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Event:
EFA 65 Nixon vs Yaj
Date: May 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Silva defends it nicely.
Silva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Silva in a clinch.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva wants to break free but Williams has control.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Silva wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Silva wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Silva is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.#BC#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams drops down looking for a counter takedown but Silva sprawls and moves away.
Will Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Williams clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Williams breaks the clinch.
#T2#
A leg kick checked by Williams.
Williams checks the leg kick.#TD#
Williams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Williams in side control, throwing shots but Silva defends.
Silva is looking for a sweep.#SU#
Williams has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Silva instigates a clinch. #BC#
Williams manages to break the clinch.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
Williams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Silva.
Williams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Silva throws a low kick but it's checked well by Williams.
Silva darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3#
Williams tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.#TD#
Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Williams stands up over Silva, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SU#
Williams stands up from Silva's guard - Williams perhaps looking for a knockout.
Silva feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down. #T4#
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silva's head.
Silva scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Silva wants to clinch.
Williams attempts a counter takedown but Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there #TD#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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 Jason Williams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
A big right from Silva misses.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Silva throws a leg kick #TD#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU#
Williams gets to his feet. Silva looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jason Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Silva misses.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Silva is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Williams dives into 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!
Silva is looking for a sweep.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Silva managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Williams.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Williams decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1#
Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Silva misses.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Will Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick. #TD#
Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Williams wants to stand but Silva has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Williams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Silva, up you get!
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T2#
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Williams moves his leg out of the way.
Williams changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Williams clinches up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Williams jumps guard and drags Silva to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #ES#
Williams uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Will Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.#CL#
Williams closes the distance and pushes Silva back into the cage.#BC#
Williams breaks the clinch.
Silva misses with a body shot.
#TD#
Williams gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Silva is holding on to half guard well.#T3#
Williams stops Silva from getting back to his feet.
Silva blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Jason Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Williams stands up and beckons Silva to join him on the feet. #TD#
Williams scores with a takedown into Silva's guard.
Williams passes Silva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Williams thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Silva is trying to stand.
#SU#
Williams stands up from half guard.
Silva throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU#
Williams gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Silva throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Williams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Silva's guard.
Silva is wriggling around but Williams manages to pass to half guard.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva is breathing heavily.#REVB##SU#
Williams postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Silva to stand up. #TD#
Williams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Silva looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Williams dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Williams forces Silva back against the cage and clinches.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Silva is defending well for now.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.#BC2#
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there #TD#
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
Williams trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams lands some shots froms side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Williams stands up and beckons Silva to his feet. #TD#
Silva gets caught napping as Williams dives in and scores a takedown. Silva manages to retain guard.#T1#
Silva wants to stand and escape but Williams is having none of it.
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
Williams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Williams trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #SU#
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silva moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.#KD2#
Silva knocks Williams to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Williams has been cut.
Silva tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T2#
Williams regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams gets back to full guard.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Silva wants to stand up but Williams is controlling him.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Silva has wrist control.
Silva wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom. #T3#
Silva looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU#
Silva is working an open guard so Williams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Williams is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Silva moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Silva!
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Event:
EFA 58 Kerr vs Legatius
Date: May 02, 2018 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there #TD2#
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard. #SU2#
Williams stands and steps away. Silva gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silva scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Williams manages to mount him!
Silva on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Silva tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Williams cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Silva is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Williams wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Williams landing strikes, looking to finish!
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Silva is trying to escape the mount.
Silva is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Williams wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Williams is landing with some decent strikes but Silva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Silva taking shots to the head.
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Silva is trying desperately to improve position.#T2#
Silva wants to try and get back to his feet.
Williams with shots to the head and body - Silva looks very uncomfortable down there.
Silva wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Silva is bucking up trying to escape but Williams cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Silva tries to hold on but Williams postures up.#T3#
Williams trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Williams lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Williams prevents Silva from getting the reversal.
Silva is in a horrible position here. Williams smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Williams landing strikes from the mount and Silva is in trouble!
Williams unloading with bombs!
Williams trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
Williams landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Williams lands with some strikes.
Williams tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
We've been informed that Williams has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Williams pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Silva wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Silva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Silva tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Williams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Williams misses with a few strikes there.
Silva avoids the head kick by Williams.
Silva throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Silva thumps Williams with a low kick.#TD2#
Williams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Silva is keen to just control but Williams is a slippery customer.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
Williams won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Silva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Williams wants to control but Silva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Williams is looking to control Silva's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williams avoid being mounted?
