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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scott Dye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Scott Dye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Greg Williams!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dye shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dye gets slowly back to his feet.
Dye shoots in but no luck this time.
Dye forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Dye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dye has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
Dye has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Williams after a bit of a struggle.
Dye drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams keeps control of Dye as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dye jumps guard.
Williams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Williams has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Greg Williams.
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Williams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dye being controlled here, momentarily.
Williams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dye manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Williams has Dye in his guard.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dye is controlling him.
Dye will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Dye from controlling successfully.
Dye prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Dye has managed to clinch.
Dye has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Dye trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dye into the cage.
Dye looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dye's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Dye sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Dye sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A lull in the action here.
Dye is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dye is trying to control Williams's posture but Williams avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Williams looks for a takedown but Dye sprawls well.
Dye lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dye connects with a solid leg kick.
Dye shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to control but Dye is keeping him busy.
Williams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Greg Williams.
Dye shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dye shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Dye 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Dye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dye moves to clinch but Williams breaks away
and Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams is working for takedown but Dye is calmly controlling the position for now.
Dye tries to land a knee to the head but Williams blocks with his arms.
Dye is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dye down to the mat. Dye avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Scott Dye seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dye darts in trying to clinch
and Williams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams trying to control but Dye is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Greg Williams has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Dye tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Dye tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Dye pushes him off.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dye sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Dye tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dye!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Dye will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Greg Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Dye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dye wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Dye fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dye avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Dye saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dye clinches with his opponent.
Dye taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dye is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Williams is keeping busy.
Dye wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dye lands with a light punch inside.
Dye wants a takedown but no success here.
Williams has picked Dye up - he's going for a ride! Williams dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.
Dye is in trouble now - Williams has advanced to mount!
Williams controlling his opponent.
Greg Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams avoids the attempt from Dye to control.
Williams controlling his opponent.
Dye holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Williams tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Williams controlling from the full mount.
Williams raining down hammerfists from mount.
Williams controlling from the full mount.
Williams working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams controlling the pace for now.
Williams throwing strikes but Dye uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Williams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Williams passes to side control.
Scott Dye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Williams!
Greg Williams looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'It's just good to get that first win under my belt and hopefully i can go on to bigger and better things.'.
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RATING
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