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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alden Williams (ranked 791 p4p, 2060 weight class) and Ciro Tavernelli (ranked 105 p4p, 271 weight class). The key to victory for Alden Williams has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alden Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ciro Tavernelli!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a body punch but Tavernelli moves out of range.
Williams leaves Tavernelli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been told by Williams's head coaches at Squirrel Sports 🐿️ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavernelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Tavernelli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tavernelli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams cracks Tavernelli with an open hand slap.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Tavernelli decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tavernelli wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavernelli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tavernelli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Tavernelli.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavernelli is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tavernelli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Tavernelli has control of the leg.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Tavernelli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Tavernelli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
Tavernelli is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavernelli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tavernelli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tavernelli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tavernelli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Williams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tavernelli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tavernelli thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Tavernelli lands strikes from half guard.
Tavernelli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Tavernelli eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavernelli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tavernelli is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tavernelli is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tavernelli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tavernelli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four 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.
Tavernelli is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tavernelli prevents Williams from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tavernelli connects with a nice short shot to Williams's temple.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Tavernelli in his half guard.
Williams is rocked!
Tavernelli lands a big elbow - Williams is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Tavernelli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciro Tavernelli!
Ciro Tavernelli is the new welterweight champion!
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hype
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