PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Halloway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Williams is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.

Halloway
vs
Williams

177 cm
24
220 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

190 cm
25
280 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Enjoys gardening

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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jeff Halloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Williams!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Halloway closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Williams's guard.
Williams is looking to stand up but Halloway isn't so interested in that idea.
Halloway controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halloway has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Halloway stops Williams from standing up.

Williams working for submissions but it's allowed Halloway to get to half guard.
Halloway takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
Williams wants to sweep here but Halloway controlling him for the moment.
Halloway might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to improve his position but instead Halloway has moved into half guard.
Williams felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Ground and pound from Halloway.
Halloway lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Halloway is taking a breather. Williams says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Williams is holding on to half guard well.
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. Halloway connects with a nice short shot to Williams's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Halloway.
Halloway has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Halloway is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Halloway tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Williams.
Halloway is figuring out what he wants to do next.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Halloway.
Williams pushes Halloway off looking to stand but Halloway dives back in and keeps control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to control but can't.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Halloway sprawls well.
Halloway keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Halloway ducks down to avoid it.
Halloway throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Mike Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Halloway sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jeff Halloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Williams.
Williams looks winded!
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Halloway.
Halloway keeps the fight on the outside.

Halloway rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halloway keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Halloway prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.

Halloway manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halloway is pulling down on Williams's head to control his posture.
Halloway on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Halloway tries to get out of the position.

Halloway looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

Halloway looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Halloway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Halloway bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard.

This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Williams wants to hit a switch here but Halloway passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Williams there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jeff Halloway dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Halloway is just out of range.

Williams clinches with his opponent.

Halloway breaks from the clinch.
Halloway looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Halloway persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Williams cracks Halloway with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.

It looks like Jeff Halloway has been cut.

Williams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Halloway is trying to defend but Williams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Halloway is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halloway is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halloway is trying to get back to full guard.
Jeff Halloway overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Halloway here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Halloway wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halloway desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Williams with the ground and pound but Halloway uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Williams trying to control but Halloway is working from the bottom.
Williams is looking to stand up but Halloway won't let him.
Halloway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Halloway is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

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

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halloway prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
Halloway controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Halloway trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halloway passes Williams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Williams is trying to stand.
Williams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to control Halloway's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
Halloway slows the pace down in half guard.
Williams tries to kick Halloway off but Halloway keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Halloway tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Williams.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jeff Halloway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Halloway moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Halloway takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Halloway displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Williams forces Halloway back against the cage and clinches.

Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Halloway.

Halloway instigates a clinch.

Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halloway avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Halloway is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Williams.
Halloway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams throws a counter combo.
Williams sizes up Halloway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Halloway scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Williams is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Halloway asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mike Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeff Halloway's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Halloway uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
No luck for Halloway with that takedown attempt.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Halloway avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Jeff Halloway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Williams.

Halloway shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Halloway stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams controls Halloway momentarily but Halloway frees himself.
Halloway is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Halloway makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Halloway passes Williams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Halloway seems content to control.
Williams trying to control here.
Halloway tries to stand but his arm is trapped.

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.

Halloway seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.
Halloway working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Halloway. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Halloway frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Williams is just holding on here. Halloway manages to take his back.

Halloway patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halloway keeps control of the position easily here as Williams tries to buck him off.

Williams fending off the submission attempt from Halloway.
Williams can't escape the position.
Williams rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Halloway wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halloway slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.
Halloway is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
Halloway wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Halloway seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halloway wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jeff Halloway showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Halloway has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Halloway!