Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Minoru Ii
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Williams dives in and grabs Nickle's left leg, looking for a takedown. Nickle pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
A counter left hand to the body from Nickle misses its target.#CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams jumps guard but Nickle stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD#
Nickle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Nickle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Williams defending well though.
Nickle with the ground and pound but Williams uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Williams is trying to keep Nickle in close.
Nickle throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nickle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nickle distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nickle wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams has his hands on Nickle's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Nickle postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Nickle from controlling successfully.
Nickle 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.
Williams looking to control.
Williams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Nickle throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nickle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams. #SUB#
Williams stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Nickle has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Williams manages to get his head free but now Nickle has transitioned to an armbar! Williams grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Nickle! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dill Nickle!
Dill Nickle thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Silver
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Golov circles away.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Golov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Golov avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams shoots in but Golov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams fails with the takedown
letting Golov counter with a right hand.
Golov lands a right hook to the body.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Golov as Williams shoots in.
Williams shoots in but Golov avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Williams tries for a takedown but Golov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Golov is looking for the big counter here.
Golov cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Golov connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Golov shows good takedown defense.
Golov throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Golov leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Golov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Golov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Golov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2##KD2#
Golov lands a left and a right that send Williams crashing to the mat, dazed. Golov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Williams is rocked!
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 shoots for a double leg takedown but Golov sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Golov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Williams is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Golov sends Williams crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Golov is motioning to the referee to let Williams up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Golov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
Golov lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Williams is looking to close the distance but Golov sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Williams crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Williams is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Grigori Golov!

Event: SMASH: Jones vs Boma
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Marcus has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Marcus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams tries to pull guard but Marcus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Marcus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Marcus taking a breather.
Marcus holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Marcus continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Williams has been working on his balance at Dillo's Deadly Dojo, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Marcus.#TD#
Williams lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Marcus pushes Williams off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marcus. Marcus obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Marcus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Marcus to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick from Marcus, right into the meat of the thigh. #TD#
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!

Marcus throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T1#
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marcus swivels and escapes.
Marcus appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Marcus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Marcus lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.#TD#
Williams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marcus is looking to reverse the position.
Williams in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Marcus tries to improve position but can't.
Williams throwing strikes but Marcus manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marcus taking a breather here. #T2#
Marcus tries to stand but Williams is controlling his head.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Marcus taking a breather here.
Williams is trying to control Marcus's posture but Marcus avoids it. #T3#
Marcus is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcus in the domination position with Williams hanging on.
Marcus trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
Marcus in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams gets back to half guard.
Williams is looking to control Marcus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
Marcus wants to stand up but Williams is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Marcus to the mat! Marcus manages to get full guard.
Marcus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Marcus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marcus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
It seemed like Marcus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams shoots and misses
and Marcus counters with a thumping low kick.
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marcus's waist but Marcus gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A solid body kick from Marcus. #CL2#
Marcus moves into range and clinches up with Williams.#TD#
Williams successfully pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Marcus stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#KD2#
Marcus lands a big head kick that sends Williams tumbling to the mat! Marcus takes a step backwards and waves Williams back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Williams is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle, before Marcus throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Williams's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Marcus lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Philip Marcus!
Philip Marcus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Abner
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Greene.
Greene sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Greene sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A quick step to the side and Greene tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Greene sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Greene defends it nicely.
Paulie Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Williams.
Greene with a nice calf kick.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#TD2#
Williams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Greene is trying to get back to half guard.
Williams sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Greene is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
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 misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T1#
Williams wants to control but Greene is keeping him busy.
Williams fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Williams throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene is looking for a sweep.
Williams lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Williams misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Williams working the ground and pound but Greene is defending the strikes.
Williams in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The strikes coming from Williams are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Williams misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards. #T2#
Williams lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Greene down.
Williams misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Williams working the head with strikes.
Williams cracks Greene with a big elbow.
The ground and pound from Williams seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Williams scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Greene to see if he's OK.
The strikes coming from Williams are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Williams scoring with punches from side control.
Greene takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Williams throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Williams throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Greene is breathing heavily.#T3#
Williams is chipping away with strikes.
Williams misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Williams grinds an elbow into Greene's temple.
Williams in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Williams in side control, throwing shots but Greene defends.
Williams tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Greene defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Williams.
Williams working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Williams looks up at the clock and then as Greene takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Williams smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Williams landing a few strikes. #T4#
Williams is working Greene over with some ground and pound from side control.
Greene avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Williams.
Greene regains half guard, as Williams was trying to land strikes.
Ground and pound from Williams. #ROC2#Greene is rocked!
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams is nestled in close to Greene, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxon Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Greene's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Greene is looking to counter punch.
Greene scores with a jab to the head.
Greene defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Paulie Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Williams.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Greene's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye.
Williams's coach down at Dillo's Deadly Dojo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Williams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Greene throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Greene.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Greene defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Greene, as that shot connected.
Greene comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Greene manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Greene swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Greene looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Greene keeps Williams at a distance using the push kick.
Williams tries for a takedown but Greene circles away easily
and Greene counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.
Greene stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Greene.
Greene looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Greene with a nice calf kick.
Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Greene pinned against the cage. Greene gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greene as he jumps to the side.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Greene.
Jaxon Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Greene gets caught napping as Williams dives in and scores a takedown. Greene manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams postures up in Greene's guard and throws a big left but Greene blocks it.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Greene is keeping the position for now.
Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Williams is in close to Greene's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
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.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Greene as Williams shoots in.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD2#
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Williams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulie Greene dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Williams closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Greene quickly recovers to half guard.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams lands with a punch from half guard.
Williams trying to mount his opponent but Greene defends it.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Williams.
Williams throwing shots but Greene is blocking nicely.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Williams looks to land a strike but Greene avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Jaxon Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Williams stands up over Greene, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Williams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Greene preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams postures up in Greene's guard and throws a big left but Greene blocks it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Williams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Greene defends well and Williams ends up having to push Greene into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Greene cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greene as he jumps to the side.
Paulie Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Williams.
Greene misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Williams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams drops an elbow to the side of Greene's head.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Greene's head.
Williams thows a huge punch but Greene dodges it nicely.
Williams lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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.
Ground and pound from Williams.
Oh Greene is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice strikes from Williams there.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Williams lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Greene quite badly. Greene pulls Williams in close trying to recover. Williams postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Greene on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Greene doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxon Williams!
A relieved looking Jaxon Williams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Paulie Greene spoke after the fight, saying 'Im Sorry Everyone, I’m Disappointed '.

