PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Johnson
vs
Williams

167 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

152 cm
18
140 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily

Good takedowns
Brawler
Experienced

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rory Williams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Johnson.
Dwayne Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Williams.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Johnson enables Williams to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Johnson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Johnson looking for a sweep. Not yet Johnson, not yet.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Johnson moves into full mount! Williams won't be happy about that!
Johnson content just to control the position here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson unloads with some shots from mount but Williams bucks and avoids them well.
Johnson controlling his opponent.
Johnson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
Williams is working to get back to half guard.
Williams wants to control but Johnson is having none of it.
Williams bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Dwayne Johnson just wasn't active enough.

Johnson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson!
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Johnson controlling from side mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Johnson throws an elbow but Williams slips to the side and avoids it well.
Williams takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Williams has eaten all the pies!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Williams.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Johnson wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Williams struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rory Williams will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Johnson throws a leg kick that misses.

Williams gets tackled into the cage by Johnson. Johnson maintains the clinch.
Johnson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Johnson is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Johnson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Johnson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Johnson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnson trying to control the position.

Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Johnson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Johnson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Johnson!
We've been informed that Williams has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Williams trying to remain calm as Johnson controls from the top position.
Williams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Williams is trying to control Johnson's posture but Johnson avoids it.
Williams is not content to let Johnson control the position.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Williams is trying to control but can't.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Johnson has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johnson down to the mat. Johnson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams tries for a takedown but Johnson manages to get underhooks.

Johnson manages to pull guard.
Johnson is trying to keep Williams in close.
Johnson managing to control the position.
Williams pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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 Dwayne Johnson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams tries for a takedown but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Johnson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Williams goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Dwayne Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rory Williams.
A short right from Johnson on the inside.

Johnson manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Johnson or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.

Johnson rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
Johnson has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Johnson stalls.
Johnson is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Johnson pulls guard.
Williams is working Johnson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Johnson has wrist control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Rory Williams was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Johnson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Johnson dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Williams blocks a head kick by Johnson.
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams looks for a takedown but Johnson sprawls well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rory Williams.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Rory Williams!
After winning the bout, Rory Williams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.