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silva seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Silva is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva tries to bum rush Williams with a series of wild strikes but Williams uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Williams looks to land a body kick but Silva moved away.#CL2#
Williams darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Silva tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the cage.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams tries to pull guard but Silva forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Silva's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Williams keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T3#
Williams tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams wants to break free but Silva has control.
Williams jumps guard but Silva stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Will Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Williams.#BC#
Silva escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Silva is predictable there #TD2#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU2#
Williams gets to his feet - Silva follows without any prompting.
Silva throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target. #T4#
Silva cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Silva throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Williams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD2#
Williams shoots in and bounces Silva off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
Williams being controlled here momentarily.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Silva's brow.
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 Will Silva will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Williams shoots in and drives through. Silva sprawls well.
As Williams tries to get set, Silva tries to push him back and clinch up but Williams manages to avoid the attempt.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL2#
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Silva is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williams has Silva pressed against the cage, preventing Silva from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Silva on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1##BC2#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2#
Williams has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Williams drags the fight down to the ground.
Silva wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams is controlling Silva's posture.
Silva wants to stand but Williams is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jason Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
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 wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva wants to stand and escape but instead Williams has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams is working Silva over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL2#
Williams clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Silva gets underhooks to prevent Williams's takedown attempt.
Williams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Silva smiles and moves away.
Will Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Williams.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick and Silva moves out of range easily.
Silva loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Silva takes a kick to the side of the head.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Silva motions for Williams to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Danga de danga de dang - Silva scores with a four punch combination!
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Silva, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Silva against the cage but Silva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Williams with a nice cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silva misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU2#
Williams stands up from Silva's guard - Williams perhaps looking for a knockout.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Williams.
#CL#
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Silva is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Williams!
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Event:
EFA 46 Singha vs Impala
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Williams tries to sprawl but Aristova drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Aristova stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aristova thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Williams trying to hold on to Aristova's head to control him but Aristova postures up.
Aristova wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Aristova is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aristova is controlling the pace.
Williams felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1#
Williams tries to roll over but Aristova keeps him under control.
Aristova has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Aristova perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Aristova looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aristova prevents Williams from standing back up.
Aristova content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Aristova is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Williams sees it coming and defends easily.
Aristova is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Aristova is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
Williams tries to roll over but Aristova keeps him under control.
Aristova seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Aristova passes into side control, despite Williams's attempt to control the position.
Williams is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Aristova is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Aristova has isolated one of Williams's arms. Williams looking to fight him off but Aristova twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dimitri Aristova!
Dimitri Aristova decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EFA 40 Turner vs Kingi
Date: Mar 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Bolt fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams tries to counter with a takedown but Bolt is quick to defend against it.
Bolt is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bolt misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams attempts a counter takedown but Bolt avoids it well and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williams!
Williams scores with a three punch combo!
Bolt has a takedown stuffed.
Williams attempts a counter takedown but Bolt avoids it well and moves away.
Jason Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Bolt.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Bolt looks winded!#TD#
Williams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Bolt's brow.
Our spies down at at Cozad MMA Los Angeles inform us that Bolt has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Williams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams scoring with some ground and pound.
Bolt is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bolt can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bolt has a closed guard, preventing Williams from standing up. #T1#
Bolt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##ES#
Williams has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bolt has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Williams gets underhooks to prevent Bolt's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Williams drags the fight down to the ground.
Bolt won't allow Williams to get back to his feet.
Williams trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Williams is wriggling around but Bolt manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##ES#
Williams manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Bolt keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Bolt is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Bolt has the dominant position.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bolt has him pressed against the cage.
Bolt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bolt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.
Williams looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#TD#
Williams has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bolt uses from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#ES#
Williams uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#TD#
Williams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Williams lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Bolt is working to avoid the ground and pound but Williams connects with a decent elbow.
Williams working the ground and pound.
Williams scores with a couple of short elbows.
Williams lands some shots froms side control.
Williams landing a few strikes.
Williams advances to full mount.
Williams controlling from the full mount.
Williams looking to finish Bolt with some ground and pound. This is bad for Bolt!
Williams controlling the position easily from mount.
Williams landing strikes from the mount and Bolt is in trouble! #T4#
Williams breaks from Bolt's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Williams working Bolt over with strikes here.
The referee warns Bolt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams working Bolt over with strikes here.
Williams with a couple of short strikes.
Bolt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Williams landing strikes from the mount and Bolt is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Williams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Williams gets the takedown into side control.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bolt keeps working. #SU#
Williams decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bolt to his feet.
No luck for Bolt with that takedown attempt.
Williams feinted with a counter takedown.
Jason Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Williams moves into range and clinches up with Bolt.
Williams wants to break free but Bolt has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bolt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.
