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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lil Sauce Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andre Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Shy FX - On the Run. 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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179 cm
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165 lbs
4 - 0 - 1 |
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180 cm
20
168 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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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 lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lil Sauce Money! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andre Williams! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A big right from Williams misses. Money tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Money moves out of range as Williams strikes. Money gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williams. Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Money fails with an attempt to clinch.
Money displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab. Money tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Williams scores with a nice strike. Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Money manages to avoid it. Williams lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Money is rocked! Williams lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Money is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Money misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Money seems to have got his legs back now. Money slips under a jab. Money ducks under a wild hook from Williams. Money uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams swings for the body but Money moves out of range.
Williams misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Money fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage. Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Money has him pressed against the cage. Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Money utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Money lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. A big right from Williams misses. Andre Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Money lands a front kick. Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Money is just out of range. Williams waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Money. Money displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab. Money blocks a jab. Nice defenses there by Money. Money throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily. Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams looks gassed! A nice inside leg kick there by Money. That's going to slow Williams down. Money showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams stuns Money with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Money uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams. A swing and a miss from Williams. A nice combination there by Williams.
Money tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Williams avoids the head kick by Money.
Money throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it. Williams throws a body punch but Money moves out of range. Money goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Williams waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Money. Money chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Money was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big right from Williams misses. Money ducks under a wild hook from Williams. Money gets in close and instigates a clinch. Williams is trying to break the clinch but Money is controlling him. Money is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now. Money is looking to control Williams's arms but Williams gets an underhook and turns him. Now Money has his back to the cage. Money with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Money lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Money keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away. Money wants a takedown.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Money moves away. Money tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it. Money slips a jab from Williams. Money tries a head kick but it misses.
Money ducks under a wild hook from Williams. Williams throws a hook to the side of Money's head but Money sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A jab from Williams misses.
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 misses the jab. Money uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams. Money scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Money throws a head kick that misses. Money moves out of range of the strikes. Money scores with a push kick. Williams misses with a wild body shot. Money needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there. Money avoids the body shot from Williams.
Money pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams thows a body shot but no joy. Money throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Williams throws a series of punches but Money moves out of range. Money ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Andre Williams will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Williams swings for the body but Money moves out of range.
Williams works over Money's head and body with a nice combination. Money bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Money uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams. A jab from Williams does it's job there. Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Money. Money tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it. Money throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Money plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Williams swats away the attempt to clinch by Money. Money drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Money connects with a knee to the head.
Williams takes a knee to the side of the body. Money ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Money no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Money being controlled here, momentarily. Williams is breathing heavily. Williams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Money wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Money trying to control but Williams postures up.
Money wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Money is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Money avoid being mounted? Money actively working from the bottom here. Williams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Money trying to control here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Williams misses with an uppercut. Money saw that one coming. Andre Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup. Williams takes a swing at Money's ribcage but misses. Money avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Money keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Money. A big right from Williams misses. Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Williams keeps the fight on the outside. The fight stays on the outside here - Money looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Williams misses with a looping left. Williams tries to bum rush Money with a series of wild strikes but Money uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Money pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch. Williams wants to break free but Money has control.
Money jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Money gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Williams throws a big shot that misses. Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Money lands with a thumping leg kick.
Money throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Williams throws a right hand that Money ducks under and follows up with a left that Money also avoids with ease. Williams throws a jab when Money was well out of range. Money ducks under a wild hook from Williams. Money clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Money tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
Money landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Williams takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Andre Williams has been cut. Money pulls Williams into guard.
Williams wants to stand but Money has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Money wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment. Money is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Money wants to stand up but Williams is controlling him. Money wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lil Sauce Money dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Andre Williams's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Money tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away. Money slips a jab from Williams. A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target. Williams throws out a loose jab but Money uses good head movement to avoid it. Money has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Money there as he acknowledges the shot. Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Nice defenses there by Money. Money feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams's calf. Money tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance. Money lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Money tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Money uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. A lazy left from Williams finds it's target. Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round. Money slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams blocks a head kick by Money.
Donk. Williams catches Money right on the button with a cross. Money uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Money turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Williams misses with a wild body shot. Williams swinging wilding here.
Williams blocks a head kick by Money.
Donk. Williams catches Money right on the button with a cross. Williams thows a body shot but no joy. Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Money.
Money fails in his attempt to clinch. Williams swinging wilding here.
Money clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Money is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now. Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Money has double underhooks. Money just leaning against Williams, taking a breather. Williams wants to break free but Money has control.
Money drags the fight down to the ground.
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang! Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Money moves into the clinch. Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Money scores with a knee to the head.
Money has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Money. Money tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Money fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Sauce Money. That's going to take a lot out of him. Money throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Money decides to pull guard. Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Williams is looking to stand up but Money won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams wants to stand and escape but instead Money has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Williams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Money wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving. Money passes into half guard. Money is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Money is working away from the top position though. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Money is working for a kimura but Williams is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Williams won't allow Money to pass to mount. Money wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Williams lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams. Williams works the jab nicely. Money uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams. Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Money moves away. Williams tries to keep at a distance but Money has taken the fight into the clinch. Money keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight! Andre Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 William Peck scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andre Williams!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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