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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kieran Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Williamson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williamson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iggy Pop - Lust For Life . Kieran Summers could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Simon Williamson's chin.
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180 cm
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175 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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170 cm
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185 lbs
31 - 24 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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Good wrestler
Decent boxing
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kieran Summers! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
31 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Williamson! The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Darius Henderson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Williamson misses with a looping left. Summers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Summers lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Summers scoring well with a low kick there.
Williamson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Summers.
Williamson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Summers connects with a right hand. Williamson shakes it off. Williamson loads up on a big right hand but Summers slips the punch. Summers is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Williamson. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williamson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Williamson has a takedown stuffed. Summers throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round. A punch combination from Summers misses. Williamson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Summers with a body shot. Summers avoids the body shot from Williamson.
Summers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. A swing and a miss from Williamson. Summers half committed to a counter leg kick. A jab lands there for Williamson. Williamson swings widly with a right hand
and Summers counters with a slapping leg kick. Summers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simon Williamson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Summers thuds his right hand into Williamson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Summers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Williamson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Williamson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Summers as he avoids it easily. Summers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williamson gets tackled into the cage by Summers. Summers maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Summers avoids a wild elbow strike from Williamson. Summers has a couple of punches blocked by Williamson.
Williamson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Summers landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Summers throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Summers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williamson avoids it. Williamson looks to throw an elbow but misses. Williamson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors. Summers trying to land knees to the body.
Summers tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williamson managing to block the knees to the body from Summers.
Williamson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Summers tries to land knees in the clinch but Williamson avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williamson managing to block the knees to the body from Summers.
Summers tries to land knees in the clinch but Williamson avoids the damage to the body. Summers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williamson blocks it with crossed arms. Williamson pushes Summers back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Summers prevents a body shot from Williamson. Williamson manages to pull guard.
Williamson has Summers pulled in close to control his posture. Williamson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Summers advances to half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Summers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Williamson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Williamson manages to get to full guard.
Williamson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Summers is stalling in the full guard. Summers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williamson is keeping the position for now. Summers is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Williamson looking for a sweep. Not yet Williamson, not yet. Summers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williamson is keeping the position for now. Summers trying to control the position from guard on top but Williamson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Williamson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Summers has picked Williamson up and slammed him! Williamson can't keep hold of the triangle and Summers manages to pass to side control! Williamson regains half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran Summers 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.
Summers moves out of range of the strikes. Good leg kick by Summers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Williamson throws a right hand that misses
and Summers counters with a solid body kick. A head kick misses from Summers. Kieran Summers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Williamson throws a hook but Summers avoids it easily. Summers is looking to counter with a body kick. Summers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Williamson drives through with a takedown into Summers's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Summers looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williamson trying to control the position from guard on top but Summers is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Williamson is fighting to break Summers's control of his arms but Summers is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williamson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Summers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williamson has managed to get both his arms back between Summers's legs - danger averted. Summers wants to sweep here but Williamson controlling him for the moment. Summers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williamson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Summers is trying to control the position but Williamson postures up. Williamson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Summers is trying to keep Williamson in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Williamson working some strikes from top position. Summers is looking for a triangle but Williamson pushes his legs off easily.
Summers wants to sweep but no luck. Summers working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Williamson wants to control from the top but Summers keeps moving. Summers is trying to keep Williamson in close.
Williamson works a leg free and moves into half guard. Summers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williamson can do to turn this around? Summers gets back to full guard.
Williamson trying to control but Summers is working from the bottom. Williamson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williamson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Williamson wants to control from the top but Summers keeps moving. Williamson content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Summers is trying to control the position but Williamson postures up. Williamson throws a strike but Summers rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Williamson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Summers looking to pass the guard. Williamson working for a triangle but Summers defends it easily.
Summers engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Williamson can't keep his opponent in guard - Summers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Summers content to control rather than advance. Williamson wants to control but Summers is keeping busy and won't allow it. Summers looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Williamson moves into full guard.
Summers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Williamson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Summers preventing the sweep. Williamson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Summers trying to control but Williamson is working from the bottom. 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 Kieran Summers will probably get the nod. That's time! Summers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Williamson digs a good body shot into Summers's ribs. Nice body kick from Summers. Williamson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Summers counters with a body kick that stops Williamson in his tracks momentarily. Williamson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Summerss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Summers scores with a three punch combo!
Summers throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Williamson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Williamson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Williamson works over Summers with some ground and pound from guard. 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! Summers is trying to control the position but Williamson postures up. Summers pulls Williamson in close to prevent any damage. Simon Williamson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williamson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Williamson lands a couple of digs. Williamson wants to control from the top but Summers keeps moving. Summers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williamson is working Summers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Williamson stopping the sweep attempt from Summers. Williamson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Summers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Summers can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williamson controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Williamson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Summers keeping moving, preventing Williamson from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Williamson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Summers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Williamson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Summers using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Williamson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Kieran Summers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Summers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Knees in the clinch landing for Summers.
Summers utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Summers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williamson avoids it. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Williamson looking to throw knees to the head but Summers is blocking nicely.
Williamson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Summers tries a body shot but Williamson blocks it.
Williamson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Summers.
Summers misses with an elbow over the top. Kieran Summers has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Williamson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Summers missing with knees to the body.
Summers has Williamson pushed against the cage. Simon Williamson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Summers lands a nice knee to the body. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Williamson managing to block the knees to the body from Summers.
Summers blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kieran Summers. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Summers, 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27 Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kieran Summers!
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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
36% |
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