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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stanly Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Kenny Loggins - I'm free. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanly Williams !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hopkins fails with the takedown.
Hopkins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Williams .
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams . Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Hopkins's leg but Hopkins calmly moves out of range.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins ducks right into an uppercut from Williams .
Hopkins tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Stanly Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Hopkins.
Hopkins shoots in but no luck this time.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Hopkins bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Williams . No joy for Hopkins on that attempt.
Williams misses with a kick to the body.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hopkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williams .
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopkins looking to control.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is keeping the position.
Hopkins is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hopkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopkins, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams won't allow Hopkins to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hopkins wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Hopkins being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams postures up in Hopkins's guard and throws a big left but Hopkins blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hopkins if he has to take too many more of those.
A head kick misses from Williams .
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Hopkins misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Hopkins didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hopkins is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hopkins is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hopkins wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Hopkins working a defensive guard here.
Hopkins lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanly Williams dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hopkins fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Hopkins did well to prevent Williams getting side control.
Hopkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams .
Hopkins is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins is staying active underneath Williams , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hopkins tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
Hopkins trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopkins is trying to control but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Williams 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hopkins does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hopkins tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Williams has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hopkins working to try and regain half guard.
Williams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins tries to reverse the position but Williams maintains control.
Hopkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Williams has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hopkins's face.
Hopkins is squirming around, avoiding Williams 's attempts to control the action.
Hopkins is bucking up trying to escape but Williams cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hopkins keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hopkins tries to lock up and control but Williams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williams landing strikes from the mount and Hopkins is in trouble!
Williams working for a submission but Hopkins is keeping him at bay.
Stanly Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a couple of good shots and Hopkins has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
A lull in the action here.
Hopkins fending off the submission attempt from Williams .
Williams scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hopkins is looking for a way out.
Hopkins tries to break free.
Williams lands punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Williams gets his way!
Hopkins rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hopkins wants to get back to full guard.
Hopkins has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Hopkins is defending well.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hopkins keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hopkins is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Hopkins wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanly Williams dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Williams dives in and scores a takedown into Hopkins's guard.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hopkins working a defensive guard here.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopkins controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Hopkins 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 had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopkins is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hopkins looking to pass the guard.
Hopkins advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hopkins pulls his head out easily.
Hopkins with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Williams tries to roll over but Hopkins keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hopkins throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopkins connects with a couple of short punches.
Williams has his foot on Hopkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hopkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Hopkins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hopkins scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hopkins looking to improve position, pressing down on Williams 's thigh with his hand. Williams seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Hopkins paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Hopkins's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Williams picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stanly Williams !
An out of breath and clearly excited Stanly Williams thanked Just Fight (Everything 7$) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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