PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hollywood Hustler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hustler
vs
Williams

175 cm
24
190 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

186 cm
25
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hollywood Hustler !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Williams!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Hustler takes the fight into the clinch.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.

Williams manages to break the clinch.
Hustler misses with a double jab.
Williams throws a series of punches but Hustler moves out of range.

Hustler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hustler pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Williams breaks from the clinch.

Hustler dives in and scores a takedown into Williams's guard.

Williams pushes Hustler off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
A quick step to the side and Hustler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams avoids the head kick by Hustler .
Hustler shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hustler 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hustler 's waist but Hustler gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side.
Williams lands a front kick.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hustler sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Hollywood Hustler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Williams.

Hustler drives through with a takedown into Williams's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hustler landing some decent shots from guard.
Hustler 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hustler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hustler pushes down on Williams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hustler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hustler working Williams over with strikes.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Hustler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams tries to roll over but Hustler keeps him under control.
Hustler tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Williams.
Williams wants to get back to full guard but Hustler has mounted him!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williams manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hustler landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hustler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hustler working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Williams trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hustler landing punches.
Hustler controlling from the full mount.
Hustler postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Williams looks a forlorn figure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hollywood Hustler dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Hustler goes for a takedown attempt but Williams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Hustler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hustler is looking for a counter combo.
Hustler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hustler wants it to stay on the feet.
Hustler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Hustler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams darts in looking for a takedown but Hustler gets double underhooks and turns Williams into the cage.
Hollywood Hustler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Williams.

Williams clinches up with Hustler and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hustler pulls his leg out and moves away.
Williams has his takedown stuffed

and Hustler moves into the clinch.

Hustler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hustler with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Hollywood Hustler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hustler with a body shot.
Hustler keeps the fight on the outside.
Hustler appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hustler shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Hustler avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown. Hustler tries to sprawl out of it but Williams keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hustler manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams is breathing heavily.

Hustler shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hustler in particular looking to stall.

Hustler seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Hustler is very close to passing his half guard.
Hustler tries to stand and escape but Williams is controlling the position.
Hollywood Hustler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hustler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Williams manages to get to full guard.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Hustler is proving a slippery customer.
Williams striking off his back but it's not causing Hustler any problems.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

Williams closes the distance and pushes Hustler back into the cage.

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.
Williams tries to pull guard but Hustler won't allow it.
Williams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hustler has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.

Hustler rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams being controlled against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hustler tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hollywood Hustler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hustler 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Williams scores with a kick to the body.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hustler as he avoids it easily.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hustler paws at him with a jab and circles away.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Williams enables Hustler to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Williams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hustler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hustler won't allow Williams to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hustler passes into half guard.
Hustler drops an elbow to the side of Williams's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hustler sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Williams's guard.
Hustler passes to full mount!
Hustler lands a couple of good shots and Williams has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Williams trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hustler has good solid back control here.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Hustler is persistently looking for the submission but Williams is defending it well.

Hustler is persistently looking for the submission but Williams is defending it well.
Williams tries to escape the position.
Williams covers up after that shot from Hustler .

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hustler is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Hustler is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Williams up.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.

Hustler looking for the choke from the back.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Williams breaks Hustler 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hustler has his hands on Williams's head, controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hustler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hustler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hustler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Hustler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hollywood Hustler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hustler , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hollywood Hustler !