
28
245
5 - 7 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezio Bonzela Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doug Williams!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Shirou Masuda.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a jab when Bonzela Franco was well out of range.
Bonzela Franco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
We've been hearing reports that Bonzela Franco has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bonzela Franco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Williams is looking for the big counter here.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Bonzela Franco slips the punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonzela Franco.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezio Bonzela Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Bonzela Franco is out of range.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Bonzela Franco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Doug Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams lands a nice hook to Bonzela Franco's body. Bonzela Franco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.

It looks like Ezio Bonzela Franco has been cut.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.

Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.

Williams breaks the clinch.
Bonzela Franco fails with the takedown
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams with a hook.
Bonzela Franco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bonzela Franco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams digs a good hook to Bonzela Franco's body.
Williams lands a nice hook to Bonzela Franco's body. Bonzela Franco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Bonzela Franco looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bonzela Franco is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bonzela Franco is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Bonzela Franco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is not content to let Bonzela Franco control the position.

Bonzela Franco wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Bonzela Franco is very close to passing his half guard.
Bonzela Franco throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
Bonzela Franco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bonzela Franco is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bonzela Franco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Bonzela Franco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to control but Bonzela Franco is keeping busy.
Bonzela Franco seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Bonzela Franco moved out of range.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonzela Franco was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Bonzela Franco avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams throws a series of punches but Bonzela Franco moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Doug Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Bonzela Franco rushes Williams and presses him up against the ropes.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.

Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonzela Franco is just out of range.
Bonzela Franco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonzela Franco shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Bonzela Franco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Doug Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams misses with an uppercut

and Bonzela Franco counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bonzela Franco throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Bonzela Franco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bonzela Franco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams seems keen to control Bonzela Franco's posture.
Bonzela Franco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bonzela Franco wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bonzela Franco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bonzela Franco postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Williams wants to improve his position but instead Bonzela Franco has moved into half guard.
Bonzela Franco looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Bonzela Franco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the pace.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Bonzela Franco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

Bonzela Franco is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bonzela Franco to get the leverage.

Bonzela Franco is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.

Bonzela Franco is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bonzela Franco.
Williams wants to sweep but Bonzela Franco has passed to side control!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to control but Bonzela Franco postures up.
Bonzela Franco scores with a couple of short elbows.

Bonzela Franco is working to tighten his grip on Williams's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Williams has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Bonzela Franco is really squeezing tight and eventually Williams passes out! Bonzela Franco breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ezio Bonzela Franco!