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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Montel Williams Da Third (ranked 5834 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olivier Louise (ranked 4884 p4p, 0 weight class). Olivier Louise has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Montel Williams Da Third's chin.
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170 cm
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142 lbs
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166 cm
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Montel Williams Da Third! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Olivier Louise! The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Williams Da Third ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Williams Da Third changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Louise takes a swing at Williams Da Third's ribcage but misses. A big left from Louise misses. Williams Da Third uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Louise. Williams Da Third appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Louise misses with a hook. Williams Da Third on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Olivier Louise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Louise throws a combination that misses and Williams Da Third counters with a nice double leg into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams Da Third controls from within his opponent's guard. Williams Da Third drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams Da Third jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams Da Third controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Williams Da Third is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Williams Da Third controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Williams Da Third is looking to advance position but Louise has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Williams Da Third regains half guard. Louise is trying to control. Williams Da Third wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Williams Da Third looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Louise wants to control but Williams Da Third is keeping him busy. Louise is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Williams Da Third still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Williams Da Third has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Williams Da Third content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Louise is not content to let Williams Da Third control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Louise is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams Da Third off and has taken his back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Louise gets his hands free as Williams Da Third looks to control. Williams Da Third wants to escape the position.
Louise not allowing Williams Da Third to control his hands. Williams Da Third is in bad spot here.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Louise is looking to control Williams Da Third but Williams Da Third is wriggling around and keeping busy. Louise is not going to allow Williams Da Third to sit and survive in this position. Williams Da Third prevents Louise from getting a body triangle. Louise is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Williams Da Third defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Williams Da Third trying to control the hands but Louise won't let him. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olivier Louise dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Louise fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Left hook, right uppercut from Louise.
Williams Da Third is rocked! Louise jabs Williams Da Third to the body, keeping him at a distance. Louise lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Louise throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Williams Da Third tumbling to the canvas! Oh Williams Da Third is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! This has been an exciting period of action! Williams Da Third has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Louise has passed into side control.
Williams Da Third gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Williams Da Third trying to control but Louise postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round. Louise is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams Da Third is just riding it out for now. Louise eventually gives up the hold. Louise wants to take a breather but Williams Da Third is having none of it. Louise is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Williams Da Third seems to have got his legs back now. Williams Da Third manages to get to full guard.
Olivier Louise has got the better of the ground game so far. Williams Da Third not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Louise drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Williams Da Third manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Louise has Williams Da Third in his guard. Williams Da Third controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Louise controls Williams Da Third momentarily but Williams Da Third frees himself. Williams Da Third is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Williams Da Third drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Louise dives on top into guard. Louise wants to control from the top but Williams Da Third keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams Da Third working for a triangle but Louise defends it easily.
Williams Da Third looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Louise passes into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Louise trying to control from Williams Da Third's half guard. Williams Da Third has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Williams Da Third is adopting a defensive guard. Williams Da Third is trying to control the position but Louise postures up. Louise trying to control but Williams Da Third is working from the bottom. Williams Da Third is looking for a triangle but Louise pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Williams Da Third pulls Louise in close to prevent any damage. Williams Da Third working for submissions but it's allowed Louise to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olivier Louise showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Louise swinging wildly here.
Louise misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams Da Third.
Williams Da Third appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Louise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams Da Third appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Louise lands with a nice combination. Williams Da Third backs away looking to recover. Louise throws a left and a right that both miss
and Williams Da Third counters with a nice double leg into guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Williams Da Third engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Williams Da Third trying to control the position from guard on top but Louise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round. Williams Da Third content to stall in guard here. Williams Da Third wants to control from the top but Louise keeps moving. Williams Da Third's corner is telling him to maintain position. Williams Da Third trying to control but Louise is working from the bottom. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Williams Da Third drops back, looking for a kneebar! Louise looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Louise looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Louise!
Montel Williams Da Third has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Williams Da Third looking for a sweep but Louise has passed into full mount! Oh no! Williams Da Third really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Louise tries to control but Williams Da Third wriggling away. Louise really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams Da Third. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Williams Da Third is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Williams Da Third slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Louise is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Williams Da Third has managed to free his arm - good work. Louise is trying to control. Williams Da Third wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Louise is trying to work for a kimura but Williams Da Third is defending well.
Louise seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams Da Third does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round. There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Williams Da Third moves into full guard.
Williams Da Third is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Louise is trying to control but Williams Da Third passes into side control!
Williams Da Third looks up at the clock and then as Louise takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Williams Da Third smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Louise can't do much from the bottom here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Williams Da Third tries for a kimura but Louise is defending well. Olivier Louise is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Williams Da Third wants to stand but Louise has his arm trapped.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Olivier Louise. I've got Louise winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olivier Louise!
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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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