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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Svalbard Haudegen (ranked 189 p4p, 201 weight class) and Spencer Williams (ranked 25 p4p, 27 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Svalbard Haudegen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Spencer Williams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haudegen.
Haudegen walks into a left hand.
Williams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Haudegen is able to avoid easily.
Haudegen defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Nice cross by Haudegen.
Haudegen swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Haudegen backing away here, and Williams unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Haudegen!
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haudegen takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Haudegen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Haudegen misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haudegen doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Haudegen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Some bone on bone action there as Haudegen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Haudegen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams connects with a leg kick.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Haudegen's shoulder, as Haudegen tries to avoid the shot.
Haudegen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Williams throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
A cross from Williams lands.
Williams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Haudegen throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haudegen cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haudegen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haudegen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haudegen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams is looking to chop away at Haudegen's legs.
Haudegen avoids the body shot from Williams.
Haudegen throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Haudegen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Haudegen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Williams's coach down at Copes 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.
Haudegen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Haudegen showed some decent athleticism there.
Williams manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen moves out of range of the leg kick from Williams.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Haudegen moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Haudegen moves out of range of the strikes.
Spencer Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Haudegen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haudegen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That kick from Williams tenderised Haudegen's leg. Haudegen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Haudegen lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haudegen. Haudegen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Haudegen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Haudegen looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Haudegen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Haudegen shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haudegen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Williams takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams misses with a leg kick.
It looks like Haudegen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Williams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice body punch from Haudegen.
Williams throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haudegen to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Spencer Williams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haudegen.
Spencer Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haudegen tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spencer Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haudegen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Haudegen misses with a body shot.
Haudegen lands a head shot.
Williams cracks Haudegen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
Haudegen feinted with a counter takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Williams.
Williams works Haudegen's body with a nice hook.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Haudegen's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haudegen misses with a hook.
Haudegen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haudegen checks a leg kick nicely.
Haudegen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haudegen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
A bone on bone clash there as Haudegen blocks the leg kick.
Haudegen misses with a leg kick
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Haudegen.
Haudegen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Haudegen walks into a left hand.
A big right from Williams misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Haudegen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Haudegen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut there from Haudegen.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters circling - Haudegen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Haudegen throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen slips a jab from Williams.
Haudegen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams avoids the body shot from Haudegen.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Haudegen is out of range.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haudegen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Williams throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Williams avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams throws a front kick aimed at Haudegen's knee but Haudegen avoids it well.
Williams misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Haudegen catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Haudegen shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Haudegen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Haudegen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Williams.
Williams lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams looks to land a left hand but Haudegen moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Haudegen is out of range.
Haudegen appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Haudegen takes one on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Spencer 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!
Williams motions for Haudegen to come forward. Williams throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spencer Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams lands with a hook. Haudegen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Haudegen throws out the jab.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Williams lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Williams misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Haudegen misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haudegen stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Williams is predictable there
and Haudegen counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Haudegen.
Williams is trying to control the position but Haudegen postures up.
Williams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Williams is trying to hold Haudegen in close to prevent damage but Haudegen has managed to pass into half guard.
Williams is looking to escape.
Williams is controlling Haudegen's trapped leg to prevent Haudegen from advancing to side control.
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to roll over but Haudegen keeps him under control.
Williams is doing well to control the position and prevent Haudegen from advancing to side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Williams trying to control here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Haudegen takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Haudegen throws out a powerful jab.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Haudegen moved out of range.
Haudegen slips a straight right by Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Haudegen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Williams is looking to score with low kicks.
Haudegen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams throws the left hand but Haudegen avoids the punch easily.
Haudegen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Haudegen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haudegen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen works the jab nicely.
Haudegen 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.
Haudegen misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haudegen's knee momentarily.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haudegen is looking to score with low kicks.
Williams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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 works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Haudegen just misses with a punch to the body.
Haudegen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haudegen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haudegen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haudegen scores with a shot to the body.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Haudegen ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Williams cracks Haudegen with a good jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Svalbard Haudegen.
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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spencer Williams!
Post fight, Spencer Williams took to the microphone: 'ez for me, last time I was drunk'.
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energy
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hype
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