PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alonso Mckee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyrone Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Mckee
vs
Williams

162 cm
24
178 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

184 cm
26
170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alonso Mckee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyrone Williams!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ben Watson and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Mckee checks a leg kick.
Mckee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Williams moves into range and clinches up with Mckee.
Mckee swings away with an uppercut that misses.

Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mckee really is a fat lump.

Mckee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Williams turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mckee is trying to buck Williams off.
Williams trying to control the position but Mckee is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckee wants to control but Williams postures up.
Mckee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Williams prevents Mckee from standing back up.
Mckee has his hands clasped together around Williams's back. He's all about the action.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mckee is looking to escape.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.

That's two 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 clinches with his opponent.
Mckee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mckee missing with knees to the body.
Mckee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Williams is trying to push Mckee away but Mckee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mckee has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Mckee controls his hands.

Mckee has picked Williams up - he's going for a ride! Mckee dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.

Mckee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Williams has managed to free his arm - good work.

Mckee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Mckee eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mckee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Mckee eventually gives up the hold.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mckee connects with a nice short shot to Williams's temple.
Ground and pound from Mckee.

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

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

That's four 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 keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Mckee is looking for a kimura here.
Mckee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.

Mckee goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Williams is on top in guard.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
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 Alonso Mckee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mckee looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Williams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Alonso Mckee has been cut.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alonso Mckee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A solid body kick from Williams.
Mckee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mckee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick
and Mckee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mckee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams has managed to clinch.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mckee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Mckee avoids the damage to the body.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mckee letting Williams take a breather here.

Williams gets control of Mckee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Williams will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mckee trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mckee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Williams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Williams wants to take a breather but Mckee is having none of it.
Mckee wants to get back to full guard.
Williams tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
We've been informed that Williams has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams wants to take a breather but Mckee is having none of it.
Mckee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Williams tries to stand and escape but Mckee actually recovers to full guard.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mckee throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Williams prevents Mckee from getting back to his feet.
Mckee controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Mckee managing to control the position.
Alonso Mckee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mckee wants to get back to his feet but Williams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alonso Mckee's cut.
That's time! Mckee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Mckee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Williams after a bit of a struggle.

Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mckee is pulling down on Williams's head. It's preventing any offense from Williams, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mckee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams trying to control but Mckee is working from the bottom.
Mckee wants to sweep but no luck.

Williams stands up and waves to Mckee to follow him.
Tyrone Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mckee backs up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Williams.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Mckee moves out of range of the body kick.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams throws a body kick that misses.
Williams lands a head kick!

Williams looking to score a takedown here. Mckee is defending well but Williams drives through and ends up in Mckee's guard.

Mckee pushes Williams off and scrambles back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Williams closes the distance and pushes Mckee back into the cage.

Williams turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Mckee is looking for a sweep.
Mckee controls the position for a moment.
Mckee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is thwarting Mckee's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Williams is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Williams thows a huge punch but Mckee dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams is keen to just control but Mckee is a slippery customer.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Williams!