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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Ochoa (ranked 377 p4p, 506 weight class) and Larry Williams (ranked 52 p4p, 72 weight class). Ochoa comes to the cage accompanied by Gang Signs by The Game. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Ochoa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Williams!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
Ochoa slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Ochoa misses the target.
Williams does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It looked like Ochoa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Larry Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams wants to clinch
and Ochoa counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Ochoa tried to counter with a leg kick but Williams avoided it.
Ochoa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Williams closes the distance and pushes Ochoa back into the cage.
Williams pushes Ochoa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Williams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Williams.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ochoas head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Ochoa avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ochoa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Ochoa controls the action.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Williams.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams gets through Ochoa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ochoa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ochoa swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ochoa misses with a body punch.
Ochoa lands a right hand.
Ochoa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ochoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ochoa has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ochoa.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Ochoa lands with a short shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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 nice left hand lands by Williams.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ochoa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Ochoa misses with a punch to the body.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Ochoa as Williams tries to tie him up.
A right hook to the body lands for Ochoa.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Williams has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ochoa seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Williams can turn it around.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ochoa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ochoa swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Ochoa scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williams tries a body shot but Ochoa blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ochoa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Ochoa.
Ochoa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ochoa swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ochoa takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ochoa.
Williams tries to work over Ochoa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ochoa lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ochoa.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ochoa blocks an uppercut.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Ochoa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ochoa misses with the head strike.
Ochoa misses with the head strike.
Ochoa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams digs a right hand into Ochoa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ochoa's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Williams.
Ochoa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ochoa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ochoa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Williams.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
A hook to the body from Williams.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ochoa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Ochoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ochoa.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ochoa blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Ochoa controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Ochoa working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Williams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williams tests Ochoa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ochoa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ochoa checks a low kick from Williams.
Williams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ochoa is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ochoa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams works Ochoa's body with a nice hook.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Williams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ochoa.
Williams takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochoa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Ochoa moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
An attempted straight right counter from Ochoa misses the target.
Ochoa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ochoa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Ochoa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Williams in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams clobbers Ochoa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Ochoa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Ochoa misses with a straight right.
Williams lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ochoa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ochoa misses with a wild body shot.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Ochoa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A good leg kick by Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williams lands a leg kick that knocks Ochoa off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Williams.
Ochoa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Ochoa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ochoa needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Williams swings for the body but Ochoa moves out of range.
Ochoa lands a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ochoa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Ochoa throws an off balance right hand
and Williams counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Ochoa is out of range.
Williams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ochoa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ochoa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Ochoa works Williams's body with a nice hook.
Ochoa swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
As Williams backs away, Ochoa returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Williams lands with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ochoa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Ochoa's head but Ochoa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams misses with a hook.
Ochoa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Ochoa tenderised Williams's leg. Williams is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ochoa's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Ochoa avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams tries to work over Ochoa's front leg with a kick but Ochoa checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throws a hook but Ochoa avoids it easily.
Ochoa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ochoa has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ochoa walks into a jab.
Williams slips under a jab from Ochoa.
Good leg kick by Williams.
Ochoa looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams lands a body shot.
Williams scores with a three punch combo!
Ochoa scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
Larry Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Ochoa throws a leg kick that misses.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ochoa lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Ochoa with an uppercut!
Ochoa throws a big shot that misses.
Ochoa 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 throws a poor cross that misses
and Ochoa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ochoa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ochoa doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams fakes the leg kick and cracks Ochoa in the body.
Williams forces Ochoa back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa misses with a punch to the body.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Ochoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ochoa backwards.
Ochoa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ochoa swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ochoa lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ochoa fails to land.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochoa blocking some punches.
Ochoa tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Ochoa back against the cage.
Anthony Ochoa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larry Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ochoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ochoa.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ochoa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Williams.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ochoa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ochoa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Ochoa throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight for Larry Williams!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Larry Williams!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Larry Williams!
Larry Williams wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Larry Williams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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