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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Williams (ranked 9374 p4p, 336 weight class) and Tex Bolt (ranked 24571 p4p, 380 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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140 lbs
1 - 7 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tex Bolt!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolt fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams tries to counter with a takedown but Bolt is quick to defend against it.
Bolt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bolt misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams attempts a counter takedown but Bolt avoids it well and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williams!
Williams scores with a three punch combo!
Bolt has a takedown stuffed.
Williams attempts a counter takedown but Bolt avoids it well and moves away.
Jason Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Bolt.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Bolt looks winded!
Williams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Bolt's brow.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Los Angeles inform us that Bolt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Williams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams scoring with some ground and pound.
Bolt is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bolt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bolt has a closed guard, preventing Williams from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Williams has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bolt has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Bolt's takedown attempt.
Williams drags the fight down to the ground.
Bolt won't allow Williams to get back to his feet.
Williams trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Williams is wriggling around but Bolt manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bolt keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bolt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Bolt has the dominant position.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bolt has him pressed against the cage.
Bolt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bolt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.
Williams looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Williams has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bolt uses from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Williams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Williams lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Williams connects with a decent elbow.
Williams working the ground and pound.
Williams scores with a couple of short elbows.
Williams lands some shots froms side control.
Williams landing a few strikes.
Williams advances to full mount.
Williams controlling from the full mount.
Williams looking to finish Bolt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bolt!
Williams controlling the position easily from mount.
Williams landing strikes from the mount and Bolt is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams breaks from Bolt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Williams working Bolt over with strikes here.
The referee warns Bolt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams working Bolt over with strikes here.
Williams with a couple of short strikes.
Bolt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Williams landing strikes from the mount and Bolt is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Williams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Williams gets the takedown into side control.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolt keeps working.
Williams decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bolt to his feet.
No luck for Bolt with that takedown attempt.
Williams feinted with a counter takedown.
Jason Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Bolt.
Williams wants to break free but Bolt has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bolt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.
Jason Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Bolt.
A bit of stalling here from Williams.
Bolt is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Williams no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bolt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams wants to stand up but Bolt is controlling him.
Williams manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bolt is defended easily by Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bolt.
Bolt has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bolt wants to take the fight to the mat but Williams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Bolt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bolt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Williams has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bolt uses from the top position.
Williams kicks Bolt off and gets to his feet.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Williams works over Bolt's head and body with a nice combination.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bolt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bolt sprawls and moves away.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Bolt slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bolt on his heels. He'll look to pass Bolt's guard now, I'm sure.
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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bolt tries to sprawl but Williams drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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.
Bolt trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
Williams working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Williams prevents Bolt from improving his position.
Williams passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Williams dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolt's head.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Bolt tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bolt misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams forces Bolt back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams wants the takedown. Bolt is fighting it off but Williams persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bolt's guard against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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 connects with a couple of short punches.
Bolt keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams connects with a couple of short punches.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Bolt's brow.
Williams cracks Bolt with a solid left hand.
Jason Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bolt keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Williams trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom.
Bolt has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Williams shoots in but Bolt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bolt gets slowly back to his feet.
Jason Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Bolt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolt avoids the head kick by Williams.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bolt enables Williams to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bolt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Williams wants to control from the top but Bolt keeps moving.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Williams cracks Bolt with a solid left hand.
Williams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Williams working some strikes from top position.
Williams passes Bolt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bolt is not content to let Williams control the position.
Bolt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolt actively working from the bottom here.
Bolt has hold of Williams's hands but Williams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Williams passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bolt working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tex Bolt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Williams!
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energy
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