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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xi Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williamson comes to the cage accompanied by Iggy Pop - Lust For Life . Simon Williamson has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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170 cm
45
185 lbs
29 - 23 - 0 |
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159 cm
25
170 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Knockout power |
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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
29 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Williamson! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xi Ling! The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Francis DeMontford and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Ling gets off balance looking for a body kick enabling Williamson to counter with a crisp jab. Ling moves into the clinch. Williamson jumps into guard, dragging Ling to the mat.
Ling drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ling jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Williamson has his hands on Ling's head, controlling the position. Ling drops back looking for a leg! Williamson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williamson manages to kick Ling off! Ling jumps back into Williamson's guard. Williamson wants to sweep here but Ling controlling him for the moment. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ling drops back looking for a leg! Williamson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williamson manages to kick Ling off! Ling jumps back into Williamson's guard. Williamson is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Ling drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ling jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Ling drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ling jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Ling drops back looking for a leg! Williamson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williamson manages to kick Ling off! Ling jumps back into Williamson's guard. Ling trying to control but Williamson is working from the bottom. Williamson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ling manages to get himself to full guard.
Williamson throws a big elbow that misses. Williamson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ling swivels though and keeps the full guard. Williamson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Williamson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Williamson with a flurry of punches that miss. Williamson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Williamson controlling from the top position. Williamson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williamson is stalling in the full guard. Williamson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Ling avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Williamson postures up in Ling's guard and throws a big left but Ling blocks it. Williamson showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Ling 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. Ling preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Williamson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Williamson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Williamson lands a left and a right that sends Ling crashing to the canvas! Williamson dives into mount looking to finish!
Ling is rocked!
It looks like Xi Ling has been cut. We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Ling has eaten all the pies! Williamson postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Ling badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Williamson around the waist but Williamson pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Williamson is the winner by TKO! Williamson jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Williamson! After the big win, Simon Williamson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Steel Penn's Laundry 93% and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. In defeat, Xi Ling stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well done, but I'll be back on my feet for the rematch real soon!'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
31% |
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