PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Debt Metal (ranked 2662 p4p, 2778 weight class) and Kane Williams (ranked 335 p4p, 350 weight class). Williams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bad to the Bone. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Metal
vs
Williams

190 cm
20
260
4 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
250
4 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Very strong

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Conquest Nutrition™ (160Q) $48

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Debt Metal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kane Williams!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Metal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Metal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Williams keeping full guard, as Metal tries to pass.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Metal from controlling successfully.
Metal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metal postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Williams is trying to keep Metal in close.
Metal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Metal from controlling successfully.
Metal slips nicely into half guard.
Metal controlling the action here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Metal is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Metal trying to advance position but Williams counters by regaining guard.
Metal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams looking to control.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.

Williams gets tackled into the cage by Metal. Metal maintains the clinch.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Metal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Williams is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Metal can't fight it off and eventually Williams manages to take the fight to the floor. Metal looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Metal keeps moving.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams trying to control but Metal is working from the bottom.
Metal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Williams has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Metal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

Metal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Metal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Metal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Williams manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Metal keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Williams cracks Metal with a solid left hand.
Metal pulls Williams in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Metal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams throws a strike but Metal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Metal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Metal throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Debt Metal dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Metal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.

Metal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Metal lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Metal's guard.

Metal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Metal blocks nicely.
Williams throws a strike but Metal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Williams chips away with some ground and pound.

It looks like Debt Metal has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Metal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Williams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Metal keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams pushes down on Metal's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Metal's head.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Metal is not content to let Williams control the position.
Williams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Williams is working for a kimura but Metal is defending it quite comfortably.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Metal defending well though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Metal defending well though.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Metal is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Metal keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Metal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
Williams is taking a breather. Metal 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.
Williams throwing shots but Metal is blocking nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metal is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Metal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Metal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Debt Metal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Williams.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Metal sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Metal feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams goes for a double leg but Metal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Metal continues to drive forward.

Williams looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Metal!
Metal manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Williams lands a nice short elbow.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Metal's head.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Metal defending well though.
Metal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Debt Metal's cut.
That's time! Metal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

A looping hook to the body misses from Metal. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.

Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Metal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Metal tries to get out of the position.
Metal keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Metal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Metal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Metal!

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metal trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Metal is proving a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Metal wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Metal is stalling in the full guard.
Metal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Metal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Metal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Metal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams is trying to keep Metal in close.
Williams controlling Metal's posture.
Metal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metal trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Williams looks for a takedown but Metal sprawls well.
Williams dives in and grabs Metal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Metal pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Metal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Debt Metal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Williams.

Metal rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
Williams wants a takedown.
Williams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Metal after a bit of a struggle.

Metal gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Metal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Williams trying to control but Metal postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metal thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Metal frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Metal working the ground and pound effectively.
Williams takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Metal lands a big shot there that rocks Williams but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Metal lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Debt Metal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Metal has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Debt Metal!