Jason Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Bolt.
A bit of stalling here from Williams.
Bolt is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Williams ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Williams no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bolt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams wants to stand up but Bolt is controlling him. #ES#
Williams manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bolt is defended easily by Williams.#T2##CL#
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bolt.
Bolt has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bolt wants to take the fight to the mat but Williams manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Bolt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bolt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.#T3#
Williams manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Williams has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bolt uses from the top position. #ES#
Williams kicks Bolt off and gets to his feet.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
Williams works over Bolt's head and body with a nice combination.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bolt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Williams drops down looking for a counter takedown but Bolt sprawls and moves away.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Bolt slaps away a takedown attempt from Williams, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T4##TD#
Williams manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bolt on his heels. He'll look to pass Bolt's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Bolt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SU#
Williams gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Bolt tries to sprawl but Williams drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Williams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bolt trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
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.
Williams prevents Bolt from improving his position.
Williams passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Williams dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolt's head.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Bolt tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bolt misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Williams forces Bolt back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Williams wants the takedown. Bolt is fighting it off but Williams persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bolt's guard against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Williams connects with a couple of short punches.
Bolt keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully. #T1#
Williams connects with a couple of short punches.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Bolt's brow.
Williams cracks Bolt with a solid left hand.
Jason Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bolt keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Williams trying to control but Bolt is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Bolt has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Williams shoots in but Bolt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Bolt shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bolt gets slowly back to his feet.
Jason Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tex Bolt.#T3#
Bolt avoids the head kick by Williams.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bolt enables Williams to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bolt manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Williams wants to control from the top but Bolt keeps moving.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Williams cracks Bolt with a solid left hand.
Williams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Williams working some strikes from top position.
Williams passes Bolt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bolt is not content to let Williams control the position.
Bolt on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Bolt actively working from the bottom here.
Bolt has hold of Williams's hands but Williams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Williams passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bolt working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tex Bolt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Williams!
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Event:
EFA 36 Farmery vs Raske
Date: Mar 11, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Suluhu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Williams's guard.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Suluhu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Suluhu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Suluhu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Suluhu stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Suluhu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Suluhu gets to his feet. Williams looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Suluhu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Suluhu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Suluhu is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Suluhu tries to move to mount but Williams blocks the move with his legs.
Suluhu landing a few strikes. #SU#
Suluhu stands up. #TD#
Suluhu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Williams!
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suluhu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Williams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu prevents Williams from escaping the position.
Williams is trying to escape the position but Suluhu is controlling the position.
Suluhu in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suluhu lands some shots froms side control.
Suluhu controls the position.#T3#
Williams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Suluhu in side control lands a decent elbow.
Suluhu staying calm.
Suluhu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Suluhu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
A lull in the action here.
Suluhu working the ground and pound. #T4#
Suluhu scoring with punches and elbows.
Suluhu controlling the position.
Suluhu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC#
Williams is rocked!
Williams taking a bit of punishment here - Suluhu scoring with strikes.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Suluhu finish him?
Suluhu scores with a couple of short elbows.
Suluhu works to advance to full mount. Williams defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Suluhu unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Williams wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Suluhu celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassim Suluhu!
In his post fight interview, Kassim Suluhu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Vargas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williams paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Williams clinches with his opponent.
Williams wants to break the clinch but can't.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Vargas effectively controlling the action here.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Williams tries to pull guard but Vargas holds him up against the cage and eventually Williams drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Williams darts in and clinches Vargas up against the cage.#T1#
Williams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Williams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Vargas is defending well.
Luciano Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Williams.
Vargas effectively controlling the action here.
Williams prevents Vargas from breaking the clinch.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Vargas is controlling him.
Vargas has Williams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Williams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vargas has Williams pressed against the cage, preventing Williams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Vargas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vargas looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Williams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD2#
Williams feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
Vargas kicks Williams off and gets to his feet.
Jason Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Vargas shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vargas circles away.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Vargas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vargas.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Vargas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Williams tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vargas is able to avoid easily.#T3#
Vargas tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vargas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams looks winded!
Vargas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vargas slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Williams misses with a head kick.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Vargas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vargas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams leaves Vargas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T4#
Vargas moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Vargas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Vargas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Williams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vargas throws a head kick but Williams moves out of range.
#TD2#
Williams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vargas's guard.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vargas is controlling Williams's posture.
Vargas has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Vargas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Williams throws a leg kick which misses Vargas's front leg but catches the back leg as Vargas tries to avoid it.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Vargas seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Vargas throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vargas won't be happy with that. #ES#
Vargas throws Williams to one side and escapes!
