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Event:
TWGC 13 (135lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Austin Williams and Free Agent Steel Penn. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Austin Williams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Free Agent Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Illya Tyunina, Aleksandr Martynov and Valeri Chadov.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Williams darts in looking for a takedown but Steel Penn gets double underhooks and turns Williams into the cage.
And Steel Penn tries to counter it with a takedown but Williams pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Williams scores with a takedown into Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Williams (2) vs (0) Steel Penn
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Williams trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Steel Penn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Steel Penn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Steel Penn! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Williams (2) vs (4) Steel Penn
Williams is looking to reverse the 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 gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Steel Penn trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Williams moves into full guard.
Williams is pulling down on Steel Penn's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn sitting in guard here, content to control.
My spies in The Good the Bad and The Ugly inform me that Steel Penn has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel Penn wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Steel Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (4) vs (4) Steel Penn
Steel Penn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steel Penn dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (4) vs (6) Steel Penn
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (6) vs (6) Steel Penn
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 looking to pass the guard.
Williams has gone for a leg lock! Steel Penn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (6) vs (8) Steel Penn
Williams keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn preventing the sweep.
Steel Penn trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel Penn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Steel Penn looking to pass the guard.
Williams looking to control.
Steel Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steel Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Steel Penn wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams is adopting a defensive guard.
Steel Penn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Steel Penn puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn wants to pass to mount but Williams is defending the position.
Williams controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Steel Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Steel Penn is taking a breather. Williams says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn stalling.
Williams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams wants to improve his position but instead Steel Penn has moved into half guard.
Steel Penn content to control rather than advance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Steel Penn is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Williams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel Penn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel Penn's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Williams (10) vs (8) Steel Penn
Steel Penn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
Williams is looking for a kimura here.
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Williams wants to take a breather but Steel Penn is having none of it.
Steel Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel Penn is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Steel Penn is pulling down on Williams's head to control his posture.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Steel Penn dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williams (10) vs (10) Steel Penn
Williams wants to control the position but Steel Penn says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Williams is defending against the submission attempts here by Steel Penn.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Steel Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Penn forces his way into half guard.
Williams wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams is controlling Steel Penn's trapped leg to prevent Steel Penn from advancing to side control.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel Penn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Williams gets full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Williams is trying to hold Steel Penn in close to prevent damage but Steel Penn has managed to pass into half guard.
Williams gets full guard.
Steel Penn trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Williams (10) vs (13) Steel Penn
Williams tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Steel Penn presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Williams (10) vs (15) Steel Penn
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
It looks like Steel Penn might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Williams is in all sorts of trouble here.
Williams tries to lock up and control but Steel Penn gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williams is trying to escape the mount.
Williams wants to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn controlling his opponent.
Williams is looking to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn wins on points by 15 to 10.
A very excited looking Free Agent Steel Penn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CEC 460
Date: Jul 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Badger.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Williams - that will leave a mark!
Badger connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
Badger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Badger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Badger thuds his shin into the meat of Williams's side.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Badger's leg but Badger calmly moves out of range.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Badger counters with a nice uppercut.
Badger ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Badger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Williams wants to land a leg kick but Badger is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Badger.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Williams crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Badger - the referee stops the clock and Williams gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Badger. Williams manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badger misses with a body kick.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Badger slips a jab from Williams.
Badger tries a quick counter leg kick but Williams is wise to it.
Williams misses with a hook
and Badger counters with a nice leg kick.
Badger lands a jab to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
Williams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams throws a sloppy body shot
and Badger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Badger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Badger.
Williams tries for a takedown but Badger circles away easily
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Badger - that will leave a mark!
Badger misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Austin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams thows a leg kick but Badger checks it
and Badger counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#
Williams is rocked!
Badger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Williams's calf.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Williams fails with the takedown.
Williams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Badger makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Badger circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Williams to the canvas! Williams doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Badger keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haywood Badger!
During a confident post fight interview, Haywood Badger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
CEC 450
Date: Jun 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kucera drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Kucera has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Kucera's head but Kucera sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kucera attempts a counter takedown but Williams avoids it well and moves away.
Kucera steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Kucera moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Williams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kucera 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.
Kucera sneaks back into half guard.
Kucera has hold of Williams's hands but Williams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Williams is nestled in close to Kucera, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Williams prevents Kucera from improving his position.#SUB#
Kucera actively working from the bottom here.
Williams slips a nice elbow through Kucera's hands, connecting with Kucera's forehead.#T1#
Williams working Kucera over with strikes. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kucera doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
Kucera gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kucera working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kucera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams landing with the ground and pound.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Williams has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Williams with a nice head shot there.
Kucera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Kucera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kucera's head.
Kucera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams trying to control but Kucera is working from the bottom.
Kucera lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Kucera's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Williams controlling the position.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kucera slips nicely into half guard.#T3##SUB#
Kucera seems to be looking for submissions.
Williams trying to hold on to Kucera's head to control him but Kucera postures up.
