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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Martin Le Corre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiremu Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiremu Williams will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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201 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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210 lbs
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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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BJJ White Belt
Good low kicks
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Martin Le Corre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wiremu Williams!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice defenses there by Le Corre.
Le Corre takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Le Corre shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Le Corre shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Le Corre shoots in and bounces Williams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Le Corre.
Le Corre drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Le Corre off! Le Corre jumps back into Williams's guard.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Corre seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Williams for as long as he can get away with.
Le Corre trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Le Corre looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jean Martin Le Corre.
Williams misses with a hook
and Le Corre counters with a single leg into guard. Williams didn't expect that.
Le Corre drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Le Corre off! Le Corre jumps back into Williams's guard.
Le Corre content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Corre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Le Corre is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Corre wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Le Corre. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Le Corre controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Le Corre postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Le Corre looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Le Corre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to stand up but Le Corre isn't so interested in that idea.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Le Corre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jean Martin Le Corre.
Le Corre looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Martin Le Corre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Le Corre tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Le Corre somewhat.
Le Corre shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Le Corre shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Le Corre's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Le Corre fails with a takedown attempt.
Le Corre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Corre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Le Corre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Le Corre throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Williams catches Le Corre with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Le Corre has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Williams.
Le Corre is breathing heavily.
Le Corre takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Williams lands a jab to Le Corre's midsection.
Williams scores with a head kick.
Le Corre tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Le Corre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Le Corre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wiremu Williams will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Williams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Le Corre's calf.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams connects with an inside leg kick.
Williams connects with a high kick.
Williams lands a nice looking body kick.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Williams scores with a leg kick.
Le Corre fails with a takedown attempt.
Le Corre is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Martin Le Corre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Le Corre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A thudding body kick lands there by Williams!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Le Corre walks into a left hand.
Le Corre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Williams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Le Corre's calf.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
Williams connects with a leg kick. Le Corre looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Williams works over Le Corre's head and body with a nice combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Le Corre.
Williams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Le Corre walks forward, straight into a front kick from Williams.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wiremu Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Le Corre takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Williams throws a right and a left that Le Corre avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Le Corre throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williams was covering up waiting for the punch and Le Corre finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Le Corre wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Le Corre throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Le Corre throwing strikes but missing.
Le Corre is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Williams is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Williams has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Corre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Le Corre looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Le Corre might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Le Corre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Le Corre's legs - danger averted.
Le Corre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Le Corre controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Corre wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Le Corre is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Le Corre pulls Williams in to control the position.
Jean Martin Le Corre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jean Martin Le Corre.
Le Corre misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wiremu Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Le Corre shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Le Corre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Le Corre looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Le Corre throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Le Corre wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams tries to kick Le Corre off but Le Corre keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Williams won't allow Le Corre to pass to mount.
Williams is trying to stand.
Le Corre is working for a submission of some sort.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Corre not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Le Corre sits in half guard.
Le Corre sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Le Corre not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Le Corre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Le Corre.
Le Corre uses his free foot to push down on Williams's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Williams.
Le Corre throws some wild stikes that Williams manages to avoid easily.
Le Corre with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Corre looking to secure an arm triangle but Williams defends it well.
Le Corre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Le Corre is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Williams to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Williams shrugs it off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Le Corre is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Williams has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Le Corre looking to ground and pound but Williams is blocking nicely.
Le Corre controlling from mount.
Le Corre sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Corre sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Le Corre's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Le Corre throwing strikes here but Williams is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Wiremu Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Le Corre thowing shots but they're missing.
Williams squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Le Corre unloads with some shots from mount but Williams bucks and avoids them well.
Le Corre jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Williams manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Corre prevents Williams from escaping the position.
Le Corre thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Le Corre trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Le Corre seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Le Corre throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jean Martin Le Corre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wiremu Williams!
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