PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Petter Kinslayer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Houston Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kinslayer
vs
Williams

181 cm
19
175 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
173 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Petter Kinslayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Houston Williams!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Kinslayer circles away.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kinslayer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Kinslayer persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.

Williams darts in and clinches Kinslayer up against the cage.

Kinslayer jumps into guard, dragging Williams to the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kinslayer holds on and takes a little breather.
Kinslayer wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Kinslayer wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kinslayer looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kinslayer striking off his back but it's not causing Williams any problems.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinslayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams thows a big elbow that misses.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kinslayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Kinslayer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petter Kinslayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kinslayer.
A punch combination from Kinslayer misses.

Williams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kinslayer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kinslayer is keeping the position for now.

Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kinslayer looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kinslayer looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kinslayer!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to regain half guard here but Kinslayer keeps moving and retains side control.
Williams looks gassed!
Kinslayer tries to advance to mount but can't.
Williams looking for a sweep but Kinslayer has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinslayer trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Williams tries to lock up and control but Kinslayer gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Kinslayer has hold of Williams's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Williams manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Kinslayer avoids the attempt from Williams to control.
Kinslayer looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams wants to control but Kinslayer is having none of it.
Kinslayer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kinslayer with a couple of short strikes.
Williams is trying desperately to improve position.
Kinslayer fails to take his opponent's back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kinslayer wants to finish this one by submission but Williams is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kinslayer.
Kinslayer manages to capitalize on a mistake by Williams to take his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Houston Williams will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Kinslayer darts in trying to clinch
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Kinslayer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Kinslayer tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Kinslayer misses with a few strikes there.
Kinslayer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.

Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
Williams is looking to pass Kinslayer's guard but actually Kinslayer recovers to full guard.
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Williams is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinslayer working a defensive guard here.
Kinslayer wants to stand up but Williams is controlling him.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinslayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kinslayer lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Williams!
Kinslayer trying to control but Williams is having none of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williams tries to buck Kinslayer off but he can't manage it.
Williams is trying desperately to improve position.
Kinslayer looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kinslayer controlling from mount.
Kinslayer avoids the attempt from Williams to control.
Williams is working to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Williams regains half guard.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kinslayer is working away from the top position though.
Kinslayer stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Kinslayer sits in half guard.
Williams is trying to stand back up but Kinslayer is controlling him
Williams wants to improve his position but Kinslayer is controlling well.
Kinslayer wants to stand up but Williams has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kinslayer trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.

Williams looking for submissions off his back.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Kinslayer, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Kinslayer against the cage but Kinslayer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kinslayer misses with a takedown attempt

and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Williams.
Kinslayer wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams tries to pull guard but Kinslayer holds him up against the cage and eventually Williams drops back down to his feet.

Kinslayer jumps into guard, dragging Williams to the mat.
Kinslayer trying to control the position.
Kinslayer wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Houston Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!

Nice sprawl there from Williams as Kinslayer shoots in.
Williams wants to clinch.

Williams scores with a takedown into Kinslayer's guard.
Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kinslayer wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinslayer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kinslayer striking from the bottom.

Williams decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some wild striking there from Kinslayer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a push kick but Kinslayer slaps the foot to one side.

Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
Williams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Williams escapes and gets back to his feet.

Williams drives through and clinches with Kinslayer against the cage.
Williams jumps guard but Kinslayer stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kinslayer tries to stall but Williams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams stalls.
Williams jumps guard but Kinslayer stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Kinslayer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Williams is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kinslayer to the mat. Kinslayer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Williams won't allow Kinslayer to sweep him here.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kinslayer being controlled here, momentarily.

Kinslayer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinslayer keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Kinslayer working a defensive guard here.
Kinslayer working a defensive guard but Williams passes into half guard.
Williams working over Kinslayer with some ground and pound. Kinslayer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kinslayer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Williams connects with a nice short shot to Kinslayer's temple.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams slips a nice elbow through Kinslayer's hands, connecting with Kinslayer's forehead.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams blocks the strikes from Kinslayer.
Kinslayer manages to get to full guard.
Kinslayer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kinslayer is on top in guard.
Kinslayer with a flurry of punches that miss.

Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kinslayer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Williams keeping full guard, as Kinslayer tries to pass.

And that's the end of the fight!
Houston Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Houston Williams!