Event: SPPS Evolution 10
Date: Jan 12, 2024

#R1#
Williams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Yelnats was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yelnats is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Yelnats.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Yelnats counter with a right hand.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams swings for the body but Yelnats moves out of range.
Yelnats looks to throw a body kick
and Yelnats takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yelnats prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yelnats misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees in the clinch landing for Yelnats.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yelnats takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Williams breaks the clinch. #T1##CL#
Williams pushes Yelnats up against the cage in a clinch.
Yelnats stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams throws a one two combo.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Yelnats's head back.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
Jaxon Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yelnats avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yelnats keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Jaxon Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!#CL#
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Yelnats.
Yelnats lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Yelnats goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it. #T2#
Yelnats prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Williams tries to break free but Yelnats pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yelnats has his takedown stuffed
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Williams lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Yelnats sprawling to the canvas. Williams follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Yelnats hang on? #ROC#Yelnats is rocked!
Williams lands a big elbow - Yelnats is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Williams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxon Williams!
Jaxon Williams thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SPPS Evolution 6
Date: Dec 15, 2023

#R1#
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Lake.
Cole Lake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lake misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Williams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lake's guard.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams trying to control but Lake is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Lake is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T1#
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lake keeps working.
Lake pushes Williams off but Williams dives into side control.
Williams misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Williams wants to control but Lake is keeping him busy.
Check out the look on Williams's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Williams sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lake is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lake dodges the ground and pound from Williams.
Williams landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Williams works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T2#
Lake takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Williams working the head with strikes.
Williams throws a strike aimed at the side of Lake's head but Lake avoids it well.
Williams landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Williams controlling the position.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Lake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams wants to control for a moment but Lake uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T3#
Lake avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams is keen to just control but Lake is a slippery customer.
Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Williams throwing shots but Lake is blocking nicely.
Williams stops Lake from getting back to his feet.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lake defending well though. #T4#
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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lake is trying to escape back to his feet but Williams uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Lake parries the strikes from Williams easily there. Williams is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lake to escape.
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.
Lake taking a bit of punishment here - Williams scoring with strikes.
Williams trying to control the action but Lake is working from the bottom.
Williams lands a nice forearm strike.
Williams landing strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams taking a breather here.
Lake dodges the ground and pound from Williams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxon Williams dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Williams shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lake napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Williams trying to control the position but Lake is working away.
The ground and pound from Williams seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Williams trying to control the position but Lake is working away.
Williams throws an elbow but Lake slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lake is not content to let Williams control the position.
Williams is chipping away with strikes.
Jaxon Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lake is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Williams has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Williams is putting a hurting on Lake here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Williams cracks Lake with a big right hand but Lake just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Williams cracks Lake with a big right hand but Lake just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Williams lands some shots froms side control.
Lake is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Williams is controlling him well.
Williams working the ground and pound from side control.
Lake takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lake dodges the ground and pound from Williams.
Williams tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Williams is chipping away with strikes.
Williams remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Williams tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Williams sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lake is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Williams lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Williams tries for a kimura but Lake is defending well.
Lake takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lake can do to turn this around?
The referee asks Williams politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Williams prefers to stall for the moment though.
Williams working the head with strikes. #T3#
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lake keeps working.
Lake is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Williams in side control, throwing shots but Lake defends.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lake keeps working.
Williams cracks Lake with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Lake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Williams wants to control but Lake is keeping him busy.
Williams throwing strikes but Lake manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lake has control of an arm but Williams manages to advance to Lake's back!
Lake is taking damage to the body and head.
Lake covers up after that shot from Williams.
Williams is riding his opponent, not letting Lake buck him off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxon Williams dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Lake fails with the takedown.
Williams drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lake sprawls and moves away.
Williams has been working on his balance at Dillo's Deadly Dojo, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Lake.#CL2#
Lake darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Lake is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lake wants to take the fight to the mat but Williams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
Williams wants a takedown. #TD2#
Lake 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!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams avoids the strikes from Lake.
Lake throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Lake gets his hands free as Williams looks to control. #T1#
Lake controls the position.
Williams is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Williams covering up well under a series of strikes from Lake.
Williams trying to control the hands but Lake breaks the grip.
Lake is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Williams up.
Williams trying to control the hands but Lake breaks the grip.
Williams manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lake's guard. Nice work there by Williams.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lake works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cole Lake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Williams works over Lake with some ground and pound from guard.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams stops Lake from standing up.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lake's head.#T3##ES2#
