PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blazej Byczkiewicz (ranked 206 p4p, 365 weight class) and Larry Williams (ranked 38 p4p, 59 weight class). Byczkiewicz comes to the cage accompanied by The Analogs - Szczecin. Larry Williams will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Byczkiewicz
vs
Williams

180 cm
32
215
22 - 12 - 0

192 cm
29
207
16 - 7 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blazej Byczkiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Williams!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byczkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Byczkiewicz misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Byczkiewicz slips under a jab.

Byczkiewicz moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Byczkiewicz backwards.
Byczkiewicz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Byczkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Byczkiewicz backwards.

Byczkiewicz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Byczkiewicz throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Byczkiewicz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams feints a counter leg kick.
Nice shot by Byczkiewicz.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Byczkiewicz in his tracks.
Williams connects with a solid leg kick.
Byczkiewicz connects with a single shot there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.

It looks like Blazej Byczkiewicz has been cut.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Williams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Byczkiewicz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Williams throws a hook but Byczkiewicz avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Byczkiewicz.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Byczkiewicz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Byczkiewicz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Byczkiewicz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Byczkiewicz counters with a straight right hand.
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 Byczkiewicz has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Byczkiewicz and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Byczkiewicz throws a lazy uppercut
and Byczkiewicz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byczkiewicz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Byczkiewicz throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a thumping low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Byczkiewicz was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Byczkiewicz defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Byczkiewicz tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Williams counters with a thumping low kick.
Byczkiewicz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Byczkiewicz throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Byczkiewicz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Byczkiewicz.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Byczkiewicz.
Williams throws a leg kick
and Byczkiewicz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Byczkiewicz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Byczkiewicz misses with a double jab
and Williams counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Byczkiewicz lands a right hook to the body.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Byczkiewicz.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Byczkiewicz digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Byczkiewicz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Byczkiewicz cracks Williams with a good jab.
Byczkiewicz misses with an uppercut.
Williams was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Byczkiewicz doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Byczkiewicz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Byczkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Byczkiewicz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Blazej Byczkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byczkiewicz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Byczkiewicz swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Byczkiewicz's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Byczkiewicz punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
Byczkiewicz lands with a nice body punch.
Byczkiewicz misses the body punch
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams throws a hook but Byczkiewicz avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Byczkiewicz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byczkiewicz. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams throws a head kick but Byczkiewicz moves out of range.
Williams connects with a leg kick.
Byczkiewicz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Byczkiewicz moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byczkiewicz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Byczkiewicz looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blazej Byczkiewicz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Blazej Byczkiewicz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Byczkiewicz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Byczkiewicz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Byczkiewicz lunges at Williams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Williams's hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Byczkiewicz as he connects with a hook.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Byczkiewicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Byczkiewicz moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Byczkiewicz.
Blazej Byczkiewicz is winning the standup battle so far.
Byczkiewicz throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Byczkiewicz lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byczkiewicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Byczkiewicz connects with a body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Byczkiewicz.
Good shot there by Williams.
Byczkiewicz misses with an uppercut.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Byczkiewicz moved out of range nicely.

Byczkiewicz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Byczkiewicz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.
Byczkiewicz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Byczkiewicz loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byczkiewicz misses the body punch
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Blazej Byczkiewicz's cut is getting worse.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Byczkiewicz. That snapped Williams's head back.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Byczkiewicz throws a shot to the body.
Byczkiewicz moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Byczkiewicz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Williams.
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Byczkiewicz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Byczkiewicz cracks Williams with an open hand slap.

Byczkiewicz closes the distance and clinches.
Byczkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williams scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Byczkiewicz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Byczkiewicz is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Williams lands a body punch.

Williams breaks the clinch.
Byczkiewicz moves away from the strike by Williams.
Byczkiewicz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Byczkiewicz fails to land with a series of punches.
Byczkiewicz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Byczkiewicz throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Byczkiewicz stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Byczkiewicz.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch lands to the side of Byczkiewicz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Byczkiewicz throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Byczkiewicz finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Byczkiewicz catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Byczkiewicz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Williams throws a head kick but Byczkiewicz moves out of range.
Byczkiewicz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Byczkiewicz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
Byczkiewicz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byczkiewicz looks to clinch
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Byczkiewicz tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams flicks out a counter leg kick but Byczkiewicz steps away.
Byczkiewicz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Blazej Byczkiewicz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Blazej Byczkiewicz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Byczkiewicz misses with a body shot.
Williams slips a straight right by Byczkiewicz.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Williams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Byczkiewicz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a low kick, right behind Byczkiewicz 's knee.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Byczkiewicz tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams flicks out a counter leg kick but Byczkiewicz steps away.
Byczkiewicz connects with a nice looking jab.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Byczkiewicz moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Byczkiewicz's shoulder, as Byczkiewicz tries to avoid the shot.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Byczkiewicz sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

Byczkiewicz darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Williams.
Byczkiewicz works on Williams's body with a couple of short punches.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Byczkiewicz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Byczkiewicz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
Williams presses Byczkiewicz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Byczkiewicz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Byczkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Byczkiewicz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
Byczkiewicz jumps guard but Williams stands there with Byczkiewicz around his waist. Byczkiewicz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blazej Byczkiewicz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Byczkiewicz controls his hands.
Byczkiewicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.

Blazej Byczkiewicz's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Byczkiewicz tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Byczkiewicz back against the cage.
Larry Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Byczkiewicz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Byczkiewicz working aggressively here.
Larry Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Byczkiewicz working aggressively here.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
Byczkiewicz misses with the head strike.
Williams is leaning against Byczkiewicz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Byczkiewicz backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williams misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Williams cracks Byczkiewicz with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.

Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a low kick but Byczkiewicz avoids it.
Williams drops Byczkiewicz with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Byczkiewicz! Williams dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Williams!
A victorious Larry Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Blazej Byczkiewicz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm trying to bring danger back in to MMA & there are no limits & no laws & I break down every barrier put in front of me till the day I die'.