PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johhny Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Moreno has chosen Till I Collapse as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Williams
vs
Moreno

194 cm
18
250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

192 cm
23
256 lbs
4 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Carl Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Johhny Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Sam Margolis and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno stuffs the takedown.

Moreno closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Moreno seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Moreno's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Williams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Moreno is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Moreno manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Moreno.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moreno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moreno seems keen to control Williams's posture.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moreno is keeping the position for now.
Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams trying to control but Moreno is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno is adopting a defensive guard.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.
Moreno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Williams with a poor takedown

and Moreno counters with a nice double leg into side control. Williams won't be happy with that.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Moreno is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Williams will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moreno in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Moreno trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.

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.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Moreno counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Moreno.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Moreno has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Williams uses from the top position.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Moreno is keeping the position for now.
Moreno looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

Moreno is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Moreno is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moreno wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.

Moreno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams stands and throws Moreno's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johhny Moreno dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
Williams wants to pass to mount but Moreno is defending the position.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams wants to control but Moreno is keeping him busy.
Moreno gets full guard.
Moreno wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Moreno keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams looking to pass the guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Williams misses with a takedown

and Moreno moves into the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Moreno has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Williams is trying to keep an underhook but Moreno manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Moreno is taking a breather. Williams 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 wants to get back to full guard.
Williams pushes Moreno off looking to stand but Moreno dives back in and keeps control.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Williams is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Moreno jumps into side control!
Moreno just content to control the position.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
Williams bucks up and tries to throw Moreno off but instead Moreno has got his back!
Moreno biding his time, controlling Williams.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to break free.
Moreno controlling from the back.
Moreno controlling well, preventing Williams from escaping the position.
I would not like to be Williams right now.

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.
Williams is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet but Moreno has full control of the position and if anything, Williams has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Good control from Moreno.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams 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.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johhny Moreno 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Moreno decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Williams's guard.
Moreno throwing strikes but missing.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Johhny Moreno.
Williams fails with the takedown

and Moreno decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Williams's guard.
Moreno sitting in guard here, content to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moreno pushing down on Williams's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Moreno has control of the leg.
Moreno has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Moreno controlling from mount.

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 get back to half guard but can't.
Moreno takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Moreno prevents Williams from getting the reversal.
Moreno controlling the pace for now.
Williams is looking to get to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno controlling the pace for now.
Williams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

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.
Moreno wants to control the pace but Williams is squirming around nicely.

Despite being in the dominant position, Johhny Moreno just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Moreno counters with a nice double leg into side control. Williams won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carl Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams is looking to regain half guard here but Moreno keeps moving and retains side control.
Williams is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Moreno has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Moreno moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Johhny Moreno has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Moreno drags him back down.

And that's the end of the fight!
Johhny Moreno comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Moreno 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johhny Moreno!