PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Test Fighter (ranked 4956 p4p, 5101 weight class) and Simon Williamson (ranked 540 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Fighter
vs
Williamson

180 cm
25
196
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
185
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Solid 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Test Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Simon Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Albert Achterberg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fighter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Williamson misses with a takedown attempt
and Fighter counters with a series of strikes. Williamson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fighter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williamson counters with a body kick.
Simon Williamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williamson misses with a takedown attempt - Fighter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fighter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fighter throws a nice looking combination but Williamson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williamson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williamson misses with a takedown attempt - Fighter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
It looked like Fighter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Test Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Williamson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Fighter checks a leg kick.
Fighter appears to be looking for a big counter.
Williamson throws a head kick but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter appears to be looking for a big counter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson misses with a kick to the body.
Williamson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fighter throws a right hand that Williamson ducks under and follows up with a left that Williamson also avoids with ease.
Williamson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fighter sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williamson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fighter tries to avoid it but Williamson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fighter to the ground. Fighter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Williamson avoids them all with ease.
Fighter misses with a double jab.
Williamson darts in looking for a takedown but Fighter gets double underhooks and turns Williamson into the cage.
Fighter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fighter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Williamson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It seemed like Williamson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fighter tries to work over Williamson's front leg with a kick but Williamson checks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williamson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fighter throws a big counter combination but Williamson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Williamson has his takedown stuffed
and Fighter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Test Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williamson looks winded!
Williamson dives in for a single leg takedown but Fighter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fighter checks a leg kick.
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williamson.
Williamson has a takedown stuffed.
Fighter misses with a wild combination.

Williamson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williamson is trying to break the clinch but Fighter is controlling him.
Williamson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Fighter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williamson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Fighter wants to get back to striking at distance but Williamson won't allow it.
Fighter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

Fighter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter throws a sloppy body shot
and Williamson counters with a thumping low kick.

Williamson moves into range and clinches up with Fighter.
Williamson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fighter to keep the fight standing.

Williamson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Test Fighter 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.

Fighter gets tackled into the cage by Williamson. Williamson maintains the clinch.
Williamson slowing the pace effectively.
The referee is keeping an eye on Williamson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Williamson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williamson fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fighter is looking for a counter combo.
Williamson throws a head kick that misses.
Williamson checks a low kick from Fighter.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williamson.
Williamson shoots for a takedown but Fighter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fighter went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Test Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Williamson.
Fighter tries to bum rush Williamson with a series of wild strikes but Williamson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williamson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williamson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Williamson misses with the combination.
Williamson tries to clinch but Fighter moves away
and Fighter counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fighter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fighter looks to land a combination but Williamson avoids it well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fighter lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williamson shoots and misses
and Fighter counters with a straight right hand.
Fighter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Williamson avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williamson.
A quick step to the side and Fighter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williamson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fighter defends it nicely.
Williamson is breathing heavily.
Williamson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fighter swivels and escapes.
It looked like Fighter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Williamson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fighter.
Fighter misses with a series of wild punches.
Fighter misses with a double jab.
Williamson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Williamson looks for a takedown but Fighter sprawls well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter throws a jab but it's blocked by Williamson.
Williamson tries to counter with a clinch but Fighter shakes him off and moves away.
Fighter misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Williamson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

Williamson moves into the clinch successfully.
Williamson leaning against his opponent.
Williamson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fighter avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fighter is trying to force a seperation but Williamson has the dominant position.

Fighter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fighter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Williamson fails with the takedown
and Fighter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Test Fighter 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Williamson wants to clinch.
Williamson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fighter circles away.

Fighter tries to keep at a distance but Williamson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williamson has Fighter pressed against the cage, preventing Fighter from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter is trying to break the clinch but Williamson is controlling him.
The referee is keeping an eye on Williamson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Williamson fails to pull the fight into his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fighter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Test Fighter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Williamson.
Williamson staying out of range there.
Fighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williamson can do to turn this around?
Williamson shoots in looking for a takedown but Fighter manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williamson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
It looked like Fighter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Williamson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fighter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williamson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Williamson.
Fighter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williamson counters with a left and a right that stings Fighter.
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williamson circles away quickly and effectively.
Fighter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter connects with a body shot that sends Williamson's belly button to the back.
Fighter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

Williamson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williamson is trying to pull guard but Fighter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fighter is trying to push Williamson away but Williamson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Williamson breaks from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fighter tries to bum rush Williamson with a series of wild strikes but Williamson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Williamson moves into the clinch.
Fighter wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Fighter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fighter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Williamson scores with a shoulder strike.
Williamson slows down the pace here.
Williamson misses with an elbow over the top.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fighter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Fighter tries to circle away but Williamson has him pinned against the cage.

Williamson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williamson tries to clinch there but Fighter circles away.
Fighter throws a big counter combination but Williamson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fighter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

Fighter tries to keep at a distance but Williamson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williamson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fighter avoids it.
Simon Williamson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Test Fighter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Fighter breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Test Fighter.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fighter, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test Fighter!