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Event:
WPFA XXIV: Rise of An Era
Date: Jul 07, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darwin missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Darwin connects with a nice looking jab.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slow jab from Darwin misses its intended target.
Williams throws a low kick, looking for Darwin's leg but Darwin calmly moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Williams has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Williams moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Williams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Darwin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Decent striking displayed by Darwin there.
Williams slips under a jab.
Darwin misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Darwin.
Williams moves away from the strike by Darwin.
Darwin throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Darwin throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Darwin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Darwin misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ash Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams takes one on the button.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Darwin.
Darwin with a jab.
Williams looks to land a combination but Darwin avoids it well.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Darwin throws a big shot that misses.
Darwin connects with a looping right hand.
A cross from Darwin lands.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Darwin.
Darwin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Williams had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Darwin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Darwin.#T2#
Darwin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Darwin scores with a decent looking hook.
Darwin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Darwin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams looks to land a combination but Darwin avoids it well.
Darwin lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Darwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Darwin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Darwin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Darwin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Darwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darwin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Decent striking displayed by Darwin there.#T3#
Darwin jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Darwin circles away quickly and effectively.
Darwin with a jab.
Darwin scores with a nice right hand.
Jab from Darwin.
Darwin goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've been informed that Darwin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A punch combination from Darwin misses.
Williams slips under a jab.
Darwin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Darwin cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Darwin scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Williams.#T4#
Darwin lands with a cross.
Darwin lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and Darwin takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Darwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darwin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Darwin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darwin lands with a good body shot.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Darwin.
Darwin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darwin. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Darwin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Darwin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Darwin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams.
Darwin thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Marcus Darwin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams tries to bum rush Darwin with a series of wild strikes but Darwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darwin connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Darwin. That snapped Williams's head back.
Darwin tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Darwin.
Williams went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Williams tries to bum rush Darwin with a series of wild strikes but Darwin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Darwin unleashes a big counter combination but Williams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Darwin lands with an overhand left.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darwin lands a two punch combo.
Darwin connects with a single shot there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams tries to move into range but Darwin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Darwin finds it's way through Williams's defenses. #T1#
Darwin lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Darwin misses with a looping left.
Darwin misses with a looping left.
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Darwin.
Darwin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams defending well as Darwin loads up on a big left hand.
Darwin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darwin throws out the jab.
Williams throws a body kick that misses
and Darwin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Darwin throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Darwin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Darwin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Darwin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darwin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Darwin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Darwin moves out of range as Williams throws a body kick.
Darwin scores with a nice strike.
Darwin connects with the punch.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Williams might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Darwin lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darwin lands a head shot.
Darwin lands a nice looking body shot.
Darwin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Darwin jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Darwin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Darwin slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Darwin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Darwin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams misses with a leg kick
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good standup being displayed there by Darwin as he connects with a hook.
Darwin lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.
Darwin throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Darwin.
Williams walks into a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Darwin catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Darwin misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Darwin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
Darwin lands the left hand.#T4#
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Darwin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Darwin.
Decent striking displayed by Darwin there.
Darwin misses with the combination.
Darwin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
and Darwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Darwin to score with a decent uppercut.
Darwin throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darwin scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Darwin 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#
Darwin lands with an overhand left.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Darwin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Darwin.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Darwin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Williams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Darwin had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot by Darwin.
Nice uppercut lands for Darwin. That snapped Williams's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darwin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Darwin as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Darwin lands a jab to Williams's midsection.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick by Williams misses
and Darwin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Darwin finds it's way through Williams's defenses.
Darwin connects with a crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Darwin.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Darwin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Darwin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Darwin lands a nice shot to the body.
Marcus Darwin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Williams is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Darwin.
Darwin misses with the combination.
Darwin just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice body punch from Darwin.
A combination from Williams does no damage.
Darwin connects with a nice looking jab.
Darwin lands the left hand.
