PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Austin Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Landry Saracen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Saracen's choice of entrance music: Bon Jovi - Dead or Alive. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Williams
vs
Saracen

170 cm
22
147 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

167 cm
27
148 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Austin Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Landry Saracen!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saracen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Williams digs a good hook to Saracen's body.

Saracen scores with a takedown into Williams's guard.
Saracen wants to stand and escape but instead Williams has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Williams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Williams postures up.
Saracen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Saracen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Saracen being controlled here, momentarily.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Landry Saracen hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Williams thuds his right hand into Saracen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Saracen ducks down to avoid it.
Saracen fails with the takedown
and Saracen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saracen throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Saracen doesn't succeed with the takedown

so Williams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Austin Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Saracen.
Saracen looking for a sweep. Not yet Saracen, not yet.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Saracen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saracen has his hands on Williams's head, controlling the position.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saracen's head.
Williams controlling from the top position.
Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Saracen looking to control.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Saracen misses with a takedown
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saracen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Saracen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Saracen gets slowly back to his feet.

Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Saracen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Williams.
Saracen is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saracen down to the mat. Saracen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saracen shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Saracen's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saracen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

Saracen throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Williams tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Saracen is in Williams's guard.
Saracen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Saracen looking to pass the guard.
Williams pulls Saracen in close to prevent any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Saracen wants to stand but Williams is controlling his posture from full guard.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Good shot there by Williams.
Saracen lands a jab.
Saracen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saracen shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saracen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into Saracen's guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Saracen keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Austin Williams will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Saracen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saracen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saracen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Saracen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saracen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Saracen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saracen was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Saracen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Saracen slips the punch.
Saracen fails with the takedown
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Austin Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Saracen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saracen shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Landry Saracen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A left lands for Saracen.
Saracen misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saracen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand

and Saracen moves into the clinch.
Saracen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Saracen looking to stall.
Williams stalling in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saracen tries to score a body lock takedown but Williams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Saracen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A left lands for Williams.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saracen momentarily.
A slow jab from Saracen misses its intended target.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saracen momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saracen walks into a left hand.
Saracen checks a low kick from Williams.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Saracen ducks down to avoid it.
Saracen takes one on the button.
Saracen avoids the body shot from Williams.

Saracen has managed to clinch.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Saracen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saracen is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saracen backwards.

Saracen is rocked!
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Saracen gets the underhooks and prevents it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saracen is trying to break free.

Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams lands an overhand right.
Saracen has a takedown stuffed.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saracen avoids the body shot from Williams.
Saracen shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saracen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Saracen pinned against the cage. Saracen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Austin Williams dominated that second round.
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!

Williams lunges at Saracen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saracen's hand.
Austin Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Saracen tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saracen is out of range and Williams settles back down.
Williams slips under a jab from Saracen.
Saracen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saracen dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Saracen's head and hops out.
Austin Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landry Saracen.
Williams lands a jab.
Saracen drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saracen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saracen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Saracen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Williams works the jab nicely.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saracen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saracen fails with the takedown.
Saracen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Saracen throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Saracen shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saracen shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Williams slips under a jab from Saracen.
Williams lands a jab.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saracen fails with a takedown attempt.
Saracen lands the left hand.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saracen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saracen moves away from the strike by Williams.
Saracen has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saracen slips a straight right by Williams.
Saracen closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Saracen pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Saracen misses the target.
Saracen takes one on the button.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Williams wants to slow Saracen down by chopping away at his legs.
Good shot there by Williams.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saracen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.

Williams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Williams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Saracen tries to reverse the position but Williams maintains control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to control the pace but Saracen is squirming around nicely.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Saracen taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saracen is looking to escape.
Williams working Saracen over with strikes here.
Williams in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Saracen is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
Williams looking to finish Saracen with some ground and pound. This is bad for Saracen!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saracen working to try and regain half guard.
Williams unloading with bombs!

And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Williams!
A relieved looking Austin Williams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.