PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pascal Encore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Will Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Encore
vs
Williams

185 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
167 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Self confident

Good wrestler
Brawler
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pascal Encore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Will Williams!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Encore looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Encore throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Encore scores with a three punch combo!
Encore is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Will Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Encore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams throws a series of strikes that have Encore backpedaling.
Williams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Encore stuffs the takedown.
Williams swinging wildly here.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into Encore's guard.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Encore's brow.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Encore swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Encore blocks nicely.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Encore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Encore trying to strike off his back.
Williams wants to control from the top but Encore keeps moving.
Encore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Encore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Encore is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Encore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Encore has momentary wrist control but Williams slips an elbow through the middle.
Encore is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Williams cracks Encore with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Encore is breathing heavily.
Encore controlling Williams's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Encore is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Williams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Encore has wrist control.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Pascal Encore wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Encore is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Encore was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Encore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Encore trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Encore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Encore has momentary wrist control but Williams slips an elbow through the middle.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Encore's brow.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Encore keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Encore keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams wants to control from the top but Encore keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Williams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams stands up over Encore, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Encore is rocked!
Encore will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Williams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Oh Encore is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams with a nice head shot there.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Encore's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Will Williams!