#SUB#
Kucera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kucera. #SUB#
Kucera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Kucera looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Kucera has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kucera is trying for a kimura here. Williams looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Kucera wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Honza Kucera!
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Event:
CEC 444
Date: May 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Middleton lands with a nice body punch.
Middleton misses with an uppercut.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Middleton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Middleton checks a leg kick.
Middleton moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Middleton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Middleton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Middleton.
Williams dips to his left and cracks Middleton with an uppercut!
Middleton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williams.
Middleton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Williams looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Middleton.
Middleton throws a leg kick but Williams moved away.
Williams throws a wild body kick that Middleton sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Middleton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Middleton.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Middleton moved out of range nicely.
Middleton has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Middleton there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Middleton misses the target.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams lands a nice looking body kick.
Williams throws a chopping leg kick but Middleton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Middleton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Williams throws a head kick that misses
and Middleton counters with a straight right hand.
Jab by Williams.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Austin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Williams digs a good hook to Middleton's body.
#T2#
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Middleton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Josh Middleton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Middleton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Williams can pounce on him.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Middleton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams throws a leg kick that is checked
and Middleton counters with a series of strikes. Williams will be more careful next time no doubt.
A good leg kick by Middleton.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
A big right from Williams misses.
Middleton thinks about countering with a body kick.
Williams throws a push kick but Middleton slaps the foot to one side.
Middleton misses with a double jab.
Middleton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A jab from Middleton does it's job there.#T3#
Middleton blocks the body kick.
Middleton throws a half hearted mid kick.
Middleton chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Middleton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big left from Williams misses.
Middleton lands with a cross.
Williams throws a leg kick but Middleton checks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Middleton misses the target.
Middleton works the jab nicely.
Williams swings for the body but Middleton moves out of range.
Middleton tried to counter with a leg kick but Williams avoided it.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Middleton.
It looked like Middleton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut lands for Middleton. That snapped Williams's head back.
#T4#
Middleton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Williams is looking to land body kicks.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Middleton misses with a body kick.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Middleton is just out of range.
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Middleton.
A nice combination there by Middleton.
Middleton looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Middleton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Middleton thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Williams misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Middleton connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Josh Middleton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Williams looks to throw the jab but Middleton is out of range.
Josh Middleton is winning the standup battle so far.
Middleton throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Williams.
Middleton throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
Middleton throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Middleton defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a low kick.
Middleton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Middleton is looking for a counter combo.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Williams. #SUB2#
Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1#
Williams is working Middleton over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Williams trying to control the position but Middleton is working away.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Williams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Middleton, who protects the arm well.
Williams is working Middleton over with some ground and pound from side control. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williams lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Middleton down.
My spies in The Beast inform me that Williams has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Williams scores with a couple of short elbows.
Williams grinds an elbow into Middleton's temple.
Middleton is looking to reverse the position.
Middleton can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams wants to control but Middleton is keeping him busy.
Williams lands a decent elbow from side control.
Williams creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC2#
Middleton is rocked!
Williams in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Middleton looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Williams turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Austin Williams!
Austin Williams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
CEC 436
Date: Mar 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Williams drives through with a takedown into Lefleaur's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Lefleaur is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lefleaur's head.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Williams working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams won't allow Lefleaur to sweep him here. #T1#
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lefleaur keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lefleaur looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
Lefleaur lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lefleaur won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Lefleaur trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Lefleaur pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Lefleaur must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lefleaur won't allow Williams to sweep him here. #T2#
Williams looking to control.
Williams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
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.
Lefleaur looking to pass the guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Lefleaur is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lefleaur is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.
Williams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Williams working Lefleaur over with strikes.
Williams working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura but Lefleaur is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage.
Williams working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Lefleaur is rocked!#SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lefleaur still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lefleaur has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Lefleaur is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
Williams tries to buck Lefleaur off but Lefleaur is having none of it.
Lefleaur seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Williams wants to control but Lefleaur passes into side.
#T4#
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ground and pound from Lefleaur seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Williams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Williams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lefleaur doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
Lefleaur is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Williams 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.
#R2#
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Lefleaur throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lefleaur takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams throws a body kick that misses.
Lefleaur tries a head kick but it misses.
Lefleaur cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lefleaur doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Lefleaur gets caught flat footed, as Williams shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lefleaur is on top in guard.
#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams pulls Lefleaur in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lefleaur gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Lefleaur defends easily.
Lefleaur throws an elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lefleaur's guard. Nice move by Williams!#REVR#
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lefleaur works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams scoring with some ground and pound.
Williams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lefleaur has momentary wrist control but Williams slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lefleaur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Lefleaur's brow.
Williams working some strikes from top position.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Lefleaur has wrist control.
Williams gets to his feet and stands over Lefleaur, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Lefleaur felt that one! Williams unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Lefleaur from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Austin Williams!
An out of breath Austin 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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