PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Austin Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfredo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Williams
vs
Torres

170 cm
34
147 lbs
31 - 14 - 1

168 cm
35
145 lbs
30 - 12 - 1

Great wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Austin Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Alfredo Torres!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Torres uses good head movement to avoid it.
Torres is looking to score with low kicks.
Torres has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Williams staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Torres scores with a leg kick.
Torres throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
Torres tries a head kick but it misses.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Torres throws a head kick that misses.
Torres with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Torres swings widly with a right hand

and Williams counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Torres!
Williams working the body and head with strikes.
Williams tries to score with some ground and pound. Torres controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Torres is looking for a sweep.
Williams landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Torres tries to improve position but can't.
Torres is working to avoid the ground and pound but Williams connects with a decent elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Torres has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Williams but great work by Torres.
Torres throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Williams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Torres off and has taken his back!

Williams is looking for the choke from the back position but Torres is controlling his hands well.
Williams scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Torres is looking for a way out.
Torres just trying to survive but Williams is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Torres is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Williams scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Torres is looking for a way out.

Torres has hold of Williams's leg, trying to break free but it's let Williams lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Torres is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Williams throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Austin Williams!
A victorious Austin Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.