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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between J T OKeeffe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seb Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, J T OKeeffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Seb Williams!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a half hearted mid kick.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
OKeeffe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. OKeeffe didn't expect that.
Williams stands and throws OKeeffe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Williams stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.
Williams prevents OKeeffe from improving his position.
Williams is thwarting OKeeffe's attempts to control the position.
OKeeffe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams prevents OKeeffe from improving his position.
OKeeffe flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Williams is controlling the pace.
Williams works his way into full mount!
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.
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Williams blocks OKeeffe's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Williams punishing his opponent with strikes.
Williams lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns OKeeffe that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
OKeeffe tries to reverse the position but Williams maintains control.
OKeeffe wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and OKeeffe is now in Williams's guard. A big mistake from Williams there, giving up the dominant position!
OKeeffe postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Williams has his hands on OKeeffe's head, controlling the position.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing OKeeffe from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Well, if Williams is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
OKeeffe tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams decides to stand and escape the position.
OKeeffe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Williams dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
OKeeffe misses with a few strikes there.
OKeeffe gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Williams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
OKeeffe is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
OKeeffe has momentary wrist control but Williams slips an elbow through the middle.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
OKeeffe is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Williams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on OKeeffe, up you get!
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.
The fight stays on the outside here - OKeeffe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OKeeffe takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams throws a series of punches but OKeeffe moves out of range.
Williams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into OKeeffe's guard.
Williams is breathing heavily.
OKeeffe is trying to hold Williams in close to prevent damage but Williams has managed to pass into half guard.
OKeeffe is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Williams wants to pass to mount but OKeeffe is defending the position.
OKeeffe is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows OKeeffe to get to his feet.
OKeeffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
OKeeffe with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
OKeeffe is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams off and has taken his back!
Williams tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Williams wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by OKeeffe.
Williams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OKeeffe has control of Williams's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Williams regains control of the situation pretty easily.
OKeeffe looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
OKeeffe misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seb Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Williams throws a sloppy head kick
and OKeeffe counters with a nice low kick that buckles Williams's knee momentarily.
Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
OKeeffe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Williams is controlling him.
OKeeffe is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Williams wants to control from the top but OKeeffe keeps moving.
OKeeffe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from OKeeffe.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams stalling.
OKeeffe is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
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.
Williams is taking a breather. OKeeffe says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Seb Williams hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
OKeeffe shoots and misses
and Williams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in OKeeffe's guard.
Williams won't allow OKeeffe to sweep him here.
OKeeffe trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Williams wants to stand but OKeeffe has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Seb Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
OKeeffe wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OKeeffe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OKeeffe is on top in guard.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but OKeeffe is one step ahead there.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
OKeeffe won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
OKeeffe lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
OKeeffe postures up.
OKeeffe forces his way into half guard.
OKeeffe is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
OKeeffe wants to stand up but Williams is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seb Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Williams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seb Williams!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
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