PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinnen Williams (ranked 3343 p4p, 4089 weight class) and Raitis Ivanans (ranked 350 p4p, 400 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes the Boom. Quinnen Williams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Raitis Ivanans's chin.

Williams
vs
Ivanans

190 cm
19
274
6 - 0 - 0

220 cm
25
227
1 - 1 - 0

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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinnen Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raitis Ivanans!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and Alyssa Summers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a body shot.

Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ivanans to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Williams pulls Ivanans in close to prevent any damage.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ivanans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Ivanans's legs - danger averted.
Ivanans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanans keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Ivanans lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ivanans defends well.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ivanans trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
Ivanans trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ivanans is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ivanans is one step ahead there.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

Williams gets caught flat footed, as Ivanans shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ivanans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Ivanans from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Williams holds on and takes a little breather.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ivanans looking to pass the guard.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams is controlling Ivanans's posture.

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

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

Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ivanans was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanans is just out of range.

Ivanans shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Williams holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Williams trying to control but Ivanans postures up.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is not content to let Ivanans control the position.

Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ivanans pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Ivanans sits in half guard.
Williams keeping hold of Ivanans's head, controlling as best he can.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Ivanans is just out of range.
Williams thuds his right hand into Ivanans's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams throws the left hand but Ivanans avoids the punch easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanans shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Ivanans's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams throws a right and a left that Ivanans avoids nicely.
Williams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Raitis Ivanans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ivanans shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Ivanans is breathing heavily.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanans manages to avoid it.
Good work by Ivanans as he checks the leg kick.
Quinnen Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanans manages to avoid it.
Ivanans shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Quinnen Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raitis Ivanans.
Some wild striking there from Ivanans.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams cracks Ivanans with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Ivanans has wrist control.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.

Ivanans is rocked!
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ivanans is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivanans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivanans seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanans working a defensive guard here.
Ivanans seems keen to control Williams's posture.

Ivanans has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Ivanans 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 postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams cracks Ivanans with a solid left hand.

Ivanans is rocked!
Williams is working Ivanans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinnen Williams dominated that second round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ivanans is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Ivanans seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Ivanans does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ivanans darts in looking for a takedown but Williams gets double underhooks and turns Ivanans into the cage.
Ivanans is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanans manages to avoid it.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams throws a body punch but Ivanans moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Ivanans's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Ivanans uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Ivanans was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams lands a nice hook to Ivanans's body. Ivanans takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ivanans on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ivanans.
Ivanans ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams cracks Ivanans with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Ivanans tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Williams pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Ivanans is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Quinnen Williams!
A determined Quinnen Williams didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!