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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Booker Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dexter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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214 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Booker Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dexter Williams!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Williams clinches.
Williams looking to throw knees to the head but Wright is blocking nicely.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wright's elbow.
Wright is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams.
It looks like Booker Wright has been cut.
Wright tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the cage.
Wright wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williams has hold of one of Wright's legs. Wright is fighting the takedown attempt but Williams gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Williams being controlled here momentarily.
Wright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams forces his way into half guard.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wright keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wright gets back to full guard.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Williams is looking to stand up but Wright won't let him.
Wright will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it.
Wright seems keen to control Williams's posture.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We're going to have a standup here because Booker Wright wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Wright in a clinch.
Williams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A shot in the inside from Wright.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wright wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wright is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wright gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams looking to stall.
Wright working hard to break the clinch.
Williams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wright tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams with a poor takedown
and Wright counters with a good, hard body kick but Williams shrugs it off.
Dexter Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams looks winded!
Williams misses with a kick to the body
and Wright counters with a nice body kick.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Booker Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Williams.
Williams shoots and misses
and Wright finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wright goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wright tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Wright back against the cage.
Wright really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wright's efforts to push away.
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 Booker Wright will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Booker Wright's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wright shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wright landing knees to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wright utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wright is trying to break free.
Wright lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Wright has him pressed against the cage.
Wright tries to circle away but Williams has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.
Wright effectively controlling the action here.
Wright lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wright throws an elbow but misses.
Wright gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williams.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wright smiles and moves away.
Booker Wright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Williams.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams throws a right and a left that Wright avoids nicely.
Wright has closed the distance and engaged Williams in a clinch.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wright prevents it.
Williams tries for a takedown but Wright manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Williams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wright is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Wright circles away and we're back to standing.
Wright looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Wright is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wright has a takedown stuffed.
Williams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wright but Wright pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Booker Wright is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Wright ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wright's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wright scores with a knee to the head.
Wright keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wright is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.
Williams keeps control of Wright as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wright is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Wright circles away and we're back to standing.
Wright shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Wright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Booker Wright dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Booker Wright's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wright lands a head kick!
Williams tries to sprawl but Wright drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wright.
Wright landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wright landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wright is working for a kimura but Williams is defending it quite comfortably.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams moves into full guard.
Wright drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Wright off! Wright jumps back into Williams's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wright's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wright drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Wright as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Williams screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Wright! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Booker Wright!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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