Lake has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Williams has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Williams looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lake is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lake down to the mat. Lake avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Lake, which made it look bad.
Lake throws a counter combo.#CL#
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lake is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lake has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lake can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lake fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Lake on that attempt. #CL#
Williams clinches up with Lake and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Lake is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lake changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lake throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Williams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Williams pushes Lake up against the cage in a clinch.
Lake wants a takedown.
Lake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lake prevents it.
Lake tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
Williams can't get the takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lake is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Lake shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lake is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.
Jaxon Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Lake manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Lake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Williams!
A very excited looking Jaxon Williams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 107: Cruz vs Dew
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Little jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL2#
Williams clinches up with Little and pushes him back against the cage.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Little prevents it.
Williams looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Williams gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Williams drops an elbow to the side of Little's head.
Little blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Little looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams wants to control but Little is keeping him busy.
Williams stops Little from getting back to his feet.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Little wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Little tries to sprawl but Williams drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Williams not doing much here.
Williams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Little is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Williams is trying to work for a kimura but Little is defending well.
Little is looking to escape.
Little avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Little's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ground and pound from Williams. #T3#
Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Williams might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Little keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williams controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Williams has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Little enables Williams to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Little manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Little is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Williams presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC#
Little breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4#
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ty Little has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Williams.#CL2#
Williams instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Little's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Little looking to stall.
Williams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Little's efforts to push away.
Little misses with a hook to the ribs.
Little has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
Little wants to break free but Williams has control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Little pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Little saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Williams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Little manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Little blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxon Williams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Little throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Little rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Little didn't expect that.
Williams lands a couple of elbows.
Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Little's head.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Little is keeping the position.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Williams is pressing down on Little's thigh, looking to free his foot. Little is holding on for now.
Williams trying to control the pace.
Williams trying to mount his opponent but Little defends it.
Nice strikes from Williams there.
Little pushes Williams off looking to stand but Williams dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williams throwing shots but Little is blocking nicely.
Williams wants to control but Little is keeping him busy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ground and pound from Williams.
Williams prevents Little from standing back up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Little rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Little scores with a jab.#TD2#
Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Little was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Little avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Little has momentary wrist control but Williams slips an elbow through the middle.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Williams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Williams stays in close to Little's body and controls the position.
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.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Little has wrist control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Williams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams wants to pass to mount but Little is defending the position.
Williams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Little keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Williams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jaxon Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Little misses its intended target.
Little explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#TD2#
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams wants to control from the top but Little keeps moving.
Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Williams postures up in Little's guard and throws a big left but Little blocks it.
Little is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Little working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Little keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Little connects with a single shot there.#TD2#
Williams feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Williams stays in close to Little's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jaxon Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams won't allow Little to get back to his feet.
Williams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
Williams is continuing to stall.
Williams trying to control but Little is working from the bottom.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Little has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Little displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Little scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Little, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Little against the cage but Little circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Little tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Williams goes for a double leg but Little avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Little continues to drive forward.
Ty Little has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Williams.
Little stuffs the takedown.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Little tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Little misses with a few strikes there.
Little comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Little to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Little jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Little scores with a nice right hand.
Little works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Little scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4##BC#
Little's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD2#
Williams gets the takedown into side control.
Williams taking a break here but Little is having none of it and regains half guard.
Williams is trying to control. Little wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Williams stalling. #SUB2#
Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Little defends the submission attempt.
Ty Little has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaxon Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Little trying to control but Williams postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ty Little showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaxon Williams!
A victorious Jaxon Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: HFC 97: Cruz vs Mesquita
Date: Sep 02, 2023

