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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Williams (ranked 2471 p4p, 3270 weight class) and Norton Cockerell (ranked 291 p4p, 374 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by The Memory Remains by Metallica. Cockerell has chosen Police On My Back/ The Rocketz as his entrance music. 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyler Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Norton Cockerell!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Wagner Zegers and Aafke Stam.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Cockerell coming out on top.
Cockerell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Tyler Williams has been cut.
Cockerell lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cockerell scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cockerell is trying to defend but Williams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Cockerell has a hand on Williams's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Williams takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cockerell can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams wants to control the pace but Cockerell is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockerell is looking to improve his position but Williams isn't that keen on the idea.
Cockerell bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Williams has Cockerell pulled in close to control his posture.
Cockerell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Williams manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Cockerell trying to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wanted to stand there but Cockerell had control of the position.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cockerell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cockerell keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Cockerell is striking off his back. Williams thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams prevents Cockerell from improving his position.
Williams trying to control the action but Cockerell is working from the bottom.
Cockerell wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cockerell wants to get back to full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. 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.
Williams moves away from the strike by Cockerell.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Cockerell swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Norton Cockerell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cockerell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Cockerell lands a body shot.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cockerell.
Cockerell swinging wildly here.
Cockerell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cockerell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cockerell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norton Cockerell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Williams's cut.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cockerell misses with a straight left.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cockerell throws a right hand that misses
and Williams counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cockerell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cockerell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cockerell.
Cockerell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cockerell throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Cockerell misses.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams wants to clinch up but Cockerell keeps it at a distance.
Norton Cockerell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Cockerell.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Cockerell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cockerell loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cockerell jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams misses with a body punch
and Cockerell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockerell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cockerell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cockerell changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cockerell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Cockerell throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Cockerell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice side step and Cockerell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Cockerell sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cockerell with a nice cross.
Cockerell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cockerell lands a jab to the nose.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Cockerell.
Cockerell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cockerell tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cockerell works the jab nicely.
Cockerell feints a jab promting Williams to slip. Cockerell then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Williams slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams has managed to clinch.
Cockerell swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cockerell breaks the clinch.
Cockerell slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams shoots in and drives through. Cockerell sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockerell misses with a wild combination.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Cockerell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cockerell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams has managed to clinch.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cockerell looking to stall.
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cockerell walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cockerell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Cockerell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cockerell throws a series of strikes that have Williams backpedaling.
Cockerell connects with a nice looking jab.
Williams misses with a double jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Cockerell. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cockerell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cockerell misses with a few strikes there.
Cockerell misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Cockerell throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Williams turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Williams manages to end up in side control.
Cockerell is looking to regain half guard here but Williams keeps moving and retains side control.
Cockerell is not content to let Williams control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cockerell manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Norton Cockerell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tyler Williams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cockerell.
Williams darts in looking for a takedown but Cockerell gets double underhooks and turns Williams into the cage.
Cockerell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cockerell prevents a body shot from Williams.
Cockerell breaks from the clinch.
Cockerell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cockerell. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams slips a jab from Cockerell.
Williams is looking to clinch but Cockerell is avoiding it.
Cockerell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams dives in and scores a takedown into Cockerell's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cockerell is on top in guard.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is looking to sweep but instead, Cockerell has passed into half guard.
Cockerell wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Cockerell working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Williams's thigh. Williams counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Cockerell wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams has Cockerell pulled in close to control his posture.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
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.
Cockerell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Cockerell is proving a slippery customer.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Cockerell from controlling successfully.
Cockerell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Williams is controlling Cockerell's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockerell lands a right hook to the body.
Nice jab there from Cockerell.
A big right from Cockerell misses.
Cockerell lands with a good body shot.
Williams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cockerell sprawls well initially but Williams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Cockerell tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockerell is trying to control but can't.
Cockerell gets full guard.
Cockerell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Williams manages to pass to side control.
Cockerell is looking to improve his position.
Cockerell is still trying to improve position.
Tyler Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norton Cockerell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams is thwarting Cockerell's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norton Cockerell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cockerell 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norton Cockerell!
A very excited looking Norton Cockerell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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