PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louis Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boxer Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louis Williamson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Williamson
vs
Stone

212 cm
25
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

Decent wrestler
Brawler
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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Louis Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Boxer Stone!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williamson circles away quickly and effectively.

Williamson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Stone gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

Stone drives through and clinches with Williamson against the cage.
Williamson is trying to push Stone away but Stone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stone avoiding damage.
The crowd are getting on Stone's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Stone is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Stone manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Stone is trying to keep Williamson in close.
Williamson throwing strikes from guard but Stone blocks nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Stone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williamson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Williamson stopping the sweep attempt from Stone.
Stone has control of Williamson's left arm, preventing Williamson from doing any damage.
Williamson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williamson working some strikes from top position.
Williamson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williamson stops Stone from standing up.
Williamson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stone preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Williamson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williamson is one step ahead there.
Williamson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stone works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Stone forces Williamson back against the cage and clinches.
Stone drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williamson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Williamson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williamson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williamson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stone prevents it.
Williamson tries to stall but Stone uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stone gets underhooks to prevent Williamson's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis Williamson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williamson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Williamson pulls Stone into guard.
Williamson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Stone dives into side control.
Williamson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Williamson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stone is just riding it out for now. Williamson eventually gives up the hold.
Stone wants to control but Williamson is keeping busy.
Stone tries to get to full guard but Williamson has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stone is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boxer Stone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Stone tries for a takedown but Williamson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williamson looking for a takedown.
Stone looking to stall.
Williamson missing with knees to the body.
Stone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Williamson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Stone looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Williamson!
Williamson sneaks back into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson wants to get back to full guard.

Williamson has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Stone escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Stone!
Stone tries to move to mount but Williamson blocks the move with his legs.
Stone tries to stand but Williamson controls the position and pulls Stone into his guard.
Williamson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Williamson is striking off his back. Stone thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Stone wants to stand up but Williamson has a hold of him and won't allow it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson is trying to stand up here but Stone is controlling him well.
Williamson is looking for a sweep. Stone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williamson missing with punches from the bottom.
Stone seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Williamson looking for submissions off his back.
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williamson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stone's back!

Williamson working for a choke but Stone is defending well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone trying to control but not successfully.
Williamson keeps control of the position as Stone tries to break free.

Stone 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 Williamson gets his way!

Stone showing good submission defense here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Stone trying to get back to his feet but Williamson is in full control for now.
Stone is trying to break free.
Stone wants to control his opponent's hands but Williamson gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Williamson has managed to slip his arm under Stone's chin. This could be all over... yep, Stone is tapping out! Submission win for Williamson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Louis Williamson!