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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alen Skoro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Skoro's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Volim Sarajevo. Matt Williams is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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180 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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190 cm
25
178 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent knees
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alen Skoro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Williams!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skoro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skoro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Skoro somewhat.
Skoro closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Skoro shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alen Skoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Skoro shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Williams napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Skoro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams tries to bench press Skoro off him but Skoro keeps the position.
Skoro is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Williams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Skoro goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Williams rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Skoro's guard! Nice work there by Williams!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skoro looking for a sweep. Not yet Skoro, not yet.
Williams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Skoro has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skoro can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Skoro wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Skoro is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams controlling from the top position.
Skoro is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Skoro controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Skoro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Skoro working for submissions but it's allowed Williams to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skoro is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Skoro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Skoro is looking to improve his position.
Skoro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Skoro actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Skoro actively working from the bottom here.
Skoro is breathing heavily.
Williams trying to pass the guard but Skoro defending well.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Skoro blocks a head kick by Williams.
No luck for Skoro with that takedown attempt.
Skoro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Skoro fails to land the takedown.
Skoro closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Skoro dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Skoro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Skoro looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Williams!
Williams wants to hold on but Skoro pushes him away.
Skoro with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Williams gets back to full guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Skoro from controlling successfully.
Skoro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Williams manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Skoro has Williams in his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams trying to control but Skoro is working from the bottom.
Skoro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skoro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Skoro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Skoro looking for subs off his back but Williams has passed one foot through into half guard.
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 wants to take a breather but Skoro is having none of it.
Williams prevents Skoro from improving his position.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Skoro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams is looking to advance position but Skoro won't allow it.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skoro is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Skoro shoots in and bounces Williams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Skoro is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Williams is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Williams has escaped and now he's on top!
Skoro wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams wants to control from the top but Skoro keeps moving.
Skoro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skoro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Skoro working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
Skoro wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Skoro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Skoro dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Skoro tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Skoro looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Skoro persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Skoro shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Skoro keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alen Skoro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Skoro shoots in.
Skoro fails with the takedown.
Skoro fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Skoro swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch but Skoro is having none of it.
Skoro avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skoro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams is looking to clinch but Skoro is avoiding it.
Skoro swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Skoro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Skoro moves out of range easily.
No luck for Skoro with that takedown attempt.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skoro.
Williams connects with a knee to the head.
Williams with a knee to the head.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Williams obliges.
Williams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Skoro's face.
Williams crunches a lovely knee into Skoro's ribcage.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skoro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Skoro.
Williams taking a breather.
Skoro drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Skoro is blocking nicely.
Williams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Skoro.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Williams obliges.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Williams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skoro wants a takedown.
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Skoro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A knee to the head by Williams.
Williams with a knee to the head.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skoro blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skoro is defending well for now.
Skoro is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Skoro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Skoro's takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Skoro is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Skoro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Skoro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Skoro.
Williams misses with an elbow strike.
Williams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Skoro shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
Matt Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Skoro has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alen Skoro!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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