Luciano Vargas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half 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!
Williams throwing shots but Vargas is blocking nicely.
Vargas trying to control here.
#T1#
Vargas moves into full guard.
Luciano Vargas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vargas working a defensive guard here.
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Vargas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Vargas!#REVR#
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Vargas is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #SU#
Williams is working an open guard so Vargas takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2##CL2#
Williams clinches up against the cage.
Williams is trying to push Vargas away but Vargas has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vargas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Williams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD#
Vargas jumps into guard, dragging Williams to the mat.
Vargas working a defensive guard here.
Williams is looking to advance position but Vargas has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T3#
Vargas lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Vargas lands a couple of good shots and Williams has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Vargas scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
#SUB#
Vargas looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Vargas is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Williams taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Vargas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Luciano Vargas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Holcomb misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Williams blocks a head kick by Holcomb.
Holcomb shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Holcomb keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Williams manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #TD2#
Williams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Williams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holcomb struggling a bit here.
Holcomb takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Holcomb can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Holcomb is looking to regain half guard here but Williams keeps moving and retains side control.
Williams grinds an elbow into Holcomb's temple.
Holcomb manages to work his way to half guard, despite Williams's best efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams wants to control but Holcomb is keeping him busy.
Williams wants to pass to mount but Holcomb is defending the position.
Holcomb taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard.
Holcomb is trying to stand up here but Williams is controlling him well. #T2#
Williams trying to control the pace.
Williams is keen to just control but Holcomb is a slippery customer.
Holcomb gets back to full guard.
Williams would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Holcomb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard. #REVR#
Williams being controlled here, momentarily.
Holcomb scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Williams is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Holcomb dives into side control.
Holcomb working the ground and pound but Williams is defending the strikes.
Williams is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet here but Holcomb is keeping cool and he's managed to take Williams's back.
Holcomb lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
#T4#
Williams wants to get back to his feet.
Holcomb throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Williams is trying to get back to his feet but Holcomb has full control of the position and if anything, Williams has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Holcomb throwing damaging strikes from the back! Williams could be in trouble here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Holcomb dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Williams stalks Holcomb and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Holcomb's face. Holcomb staggers backwards, shaken.
Holcomb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Williams misses with a double jab.
Holcomb really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Holcomb is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Holcomb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holcomb misses with a body punch.
Holcomb tries to pull guard but Williams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Holcomb. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Holcomb pulls guard successfully.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Holcomb controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Williams won't allow Holcomb to get back to his feet.
Holcomb bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard. #REVR#
Holcomb in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williams wants to stand but Holcomb is controlling the position. #ES2#
Williams scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Nice elbow from Holcomb. #BC2#
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Holcomb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Holcomb tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.#TD2#
Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holcomb to the mat! Holcomb manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holcomb is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Holcomb.#T3#
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Holcomb 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.#SUB#
Holcomb is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holcomb is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Holcomb looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Holcomb looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams pushes down on Holcomb's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4#
Holcomb has hold of Williams's hands but Williams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Williams slips a nice elbow through Holcomb's hands, connecting with Holcomb's forehead.
Williams seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Holcomb taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard.
Holcomb won't allow Williams to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams lands strikes from half guard.
Holcomb gets back to full guard.
Williams with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Holcomb.
Williams tries to bum rush Holcomb with a series of wild strikes but Holcomb uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holcomb tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Holcomb. #TD2#
Williams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Holcomb sprawls well initially but Williams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holcomb has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams controlling the action here.
Williams is stalling here. Holcomb is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Williams seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Holcomb has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T1#
Holcomb looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Williams is avoiding damage well.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Holcomb is dominant here and he's now got Williams's back!
Williams is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #ES2#
Williams manages to stand up with Holcomb still on his back. Eventually Holcomb drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Holcomb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lorenzo Holcomb. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL2#
Williams rushes Holcomb and presses him up against the cage.
Holcomb pressing his opponent against the cage.
Holcomb is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
Williams wants to get back to striking at distance but Holcomb won't allow it.
Holcomb is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Williams can't break the clinch.
#T3#
Holcomb taking a breather.
Holcomb tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
#TD#
Holcomb pulls guard.
Williams works over Holcomb with some ground and pound from guard.
Williams trying to control but Holcomb is working from the bottom.
Holcomb is trying to keep Williams in close.
#T4##SUB#
Holcomb looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams stays in close to Holcomb's body and controls the position.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holcomb works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams wants to control from the top but Holcomb keeps moving.
Holcomb is trying to keep Williams in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Holcomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holcomb wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jason Williams.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jason Williams!
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