PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zach Pressnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John WIlliams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying WIlliams's choice of entrance music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tczU6OWoUkI. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Pressnell
vs
WIlliams

225 cm
18
199 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

207 cm
25
198 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zach Pressnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John WIlliams!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Damien Edna.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pressnell is looking to score with low kicks.
Pressnell tries to clinch up but WIlliams circles away and keeps his distance.
Pressnell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pressnell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pressnell doesn't manage to clinch there - WIlliams circles away.
Pressnell fails to land with a series of punches.
WIlliams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pressnell.
WIlliams fails to land the takedown.
WIlliams is looking to land body kicks.
John WIlliams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
WIlliams throws a combination. Pressnell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.

WIlliams gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Pressnell manages to break the clinch.

WIlliams clinches up with Pressnell and pushes him back against the cage.
WIlliams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pressnell backwards.

WIlliams ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. WIlliams no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pressnell trying to control the position from guard on top but WIlliams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pressnell forces his way into half guard.
Pressnell looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pressnell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. WIlliams defending well though.
Pressnell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

Pressnell is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Pressnell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. WIlliams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pressnell.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Pressnell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. WIlliams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pressnell.
WIlliams won't allow Pressnell to pass to mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Pressnell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but WIlliams sees it coming and defends easily.
Pressnell is keen to just control but WIlliams is a slippery customer.
Pressnell is really struggling to control WIlliams but he's trying to hold on to the position.

Pressnell is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pressnell tries to stand but his hand is stuck under WIlliams.
Pressnell is breathing heavily.
Pressnell is keen to just control but WIlliams is a slippery customer.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pressnell wants to free his trapped foot but WIlliams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pressnell wants to control but WIlliams is keeping him busy.

Pressnell decides to stand up.

WIlliams has managed to clinch.
Pressnell is trying to force a seperation but WIlliams has the dominant position.
Pressnell changes levels and goes for a takedown here. WIlliams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
WIlliams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by WIlliams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zach Pressnell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

WIlliams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pressnell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pressnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. WIlliams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.

WIlliams clinches up with Pressnell and pushes him back against the cage.
WIlliams tries to land a knee to the head but Pressnell blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on WIlliams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
WIlliams working hard to break the clinch.
WIlliams is trying to break the clinch but Pressnell is controlling him.
WIlliams working hard to break the clinch.
Pressnell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

Pressnell has picked WIlliams up - he's going for a ride! Pressnell dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pressnell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Pressnell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so WIlliams is just riding it out for now. Pressnell eventually gives up the hold.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pressnell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pressnell tries to stand and escape but WIlliams is controlling the position.
Pressnell is trying to control. WIlliams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

Pressnell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but WIlliams sees it coming and defends easily.
Pressnell is looking to stall here but WIlliams recovers full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pressnell tries to stand but WIlliams is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
WIlliams thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Pressnell wants to control from the top but WIlliams keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
WIlliams wants to stand but Pressnell is controlling the position.
Pressnell wants to pass the guard but WIlliams is keeping the position.
WIlliams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pressnell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
WIlliams managing to control the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Zach Pressnell.

WIlliams closes the distance and clinches.
Pressnell is trying to work for a single leg takedown but WIlliams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
WIlliams stops a takedown attempt from Pressnell.
WIlliams wants to break the clinch but can't.
WIlliams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pressnell jumps guard but WIlliams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Pressnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

WIlliams gets control of Pressnell's arms and successfully pulls guard. WIlliams will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Pressnell tries to free his leg and advance position but WIlliams is retaining full guard.
Pressnell is working hard here to advance position.
Pressnell wants to control from the top but WIlliams keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

WIlliams kicks Pressnell off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zach Pressnell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Pressnell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice body punch from WIlliams.
WIlliams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pressnell fails with a takedown attempt.
WIlliams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pressnell.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by WIlliams!
WIlliams looks to land a combination but Pressnell avoids it well.
Pressnell shoots in but WIlliams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Pressnell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
WIlliams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Pressnell shoots in but WIlliams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pressnell tries to score a power double leg takedown but WIlliams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pressnell somewhat.

WIlliams closes the distance and clinches.
WIlliams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pressnell.
WIlliams tries to break the clinch but Pressnell is controlling the position.
Pressnell tries to pull guard but WIlliams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
WIlliams wants to break free but Pressnell has control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
WIlliams can't break the clinch.
Pressnell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite WIlliams's efforts to push away.
Pressnell tries for a takedown. No joy.
WIlliams gets underhooks to prevent Pressnell's takedown attempt.
WIlliams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
WIlliams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pressnell has him pressed against the cage.

WIlliams pulls guard effortlessly.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as WIlliams holds on and takes a little breather.
Zach Pressnell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
WIlliams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Pressnell!
WIlliams throws some wild stikes that Pressnell manages to avoid easily.
WIlliams postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Pressnell looks a forlorn figure.
WIlliams thowing shots but they're missing.
WIlliams misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
WIlliams throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
WIlliams unloads with some shots from mount but Pressnell bucks and avoids them well.
Pressnell wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by WIlliams.
WIlliams throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.

WIlliams jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pressnell manages to avoid the submission attempt.
WIlliams sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pressnell is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
John WIlliams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pressnell 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zach Pressnell!