PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlton Kerhley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Bad Man as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Kerhley
vs
Williams

175 cm
30
289 lbs
16 - 9 - 1

192 cm
35
280 lbs
19 - 12 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
Decent boxing
Granite chin

Big Bear Nutrition 160Q

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carlton Kerhley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Williams!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Daniel Blasius and Saam Ante.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerhley darts in looking for a takedown but Williams gets double underhooks and turns Kerhley into the cage.
Williams with the counter takedown but Kerhley avoids it easily.

Williams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kerhley did well to prevent Williams getting side control.
Kerhley wants to get back to full guard.

Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kerhley doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
Williams trying to pass the guard but Kerhley defending well.
Williams trying to control from half guard but Kerhley is working away.
Williams has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Zoo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Kerhley is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kerhley makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kerhley.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerhley keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Kerhley's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Kerhley is keeping the position.
Kerhley trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Williams won't allow Kerhley to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Williams wants to control from the top but Kerhley keeps moving.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kerhley is defended easily by Williams.
Kerhley fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlton Kerhley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kerhley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams trying to control but Kerhley is working from the bottom.
Williams pushing down on Kerhley's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Williams wants to control but Kerhley is keeping him busy.

Williams is working for a kimura but Kerhley is defending it quite comfortably.
Williams tries to pass to full mount but Kerhley defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kerhley keeps working.
Kerhley trying to control here.

Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Kerhley defends the submission attempt.
Kerhley wants to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kerhley is not content to let Williams control the position.

Williams seems to be looking for submissions.

Williams is working for a submission of some sort.

Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kerhley sees it coming and defends easily.

Williams is working for a kimura but Kerhley is defending it quite comfortably.

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

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Williams looking for a submission but Kerhley manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Kerhley seems keen to control Williams's posture.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Williams shoots in but Kerhley avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Kerhley closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent Kerhley getting side control.
Williams is looking to control Kerhley's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
Kerhley wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Kerhley has control of the leg.

Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley controlling from the top position.

Williams looking for a guillotine here but Kerhley defends easily.
Williams looking to control.
Kerhley wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.

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

Williams throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kerhley uses it to pass to side control.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kerhley working away.
Kerhley moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Williams wants to control but Kerhley postures up.
Kerhley is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Kerhley tries for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Kerhley wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Williams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kerhley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Williams 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. This is the final round!

Kerhley looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Kerhley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlton Kerhley. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Williams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kerhley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Kerhley has Williams pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kerhley throws his legs up looking for a submission but Williams uses it to pass to side control.
Kerhley is looking for a sweep.

Williams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kerhley is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kerhley tries to get back to half guard but can't.

Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Williams is trying to get an arm triangle but Kerhley is defending well.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Kerhley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kerhley knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Williams has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kerhley!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley tries to reverse the position but Williams maintains control.

Williams goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kerhley turns into him and now he's in Williams's guard.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Kerhley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kerhley has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Kerhley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Kerhley 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 pressing down on Kerhley's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kerhley wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams controls Kerhley momentarily but Kerhley frees himself.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kerhley wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Kerhley won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Kerhley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Kerhley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kerhley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kerhley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kerhley is one step ahead there.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Williams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kerhley passes into side control.
Kerhley controls the position from side control.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
Kerhley is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Carlton Kerhley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Kerhley goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Williams has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kerhley but great work by Williams.
Kerhley stops Williams from passing to mount.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kerhley is looking for a sweep.

Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kerhley manages to get back to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Williams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kerhley has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kerhley manages to get to full guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerhley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerhley controlling Williams's posture.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Kerhley looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams wants to control from the top but Kerhley keeps moving.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerhley is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kerhley avoid being mounted?

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 18:20
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 18:20
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 18:20

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Williams!
Jackson Williams was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.