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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Tom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mike Williams has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 Hilo, Mike Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Tom!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Williams or perhaps it was just good defense by Tom which made him look bad.
Williams instigates a clinch.
Tom looking for a takedown.
Williams is looking for a takedown.
Williams wants to stall.
Williams jumps guard but Tom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams pulls guard successfully.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tom throwing strikes but missing.
Tom throws a big elbow that misses.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Tom slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
Tom tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. James Tom hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tom tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tom doesn't manage to clinch there - Williams circles away.
Tom scores with a push kick.
Tom looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tom blocks the body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Tom pushes him off.
Tom clinches.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Tom shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Williams looks for the body kick but Tom saw that one coming.
Tom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tom fails with a takedown attempt.
Tom looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Tom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams tries for a takedown but Tom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Tom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Tom persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Tom. No joy for Williams on that attempt.
Tom will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tom lands a jab to Williams's midsection.
Tom fails with the takedown.
Tom tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Williams taking a breather.
Williams tries to work over Tom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tom stalling.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Tom is blocking nicely.
Williams tries to pull guard but Tom holds him up against the cage and eventually Williams drops back down to his feet.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tom walks away with a smile on his face. Williams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Williams throws a series of punches but Tom moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mike Williams will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tom throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Tom fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Williams gets a double leg takedown into Tom's guard.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Williams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Tom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tom should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's one minute gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mike Williams wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Tom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams lands with a cross.
Tom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Tom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tom fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tom keeps the fight on the outside.
Tom takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tom dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Tom's head and hops out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tom is defended easily by Williams.
Tom misses with a body shot.
Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tom was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tom being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control but Tom is working from the bottom.
Williams is fighting to break Tom's control of his arms but Tom is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Tom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Mike Williams just wasn't active enough.
Tom throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tom off to one side.
Tom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williams digs a good body shot into Tom's ribs.
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Tom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tom has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Tom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tom is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tom jumps into guard, dragging Williams to the mat.
Williams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Williams dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Williams moves into the clinch.
Tom is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
Tom lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Tom tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Tom shoots in.
Mike Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Tom.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Tom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tom tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Tom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tom darts in and clinches Williams up against the cage.
Williams tries to land knees in the clinch but Tom avoids the damage to the body.
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Williams lands a front kick.
Williams clinches up with Tom and pushes him back against the cage.
Williams avoiding damage as Tom throws knees to the body.
Tom is trying to drag Williams to the mat but Williams just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Tom avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Tom has double underhooks.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
Tom successfully pulls guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Tom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tom can't keep his opponent in guard - Williams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Williams is trying to control. Tom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tom is looking to get back to full guard here but Williams has managed to pass to side control instead.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tom keeps working.
Williams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tom is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tom prevents Williams from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams off and has taken his back!
Williams is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tom tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tom somewhat.
Williams tries to clinch up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tom avoids the head kick by Williams.
James Tom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mike Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Williams!
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energy
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