PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kazuki Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Barral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazuki Williams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Renato Barral's chin.

Williams
vs
Barral

180 cm
33
143 lbs
8 - 12 - 0

161 cm
32
134 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced

ADCC Champion
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuki Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Renato Barral!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Barral tries to sprawl but Williams drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.

Barral actively working from the bottom here.

Barral looking for submissions off his back.
Barral works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barral keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Barral looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

Barral is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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!

Barral is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Barral is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barral looking for subs off his back but Williams has passed one foot through into half guard.

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

Barral actively working from the bottom here.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barral looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Barral looking for submissions off his back.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is pressing down on Barral's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barral is holding on for now.

Barral looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

Barral actively working from the bottom here.

Barral looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Williams pushes past his half guard into mount!
Williams fails to advance to Barral's back.
Barral tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barral sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Barral gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to stand up but Barral won't let him.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.

Barral is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Barral tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Williams is pressing down on Barral's thigh, looking to free his foot. Barral is holding on for now.

Barral is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.

Barral looking for submissions off his back.

Barral looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Barral with the active half guard here but Williams passes nicely into side control.
Williams tries to move to mount but Barral blocks the move with his legs.
Barral is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

Williams moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Barral.
Barral manages to work his way to half guard, despite Williams's best efforts.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barral moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

Barral escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Barral working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Renato Barral dominated that 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.

Williams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Barral is trying to improve his position.

Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barral knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barral regains half guard.

Barral is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Williams tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Barral.

Barral looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Barral actively working from the bottom here.
Barral is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Barral looking for subs from the bottom but Williams mounts him!
Williams wants to control the pace but Barral is squirming around nicely.
Barral tries to improve his position but instead Williams has taken his back!
Barral can't escape the position.

Williams is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Barral has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Williams has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Barral taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Williams doesn't care though - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kazuki Williams!