PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Story (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Davey Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Story might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to NONE. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Story
vs
Williams

183 cm
24
235 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

195 cm
21
270 lbs
9 - 4 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Story!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Davey Williams!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a right and a left that Story avoids nicely.

Story drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Story loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Story has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Story trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Story accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Story is proving a slippery customer.
Story lands a couple of elbows.
Williams is trying to keep Story in close.
Story prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
Story might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Story trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Story lands a two punch combo.

Story scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Story working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams tries to buck Story off but Story is having none of it.
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.
Story cracks Williams with a big elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Story working the ground and pound from side control.

Story is trying to get an arm triangle but Williams is defending well.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams is trying to buck Story off.
Story scoring with punches from side control.
Story looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Williams is avoiding damage well.

Story tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Story lands some shots froms side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Williams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Story's best efforts.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Williams looks gassed!
Story is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Story thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Story missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Story.
Story thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is pressing down on Story's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Story slips nicely into half guard.
Story lands with a punch from half guard.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Williams is trying to stand back up but Story is controlling him
Williams is staying active underneath Story, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Story lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Story is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Story trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Story is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Williams is staying active underneath Story, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Williams trying to control here.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Story pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williams is out of range and Story settles back down.
Story throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Story missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Story is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Story takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Davey Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Story ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Story 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.

Williams throws a combination that misses

and Story counters with a takedown into side control.
Williams is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Story is controlling him well.
Story landing strikes.
Story lands some shots froms side control.
Story working away.
Williams taking a bit of punishment here - Story scoring with strikes.
Story wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Story lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Story scoring with punches from side control.
Williams tries to escape but Story is in control.
Story in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Story lands an elbow.
Williams is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Williams on the wrong end of some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Story wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Story scores with a couple of short elbows.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard.
Story cracks Williams with a big elbow.
Williams takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Story trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
Williams gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Story cracks Williams with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Story in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Story with the ground and pound from mount.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.

Story wants to finish this one by submission but Williams is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Story.
Story landing strikes, looking to finish!
Williams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Story.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams is bucking up trying to escape but Story cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Story with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Story.
Story working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Story trying to control but Williams is having none of it.
Story has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Williams's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is working to get back to half guard.
Williams wants to hold on but Story pushes him away.
The referee warns Williams that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Story looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Story controlling the position easily from mount.

Story is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Williams has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Williams is wriggling around trying to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Story is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Williams can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Story lands a big shot there that rocks Williams but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Williams tries to hold on but Story postures up.
Story punishing his opponent with strikes.
Williams is trying to stand up.
Story lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Story breaks from Williams's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Story fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Story pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Story looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Story lands a heavy elbow.

Williams is rocked!
Story looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Story 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!

Story thows a body shot but no joy.
Story looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Story persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Story misses with a combination
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Story's head back.
Story walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and Story takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Story takes one to the chin there.
Williams works over Story's head and body with a nice combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Story swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams throws a right and a left that Story avoids nicely.
Williams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Story looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Story misses with a straight left.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Story.
Story throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Story off to one side.
Davey Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Story.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Story, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Story. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Story misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
Williams throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Story tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Story looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Story here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Story swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Williams bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Story's head backwards.
Story fails with a takedown attempt.
Story misses the shot to the body.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Story scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Williams pushes Story off and gets back to his feet.

Story shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Williams is trying to defend but Story finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Story wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Nice strikes from Story there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Story there.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Story passes to side control.
Williams taking a bit of punishment here - Story scoring with strikes.
Williams on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Story working the head with strikes.
Williams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Story wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Williams can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Phil Story is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Story tries to move into full mount but can't pass Williams's legs.
Davey Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Story lands a decent elbow from side control.
Story wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Williams throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Story landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Phil Story overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Story is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Story connects with a nice short shot to Williams's temple.
Story 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.
Story trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Davey Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Story has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Story!