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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stella Artois (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gizmo Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stella Artois has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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188 cm
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199 lbs
6 - 19 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Stella Artois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 19 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gizmo Williams!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Artois misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Artois.
Williams gets a double leg takedown into Artois's guard.
Artois seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Artois swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Artois has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Artois is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams being controlled here momentarily.
Artois wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Artois pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Artois looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Stella Artois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Artois throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williams was covering up waiting for the punch and Artois finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking to control but Artois passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Artois passes to side control.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
Williams pushes Artois away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Artois gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Artois decides to stand back up. Artois steps back and let's Williams get back to his feet.
Williams looks winded!
Artois slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Artois shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stella Artois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Artois shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Artois.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Artois. Artois gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Artois.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Artois drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams is pressed up against the cage. Artois has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Williams down to the mat. Williams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Artois shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Artois gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams swings for the body but Artois moves out of range.
Artois drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Artois doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Artois shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams flicks out a counter leg kick but Artois steps away.
Artois moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Williams is looking to score with low kicks.
Artois appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Artois. Artois gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams has managed to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Artois looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gizmo Williams dominated that round.
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.
Artois shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Artois looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stella Artois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Artois looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams is looking for the big counter here.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Williams tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams has managed to clinch.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Artois's elbow.
Artois is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artois on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Artois.
Artois fails to pull guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Artois.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Artois wants a takedown but no success here.
Artois is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Artois ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Artois changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Artois fails with the takedown.
Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Artois tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Artois is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artois has a closed guard, preventing Williams from standing up.
Artois is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Artois has a closed guard, preventing Williams from standing up.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Artois shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Williams is trying to defend but Artois finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artois is looking for a kimura but Williams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Artois to get the leverage.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Artois has control of the leg.
Williams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Artois trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Artois preventing the sweep.
Artois is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Artois thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Artois forces his way into half guard.
Artois is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Artois looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gizmo Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Horrible takedown attempt by Artois or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
Williams throws a fast counter high kick but Artois manages to duck under it in time.
Williams throws a head kick but Artois moves out of range.
Williams throws a series of punches but Artois avoids them all with ease.
Artois misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Artois checks the leg kick nicely there.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Artois moves away.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stella Artois. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Artois shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Artois shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Artois in a clinch.
Artois wants a takedown.
Williams turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Williams manages to end up in side control.
Williams tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Artois is trying to control Williams's posture but Williams avoids it.
Williams tries to advance to mount but Artois denies him.
Artois is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams off and has taken his back!
Artois is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Williams knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Williams for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artois is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Williams knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Williams for a finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet but Artois has full control of the position and if anything, Williams has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Artois cracks Williams with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Williams from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Williams is keeping busy.
Williams is in a bad position with Artois working for a choke. Williams manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Artois tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artois not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Artois working a defensive guard here.
Artois working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
Artois looking to control.
Artois wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Artois trying to control the position.
Williams is working Artois over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Williams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Stella Artois has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Artois is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Artois trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Artois throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gizmo Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Artois blocks the body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gizmo 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gizmo Williams!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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