PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Williams (ranked 6341 p4p, 7231 weight class) and Stewart Folayang (ranked 678 p4p, 734 weight class). Folayang has chosen Francis Magalona - Man from Manila as his entrance music. Robert Williams had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 187.0lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Williams
vs
Folayang

185 cm
18
200
0 - 1 - 0

167 cm
18
190
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Stewart Folayang!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams with the inside leg kick.
Folayang shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Folayang misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a two punch combo.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.

Folayang rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
Williams avoiding damage as Folayang throws knees to the body.

Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Folayang feints the counter takedown.
A lazy body kick from Williams

and Folayang counters with a single leg into guard. Williams didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams looking to control.

Folayang drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Folayang off! Folayang jumps back into Williams's guard.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Folayang on the ground.

Folayang decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Williams, up you get!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Folayang tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Folayang with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a good low kick that Folayang was not able to check.
Robert Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stewart Folayang.
Folayang shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Folayang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams is looking for a counter combo.
Williams lands a head kick!

It looks like Stewart Folayang has been cut.

Williams lands a big head kick that sends Folayang tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Folayang back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Folayang is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Folayang's sensitive parts.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Folayang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Folayang somewhat.
Williams is looking for a counter combo.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Folayang circles away quickly and effectively.
Stewart Folayang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Folayang moves out of range easily.
Williams throws a series of strikes that have Folayang backpedaling.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Folayang moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Folayang is defended easily by Williams.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folayang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Folayang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Folayang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Folayang darts in looking for a takedown but Williams gets double underhooks and turns Folayang into the cage.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Folayang closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Williams's guard.
Folayang looks winded!

Folayang decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Folayang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Williams tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Folayang is in Williams's guard.
Williams wants to control but Folayang passes easily into half guard.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams is trying to control but Folayang passes into side control!
Williams is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Folayang has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stewart Folayang's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Williams lands a nice looking body kick.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Folayang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Folayang gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Folayang has a takedown stuffed.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Folayang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Folayang fails with a takedown attempt.
Robert Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stewart Folayang.
Nice body kick there by Williams.
Folayang is breathing heavily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Folayang should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams scores with a push kick.
Williams lands a nice looking body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Folayang takes one to the chin there.
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick.
Robert Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
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!
Folayang steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Williams. That one must have hurt.

Folayang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Williams pulls Folayang in close to his closed guard and prevents Folayang from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Folayang won't allow Williams to get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Folayang trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Folayang looking to pass the guard.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Folayang forces his way into half guard.
Folayang prevents Williams from improving his position.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Williams tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Folayang manages to move to mount!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to hold on but Folayang postures up.
Williams is trying to stand up.
Folayang controlling from mount.
Stewart Folayang has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams tries to hold on but Folayang postures up.

Folayang is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams throws a head kick that Folayang semi-blocks.

Folayang gets a takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robert Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stewart Folayang's cut.
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 throws a nice outside leg kick.
Folayang dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.

Folayang gets a takedown into half guard.

Williams manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Folayang.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Williams catches Folayang right on the button with a cross.
Folayang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Folayang with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a nice body kick.
Robert Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stewart Folayang.
Williams lands a head kick!
Folayang misses with a takedown
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Folayang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Folayang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams thumps Folayang with a low kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Folayang tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Folayang has eaten all the pies!
Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Folayang shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Folayang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Folayang.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Folayang scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Williams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams trying to remain calm as Folayang controls from the top position.

Folayang looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Williams is wriggling around trying to escape but Folayang has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Williams taps out and Folayang picks up the big win! Great work there by Folayang!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Stewart Folayang!
After winning the bout, Stewart Folayang thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.