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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Paul Kings (ranked 2560 p4p, 1087 weight class) and Jaxon Williams (ranked 216 p4p, 97 weight class). Paul Kings could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jaxon Williams's chin.
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11 - 10 - 0 |
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13 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Kings!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaxon Williams!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Viktor Lagutenko and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kings!
Kings's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Williams misses with the ground and pound.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kings avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Williams.
Williams in side control, throwing shots but Kings defends.
Kings is not content to let Williams control the position.
Williams throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kings works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kings to regain full guard.
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 throwing strikes from guard but Kings blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kings is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Kings controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Kings utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Kings is keeping the position.
Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kings avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kings swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Williams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Kings pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Kings won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Kings looking to pass the guard.
Kings trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kings controls from within his opponent's guard.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kings trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kings might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kings won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Kings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Kings from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kings.
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxon Williams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams throws a strike but Kings avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Kings is retaining full guard.
Williams throws a strike but Kings rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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.
Kings won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Kings engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Kings from controlling successfully.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kings is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kings wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams is adopting a defensive guard.
Kings wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
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.
Kings tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
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.
Williams controls Kings momentarily but Kings frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Williams looking to score a takedown here. Kings is defending well but Williams drives through and ends up in Kings's guard.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Kings's brow.
Williams connects with a couple of short punches.
Williams throws a strike but Kings rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kings not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kings wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Kings is stalling in the full guard.
Kings trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kings is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
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.
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.
Kings jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
An elbow from Williams crashes against the mat.
Kings is looking for a sweep.
Williams throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Kings works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Williams misses with a head shot.
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 ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Williams slips a jab from Kings.
Paul Kings has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams moves away from the strike by Kings.
Williams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Kings is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kings keeping hold of Williams's head, controlling as best he can.
Williams trying to control from half guard but Kings is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Williams throws a strike but Kings avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kings is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Kings has wrist control.
Kings avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Williams scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Williams misses with a head shot. Kings uses the momentum to regain guard.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Williams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kings preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kings working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kings working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams wants to control from the top but Kings keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kings misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Williams slips under a jab from Kings.
Williams's coach down at Golden Tiger Combat Club 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.
Kings misses with a straight right.
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.
Kings avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kings blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Kings keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Williams.
Jaxon Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
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.
Williams moves nicely into side control.
Kings prevents Williams from moving into mount.
That's four 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.
Williams grinds an elbow into Kings's temple.
Williams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kings, who protects the arm well.
Williams scores with a couple of short elbows.
Williams connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Kings some visible discomfort.
Williams landing strikes.
Williams swings around for an armbar but Kings sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Williams's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kings with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kings throws a big elbow that misses.
Williams is trying to keep Kings in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaxon Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight for Jaxon Williams!
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Jaxon Williams!
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight for Jaxon Williams!
Jaxon Williams wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Jaxon Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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