PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob Thornton (ranked 4723 p4p, 25043 weight class) and Antonio Williston (ranked 469 p4p, 565 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Thornton
vs
Williston

190 cm
19
192
2 - 3 - 0

181 cm
19
195
1 - 3 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rob Thornton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Williston!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornton tries to bum rush Williston with a series of wild strikes but Williston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Williston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williston moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williston lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williston moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Thornton misses.
A nice side step and Williston releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thornton misses with a hook.
Thornton looks to throw the jab but Williston is out of range.
Williston sizes up Thornton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.

Thornton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thornton lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williston.
Thornton throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williston.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williston blocks an uppercut.
Williston is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Williston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williston prevents a body shot from Thornton.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thornton blocks a body shot from Williston.
Thornton lands a shot to the body.
Thornton struggles to land a body shot inside as Williston controls his hands.
Williston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Williston.
Thornton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williston backwards.
Williston lands a nice shot to the body.
Thornton tries to work over Williston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williston tries to work over Thornton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from Williston.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thornton.
Williston tries to land knees in the clinch but Thornton avoids the damage to the body.
Thornton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williston is leaning against Thornton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Thornton takes a shot to the head.
Thornton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Williston working aggressively here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton lands with a left to the head.
Thornton struggles to land a body shot inside as Williston controls his hands.
Williston tries to land knees in the clinch but Thornton avoids the damage to the body.
Thornton scores with a shot to the side of Williston's head.
Thornton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thornton tries a body shot but Williston blocks it.
Thornton throws a punch but it's blocked by Williston.
Williston trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thornton.
Williston lands an uppercut.
Williston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thornton throws a head punch that misses.
Thornton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williston is working Thornton over against the cage.
Thornton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williston's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Williston.
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Williston.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williston throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thornton blocks it with crossed arms.
Williston takes a shot to the head.
Williston misses with the head strike.
Williston scores a nice knee to the body.
Thornton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williston's elbow.
Williston working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thornton swings wildly with an uppercut but Williston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thornton tries a body shot but Williston blocks it.
Thornton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williston or not.
Thornton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Williston.
Thornton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williston works on Thornton's body with a couple of short punches.
Williston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Williston blocks an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Williston.
Thornton tries to work over Williston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thornton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williston throws a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williston throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Williston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thornton lands a shot to the body.
Williston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williston tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thornton's elbow.
Williston stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Williston tries to land knees in the clinch but Thornton avoids the damage to the body.
Thornton blocks a body shot from Williston.
Thornton can't find room to land a body shot as Williston controls the action.
Williston lands a body shot.
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Williston.
Thornton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Knees to the body from Williston.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Antonio Williston dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Williston has managed to clinch.
Williston lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williston with a knee to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Thornton.
Thornton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williston lands with a light punch inside.
Williston tries to work over Thornton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williston working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thornton.
Thornton scores with a shoulder strike.
Thornton misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thornton.
Williston misses with an elbow strike.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williston tries to throw a body punch but Thornton avoids it by throwing Williston back against the cage.
A short right from Williston.
Thornton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williston backwards.
Williston is pushing Thornton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Thornton.
Williston lands an elbow inside that Thornton shrugs off.
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Williston.
Williston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williston.
Williston creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thornton's defenses.
Thornton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williston.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williston.
Thornton can't find room to land a body shot as Williston controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Williston.
Antonio Williston seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thornton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thornton has a couple of punches blocked by Williston.
Williston using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thornton has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williston landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thornton blocks a body shot from Williston.
Thornton misses with a body punch.
Williston struggles to land a body shot inside as Thornton controls his hands.
Williston can't find room to land a body shot as Thornton controls the action.
Thornton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williston's elbow.
Williston blocking some punches.
Thornton cracks Williston with a nice body shot.
Thornton lands with a short punch from the clinch.

It looks like Antonio Williston has been cut.
Williston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thornton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thornton misses with some punches.
Thornton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williston blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williston pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Thornton digs a right hand into Williston's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williston's gas tank.
Thornton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williston prevents a body shot from Thornton.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Williston scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Rob Thornton has been cut.
A short right from Williston on the inside.
Williston lands a body shot in the clinch.
Williston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williston tries to land a knee to the head but Thornton blocks with his arms.
Thornton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Williston.

Thornton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thornton misses with a straight left.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Thornton misses.
Thornton misses with a looping left.
Thornton just misses with a punch to the body.
Williston replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Thornton blocks it well.
Williston fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williston throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thornton throws a body punch but Williston moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Williston. Beautiful body shot.
Rob Thornton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A combination from Williston does no damage.
Nice shot lands for Williston.
Thornton throws a series of punches but Williston moves out of range.
Williston getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thornton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Williston on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thornton.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Antonio Williston will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Thornton checks a leg kick.
Thornton doesn't manage to clinch there - Williston circles away.
Antonio Williston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thornton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williston throws the kick towards the body but Thornton avoids it.
Williston throws a jab when Thornton was well out of range.
Williston throws a leg kick that misses.
Williston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williston lunges at Thornton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thornton's hand.
Thornton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thornton darts in trying to clinch
and Williston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thornton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thornton moves out of range of the body kick from Williston.
A quick step to the side and Thornton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Williston scores with a hook to the body. Thornton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williston lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williston moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thornton.
Williston fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thornton wants to clinch but Williston slips to the side
and Williston counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thornton tries to clinch but Williston moves out of range.
Williston throws out a counter right but Thornton avoids it with no problem.
Williston walks into a stiff left hand from Thornton.
A bone on bone clash there as Thornton blocks the leg kick.
Thornton throws a big counter combination but Williston scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Williston moves out of range of the strikes.
Williston connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thornton wants to clinch.
Williston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williston changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thornton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williston is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A clash of legs there as Thornton blocks the low kick.
Williston throws a wild body kick that Thornton sees coming a mile off.
Thornton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williston keeps the fight on the outside.
Thornton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Antonio Williston is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thornton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williston.
Thornton walks into a straight right hand from Williston.
Williston sizes up Thornton with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williston circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williston swats away the attempt to clinch by Thornton.
A countering left hand to the body from Williston misses.
Williston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williston dodges the punch combination from Thornton.
Williston works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thornton lands an overhand right.
Thornton misses the shot to the body.
Williston tries a quick counter leg kick but Thornton is wise to it.
Thornton on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thornton checks the leg kick.
Thornton tries to counter by clinching up but Williston breaks away and moves out of range.
Williston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thornton connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thornton throws a right and a left that Williston avoids nicely.
Williston throws a low kick but Thornton moves out of range easily.
Thornton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Thornton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Thornton tries to clinch but Williston moves out of range.
Rob Thornton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thornton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williston.
Thornton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Williston counters with a straight right hand.
Williston tries a head kick but it misses.
Williston wants to land a leg kick but Thornton is out of range.
Williston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thornton misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williston throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Williston comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williston has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Williston!