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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lou Ferrigno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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278 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, James Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Lou Ferrigno!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ferrigno shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Williams is trying to defend but Ferrigno finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Williams kicks off Ferrigno and gets to his feet.
Ferrigno shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ferrigno manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Williams on his heels. He'll look to pass Williams's guard now, I'm sure.
Ferrigno throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Williams manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferrigno tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
James Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Ferrigno.
Ferrigno is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Williams can't fight it off and eventually Ferrigno manages to take the fight to the floor. Williams looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams kicks Ferrigno off and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferrigno dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Ferrigno's head and hops out.
Williams scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Lou Ferrigno has been cut.
Williams looks to land a combination but Ferrigno avoids it well.
Ferrigno drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Williams defends it well.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Ferrigno counters with a takedown into side control.
Williams bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
James Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferrigno shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ferrigno doesn't seem phased though.
Ferrigno fails with the takedown.
Ferrigno has managed to clinch.
Ferrigno has clasped his hands together around Williams's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Williams explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Williams.
Williams scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That has opened up Lou Ferrigno's cut even more.
Ferrigno throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Williams tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ferrigno is in Williams's guard.
Williams uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Williams manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Ferrigno wants a takedown but no success here.
Ferrigno is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferrigno has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Williams clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ferrigno misses with an elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ferrigno scores with punches to the body.
Ferrigno trying to control momentarily.
Ferrigno misses with punches from the back.
Ferrigno throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Williams staying busy and making it hard for Ferrigno to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams trying to get back to his feet but Ferrigno is in full control for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ferrigno tries to keep control of the position but Williams is staying busy.
Williams trying to get back to his feet but Ferrigno is in full control for now.
Williams finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Ferrigno in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferrigno lands a big elbow.
Williams wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ferrigno sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lou Ferrigno's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferrigno counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ferrigno.
Ferrigno throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams prevents Ferrigno from getting back to his feet.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferrigno has wrist control.
Williams working some strikes from top position.
Williams has gone for a leg lock! Ferrigno slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.
Ferrigno throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrigno working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Ferrigno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ferrigno is keeping the position for now.
Williams stands and throws Ferrigno's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ferrigno pushes Williams away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Williams gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Williams is putting a hurting on Ferrigno here, landing some big shots from side control.
Williams connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Ferrigno some visible discomfort.
James Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferrigno is trying to get back to half guard.
Ferrigno really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams trying to control the action but Ferrigno is working from the bottom.
Williams misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ferrigno is being controlled here.
Williams is working Ferrigno over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ferrigno is not content to let Williams control the position.
Ferrigno can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferrigno can do to turn this around?
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ferrigno.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno fails with a takedown attempt.
Ferrigno fails with a takedown attempt.
James Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Ferrigno.
Ferrigno showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williams!
The cut above Lou Ferrigno's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams throws a right hand that Ferrigno ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferrigno also avoids with ease.
Ferrigno closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Williams's guard.
Williams pushes Ferrigno off and gets back to his feet.
Ferrigno dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Ferrigno's head and hops out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferrigno fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ferrigno looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferrigno.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to bum rush Ferrigno with a series of wild strikes but Ferrigno uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Williams misses.
James Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferrigno.
Ferrigno blocks a head kick by Williams.
Ferrigno clinches with his opponent.
Ferrigno tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Ferrigno is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ferrigno drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Williams tries to sprawl but Ferrigno drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Williams has one foot on Ferrigno's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ferrigno counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Williams pushes Ferrigno off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Williams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lou Ferrigno's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ferrigno is defended easily by Williams.
James Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams throws a right and a left that Ferrigno avoids nicely.
Williams misses with the combination.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Ferrigno counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ferrigno stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ferrigno gets a double leg takedown into Williams's guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Ferrigno from controlling successfully.
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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams keeping full guard, as Ferrigno tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferrigno accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferrigno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ferrigno throws an elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ferrigno's guard. Nice move by Williams!
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferrigno has wrist control.
Ferrigno is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ferrigno working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williams wants to control from the top but Ferrigno keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Williams scoring with some ground and pound.
Ferrigno throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ferrigno works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Williams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ferrigno or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
Ferrigno shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Ferrigno's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
James Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lou Ferrigno.
Ferrigno ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Ferrigno changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Williams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ferrigno counters with a single leg into guard. Williams didn't expect that.
Ferrigno trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferrigno keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ferrigno controls the pace.
Ferrigno postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferrigno trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ferrigno.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ferrigno lands in his opponent's guard.
Ferrigno throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Williams postures up.
Ferrigno utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Ferrigno blocks nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ferrigno wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position.
Lou Ferrigno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams trying to control but Ferrigno is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lou Ferrigno.
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 David Hoff scores the fight 29:28
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Williams!
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energy
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hype
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