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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milos Dragan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Holy Grail. Dragan has chosen Face The Pain - Stemm as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Milos Dragan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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216 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milos Dragan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragan has wrist control.
Dragan trying to control the position here.
Dragan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragan has wrist control.
Dragan pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
Williams stands up over Dragan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dragan wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position.
Dragan pulls Williams in to control the position.
Dragan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dragan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragan throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Williams is in close to Dragan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Dragan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dragan 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.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Dragan's brow.
Williams passes Dragan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dragan tries to kick Williams off but Williams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Williams winds up and cracks Dragan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dragan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Williams looks to land a strike but Dragan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dragan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Williams is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams throws a strike but Dragan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dragan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Williams's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dragan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Williams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dragan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Williams in the domination position with Dragan hanging on.
Williams lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dragan down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dragan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dragan controlling the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dragan can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragan wants to get back to his feet.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams looks to land a strike but Dragan avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dragan pushes Williams off and gets back to his feet.
Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams throws a strike but Dragan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragan is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Williams dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dragan fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Joe Williams has been cut.
Williams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dragan's guard.
Williams stops Dragan from standing up.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams wants to control from the top but Dragan keeps moving.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dragan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dragan wants to stand up but Williams is controlling him.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dragan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dragan wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dragan's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams distracts Dragan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dragan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragan has wrist control.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragan has wrist control.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Dragan blocks nicely.
Williams throws a strike but Dragan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dragan wanted to stand there but Williams had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milos Dragan has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Dragan.
Williams shoots in and bounces Dragan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dragan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dragan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dragan in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Dragan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Milos Dragan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Williams walks into a left hand.
Williams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Joe Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dragan tries to kick Williams off but Williams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dragan defending well though.
Dragan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
Dragan tries to kick Williams off but Williams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragan is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams prevents Dragan from standing back up.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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!
Dragan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dragan wants to get back to his feet.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Williams stops Dragan from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williams lands with a punch from half guard.
Dragan is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Joe Williams will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joe Williams's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dragan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Williams connects with a nice short shot to Dragan's temple.
Dragan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Williams drops an elbow to the side of Dragan's head.
Dragan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Williams prevents Dragan from getting back to his feet.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dragan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Milos Dragan hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Williams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dragan's half guard.
Dragan is trying to stand.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dragan manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Williams keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Williams gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams prevents Dragan from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragan is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams stops Dragan from standing up.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragan has wrist control.
Dragan wants to get back to his feet but Williams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Dragan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Dragan is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dragan seems keen to control Williams's posture.
Dragan wants to stand up but Williams is controlling him.
Williams chips away with some ground and pound.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dragan has his hands on Williams's head, controlling the position.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dragan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragan is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Dragan has wrist control.
Milos Dragan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dragan 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.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dragan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dragan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Williams!
Our winner, Joe Williams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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