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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaxon Williams (ranked 1556 p4p, 3056 weight class) and Paul Kings (ranked 142 p4p, 245 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaxon Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Kings!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Bruno Hogan and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kings lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kings scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kings manages to pull guard.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Kings blocks nicely.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kings working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Kings has wrist control.
Kings is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Let's hope that Kings 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams postures up in Kings's guard and throws a big left but Kings blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Kings's brow.
Kings avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams is working Kings over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kings working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams cracks Kings with a solid left hand.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Kings blocks nicely.
Kings working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Williams trying to move into half guard but instead Kings has managed to sweep!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Williams pulls Kings in to control the position.
Kings controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kings is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Kings from controlling successfully.
Kings is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kings tries to sprawl but Williams drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kings trying to control from the bottom.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kings to regain full guard.
Kings keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams lands a couple of elbows.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Kings blocks nicely.
Kings preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kings working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Kings looking to control.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams trying to control but Kings is working from the bottom.
Kings trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Kings blocks nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kings keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Williams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kings's guard.
Kings pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kings works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kings controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
Williams postures up.
Williams trying to control but Kings is working from the bottom.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Kings is retaining full guard.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Kings's brow.
Williams throws a strike but Kings rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kings tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kings doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kings manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kings controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Kings is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jab from Kings.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kings tries to sprawl but Williams drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kings keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williams scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Williams throwing shots but Kings is blocking nicely.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Kings is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kings's head.
Kings makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kings.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kings moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kings is trying to defend but Williams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kings is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard.
Williams looks to land a strike but Kings avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kings is adopting a defensive guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a strike but Kings rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams working for a triangle but Kings defends it easily.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Kings looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Williams is fighting to break Kings's control of his arms but Kings is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kings is continuing to stall.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Kings blocks nicely.
Williams chips away with some ground and pound.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams chips away with some ground and pound.
Kings is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kings can do to turn this around?
Kings utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Williams throws a strike but Kings rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Kings from controlling successfully.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is adopting a defensive guard.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
Kings tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Williams is controlling Kings's posture.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Kings from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams slips under a jab from Kings.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kings throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Kings takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams moves out of range as Kings strikes.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Kings.
Williams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Kings's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams in side control, throwing shots but Kings defends.
Kings on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Williams working the ground and pound but Kings is defending the strikes.
Williams throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Williams misses with the ground and pound.
Williams creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kings sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kings struggling a bit here.
Williams tries to score with some ground and pound. Kings controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams working the ground and pound.
Williams lands some shots froms side control.
Jaxon Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kings parries the strikes from Williams easily there. Williams is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kings to escape.
Kings parries the strikes from Williams easily there. Williams is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kings to escape.
Williams postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Williams in side control, throwing shots but Kings defends.
Williams is putting a hurting on Kings here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Williams.
Kings regains half guard, as Williams was trying to land strikes.
Kings keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williams throwing shots but Kings is blocking nicely.
Williams thows a huge punch but Kings dodges it nicely.
Williams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams is nestled in close to Kings, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams with the ground and pound but Kings uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kings avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kings is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams is looking to pass into half guard but Kings pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Kings is in guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Kings from controlling successfully.
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kings can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Kings from controlling successfully.
Kings passes Williams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kings is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams trying to control here.
Kings trying to mount his opponent but Williams defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Williams dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kings cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kings tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Kings connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
Williams is rocked!
Williams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Oh Williams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams swings around for an armbar but Kings sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Williams's guard.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Kings controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Kings is proving a slippery customer.
Kings seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Williams pulls Kings in close to his closed guard and prevents Kings from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kings is stalling in the full guard.
Williams pulls Kings in to control the position.
Kings wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kings wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kings swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Kings blocks nicely.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Kings is retaining full guard.
Kings controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kings is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
Kings has control of Williams's left arm, preventing Williams from doing any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Williams manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kings on his heels. He'll look to pass Kings's guard now, I'm sure.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Kings has wrist control.
Kings working a defensive guard here.
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Kings uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Kings!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kings trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams trying to control the position.
Kings trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Kings slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Jaxon Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Kings is proving a slippery customer.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Kings wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Williams takes one on the button.
Kings throws a good cross that connects.
Kings lands with a right hand.
Williams looking to score a takedown here. Kings is defending well but Williams drives through and ends up in Kings's guard.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Kings gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kings sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kings trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Kings looking to pass the guard.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kings manages to get himself to full guard.
Williams postures up in Kings's guard and throws a big left but Kings blocks it.
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Kings uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Kings!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Kings trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams looking to control.
Kings preventing the sweep.
Kings controls from within his opponent's guard.
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kings defends it easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
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.
Kings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Kings stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Kings is stalling in the full guard.
Paul Kings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Decent striking displayed by Kings there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kings.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Williams.
Williams lands a nice forearm strike.
Williams sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kings is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Kings avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Williams.
Williams looking to control but instead Kings has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kings is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Paul Kings.
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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight for Jaxon Williams!
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Jaxon Williams!
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight for Jaxon Williams!
Jaxon Williams wins by unanimous decision!
Jaxon Williams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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