PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bull kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rage. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bull
vs
Williams

182 cm
25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

180 cm
25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clubber Bull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trent Williams!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bull changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bull but Bull pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bull drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bull defends it nicely.
Clubber Bull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Williams.

Bull darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bull prevents Williams from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bull looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Bull tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Williams.

Williams looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bull pushes past his half guard into mount!
Williams is desperately trying to improve his position but Bull has a good base and remains in mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is still trying to improve position.
Bull trying to control but Williams is having none of it.
Williams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull controlling from mount.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams wants to control but Bull is having none of it.
Williams regains half guard.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Bull is going to stand back up.
Bull is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Williams keeps trying to improve his position.
Bull wants to stand but Williams has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Williams trying to control here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams shoots in but Bull avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bull tries to counter with a takedown but Williams is quick to defend against it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Nice sprawl there from Bull as Williams shoots in.

Bull manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Williams on his heels. He'll look to pass Williams's guard now, I'm sure.
Williams is trying to hold Bull in close to prevent damage but Bull has managed to pass into half guard.
Williams tries to roll over but Bull keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams wants to get back to full guard but Bull has passed into side control.
Williams tries to bench press Bull off him but Bull keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Bull dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Bull feinted with a counter takedown.

Bull closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Williams quickly recovers to half guard.
Williams strikes from the bottom but Bull passes into mount!
Bull looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bull controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is desperately trying to improve his position but Bull has a good base and remains in mount.
Bull takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bull controlling from the full mount.
Bull is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Williams can't escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bull controlling his opponent.
Williams manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Williams throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Bull manages to pass to side control.
The referee asks Bull politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Bull prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Williams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bull's best efforts.
Bull prevents Williams from improving his position.
Bull tries to stand but can't do so whilst Williams controls his leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bull has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Williams works to full guard.
Williams wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Bull is now in half guard.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Williams manages to get to full guard.
Williams 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.
Bull is looking to stand up but Williams won't let him.

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 trying to hold Bull in close to prevent damage but Bull has managed to pass into half guard.
Williams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bull won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bull would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Williams is trying to keep Bull in close.
Williams has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bull has passed into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams is looking to regain half guard here but Bull keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Bull dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bull but Bull pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Trent Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Bull, which made it look bad.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Bull sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Clubber Bull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trent Williams.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Bull decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Williams's guard.
Bull has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Williams is proving hard to escape from.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to sweep here but Bull controlling him for the moment.
Williams wants to improve his position but instead Bull has moved into half guard.
Bull takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Williams wants to get back to full guard but Bull has passed into side control.
Williams struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Clubber Bull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two 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 looking to reverse the position.

Bull stands up.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bull half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bull sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.

Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
Clubber Bull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams stops Bull from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Bull's brow.
Williams passes Bull's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Williams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Williams is looking to stall here but Bull recovers full guard.
Williams landing with the ground and pound.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Bull.
Bull not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Bull's brow.
Williams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Williams trying to control but Bull is working from the bottom.
Williams is in close to Bull's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bull works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Trent Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams throwing strikes but missing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Bull showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bull 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Clubber Bull!
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Clubber Bull!
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Clubber Bull!

Clubber Bull wins by unanimous decision!
A less than humble Clubber Bull misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.