#R1##TD2#
Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Williams prevents Carden from improving his position.
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.
Carden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Carden trying to control but Williams postures up.
Williams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carden trying to control from the bottom.
Carden avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams. #T1#
Carden wants to get back to full guard.
Carden is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Carden is retaining full guard.
Williams won't allow Carden to sweep him here.
Carden keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Carden counter with a right hand.
Carden looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Jaxon Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Carden seems unphased.
Carden throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams tries for a takedown but Carden circles away easily
and Carden counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams misses with a body shot
enabling Carden to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Carden stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Thomas Carden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Williams.
Carden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carden misses with a body shot.
Williams slips under a jab from Carden.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams jabs at Carden's body.
Carden throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Carden throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carden connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Carden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Williams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Carden keeps moving.
Williams controlling from the top position. #T3#
Williams wants to control from the top but Carden keeps moving.
Carden has Williams pulled in close to control his posture.
Carden keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Carden has his hands on Williams's head, controlling the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carden 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Thomas Carden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice sprawl there from Carden as Williams shoots in.
Carden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Carden.
The fighters circling - Carden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Carden avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carden defends it nicely.
Carden feinted with a counter takedown.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Thomas Carden will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Carden bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Carden connects with a body shot.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Carden's head.
Carden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams goes for a double leg but Carden avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carden continues to drive forward.
Williams with a poor takedown
enabling Carden to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Carden shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas Carden has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Williams.
Carden waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Carden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Williams tries to move into range but Carden moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Williams misses with a hook.
Carden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Carden.
Carden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice takedown defense from Carden. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
Williams fails with the takedown
enabling Carden to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Carden throws out the jab.
Williams slips a straight right by Carden.
Williams has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Carden to counter with a crisp jab.
Carden misses with a wild body shot.
Williams lands a right hook to the body.
Carden circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Williams misses with a hook
and Carden counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carden but Carden pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Carden catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Carden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Carden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williams misses with a hook
letting Carden counter with a right hand.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Carden counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Carden catches Williams right on the button with a cross.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Carden has knocked Williams down with a huge combo! Carden steps away and waves a wobbly Williams back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#Williams is rocked!
Carden lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Williams falls backwards - clearly groggy! Carden dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Carden!
An intense looking Thomas Carden took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Man that boy was talking a bunch of crap before this fight. But I came out here and showed his ass how we country boys do it. Line me up another one. Yeehaaw!'.

