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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sony Bill Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teddy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sony Bill Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Teddy Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Valeri Chadov and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams rushes Jackson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams decides to pull guard.
Jackson throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams is looking to stand back up but Jackson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Williams.
Jackson stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jackson.
Jackson thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Jackson wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Williams kicks Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams wants to clinch
and Jackson counters with a solid body kick.
Jackson lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jackson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Jackson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Sony Bill Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Jackson.
Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Williams is controlling him.
Jackson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
Williams kicks Jackson off and gets to his feet.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick from Jackson.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson looks gassed!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Jackson has the dominant position.
Williams gets control of Jackson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Williams will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jackson wants to stand but Williams has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
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 Sony Bill Williams will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jackson has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jackson.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sony Bill Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Jackson won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Williams prevents it.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Sony Bill Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Williams is keeping busy.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Williams won't allow it.
Jackson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sony Bill Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Jackson.
Williams pulls guard effortlessly.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Teddy Jackson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Jackson in a clinch.
Jackson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.
Jackson jumps guard but Williams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Jackson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jackson somewhat.
Jackson throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sony Bill Williams dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson gets caught napping as Williams dives in and scores a takedown. Jackson manages to retain guard.
Williams preventing the sweep.
Jackson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Jackson is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams postures up in Jackson's guard and throws a big left but Jackson blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson is controlling Williams's posture.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jackson trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Williams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Williams controlling from the top position.
Sony Bill Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams postures up.
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sony Bill Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Jackson.
Williams successfully pulls guard.
Williams wants to stand up but Jackson is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Williams is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Teddy Jackson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Jackson shoots in.
Williams lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Williams trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Sony Bill Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson advances position into side control!
And that's the end of the fight!
Sony Bill 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sony Bill Williams!
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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