PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mac Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Mickey Sarady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mac Williamson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Williamson
vs
Mickey Sarady

201 cm
25
215 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

187 cm
25
195 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mac Williamson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Mickey Sarady!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williamson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sarady as he jumps to the side.
Sarady throws a counter combo.

Sarady darts in and clinches Williamson up against the cage.

Williamson pulls Sarady into guard.
Williamson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sarady is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sarady is stalling in the full guard.
Sarady must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson keeping moving, preventing Sarady from controlling successfully.
Sarady won't allow Williamson to get back to his feet.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mac Williamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Sarady is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Williamson's half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson gets full guard.
Williamson is wriggling around but Sarady manages to pass to half guard.
Williamson is trying to stand back up but Sarady is controlling him

Williamson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Sarady keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Williamson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sarady pulls his leg out and moves away.

Williamson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sarady was covering up waiting for the punch and Williamson finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Sarady has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Williamson is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williamson is trying to pull guard but Sarady has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Williamson. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Sarady successfully pulls guard.
Sarady controlling the position.
Sarady not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Williamson stands up from Sarady's guard - Williamson perhaps looking for a knockout.

Williamson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williamson showed some decent athleticism there.
Williamson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Mickey Sarady will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Williamson gets tackled into the cage by Sarady. Sarady maintains the clinch.
Williamson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.

Williamson drags the fight down to the ground.
Williamson wants to stand and escape but Sarady is having none of it.
Sarady looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sarady trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sarady stopping the sweep attempt from Williamson.
Sarady wants to pass the guard but Williamson is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williamson keeping moving, preventing Sarady from controlling successfully.
Williamson wants to sweep here but Sarady controlling him for the moment.

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

Sarady drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Williamson regains half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williamson wants to get back to his feet.
Williamson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sarady looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Williamson wants to improve his position but Sarady is controlling well.
Williamson is trying to stand back up but Sarady is controlling him
Sarady prevents Williamson from improving his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Williamson kicks off Sarady and gets to his feet.
Williamson misses with a kick to the body.

Sarady fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williamson sprawls well initially but Sarady persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sarady blocks the strikes from Williamson.
Williamson is looking to escape.
Williamson moves into full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williamson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sarady is one step ahead there.
Sarady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williamson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williamson wants to stand and escape but Sarady is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williamson tries to land a sweep but no joy.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Williamson shoots in for a double leg but Sarady sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sarady is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Mac Williamson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Williamson looks for a takedown but Sarady sprawls well.

Sarady is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Williamson's half guard.
Williamson looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarady tries to pass to full mount but Williamson defends it.
Williamson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williamson trying to control but Sarady postures up.
Sarady stalling away here and it's allowed Williamson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Sarady wants to control from the top but Williamson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williamson wants to stand but Sarady is controlling the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Williamson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sarady!
Sarady looks to move to half guard but instead Williamson has passed into mount! Damn!
Williamson misses with some ground and pound and Sarady recovers position to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sarady pushes Williamson off and gets back to his feet.

Sarady throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Williamson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sarady is in Williamson's guard.
Williamson wants to stand and escape but Sarady is having none of it.
Sarady won't allow Williamson to sweep him here.

Williamson wriggles free and stands up.
Sarady takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Sarady shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sarady was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

Williamson throws Sarady to one side and escapes!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Williamson has Sarady up against the cage in a clinch.
Williamson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sarady up against the cage.
Sarady looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mac Williamson.
I think Williamson 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Williamson!
In defeat, Johnny Mickey Sarady stepped up to the mic, saying 'Its happens and i tried my best,next time i will be stronger,trust me!'.