Event: Bounty Tournament 4
Date: Aug 06, 2023

#R1#
Williams steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Halvorsen. That one must have hurt.#TD2#
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Halvorsen is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halvorsen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Halvorsen's head.#SUB#
Halvorsen 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams postures up.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1##SUB#
Halvorsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Halvorsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Williams postures up in Halvorsen's guard and throws a big left but Halvorsen blocks it. #SUB#
Halvorsen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Williams passes into side control.
Williams gets to mount! Halvorsen was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Williams lands a nice shot to the head. #ROC2#Halvorsen is rocked!
Williams is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Halvorsen goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Williams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaxon Williams!
During a confident post fight interview, Jaxon Williams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: HFC 90: Cruz vs Nomura
Date: Jul 14, 2023

#R1#
Paulson scores with a nice strike.
Paulson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Paulson counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams misses with a takedown
and Paulson counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Paulson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Williams! Paulson lets Williams back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Williams is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Paulson rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Paulson gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
Paulson scores with a shoulder strike.
Paulson takes control of his opponent's neck and spins him into the cage. Williams is off balance and as he stumbles, Paulson throws a jumping knee that lands flush on Williams's chin, knocking him out cold! Oh my word - what a knockout! Definitely one for his highlight reel! If he ever decides to rob a bank and run off to Morocco, that moment is defintely worthy of a tacky mural!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jake Paulson!
Jake Paulson very nearly forgot to thank Un-Kaged Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: WFC 42: Coles v Blake
Date: May 27, 2023

#R1#
Paulson moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Paulson lands a jab to the nose.
Williams has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Paulson tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Paulson lands with a right hand.
Paulson stuffs the takedown.
Paulson misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Paulson didn't expect that.

Paulson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Paulson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
and Paulson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Paulson moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Paulson moves into the clinch.
Williams is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Paulson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Paulson lands a knee to the head.
Paulson lands a good knee to the midsection. Williams won't want to take too many of those.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams letting Paulson take a breather here.#T1#
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Paulson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Paulson pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Paulson clinches with his opponent.
Williams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Paulson after a bit of a struggle.
Paulson gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.
Williams wants a takedown but no success here.
Williams has Paulson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Paulson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Paulson landing knees to the head.
Paulson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#KD2#
Paulson drops Williams with a big knee straight up the middle! Williams is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC2#Williams is rocked!
Paulson sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Williams's defenses. It connects perfectly with Williams's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jake Paulson!
After the big win, Jake Paulson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Un-Kaged Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: WFC 38: Hulk v A.Thorgard 3
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Trills.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Trills sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Williams is defended easily by Trills.
Trills lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trills counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.
Trills looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams tries for a takedown but Trills circles away easily
and Trills counters with a leg kick.
Trills wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Williams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Trills lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Williams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Trills looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trills trying to control but Williams postures up.
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 thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trills's head.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Trills is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams working over Trills with some ground and pound. Trills looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Trills is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williams pulls his head out easily.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Williams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Trills looking for submissions off his back.
Trills taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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 lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
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 Trills from improving his position.
Williams lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Williams lands with a punch from half guard. #ROC#Trills is rocked!
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Trills defending well though.
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 drops an elbow to the side of Trills's head.
Trills is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
Trills has hold of Williams's hands but Williams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trills's head.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Williams.
Trills is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Williams scores with a couple of nice shots.
Trills taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard.
Williams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Williams.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trills's head.
Williams lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Trills quite badly. Trills pulls Williams in close trying to recover. Williams postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Trills on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Trills doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxon Williams!
Jaxon Williams decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WFC 35: Gomi v Lacasa II
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Chichilla.
Williams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chichilla defends well and Williams ends up having to push Chichilla into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Chichilla misses with the head strike.
Chichilla stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
Chichilla prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Williams lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chichilla is holding on to half guard well.
Chichilla avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
Williams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Chichilla moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Williams distracts Chichilla with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Chichilla has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Williams's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Chichilla's brow.
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chichilla's head.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams stands up over Chichilla, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Williams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chichilla has momentary wrist control but Williams slips an elbow through the middle.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Chichilla has wrist control.
Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Williams is sitting in close to Chichilla's body. Chichilla has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Williams is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Williams is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Chichilla.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Papi Chichilla!

