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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Franco Micheli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrent Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Franco Micheli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darrent Williams!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Micheli tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Micheli didn't expect that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Williams is stalling in the full guard.
Micheli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Micheli is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams controlling from the top position.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Micheli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is stalling in the full guard.
Darrent Williams has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Micheli fails with the takedown
and Williams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Micheli's guard.
Micheli is breathing heavily.
Williams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Micheli keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Micheli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Micheli is retaining full guard.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Micheli is looking for a triangle but Williams pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Micheli being controlled here, momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Darrent Williams.
Williams thuds a left hand into Micheli's body.
Williams 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.
Micheli has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Micheli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Micheli's defenses.
Williams thuds a left hand into Micheli's body.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Williams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Micheli is retaining full guard.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Micheli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Micheli is keeping the position for now.
Williams postures up in Micheli's guard and throws a big left but Micheli blocks it.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Micheli is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Micheli has wrist control.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Williams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Micheli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams postures up in Micheli's guard and throws a big left but Micheli blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Micheli trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrent Williams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Micheli is out of range.
Williams lands a jab to the head.
Micheli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Micheli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williams.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
Micheli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The ref stands the fighters back up. Darrent Williams was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Micheli shoots and misses
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Williams in particular looking to stall.
Williams thows a huge punch but Micheli dodges it nicely.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Darrent Williams has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Micheli.
Micheli misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franco Micheli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Darrent Williams was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Williams throws the left hand but Micheli avoids the punch easily.
Micheli takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Micheli's head but Micheli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Micheli takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Williams is taking a breather. Micheli 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.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Micheli's head.
Williams is taking a breather. Micheli 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Micheli wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Micheli. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams not doing much here.
Williams works his way into full mount!
Williams thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams thowing shots but they're missing.
Williams throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Williams misses with a head shot.
Williams throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Williams misses with a head shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams looking to ground and pound but Micheli is blocking nicely.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darrent Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Williams throws a hook to the side of Micheli's head but Micheli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Micheli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Micheli with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Williams postures up in Micheli's guard and throws a big left but Micheli blocks it.
Micheli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Micheli throws his legs up looking for a submission but Williams uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Micheli sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Williams happy to just control the position for now.
Williams throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Darrent Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Darrent Williams hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Micheli being controlled here, momentarily.
Micheli utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Micheli is retaining full guard.
Williams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Micheli 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Micheli keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Darrent Williams hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Williams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Williams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Micheli tries to lock up and control but Williams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williams scoring with strikes but Micheli is staying in there.
Micheli wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Williams.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Williams cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Williams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Williams throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Williams throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Williams is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Williams throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Williams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Micheli is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams landing strikes from the mount.
Micheli blocking the ground and pound.
Williams controlling his opponent.
Franco Micheli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Darrent Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darrent Williams!
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energy
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