PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Last Chance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Last Chance looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.

Chance
vs
Williams

185 cm
23
165 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

175 cm
22
165 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Last Chance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Williams!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chance shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chance looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chance.

Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chance, pushing him back against the ropes.
Chance fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Last Chance. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Williams manages to break the clinch.

Williams instigates a clinch.
Chance tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the ropes.
Williams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chance, pushing him back against the ropes.
Williams misses with a knee to the head.
Chance has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Williams rushes Chance and presses him up against the ropes.

Williams pulls Chance into guard.
Chance won't allow Williams to sweep him here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Chance avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chance doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chance manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to stand and escape but Chance is having none of it.

Williams uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Williams scores with a three punch combo!
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Chance fails with the takedown
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Chance gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Williams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Williams has gone for a leg lock! Chance slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.

Chance drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Williams manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Chance has Williams in his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Williams drops back looking for a leg! Chance is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chance manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Chance's guard.

Chance looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Williams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Williams is working for a kimura but Chance is defending it quite comfortably.
Chance is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard.
Williams is controlling the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams thows a huge punch but Chance dodges it nicely.
Williams is trying to control. Chance wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Williams passes to full mount!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

Williams goes for an armbar but Chance turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chance.
Williams is looking to stand back up but Chance counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Williams.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to stand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Chance is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Williams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Williams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chance's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chance's back!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Williams has the hooks in. Chance is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

Chance showing good submission defense here.
Williams is hanging on to Chance's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Williams patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Will Williams go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Chance is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Chance misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chance gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chance defending well though.
Williams uses his free foot to push down on Chance's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Chance.
Chance is wriggling around trying to escape.
Williams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams punching from mount but Chance doing a good job of avoiding damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Chance is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.

Williams is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Chance to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Chance shrugs it off.
Williams looking to control but Chance is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chance working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chance wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.

Williams working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Chance tries to escape but Williams has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Williams's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Chance has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Williams.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chance rolls, trying to escape but Williams keeps control of the position.
Williams wants to control but Chance is keeping busy.
Chance tries to break free.

Chance fending off the submission attempt from Williams.
Williams doesn't have the hooks in and Chance manages to turn into his guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Williams looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chance has picked Williams up and slammed him! Williams can't keep hold of the triangle and Chance manages to pass to side control!

Williams is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chance's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Chance! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Williams has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Last Chance!