PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Sanford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Bad Man. Jackson Williams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fred Sanford's chin.

Williams
vs
Sanford

192 cm
37
280 lbs
20 - 12 - 0

186 cm
41
254 lbs
25 - 23 - 0

BJJ Red Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful

GREEN!160

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Sanford!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with an uppercut. Sanford saw that one coming.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Sanford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanford lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Sanford tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams lands the left hand.

It looks like Fred Sanford has been cut.
Jackson Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams misses with a hook. Sanford ducked under it nicely.
Sanford appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
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.
Sanford ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanford.
Sanford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanford misses with a body kick.
Sanford misses with a low kick.
Sanford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws the left hand but Sanford avoids the punch easily.
Sanford counters with a body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams misses with an uppercut. Sanford saw that one coming.
Sanford follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Sanford displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanford sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sanford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Fred Sanford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Sanford counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.
Sanford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sanford defends it nicely.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Sanford.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sanford but Sanford pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanford throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
Williams walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.

Williams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sanford wants to get back to his feet but Williams is dominant here and he's now got Sanford's back!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sanford breaks Williams's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Sanford trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams is adopting a defensive guard.

Sanford avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Sanford got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanford has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.

Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanford defends well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to control the position but Sanford postures up.
Sanford wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Sanford throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Sanford trying to control the position.
Sanford looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanford, not yet.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Williams won't allow Sanford to sweep him here.
Williams passes into half guard.
Williams trying to control from half guard but Sanford is working away.

Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanford sees it coming and defends easily.
Williams prevents Sanford from improving his position.
Williams content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jackson Williams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Fred Sanford's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Williams has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanford.
Sanford misses with a head kick.
Sanford takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanford dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sanford is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Sanford circles away and we're back to standing.
Sanford avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanford misses with a leg kick.
Sanford throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Sanford ducks down to avoid it.
Sanford tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Sanford 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Donk. Williams catches Sanford right on the button with a cross.

That has opened up Fred Sanford's cut even more.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanford throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Sanford tumbling to the canvas!

Sanford is rocked!
Williams pushing down on Sanford's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sanford is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
Sanford won't allow Williams to pass to mount.
Jackson Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Williams is trying to work for a kimura but Sanford is defending well.
Sanford tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sanford seems to have recovered his senses.

Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sanford doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
Sanford is trying to control but can't.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sanford trying to control here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanford gets back to full guard.
Sanford controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams pushes down on Sanford's leg and manages to get into half guard.

Williams 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 prevents Sanford from improving his position.

That's four 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.

Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sanford works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanford is on top in guard.

Sanford is posturing up here but Williams has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Sanford tries to roll out but it's too tight and Sanford has to tap! Slick submission there by Williams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jackson Williams!
After the big win, Jackson Williams made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Big Bear Nutrition 160Q and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.