PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lance Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has a pretty significant injury - he really shouldn't be fighting right now but he's a warrior and he's here none the less! Lance Armstrong has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Armstrong
vs
Williams

180 cm
22
190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

185 cm
22
183 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lance Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Williams!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams looks gassed!
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Williams.
Armstrong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Armstrong drops his shoulder and cracks Williams with a huge uppercut! Williams goes down! Can Armstrong finish him?

Williams is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Armstrong finish him?
Armstrong stands and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Armstrong stands up.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters circling - Armstrong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lance Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Armstrong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Armstrong throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Armstrong misses with a straight right.
Armstrong scores with a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Armstrong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams defending well as Armstrong loads up on a big left hand.
Armstrong throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Armstrong loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armstrong.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A slow jab from Armstrong misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Armstrong.
The fighters circling - Armstrong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams defending well as Armstrong loads up on a big left hand.
Armstrong misses with a looping left.
Armstrong looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Armstrong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Armstrong misses the jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
A punch lands to the side of Armstrong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Armstrong looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Armstrong saw that one coming.
Armstrong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Armstrong connects with a crisp jab.
Armstrong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Armstrong throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Armstrong misses its intended target.
Williams slips under a jab.
Armstrong gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
A slow jab from Armstrong misses its intended target.
A big left from Armstrong misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Armstrong misses.
Good shot there by Armstrong.
Armstrong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.
Armstrong throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Armstrong throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams defending well as Armstrong loads up on a big left hand.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A jab from Armstrong misses.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Armstrong off the cage and back into rage.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams cracks Armstrong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Armstrong looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
Armstrong avoids a punch combination nicely.

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 moves out of range as Armstrong strikes.
Lance Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Armstrong looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Armstrong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams throws the left hand but Armstrong avoids the punch easily.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armstrong.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Armstrong misses.
A big left from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Armstrong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Armstrong misses with a straight left.
Armstrong throws a good cross that connects.
Armstrong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Armstrong throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Armstrong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Armstrong misses with a straight right.
Armstrong connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Armstrong misses.
A jab from Armstrong misses.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Armstrong misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Armstrong slips the punch.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Nice defenses there by Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Armstrong misses with a hook.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Lance Armstrong is winning the standup battle so far.
Armstrong misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Williams duly obliges.
Armstrong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams.
Armstrong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Armstrong has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Armstrong misses with a straight right.
Armstrong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams misses with a low kick as Armstrong jumps back.
Armstrong throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams throws a half hearted mid kick.

Williams has closed the distance and engaged Armstrong in a clinch.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Armstrong has double underhooks.
Armstrong is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
Armstrong prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.

Armstrong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Armstrong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Armstrong loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Armstrong looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Armstrong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams scores with a hook.
Armstrong missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams is trying to drag Armstrong to the mat but Armstrong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Armstrong manages to break the clinch.
Armstrong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Armstrong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams slips under a jab.
Armstrong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Armstrong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Armstrong slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Williams.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Armstrong misses with a straight left.
Good shot there by Armstrong.
Armstrong connects with a single shot there.
Armstrong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Armstrong loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Armstrong misses the jab.
Williams with a jab.
Armstrong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams tries to bum rush Armstrong with a series of wild strikes but Armstrong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Armstrong throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Armstrong moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams moves away from the strike by Armstrong.
Danga de danga de dang - Williams scores with a four punch combination!
Armstrong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.

Williams drives through and clinches with Armstrong against the cage.

Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Armstrong waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams moves out of range as Armstrong strikes.
Armstrong misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Armstrong misses its intended target.
Armstrong misses with a looping left.
Williams looks to land a combination but Armstrong avoids it well.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Lance Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Williams.
Armstrong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lance Armstrong dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Armstrong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Armstrong lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Armstrong misses its intended target.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
Williams defending well as Armstrong loads up on a big left hand.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Armstrong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Armstrong lands a lovely overhand right.
Armstrong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Armstrong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A slow jab from Armstrong misses its intended target.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Armstrong slips the punch.
Armstrong misses with an uppercut.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Armstrong blocks the body kick.
Armstrong throws a hook but Williams blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armstrong.
Williams slips a jab from Armstrong.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Armstrong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams moves out of range as Armstrong strikes.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Armstrong checks a leg kick.
Williams lands the left hand.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Armstrong ducks down to avoid it.
Armstrong misses with a hook.
Armstrong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams with a jab.
Armstrong with a hook.
Armstrong misses the jab.
Armstrong misses with a straight right.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Armstrong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Armstrong throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Armstrong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Armstrong.
Williams blocks a jab.
A big right from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Armstrong throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a hook.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a looping right.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Armstrong misses.
Williams moves out of range as Armstrong strikes.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.

Williams pushes Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage.

Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Armstrong slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams moves away from the strike by Armstrong.
Armstrong lands the left hand.
Armstrong throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Armstrong misses its intended target.

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 slips under a jab.
Armstrong waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
The crowd cheers as Armstrong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Williams doesn't seem phased though.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Armstrong with a nice cross.
Armstrong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Armstrong on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Armstrong misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
A jab from Armstrong misses.
Williams lands with a straight right. Armstrong didn't see that one coming.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams lands with a cross.
Williams tries to clinch up but Armstrong circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
Ryan Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Armstrong, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lance Armstrong!