Event: WFC 31: Brunson v Gomi
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Carden fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Carden lands a body shot.
Carden scores with a jab to the head.
Carden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carden scores with a nice head shot.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Carden looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Carden shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carden scores with a jab to the body.
Carden thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Williams has been working on his balance at Combat Wombat Burrow, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Carden.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Williams shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Carden napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carden is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Carden takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Williams throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Carden works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Carden keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Carden to regain full guard.
Williams stops Carden from standing up.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Carden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Carden avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carden has Williams pulled in close to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Carden can do anything to dispel that myth.
Williams throws a strike but Carden rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carden is one step ahead there.
Carden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williams has Carden pulled in close to control his posture.
Carden throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Williams keeping moving, preventing Carden from controlling successfully.
Carden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams trying to control the position.
Carden is working Williams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Carden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carden accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carden lands a couple of elbows.
Williams is trying to control the position but Carden postures up.
Carden throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carden has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Carden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carden has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Williams is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T3#
Carden stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Carden makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Williams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carden catches Williams with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good shot there by Carden.
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carden counters with a left and a right that stings Williams.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Carden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carden with a jab.
Carden lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back.
Carden lands with a right hand. #T4#
Carden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
Carden with a nice cross.
Carden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, jab by Carden - just one landing.
Carden comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Carden lands with a nice body punch.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carden as he jumps to the side.
Carden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
It seemed like Carden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good shot there by Carden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Carden dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Carden fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck for Williams with that takedown attempt.
Carden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carden sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Carden on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carden connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Carden scores with a jab.
Thomas Carden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Carden sprawls well.#TD2#
Carden shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Williams manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Carden trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #T1#
Williams working a defensive guard here.
Williams seems keen to control Carden's posture.
Carden throwing strikes but missing.
Carden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
Carden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Carden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams has Carden pulled in close to control his posture.
Williams 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.
Carden landing with the ground and pound.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thomas Carden has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Carden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Carden distracts Williams with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Carden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Carden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams pulls Carden in to control the position.
Carden lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Carden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Carden postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Williams is pulling down on Carden's head to control his posture.
Carden working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Carden being controlled here momentarily.
Carden trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T3#
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Carden has wrist control.
Carden manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Carden throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Carden won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Carden stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
Carden with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
Carden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Carden throws a big elbow that misses. #T4#
Carden preventing the sweep.
Carden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams looking to control.
Carden scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Williams has his hands on Carden's head, controlling the position.
Williams 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.
Carden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Carden won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Carden showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Carden scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thomas Carden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Carden throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williams was covering up waiting for the punch and Carden finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Carden postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Thomas Carden showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Carden is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Carden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Carden circles away.
Carden bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Carden sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carden avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams shoots and misses
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaxon Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Carden moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carden is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Williams turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!

Carden throws Williams to one side and escapes!#T1#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams tries for a takedown but Carden circles away easily
and Carden counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Carden tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Williams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carden dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A shot to the liver by Carden. Beautiful body shot.
Carden lands a jab.
Carden lands a jab to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carden moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carden counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Carden.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carden tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carden to the ground. Carden escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Carden connects with a looping right hand.
Carden lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC2#Williams is rocked!
Carden lands with a shot to the body.
Carden connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carden scores with a nice strike.
Jab from Carden.
Carden works the jab nicely.#T3#
Carden connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Carden connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carden lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carden sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Carden uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Carden stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Carden lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carden connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Williams.
Carden lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
Jab, jab by Carden - just one landing.
Thomas Carden is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Carden throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jaxon Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carden lands a jab to the nose.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Carden comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Carden has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Carden!
Post fight, Thomas Carden stared into the camera and said 'Man that boy was talking a bunch of crap before this fight. But I came out here and showed his ass how we country boys do it. Line me up another one. Yeehaaw!'.

