PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Elliot Ball (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chaz Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Bad Ass as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Chaz Williams will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Ball
vs
Williams

196 cm
24
140 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

181 cm
22
135 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elliot Ball!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chaz Williams!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ball but Ball pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ball is looking to counter punch.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Ball, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Ball against the cage but Ball circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Ball shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Elliot Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Williams.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams 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 tries to clinch up
and Ball counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries for a takedown but Ball sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams looks winded!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Ball went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Ball.
Ball jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ball throws a solid leg kick but Williams takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ball.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Ball counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Williams avoids a kick to the body.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ball pinned against the cage. Ball gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ball is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Ball slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ball throws a quick counter head kick but Williams was just out of range.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ball circles away.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ball fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ball but Ball pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ball lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ball counters with a leg kick.
Ball throws a head kick that half lands.
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ball counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.

Ball shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ball drops an elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Ball seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ball lands with a punch from half guard.
Ball sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Ball takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ball seems to be looking for submissions.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ball throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

Ball stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Williams to get to his feet.
Williams dives in for a single leg takedown but Ball sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ball misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Ball shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ball as he jumps to the side.
Ball feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ball is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Ball counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elliot Ball dominated that round.
That's time! Ball's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Ball tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Ball sprawls well.
Ball displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ball but Ball pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Elliot Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Williams.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
and Ball counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ball pinned against the cage. Ball gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Chaz Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ball will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Williams tries for a takedown but Ball circles away easily
and Ball counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ball throws a head kick that Williams semi-blocks.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ball is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Ball circles away and we're back to standing.
Ball wants to slow Williams down by chopping away at his legs.
Elliot Ball is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Williams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ball scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ball counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Ball drives through with a takedown into Williams's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ball 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball chips away with some ground and pound.
Ball is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Ball throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ball really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ball working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Ball distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is looking to stand up but Ball isn't so interested in that idea.
Ball stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ball makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ball landing with the ground and pound.
Ball missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball lands a couple of digs.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ball is controlling him.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ball makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ball cracks Williams with a solid left hand.
Ball with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ball lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ball is in close to Williams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ball wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Ball postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ball. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ball with a nice head shot there.
Ball content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball controls from within his opponent's guard.

Ball drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ball jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ball working some strikes from top position.
Ball throws an elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ball's guard. Nice move by Williams!

Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Ball gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams wants to stand up but Ball is controlling him.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elliot Ball dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Ball seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ball circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Ball pushes him off.
Ball keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ball leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Ball counters with a head kick. That will keep Williams thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Elliot Ball has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chaz Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Ball sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Williams walks forward, straight into a front kick from Ball.
Ball lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ball pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williams is out of range and Ball settles back down.
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ball swivels and escapes.
It appears Ball was looking to counter with a kick there.
Ball throws a head kick that misses.
Ball throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Ball tries to work over Williams's front leg with a kick but Williams checks it.
Chaz Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Williams enables Ball to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Williams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ball working some strikes from top position.
Ball working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Ball scoring with some ground and pound.
Ball missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ball with a nice head shot there.
Ball seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ball is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Williams wants to stand and escape but Ball is having none of it.
Ball landing with the ground and pound.
Ball scoring with some ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ball working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ball's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ball trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ball working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williams's head.
Ball with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ball works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.
Ball is in close to Williams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Ball is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ball landing with the ground and pound.
Ball working some strikes from top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ball throwing strikes but missing.
Williams has momentary wrist control but Ball slips an elbow through the middle.
Ball is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ball will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ball with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ball scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ball scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ball postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ball postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
Ball content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chaz Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elliot Ball is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ball works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Elliot Ball showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ball has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elliot Ball!
Chaz Williams was interviewed post fight and said 'This feeling sucks, I'll try to not let you guys down again. '.