PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Kings of Leon - Sex on Fire. 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.

Williams
vs
Thomas

225 cm
29
272 lbs
12 - 10 - 0

200 cm
23
275 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clay Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Thomas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

Thomas 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 is looking to regain half guard here but Thomas keeps moving and retains side control.
Williams prevents Thomas from moving into mount.
Thomas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Williams is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face as Thomas controls the position.
Williams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thomas off and has taken his back!

Williams looking to break Thomas's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Thomas remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Williams will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Thomas is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.

Williams working for the choke.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas trying to control the hands but Williams breaks the grip.

Thomas is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Williams gets his way!

Williams is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Thomas is defending well though. Williams let's go of the attempt for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Thomas fending off the submission attempt from Williams.

Thomas is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Williams gets his way!
Williams not allowing Thomas to control his hands.
Thomas avoids the strikes from Williams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams controls the position.
Thomas turns into Williams and is now in his guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thomas is on top in guard.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Thomas gets to his feet. Williams looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Thomas shoots and misses
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thomas was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.

Thomas shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Williams is trying to defend but Thomas finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Williams wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
Thomas is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to stand and escape but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Williams 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.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.

Thomas decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jonathan Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thomas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thomas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Williams moves out of range.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thomas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thomas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thomas is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.

Thomas breaks the clinch.
Williams is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.

Thomas pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jonathan Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Thomas.
Thomas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Thomas back against the cage.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
Williams is pressed up against the cage. Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Williams down to the mat. Williams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thomas closes the distance but Williams moves to the side
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.

Williams gets a clinch.
Thomas is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short left from Williams.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams scores with a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants a takedown but no success here.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thomas.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Good body shot from Williams.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams scores with a shoulder strike.
Williams cracks Thomas with a nice body shot.
Williams lands a shot to the body.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Williams blocks an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a shot to the body.
Williams lands a left hand.
Thomas tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Williams is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Williams misses with some punches.
Thomas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Williams.
A shot in the inside from Williams.
Jonathan Williams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams lands with a right to the head.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Williams.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to break free.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thomass head.
A left hand lands to the body for Thomas.
Williams tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
A shot in the inside from Williams.
Thomas is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thomas is looking to control Williams's arms but Williams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thomas has his back to the cage.
Thomas jumps guard but Williams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Thomas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

Williams closes the distance and pushes Thomas back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Williams dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thomass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Thomas keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jonathan Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clay Thomas.
Williams throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Williams tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab lands there for Williams.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.

Thomas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Williams's guard.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is fighting to break Williams's control of his arms but Williams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.

Williams is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Thomas is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Williams.
Thomas is trying to pull guard but Williams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas can't get the takedown.
Williams works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams is working Thomas over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thomas blocking some punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williams gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Williams is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Clay Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams prevents Thomas from breaking the clinch.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thomas working aggressively here.
A body shot lands from Williams.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Williams.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Thomas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27

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