PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dick Winters (ranked 252 p4p, 1227 weight class) and Enzo Williams (ranked 42 p4p, 178 weight class). Winters comes to the cage accompanied by All Along the Watchtower. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Winters
vs
Williams

183 cm
28
161
16 - 6 - 0

180 cm
27
177
13 - 9 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dick Winters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Enzo Williams!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Yukihiro Shimada and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winters is looking to clinch.
Williams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Winters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Dick Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Williams shoots in and bounces Winters off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winters is keeping the position for now.

Winters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Winters trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Williams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Winters is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Winters has escaped and now he's on top!

Winters has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Williams controls Winters momentarily but Winters frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Winters from controlling successfully.

Williams working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Winters has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.

Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winters is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
Winters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Winters wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Winters is very close to passing his half guard.

Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winters passes into side control, despite Williams's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Winters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Williams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Williams felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Winters working away.
Winters throws a strike aimed at the side of Williams's head but Williams avoids it well.

Winters tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winters has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Williams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Winters's best efforts.

Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Williams looking for submissions off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.

Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams trying to control but Winters postures up.
Williams tries to roll over but Winters keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.

Williams actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dick Winters will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Nice defenses there by Winters.

Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Winters to the mat! Winters manages to get full guard.

Williams postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Winters is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Williams, into his guard.

Williams keeping moving, preventing Winters from controlling successfully.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winters defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Williams is looking for a triangle here but Winters uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Williams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Winters is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.

Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Winters is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
Winters slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Winters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Winters is keeping the position.

Williams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Winters is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Winters has escaped and now he's on top!

Winters wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Winters looking to pass the guard.

Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Williams working for a triangle but Winters defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Winters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winters defends well.

Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winters is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Dick Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Williams.

Winters clinches with his opponent.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Winters has double underhooks.

Winters gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Winters is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Williams is trying to control Winters's posture. Winters takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Williams! Winters is rotating here... this could be the end... Williams is out! Winters has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dick Winters!
Dick Winters decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.