PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edward Louis Iii Severson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Edward Louis Iii Severson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Louis Iii Severson
vs
Williams

174 cm
20
175 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

190 cm
20
170 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
Prefers standup

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

[WOT] Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry

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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Louis Iii Severson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severson lands a jab-cross combination.

It looks like Will Williams has been cut.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams thumps Severson with a low kick.

Williams rushes Severson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Severson slowing the pace effectively.
Severson landing knees to the body.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Severson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Severson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Edward Louis Iii Severson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Williams.
Severson misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Severson which made him look bad.
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!
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Severson defends it well.

Williams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Williams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Severson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Severson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severson wants to get back to his feet.

Williams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Williams is trying to work for a kimura but Severson is defending well.

Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Severson defends the submission attempt.
Williams working Severson over with strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Severson makes his way to full guard, as Williams worked for a kimura.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Severson wants to stand and escape but Williams is having none of it.

Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Severson is keeping the position.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams prevents Severson from getting back to his feet.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Severson is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a strike but Severson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Severson defends well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Williams looking for a guillotine here but Severson defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Williams 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.

Will Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Will Williams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Severson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Danga de danga de dang - Williams scores with a four punch combination!
Will Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.

Williams has closed the distance and engaged Severson in a clinch.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Severson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Severson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Severson misses with a knee to the head.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Severson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
Edward Louis Iii Severson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Williams.
Severson is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Severson down to the mat. Severson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Severson tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.

Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Severson was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Williams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Severson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Williams has Severson in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Severson wants to stand and escape but instead Williams has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Severson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Severson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Severson!
Williams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Severson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Will Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Severson's best efforts.

Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Severson pulls his head out easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Severson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Williams looking for submissions off his back.

Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Severson pulls his head out easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Severson pulls his head out easily.

Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Williams looking for submissions off his back.

Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Severson pulls his head out easily.

Williams actively working from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Williams is pressing down on Severson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Severson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Severson has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.

Williams has his foot on Severson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Severson works his way back into a safe position though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Williams looking for a guillotine here but Severson defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Severson wants to stand but Williams has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Will Williams's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Severson leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Severson tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Williams tries to keep at a distance but Severson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Severson is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Severson breaks from the clinch.
Severson tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.

Williams clinches with his opponent.
Severson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Severson is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Severson down to the mat. Severson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Edward Louis Iii Severson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Will Williams.
Severson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams misses with a hook. Severson ducked under it nicely.
Severson misses with a two punch combination.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Severson defends it nicely.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Severson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Severson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Severson circles away quickly and effectively.
Severson tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Severson tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Severson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Severson wants to clinch but Williams slips to the side
and Williams counters with a three punch combo that has Severson backing up. Severson nods at Williams to acknowledge the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Severson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

Severson has managed to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams avoiding damage as Severson throws knees to the body.
Williams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Severson trying to land knees to the body.
Severson gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.
Severson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Severson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Severson wants to stall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Williams has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Severson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Severson is trying to stand back up.

Williams looking for the choke but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Severson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Williams gets his way!

Williams is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Severson is defending well though. Williams let's go of the attempt for now.

Williams tightening his grip on Severson, looking for the choke.
Edward Louis Iii Severson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Williams tightening his grip on Severson, looking for the choke.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severson looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.

Williams is persistently looking for the submission but Severson is defending it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Severson trying to get back to his feet but Williams is in full control for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Williams working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Severson is doing well to defend. Williams seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Severson is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Will Williams!
After the big win, Will Williams made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors [WOT] Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.