PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bennito Masqual (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kings of Leon - Sex on Fire. Masqual has chosen Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger 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
Masqual

225 cm
26
272 lbs
10 - 6 - 0

192 cm
30
272 lbs
10 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bennito Masqual!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masqual dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Williams tries for a takedown but Masqual sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Masqual rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Bennito Masqual has been cut.
Masqual will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Williams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Masqual to the ground. Williams is now in Masqual's guard.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams postures up.

Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Masqual has wrist control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Masqual pulls Williams in to control the position.
Williams postures up.

Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.

Williams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Masqual tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Masqual manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Williams has an active guard here but Masqual has managed to pass into half guard.

Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Masqual lands strikes from half guard.

Williams looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Masqual pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Masqual wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Masqual pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Williams looking for submissions off his back.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Masqual sits in half guard.
Masqual drops an elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Williams looking for submissions off his back.

Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Masqual.

Williams actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Masqual is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Masqual has control of the leg.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.

Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Masqual trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bennito Masqual's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Williams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Masqual wants to get back to full guard.

Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Williams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Masqual has managed to free his arm - good work.

Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Masqual sees it coming and defends easily.

Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Masqual is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Masqual is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Masqual trying to control but Williams postures up.
Masqual is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams is thwarting Masqual's attempts to control the position.
Masqual is trying to get back to full guard.

Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Masqual defends the submission attempt.

Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masqual is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams is looking to advance position but Masqual won't allow it.
Masqual trying to control from the bottom.

Williams is trying to work for a kimura but Masqual is defending well.

Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Masqual doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.

Williams is looking for a kimura but Masqual is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Williams seems to be looking for submissions.

Masqual is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
Masqual gets full guard.
Williams advances position into side control!

Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Williams goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Masqual rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Williams's guard! Nice work there by Masqual!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masqual defends well.
Masqual's corner is telling him to maintain position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masqual trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Masqual lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Masqual wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.

Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Masqual can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masqual controls from within his opponent's guard.

Masqual avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bennito Masqual's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Masqual throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Masqual counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams throws a series of punches but Masqual moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Masqual. That snapped Williams's head back.
Masqual throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams tries to bum rush Masqual with a series of wild strikes but Masqual uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Masqual throws a combination that misses
and Williams counters with a one-two to the body.
Masqual's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye.

It looks like Jonathan Williams has been cut.
Masqual fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Williams square on the jaw! Damn, Williams is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bennito Masqual!