PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leon Czolgosz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Choke Song. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Czolgosz
vs
Williams

176 cm
19
170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

190 cm
18
185 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

STEEL PENN'S SKIN SHOP

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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leon Czolgosz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butch Williams!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Czolgosz.
Czolgosz keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

Czolgosz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Czolgosz showed some decent athleticism there.
Czolgosz wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Czolgosz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Czolgosz is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Czolgosz is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Czolgosz.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Czolgosz moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Williams.
Czolgosz trying to control the position but Williams is working away.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Williams on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Czolgosz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Williams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.

Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Czolgosz is working for a kimura but Williams is defending it quite comfortably.

Czolgosz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Czolgosz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

Czolgosz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Czolgosz eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Czolgosz wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williams trying to control here.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Czolgosz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Williams is trying to defend but Czolgosz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Czolgosz works his way into side control.
Czolgosz wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Czolgosz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Williams misses with a takedown attempt

and Czolgosz counters with a takedown into side control.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Williams is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Czolgosz.
Czolgosz is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Czolgosz trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Czolgosz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Czolgosz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Williams is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Czolgosz, into his guard.
Williams pushing down on Czolgosz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams content to control rather than advance.

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.

Czolgosz is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
Williams trying to control from Czolgosz's half guard. Czolgosz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Czolgosz is looking to regain half guard here but Williams keeps moving and retains side control.
Czolgosz gets back to half guard.

Czolgosz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Czolgosz is not content to let Williams control the position.

That's four 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.
Czolgosz wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
Czolgosz wants to get back to his feet.

Williams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

Czolgosz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Czolgosz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Leon Czolgosz dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Czolgosz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Czolgosz showed some decent athleticism there.

Czolgosz is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Czolgosz to get the leverage.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Czolgosz passes Williams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Czolgosz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

Czolgosz seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.
Czolgosz wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Czolgosz prevents Williams from improving his position.
Czolgosz is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
Czolgosz is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.

Czolgosz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Czolgosz eventually gives up the hold.
Williams is holding on to half guard well.
Butch Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two 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.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Williams has his takedown stuffed

and Czolgosz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Williams gets full guard.
Czolgosz slips nicely into half guard.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

Czolgosz is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Williams still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Williams has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to move to mount but Czolgosz blocks the move with his legs.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Czolgosz keeps working.
Czolgosz regains half guard.
Czolgosz 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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Czolgosz is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Czolgosz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.

Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Czolgosz dives on top into guard.
Leon Czolgosz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Czolgosz stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leon Czolgosz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Czolgosz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leon Czolgosz!