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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stelios Xenos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenneth Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams has chosen Vanilla Ice - Ice Ice Baby as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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194 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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195 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Lethal high kicks
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ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Stelios Xenos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kenneth Williams!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Igor Prikhodko and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Xenos is predictable there
and Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williams.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Xenos blocks nicely.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Xenos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams postures up in Xenos's guard and throws a big left but Xenos blocks it.
Xenos wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Xenos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Xenos wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Xenos stacks Williams on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Xenos!
Williams is looking to reverse the position.
Xenos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Williams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xenos keeps working.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Williams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Xenos is trying to control but can't.
Xenos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Xenos.
Xenos keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Xenos is keeping the position.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Xenos lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Williams!
Williams tries to reverse the position but Xenos maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Xenos throws a sloppy strike and Williams uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Williams has ended up in Xenos's guard.
Xenos wants to stand and escape but Williams is having none of it.
Williams stands and throws Xenos's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Xenos keeps working.
Williams throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Xenos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Williams dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Xenos throws a body kick the misses
and Williams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Xenos can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams tries to move into full mount but can't pass Xenos's legs.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Xenos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams is trying to get an arm triangle but Xenos is defending well.
Xenos tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Williams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Xenos is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Xenos is holding Williams down, trying to stall.
Williams tries to score with some ground and pound. Xenos controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
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.
Xenos parries the strikes from Williams easily there. Williams is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Xenos to escape.
Xenos prevents Williams from improving position.
Xenos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Xenos slows the pace down in half guard.
Xenos is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to stand up but Xenos isn't so interested in that idea.
Williams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Xenos wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Xenos gets back to full guard.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xenos is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xenos keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Williams being controlled here momentarily.
Williams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Xenos manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Williams has Xenos in his guard.
Xenos looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Xenos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Williams counters with a thumping low kick.
Stelios Xenos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xenos.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Williams throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xenos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xenos avoids it really well and circles away.
Xenos throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with a low kick, right behind Xenos 's knee.
Xenos checks a low kick from Williams.
Xenos walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Williams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Williams misses with a leg kick
and Xenos counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xenos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Williams counters with an outside leg kick.
A head kick from Xenos lands but Williams takes it in his stride.
It looks like Kenneth Williams has been cut.
A low kick from Williams is predictable there
and Xenos counters with a body kick that stops Williams in his tracks momentarily.
Williams plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Xenos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xenos tries to land a front kick but Williams steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A low kick from Williams misses
and Xenos counters with a good, hard body kick but Williams shrugs it off.
Xenos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick by Xenos misses
so Williams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xenos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams postures up in Xenos's guard and throws a big left but Xenos blocks it.
Kenneth Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xenos working a defensive guard here.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Xenos.
Williams trying to control but Xenos is working from the bottom.
Williams passes Xenos's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenos is trying is best to control the position here.
Williams trying to pass the guard but Xenos defending well.
Xenos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Xenos's head.
Williams is looking to advance position but Xenos won't allow it.
Williams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Williams trying to control the action but Xenos is working from the bottom.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Williams throws a leg kick
and Xenos counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Williams throws a leg kick that is checked
and Xenos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Xenos misses the jab.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Xenos.
Williams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Xenos's sensitive parts.
Xenos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Xenos.
A low kick from Xenos is predictable there
and Williams counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Stelios Xenos did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Williams's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Xenos throws a leg kick that is checked
so Williams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Williams trying to control but Xenos is working from the bottom.
Xenos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xenos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Xenos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xenos is trying to keep Williams in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stelios Xenos wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Xenos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Xenos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Xenos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
Xenos throws a lazy body kick
and Williams counters with a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
A lazy body kick from Xenos
and Williams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Xenos checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xenos throws a lazy head kick
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Xenos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
A low kick from Xenos misses
and Williams counters with a leg kick.
Stelios Xenos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Xenos counters with an outside leg kick.
Williams throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xenos.
Xenos throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Xenos is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A low kick from Xenos is predictable there
and Williams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Xenos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xenos keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xenos throws a lazy head kick
and Williams counters with a low kick, right behind Xenos 's knee.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Xenos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A low kick from Xenos is predictable there
and Williams counters with a head kick. That will keep Xenos thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Xenos throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Xenos didn't expect that.
Xenos keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Williams passes Xenos's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xenos is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Xenos sees it coming and defends easily.
Williams uses his free foot to push down on Xenos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Xenos.
Williams seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Xenos is holding on tight.
Williams avoids the attempt from Xenos to control.
Williams in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Williams punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenneth Williams dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Kenneth Williams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Xenos stuffs the takedown.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Xenos feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams's calf.
Xenos misses the body punch
so Williams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Xenos seems keen to control Williams's posture.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Xenos's head.
Williams advances to half guard.
Williams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Xenos is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xenos is keeping the position for now.
Xenos 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 wants to pass the guard but Xenos is keeping the position.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Xenos.
Xenos is working hard here to advance position.
Williams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Xenos's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams trying to control but Xenos is working from the bottom.
Williams won't allow Xenos to sweep him here.
Xenos managing to control the position.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Xenos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Williams is looking to chop away at Xenos's legs.
Xenos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xenos throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Xenos won't be happy with that.
Williams swings around for an armbar but Xenos sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Williams's guard.
Williams is trying to keep Xenos in close.
Xenos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Xenos trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Xenos defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xenos won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Stelios Xenos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xenos wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Xenos tries to stand but Williams is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenneth 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 46:49
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 46:49
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenneth Williams! Kenneth Williams retains his middleweight title!
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energy
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hype
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