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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wade Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Williams might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Final Countdown by Europe. Moore has chosen I Could Kick Your Ass 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
Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wade Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Moore!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams throws a head kick but Moore moves out of range.
Wade Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Moore moves out of range easily.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moore sprawls well. Moore wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
Moore throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Moore moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Moore's sensitive parts.
Williams tries to land a front kick but Moore steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Moore drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Williams is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Moore is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Williams is looking to get to half guard.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams trying to control but Moore postures up.
Moore prevents Williams from improving his position.
Williams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williams will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Moore trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
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.
Moore stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Moore stands and steps away. Williams gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A thudding body kick lands there by Williams!
Moore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moore wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Moore scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Williams gets full guard.
Williams had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Moore is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Williams Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Moore's back instead.
Moore looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Williams has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Moore has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Williams is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams connects with a big shot to the side of Moore's head.
Williams throwing strikes and Moore squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Moore is looking to get to half guard.
Williams looking to secure an arm triangle but Moore defends it well.
Moore is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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 is working for a guillotine from mount but Moore frees his head quite easily.
Williams with the ground and pound from mount.
Williams prevents Moore from getting the reversal.
Moore in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Williams lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Williams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Williams working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore is in a horrible position here. Williams smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Williams has hold of Moore's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Moore manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williams pushes Moore away with a front kick.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moore.
A nice inside leg kick there by Williams. That's going to slow Moore down.
Moore wants to clinch.
Moore tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A right-left combo lands from Williams.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Moore tries to clinch up.
A leg kick checked by Moore.
Williams leaves Moore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moore tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moore is breathing heavily.
Moore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slapping body kick lands there for Williams.
Moore takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Williams misses with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Moore. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
Williams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Williams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Moore moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams gets a clinch.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Moore's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands an elbow inside that Moore shrugs off.
Moore fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wade Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Justin Moore.
Williams is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams lands a nice looking kick to the body. Moore takes a step back to recover.
Williams has Moore up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moore takes an elbow to the forehead.
Williams lands a nice knee to the body.
Williams is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moore avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Williams throws a head kick that Moore semi-blocks.
A head kick by Williams misses
and Moore counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Williams is looking for a triangle but Moore pushes his legs off easily.
Moore must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams wants to sweep here but Moore controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Moore controls the pace.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Moore stands and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Williams gets back to half guard.
Williams regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Williams holds on and takes a little breather.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Moore is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Moore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moore wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Moore is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Williams Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Moore's back instead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Williams dominated that second round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Moore misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Moore is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Moore decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Moore is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Williams trying to get back to full guard but Moore takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Williams is in all sorts of trouble here.
Williams gets back to half guard.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Moore sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Moore has control of the leg.
Williams manages to get to full guard.
Williams controls Moore momentarily but Moore frees himself.
Williams working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Moore has passed into half guard!
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williams has hold of Moore's hands but Moore slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Moore works his foot free and advances to mount.
Moore prevents Williams from getting the reversal.
Moore tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Williams gets back to half guard.
Williams is trying to control but can't.
Moore prevents Williams from improving his position.
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moore trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away.
Williams wants to improve his position but Moore is controlling well.
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 manages to get to full guard.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moore avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Williams throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moore stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wade Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Moore.
Well Williams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Schapiro scores the fight for Wade Williams!
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight for Wade Williams!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Wade Williams!
Wade Williams wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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