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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Simons III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by All the Above- Maino ft. T-Pain. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
45 - 27 - 5, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
48 - 32 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Simons III!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Simons III.
Simons III misses with a double jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target.
Simons III jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simons III fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Simons III.
Williams digs a good body shot into Simons III's ribs.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Simons III.
Williams seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Simons III is just out of range.
Simons III looks for the body kick but Williams saw that one coming.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Simons III's head back.
Paul Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Simons III blocks a jab.
Williams throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Simons III uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Simons III tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Simons III clinches up against the cage.
Williams looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Simons III is trying to pull guard but Williams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Paul Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Simons III is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Simons III is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is trying to pull guard but Williams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Simons III looking for a takedown.
Simons III has clasped his hands together around Williams's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simons III wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Simons III working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Simons III advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Williams has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Williams!
Simons III wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Simons III is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams stands and steps away. Simons III gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Simons III, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Williams pushes Simons III away with a front kick.
Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Simons III, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Simons III shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Williams dominated that 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.
Simons III misses with a wild body shot.
Williams scores with a jab. Simons III acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams lunges at Simons III with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simons III's hand.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams 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 misses the jab.
Simons III steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Williams.
Simons III tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Simons III moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams working hard to break the clinch.
Simons III is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
Simons III turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Simons III manages to end up in side control.
Williams is looking to regain half guard here but Simons III keeps moving and retains side control.
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!
Simons III wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simons III content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Simons III tries to move to mount but Williams blocks the move with his legs.
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.
Simons III trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Simons III goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Williams has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Simons III but great work by Williams.
Simons III tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Williams working away.
Simons III manages to work his way to half guard, despite Williams's best efforts.
Simons III tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Simons III.
Simons III is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simons III looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Simons III can do to turn this around?
Williams wants to stand but Simons III has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simons III keeps working.
Simons III is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Simons III avoid being mounted?
Simons III tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Simons III fails to land the takedown.
John Simons III is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
No luck for Simons III with that takedown attempt.
Paul Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Simons III displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Simons III with the counter takedown but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams misses with a body kick.
Simons III takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simons III sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simons III ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams connects with the punch.
Williams is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Simons III is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Williams dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Simons III takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simons III counters with a single leg into guard. Williams didn't expect that.
Williams pulls Simons III in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simons III trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simons III stands and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
Paul Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Simons III tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Simons III ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Williams sizes up Simons III with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Simons III shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Simons III.
Paul Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Simons III.
Simons III throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Simons III off to one side.
Paul Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simons III takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like John Simons III has been cut.
Simons III fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simons III fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Simons III saw that one coming.
Simons III dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Simons III's head and hops out.
Simons III takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Williams scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Simons III closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Simons III avoids the head kick by Williams.
Williams lands a nice hook to Simons III's body. Simons III takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Williams is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Williams throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Simons III's head.
Simons III walks into a left hand.
Simons III looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams seems keen to control Simons III's posture.
Simons III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Simons III stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Simons III is proving a slippery customer.
Simons III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
John Simons III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simons III was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick
and Simons III counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Simons III passes Williams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Simons III works his way into full mount!
Poor strikes thrown by Simons III there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Williams!
An out of breath Paul Williams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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