PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Khabib Rustam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryne Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khabib Rustam had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Rustam
vs
Williams

175 cm
22
155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

183 cm
20
157 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Khabib Rustam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ryne Williams!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Sandra Marshall and David Hoff.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rustam to the mat! Rustam manages to get full guard.
Rustam looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Williams wanted to stand there but Rustam had control of the position.

Rustam is working an open guard so Williams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williams.
We've been told by Rustam's head coaches at Evil Emp-HEAD HUNTERS FIGHTCLUB ELITE4CHEAP//19COA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rustam fails with a takedown attempt.
Rustam closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Rustam pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

Williams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rustam's half guard.
Nice strikes from Williams there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams wants to stand but Rustam has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams stands up from half guard.

Williams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Williams sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Williams decides to stand and escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Williams clinches up with Rustam and pushes him back against the cage.
Williams just leaning against Rustam, taking a breather.
Rustam looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Rustam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but Rustam blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rustam after a bit of a struggle.
Rustam tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams has Rustam pushed against the cage.

Williams pulls guard successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams pulls Rustam in close to prevent any damage.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ryne Williams.

Williams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Williams has an Americana. Rustam didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Williams is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Williams hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ryne Williams!