PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Tony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eli Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patrick Tony has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Tony
vs
Williams

208 cm
22
284 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

195 cm
18
300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Patrick Tony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eli Williams!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tony on the side of the head.

It looks like Patrick Tony has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Tony shoots in.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tony.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tony circles away from the clinch attempt.

Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tony controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams won't allow Tony to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tony manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
Tony will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tony trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams pulls Tony in close to his closed guard and prevents Tony from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tony 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.
Williams doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Tony advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tony controlling the action here.
Williams desperately trying to maintain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tony throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Tony is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Tony seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Williams is trying is best to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tony prevents Williams from improving his position.
Tony trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Tony throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tony swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tony is breathing heavily.
Tony closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.

Williams closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tony is trying to get back to full guard.
Williams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Williams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tony knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams stops Tony from getting back to his feet.
Williams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tony with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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. Williams connects with a nice short shot to Tony's temple.
Williams 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 perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tony keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Williams lands a nice short elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tony flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Patrick Tony's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tony tries to clinch

and Williams counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Williams trying to mount his opponent but Tony defends it.
Tony wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
Williams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tony wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tony makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tony.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tony has Williams pulled in close to control his posture.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
Williams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Williams is stalling in the full guard.
Williams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tony not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tony's head.
Williams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Williams thows a big elbow that misses.
Williams stops Tony from standing up.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Tony is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Tony wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tony being controlled here, momentarily.
Williams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Williams won't allow Tony to sweep him here.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tony. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tony's head.
Williams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Williams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

Tony is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams trying to control but Tony is working from the bottom.
Williams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Williams works over Tony with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eli Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick Tony's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tony was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.

Williams moves into the clinch.
Tony changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Tony.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Tony circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tony counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Williams feints and as Tony raises his hands in defense, Williams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tony wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams wants to control from the top but Tony keeps moving.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tony has momentary wrist control but Williams slips an elbow through the middle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tony is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams passes Tony's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Williams lands a nice short elbow.
Williams prevents Tony from standing back up.
Williams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Williams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Williams trying to control from half guard but Tony is working away.
Eli Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tony 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 looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tony with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Williams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Williams is pressing down on Tony's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tony is holding on for now.
Williams lands strikes from half guard.
Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Williams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tony knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Eli Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Williams.
Patrick Tony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.
Williams is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Tony keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tony is trying to get back to his feet but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eli Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

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