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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Njord (ranked 2463 p4p, 3315 weight class) and Tookie Williams (ranked 274 p4p, 370 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Njord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tookie Williams!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Njord scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Tookie Williams has been cut.
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Williams is looking to score with low kicks.
Njord was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Njord misses with an uppercut
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Alexander Njord has been cut.
Jab by Njord.
Njord definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Njord uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
A counter left hand to the body from Njord misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Njord. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Njord rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Njord throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams tries to break the clinch but Njord is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njord keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Njord.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Njord lands with a short shot to the head.
Njord throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams tries to break free but Njord pushes him back against the cage.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Njord misses with a double jab.
Njord just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njord ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Njord.
Njord scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Njord slips under a jab from Williams.
A big left from Williams misses.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Njord avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Njord fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Njord.
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!
Njord misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Njord counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Williams misses.
Njord is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Njord lands with a good body shot.
Njord throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Njord moves away from the strike by Williams.
We've been informed that Williams has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Njord.
A slow jab from Njord misses its intended target.
Williams throws a combination. Njord tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Njord.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Njord steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Njord counters with a crisp one two that drops Williams! Njord thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Williams to his feet! Williams is in big trouble!
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 with a hook.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams tries to work over Njord's front leg with a kick but Njord checks it.
Njord throwing a counter right hand but Williams manages to avoid it.
Njord slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Njord defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alexander Njord will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Njord throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Njord throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Njord moved out of range.
Njord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Njord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Njord defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams thows a leg kick but Njord checks it
and Njord counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Njord's corner calls for a 1-2. Njord obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Njord fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Njord counters with a crisp right hand that drops Williams! Njord lets Williams back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Williams is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Njord slips under a jab from Williams.
Tookie Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Njord swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Williams misses.
Njord swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Njord counters with a right hand to the body.
Njord swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Njord jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Njord sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njord is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Jab by Njord.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Njord.
Williams throws a leg kick but Njord sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Williams is looking to slow Njord down with leg kicks.
Njord slips under a jab.
It looked like Njord wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Njord misses with a wild combination.
Njord drops Williams with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Williams looks back up at him and smiles so Njord waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Njord is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams connects with a good right hand that stumbles Njord. Njord circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Njord punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
Njord with a nice cross.
That has opened up Tookie Williams's cut even more.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Njord swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Njord.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Njord.
Williams slips under a jab.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Njord counters with a straight right hand.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Njord finish him?
Williams misses with a hook. Njord ducked under it nicely.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
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 big right from Njord misses.
Alexander Njord is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Njord counters with a crisp right hand that drops Williams! Njord lets Williams back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Njord drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Njord lands a big right hand that sends Williams crashing to the mat! Njord stays standing though and waves Williams back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Njord misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Njord dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Njord takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Njord throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Williams misses.
Njord was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Njord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Njord counters with a straight right hand.
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Njord off the cage and back into range.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Njord counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Williams has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexander Njord!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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