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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Astro Traveller (ranked 207 p4p, 311 weight class) and Wayne Williams (ranked 14 p4p, 20 weight class). Traveller's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, For Heavy Metal we will die!. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Astro Traveller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayne Williams!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a hook but Traveller blocks it.
Traveller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been told by Traveller's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Traveller gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams moves out of range as Traveller throws a body kick.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams throws the left hand but Traveller avoids the punch easily.
Traveller looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Traveller misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Traveller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traveller manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traveller darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Traveller.
Traveller working aggressively here.
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Traveller fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Traveller manages to avoid it.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Traveller in his tracks.
Williams has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Traveller is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Traveller tries to work over Williams's front leg with a kick but Williams checks it.
Traveller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Traveller misses.
Williams cracks Traveller with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Traveller avoids the body shot from Williams.
Traveller feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Traveller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Traveller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Traveller staying out of range there.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Traveller moves away.
Wayne Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Traveller misses.
Traveller uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Traveller in his tracks.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
A jab from Williams misses.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Traveller saw that one coming.
Traveller takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Traveller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Traveller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Traveller.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Traveller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Traveller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Traveller slips the punch.
Traveller is looking for a counter combo.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Traveller tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range.
Williams cracks Traveller with an open hand slap.
Traveller drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Traveller lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Traveller struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Traveller working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Traveller.
Traveller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Traveller.
Traveller misses with a punch to the body.
Williams prevents a body shot from Traveller.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traveller swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traveller misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Traveller - that landed with a thud.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Traveller misses with a punch on the inside.
Traveller misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Traveller misses with some punches.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Traveller.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traveller on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams misses with a body punch
and Traveller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Williams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Traveller had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Traveller misses with an uppercut.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Traveller takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Traveller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wayne Williams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Traveller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Traveller tries to work over Williams's front leg with a kick but Williams checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Traveller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Traveller counters with a left to the body.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams lands a jab to Traveller's midsection.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Traveller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Traveller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Williams connects with the punch.
Wayne Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams catches Traveller with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Traveller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big right from Williams misses.
Traveller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Traveller jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Traveller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Traveller lands a two punch combo.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Traveller moved out of range nicely.
Traveller fires out a quick counter leg kick but Williams just manages to avoid it.
Traveller throws an off balance right hand
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Traveller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from Williams misses.
Traveller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams scores with a punch to the head.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Traveller moved out of range nicely.
Traveller avoids the body shot from Williams.
Traveller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Traveller seems unphased.
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!
The fighters circling - Traveller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Traveller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams misses with a hook.
Traveller takes a jab right on the kisser.
Traveller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Traveller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams lands a nice hook to Traveller's body. Traveller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wayne Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams lands a nice hook to Traveller's body. Traveller takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Traveller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Williams is out of range and Traveller settles back down.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Traveller takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Traveller moved out of range.
Williams swings for the body but Traveller moves out of range.
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Traveller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams throws the left hand but Traveller avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Traveller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Traveller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traveller avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams cracks Traveller with a good jab.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Traveller moves away and avoids it.
Traveller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
As Williams tries to get set, Traveller tries to push him back and clinch up but Williams manages to avoid the attempt.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Traveller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Traveller moves away and avoids it.
Traveller scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Traveller counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Traveller pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Traveller.
Traveller throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Traveller misses with the head strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams prevents a body shot from Traveller.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It appears Traveller was looking to counter with a kick there.
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 scores with a jab.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Traveller's head but Traveller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Traveller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Traveller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Traveller defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Williams misses the jab.
Traveller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams misses with a hook. Traveller ducked under it nicely.
Traveller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Traveller.
Traveller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Traveller tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Traveller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Williams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Traveller counters with an outside leg kick.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Traveller counter with a right hand.
Williams misses with an uppercut
enabling Traveller to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams throws a sloppy body shot
and Traveller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams connects with a jab.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Traveller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Traveller has managed to clinch.
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 blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Traveller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Traveller has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Traveller can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying to break free.
Traveller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Traveller slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Traveller counters with a nice leg kick.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Traveller slips the punch.
Traveller quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Traveller slips the punch.
It looked like Traveller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams scores with a jab. Traveller acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Traveller's belly button to the back.
Traveller tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Traveller's ribs.
Jab, jab by Williams - just one landing.
Astro Traveller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams blocks a head kick by Traveller.
Traveller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Traveller.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Traveller misses with the combination.
Williams cracks Traveller with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Williams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Traveller counters with a nice body shot.
Traveller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Traveller ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Traveller misses the target.
Traveller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Traveller takes one on the button.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Traveller was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Traveller throws a head kick that half lands.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Traveller slips a jab from Williams.
A counter left hand to the body from Traveller misses its target.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Traveller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Traveller moves away.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Traveller counters with a nice leg kick.
Traveller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Traveller looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Traveller.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Traveller misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Traveller misses with a wild body shot.
Traveller moves into the clinch.
Williams blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Traveller.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Traveller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Traveller lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Traveller tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Traveller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Traveller moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Traveller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Traveller.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wayne Williams.
I've got Williams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Wayne Williams!
During a confident post fight interview, Wayne Williams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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