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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Issac Reed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Williams has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Issac Reed's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Issac Reed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Steven Williams!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reed misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reed rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
Reed manages to break the clinch.
Reed pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reed is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Reed avoid being mounted?
Reed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reed wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reed is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams trying to control from Reed's half guard. Reed has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reed is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Reed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams is still trying to improve position.
Williams pushing down on Reed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two 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.
Williams prevents Reed from improving his position.
Williams is looking for a kimura here.
Reed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reed tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williams is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Williams trying to control but Reed is working from the bottom.
Reed 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.
Reed keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Reed keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
A jab lands there for Reed.
Reed closes the distance and clinches.
Williams is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Reed can't fight it off and eventually Williams manages to take the fight to the floor. Reed looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steven Williams will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reed cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reed throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Reed!
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Williams is putting a hurting on Reed here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams swings around for an armbar but Reed sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Williams's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
Reed stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Williams drives through with a takedown into Reed's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Reed working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Reed pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
Reed punching from the bottom - just letting Williams know he's still in a fight.
Reed scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Williams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Williams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Steven Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams wants to stand but Reed has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to stand and escape but instead Reed has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Reed landing some decent shots from guard.
Reed scoring with some ground and pound.
Reed scoring with some ground and pound.
Reed gets to his feet. Williams looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Reed fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed gets caught flat footed, as Williams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Reed keeps moving.
Reed working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams pushes down on Reed's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reed tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Williams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reed is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Issac Reed dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Reed looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reed shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Reed's guard.
Reed kicks Williams off and gets to his feet.
Williams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Reed's guard.
Williams preventing the sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reed is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reed is keeping the position for now.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Reed 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.
Reed working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Williams has passed into half guard!
Williams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Reed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Reed is in real trouble.
Reed covering up well and avoiding damage.
Williams is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Reed defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Reed rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Williams is pressing down on Reed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reed is holding on for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reed is trying to stand up here but Williams is controlling him well.
Williams trying to control from Reed's half guard. Reed has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Reed keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Reed is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Reed.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Reed is keeping the position.
Reed trying to control the position.
Reed is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Reed can't keep his opponent in guard - Williams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steven Williams!
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energy
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hype
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