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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and max payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Powerful |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronald Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, max payne!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams pushes payne up against the cage in a clinch.
payne is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
payne fails to pull the fight into his guard.
payne tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.
Williams is looking to clinch but payne is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - payne looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but payne sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
payne swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams clinches with his opponent.
payne breaks from the clinch.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Williams closes the distance looking to clinch
and payne counters with a head kick. That will keep Williams thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Williams tries to clinch up but payne circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from payne.
Ronald Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of max payne.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but payne swats him away and circles back towards the center.
payne wants to clinch
and Williams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
payne 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. payne gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Williams clinches but payne breaks the clinch
and payne counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Williams is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
payne throws a head kick that misses.
payne fails to land the takedown.
Williams has payne up against the cage in a clinch.
payne has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
Williams fails to pull guard.
payne tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
payne looking to throw knees to the head but Williams is blocking nicely.
Williams jumps guard and drags payne to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Williams wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and payne is now in half guard.
Williams tries to get to full guard but payne has control of the leg.
payne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
payne thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from payne.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
payne lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Williams flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Williams is looking for a sweep. payne is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
payne not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
payne fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams tries to land a body kick
and payne counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
payne stands up out of the half guard.
Ronald Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams avoids the head kick by payne.
payne shoots and misses
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
payne looks gassed!
Williams throws a head kick that misses
and payne counters with a head kick.
Williams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
payne avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
max payne dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Williams throws a lazy right hand but payne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
payne rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
payne fails with the takedown
and Williams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Williams.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of payne backwards.
payne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
payne tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
payne escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
payne throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams clinches.
payne lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
payne drags the fight down to the ground.
Williams tries to stand but payne is controlling from the bottom.
Williams stops payne from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
payne is breathing heavily.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for payne on the ground.
Williams wants to control from the top but payne keeps moving.
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and payne dives on top into guard.
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.
payne preventing the sweep.
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 is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams is working an open guard so payne takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Williams is looking to clinch but payne is avoiding it.
payne looks to clinch
and Williams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Williams can't get the takedown.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
payne blocks the elbow strike.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
payne breaks from the clinch.
payne jabs at Williams's body.
payne closes the distance looking to clinch
and Williams counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for payne!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
payne wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Williams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as payne is looking to escape.
Williams throwing strikes here but payne is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
payne tries to hold on but Williams postures up.
Williams can't control as he wanted to and payne manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
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 with a head shot. payne uses the momentum to regain guard.
Williams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
payne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but payne is retaining full guard.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
payne fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Ronald Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of max payne.
payne checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Williams dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams tries to clinch up.
payne rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
payne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams rushes payne and presses him up against the cage.
payne breaks the clinch.
Williams wants to clinch.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but payne circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
payne tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
Williams tries to clinch there but payne circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. payne defends it nicely.
Williams leaves payne with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams misses with the combination.
Williams tries to clinch but payne moves away
and payne counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
payne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
payne working some strikes from top position.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
payne is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
payne drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick payne off! payne jumps back into Williams's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
payne throwing strikes but missing.
Williams is adopting a defensive guard.
payne forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
payne is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams trying to control here.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
payne 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. payne eventually gives up the hold.
Williams trying to get back to full guard but payne takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
payne get's back to his feet.
Williams misses with the combination.
Williams looks to clinch
and payne counters with a big head kick but Williams shrugs it off.
Williams misses with the combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
max payne comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think payne 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 James Ackerman scores the fight for max payne!
Judge William Gold scores the fight for max payne!
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight for max payne!
max payne wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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