PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zane Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baby Jay Fisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baby Jay Fisher will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Williams
vs
Jay Fisher

167 cm
25
171 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
25
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Pin Up

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zane Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Baby Jay Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Complete Fighter Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Fisher stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fisher wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Fisher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fisher tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fisher defends well and Williams ends up having to push Fisher into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fisher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Williams is keeping busy.

Fisher pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fisher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fisher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fisher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fisher's waist but Fisher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side.
No luck for Fisher with that takedown attempt.
Williams could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Fisher doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Fisher stuffs the takedown.
Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Fisher manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Fisher clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the cage.
Williams has Fisher pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fisher manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fisher trying to land knees to the body.
Williams tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fisher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fisher gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fisher prevents the takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fisher is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Williams tries for a takedown. No joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fisher gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.

Fisher manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Williams stops Fisher from standing up.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fisher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williams forces his way into half guard.

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

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is trying to stand up here but Williams is controlling him well.

Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fisher is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Fisher is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zane Williams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Fisher is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fisher tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fisher to the ground. Fisher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Fisher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fisher jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fisher tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zane Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Fisher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fisher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fisher throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baby Jay Fisher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Fisher is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Fisher circles away and we're back to standing.
Fisher tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fisher swivels and escapes.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Fisher darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Williams as Fisher tries to tie him up.

Fisher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams darts in looking for a takedown but Fisher gets double underhooks and turns Williams into the cage.
Fisher is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fisher is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Williams is trying to drag Fisher to the mat but Fisher just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.

Fisher breaks from the clinch.

Fisher gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.

Fisher has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Williams uses from the top position.
Fisher not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Williams prevents Fisher from getting back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fisher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

We're going to have a standup here because Zane Williams wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fisher leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fisher.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Fisher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Fisher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fisher moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Fisher.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Fisher sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Baby Jay Fisher showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fisher sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fisher circles away.
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams tries for a takedown but Fisher sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zane Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fisher tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.

Fisher darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Fisher is pushing Williams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams can't get the takedown.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Fisher shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fisher walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fisher tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Fisher closes the distance and clinches.
Fisher looking for a takedown.

Fisher has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Williams uses from the top position.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fisher is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Williams is controlling him.
Fisher keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams prevents Fisher from getting back to his feet.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fisher working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.

Williams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fisher has a closed guard, preventing Williams from standing up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fisher looking to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Fisher is retaining full guard.

Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fisher keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.

Williams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Fisher, up you get!
Williams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Fisher, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Fisher against the cage but Fisher circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fisher is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Fisher tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fisher avoids it really well and circles away.
Fisher defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Fisher closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fisher is defending well.

Fisher drags the fight down to the ground.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Fisher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Williams drops back looking for a leg! Fisher is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fisher manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Fisher's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zane Williams.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!