Event: WFC 26: Johnson vs Muller
Date: Feb 04, 2023

#R1#
Williams with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Wolf counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Wolf has control of the leg.
Wolf lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wolf.
Williams is trying is best to control the position here.
Wolf slows the pace down in half guard.
Wolf throwing shots but Williams is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Williams trying to hold on to Wolf's head to control him but Wolf postures up.
Wolf has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wolf working the head and body with strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Wolf working his ground and pound in the gym.#T1#
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wolf thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Williams is looking to control Wolf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
Wolf stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams trying to hold on to Wolf's head to control him but Wolf postures up.
Williams wants to improve his position but Wolf is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wolf in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Wolf is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Wolf eventually gives up the hold.
Wolf is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams wants to control but Wolf is keeping busy.
Williams is trying is best to control the position here.
Williams is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Wolf scores with a couple of nice shots.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Williams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wolf's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wolf's back!
Williams not allowing Wolf to control his hands.
Williams missing with strikes from the back.
Williams struggling to land strikes to the head as Wolf covers up. #T3#
Wolf trying to control the position but Williams manages to sink in the hooks.
Wolf can't escape the position.
Williams landing with strikes.
Williams avoiding Wolf 's attempts to control his hands.
Wolf staying busy and making it hard for Williams to control.
Williams struggling to land strikes to the head as Wolf covers up.
Williams looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Wolf covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Williams is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Williams struggling to keep hold of the position.
Williams throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Williams lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Wolf looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Williams is landing with strikes from the back.
Wolf looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4#
Williams throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Wolf is trying to remain composed but Williams is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams scores with punches and elbows.
Williams lands with a hammerfist to the side of Wolf's head.#ROC#Wolf is rocked!
Williams lands a series of strikes from the back and Wolf goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxon Williams!
Jaxon Williams bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WFC 22: Dias vs Puck
Date: Jan 07, 2023

#R1#
Rowen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williams under the eye.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rowen with a nice cross.
Rowen lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rowen swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Rowen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rowen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams keeping hold of Rowen's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB2#
Rowen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rowen.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Williams is working hard here to advance position.
Williams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rowen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rowen's back!
Williams is working the ground and pound. Can Rowen escape?
Williams lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go. #CUT#It looks like Brendan Rowen has been cut.
Williams biding his time, controlling Rowen.
Rowen prevents Williams from getting a body triangle.
Rowen takes a big shot to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams lands shots to the head and Rowen turtles up! The ref has seen enough and stops the fight! This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxon Williams!
A less than humble Jaxon Williams misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: WFC 14: Elin vs Romero
Date: Nov 12, 2022

#R1##TD#
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Johnson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johnson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams controlling Johnson's posture.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
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.#T1#
Johnson trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams 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.
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Williams trying to control the position here.
Williams 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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Williams is controlling Johnson's posture.
Johnson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Johnson darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams cracks Johnson with a big right hand but Johnson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Williams scoring with punches and elbows.
Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well. #ROC2#Johnson is rocked!
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Oh Johnson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Williams crunches a massive hammerfist down on Johnson - he's out! Williams Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaxon Williams!
Jaxon Williams was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Harry Johnson spoke after the fight, saying 'Gon' put my ass in a lawnchair and have a cold beer when I get home, need some time to reflect and let the clouds open up to that big blue sky again. Then back to the gym. '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2022

#R1#
Luke throws a combination. Williams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Luke keeps Williams at a distance using the push kick.
Luke thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Williams if he has to take too many more of those.
Luke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Luke scores with a head kick. Williams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Luke lands a head kick!
Danga de danga de dang - Luke scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luke lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Luke lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Left hook, right uppercut from Luke.
Luke scores with a jab to the body.
Luke lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.
Luke is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams feints the counter takedown.
Kevin Luke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luke displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Luke buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luke scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
Luke tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Luke sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kevin Luke is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luke is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Williams on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Luke looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luke is working the combinations to good effect here.
Luke wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Luke preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Luke uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Luke!#REVR#
Luke trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #T2#
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Luke trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams is pulling down on Luke's head to control his posture.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Luke trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Luke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Luke scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Luke looks to land a combination. Williams sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luke wants it to stay on the feet.
Kevin Luke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaxon Williams.
Luke looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luke scores with a head kick. Williams tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Williams takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
Luke thuds his shin into the meat of Williams's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luke shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Williams eats them both and turns towards Luke to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Luke is breathing heavily.
Luke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Luke lands a nice looking kick to the body. Williams takes a step back to recover.
Luke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Luke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Luke is looking to clinch but Williams is avoiding it.
Luke throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Williams blocks a head kick by Luke.
Luke defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Luke dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Luke lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Luke.#TD2#
Williams shoots in and bounces Luke off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Williams working some strikes from top position.
Williams scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Luke works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Williams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Williams connects with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#Luke is rocked!
Williams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Luke's head.
Oh Luke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaxon Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Williams stands up over Luke, holding on to his feet. Williams throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Luke is out cold! Williams lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jaxon Williams!
Jaxon Williams spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

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