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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willard Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franklin Theriot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sweet Dreams by Eurythmics. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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212 lbs
1 - 4 - 0 |
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190 cm
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245 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Self confident |
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Good wrestler
Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Willard Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franklin Theriot!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williams goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams misses the jab.
Theriot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Theriot somewhat.
Theriot shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for Theriot on that attempt.
Willard Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Theriot.
Theriot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Theriot seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams scores with a kick to the body.
Theriot looks gassed!
Theriot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams throws a right hand that Theriot ducks under and follows up with a left that Theriot also avoids with ease.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Franklin Theriot has been cut.
Theriot avoids a punch combination nicely.
Willard Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Theriot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A right-left combo lands from Williams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a leg kick that misses.
Theriot takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Williams tries to land a front kick but Theriot steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theriot has a takedown stuffed.
Theriot blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Theriot on the side of the head.
Williams works over Theriot's head and body with a nice combination.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Theriot takes one to the chin there.
Williams scores with a jab.
Williams pushes Theriot away with a front kick.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Theriot.
Williams with a poor takedown
and Theriot counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Williams tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Theriot slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Theriot in his half guard.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Theriot has control of the leg.
Theriot working Williams over with strikes.
Theriot throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Theriot misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams throws the kick towards the body but Theriot avoids it.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Theriot shoots in.
Williams throws a right and a left that Theriot avoids nicely.
Williams jabs Theriot right on the nose. Theriot blinks but takes it well.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Theriot bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Theriot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams cracks Theriot with an open hand slap.
Theriot takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willard Williams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Franklin Theriot's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Theriot avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Theriot tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Theriot somewhat.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Theriot moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Theriot moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Theriot moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Williams's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Williams duly obliges.
Theriot tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theriot is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Willard Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franklin Theriot.
Williams throws a series of punches but Theriot avoids them all with ease.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Theriot. Theriot gets slowly back to his feet.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Theriot feints and as Williams raises his hands in defense, Theriot changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
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 punching from the bottom - just letting Theriot know he's still in a fight.
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Theriot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Theriot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
Theriot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Theriot trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Theriot lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Theriot prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Williams looks to land a combination but Theriot avoids it well.
Theriot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Theriot with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Theriot will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Theriot to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Theriot loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Theriot.
Theriot wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Theriot must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Theriot postures up.
Williams trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Williams controls Theriot momentarily but Theriot frees himself.
Williams throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Theriot is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Theriot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams swinging wilding here.
Williams with a jab.
Williams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Theriot working some strikes from top position.
Williams wants to sweep here but Theriot controlling him for the moment.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Theriot is proving a slippery customer.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Theriot from controlling successfully.
Theriot looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franklin Theriot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Franklin Theriot's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Theriot moves out of range of the body kick from Williams.
Theriot moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams misses with the combination.
Williams throws a right hand that Theriot ducks under and follows up with a left that Theriot also avoids with ease.
Williams stuffs the takedown attempt from Theriot. Theriot gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Theriot counters with a nice double leg into side control. Williams won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Theriot scoring with punches from side control.
Theriot cracks Williams with a big right hand but Williams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Theriot lands some shots froms side control.
Theriot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Theriot off and has taken his back!
Theriot is really stuck here.
Williams throwing sloppy strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theriot looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Williams is riding his opponent, not letting Theriot buck him off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Theriot is in bad spot here.
Williams punches the canvas rather than the man.
You can see the frustration on Theriot's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Williams is persistently looking for the submission but Theriot is defending it well.
Williams trying to control.
Theriot is in bad spot here.
Williams landing with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Theriot is trying to break free.
Theriot takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Franklin Theriot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Even with his hooks in, Williams manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Theriot trying to control but not successfully.
Williams is hanging on to Theriot's back as he tries to escape.
Williams tries to keep control of the position but Theriot is staying busy.
Theriot is trying to break free.
Williams misses with an elbow to the head.
Williams controlling well, preventing Theriot from escaping the position.
Williams looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Theriot trying to control the hands but Williams won't let him.
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.
Theriot is trying to break free.
Williams is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Theriot is keeping busy.
Theriot is trying to break free.
Williams somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Williams trying to control.
Theriot defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franklin Theriot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Theriot 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franklin Theriot!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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