PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Williams (ranked 4094 p4p, 506 weight class) and Randy Engelhard (ranked 3036 p4p, 410 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Randy Engelhard enters the cage!

Williams
vs
Engelhard

198 cm
19
214 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

205 cm
20
216 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Hates pizza

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Experienced

HELLBENT
Urban Fighter

Beer or Fear

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, David Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Randy Engelhard!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Engelhard shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Engelhard was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Engelhard slows the pace down.
Williams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Engelhard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Engelhard is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.

Williams actively working from the bottom here.

Williams actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engelhard winds up and cracks Williams with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Engelhard has control of the leg.
Engelhard is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Engelhard lands a heavy elbow.
Engelhard dominating with strikes here.
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Engelhard raining down hammerfists from mount.
Williams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Williams bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Engelhard uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Engelhard!

Engelhard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Engelhard has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Engelhard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Engelhard trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Engelhard defends it easily.
Engelhard stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Engelhard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

Williams has his foot on Engelhard's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Engelhard works his way back into a safe position though.
Engelhard wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Engelhard wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Engelhard advances to half guard.

Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelhard pulls his head out easily.

Engelhard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Engelhard works his way into full mount!
Williams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelhard pulls his head out easily.

Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Williams flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Engelhard is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Engelhard might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Williams haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to improve his position but Engelhard is controlling well.
Engelhard seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Engelhard wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs.

Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelhard pulls his head out easily.
Williams tries to roll over but Engelhard keeps him under control.
Engelhard trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well.
Williams is not content to let Engelhard control the position.

Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Engelhard trying to mount his opponent but Williams defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Engelhard is looking for the big counter here.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Engelhard counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams slips a straight right by Engelhard.
Engelhard throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Engelhard defends it nicely.
And Engelhard tries to counter it with a takedown but Williams pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Engelhard changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Williams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Engelhard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Engelhard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Engelhard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Engelhard lands a nice short elbow.

Williams looking for submissions off his back.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Engelhard is working for a submission of some sort.
Engelhard prevents Williams from improving his position.
Engelhard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Engelhard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelhard pulls his head out easily.
Engelhard wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Engelhard trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Engelhard.
Engelhard landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Engelhard wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it.

Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelhard pulls his head out easily.

Engelhard is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
Engelhard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Engelhard.
Engelhard slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.

Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Engelhard pulls his head out easily.
Engelhard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Engelhard 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. Engelhard eventually gives up the hold.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Engelhard in his half guard.

Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Engelhard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Engelhard is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Engelhard.
Williams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Engelhard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Engelhard's back!
Williams has the hooks in. Engelhard is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Engelhard defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Williams has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Engelhard is in real trouble here. Williams gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Engelhard is tapping out! Williams wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Williams!