Williams takes a jab right on the kisser.
Darwin throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Darwin connects with a single shot there.
Darwin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Williams eats them both and turns towards Darwin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Darwin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Williams backs up against the cage.
A lazy left from Darwin finds it's target.
Darwin fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Darwin with a jab.
Ash Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jab, jab by Darwin - just one landing.
Darwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Darwin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Darwin lands with a right hand.
Darwin jabs Williams right on the nose. Williams blinks but takes it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darwin connects with a crisp jab.
Darwin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Darwin digs a good hook to Williams's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Darwin.
Darwin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Williams takes one on the button.
Darwin lands a slapping body shot.
Darwin throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Darwin misses.
Darwin lands a slapping body shot.
Darwin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Darwin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darwin tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Darwin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Darwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Darwin has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 26:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marcus Darwin! |
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Event:
WPFA XXII: New Beginnings
Date: Jun 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Williams has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Williams looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Hines fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Williams sprawls well initially but Hines persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Williams tries to kick Hines off in order to stand up. Hines Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Hines is working to tighten his grip on Williams's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Williams has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hines is really squeezing tight and eventually Williams passes out! Hines breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tyler Hines! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Williams gets tackled into the cage by Anderson. Anderson maintains the clinch.
Williams looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Anderson stalling the fight.
Williams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Anderson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Williams has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Anderson keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Anderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Anderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Anderson, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Anderson against the cage but Anderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Anderson drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Anderson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Anderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Williams up against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Anderson for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson digs a right hand into Williams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Williams's gas tank. #TD#
Anderson drags the fight down to the ground.
#T1#
Anderson pulls Williams in close to his closed guard and prevents Williams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Anderson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB#
Williams is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Anderson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Anderson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Williams is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Anderson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcus Anderson! |
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Event:
Quest 15: Phoenix v Chulalongk
Date: May 05, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Barakka closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent Barakka getting side control.
Williams looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Barakka prevents Williams from improving his position.
Barakka controlling the action here.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Williams trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Barakka takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Barakka is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Barakka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Subaru Barakka!
Subaru Barakka really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kore Fight Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Diaz. That's going to slow Williams down.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Diaz looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD#
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Williams is stalling in the full guard.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Williams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Williams postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Diaz is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Williams, into his guard. #REVB##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES#
Williams is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Diaz has had enough of the clinch but Williams keeps him there for the moment.
Diaz is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Williams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Diaz keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diaz tries to circle away but Williams has him pinned against the cage.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
#T3##BC2#
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Diaz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A slapping leg kick lands for Diaz.
Williams tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Williams backing away here, and Diaz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#TD#
Williams dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
Williams trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.
Diaz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Diaz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Diaz!#REVB#
Williams keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #T4#
Williams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Diaz has passed into side control.
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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 Ash Williams will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Williams has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Diaz.#TD#
Williams feints and as Diaz raises his hands in defense, Williams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1##SU#
Williams stands up and waves to Diaz to follow him.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams shoots for a takedown but Diaz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Diaz.
Williams looks for a takedown but Diaz sprawls well.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ash Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Diaz misses with a right hand #TD#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Williams makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
Williams controlling from the top position.
Ash Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2##SUB#
Williams has gone for a leg lock! Diaz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Williams has his foot on Diaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Diaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Diaz passes into side control.
#T3#
Diaz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Williams tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Williams is squirming around, avoiding Diaz's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Williams wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Williams rolls, trying to escape but Diaz keeps control of the position.
Diaz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Williams is really stuck here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rodrigo Diaz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A slow jab from Diaz misses its intended target.
Diaz connects with a leg kick. Williams looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Diaz lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ash Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams staying out of range there.#TD#
Williams gets the takedown into side control.
Williams is trying to move to mount but Diaz reverses beautifully and ends up in Williams's guard.
Diaz trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams pulls Diaz in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Williams wants to control but Diaz passes easily into half guard.
Williams manages to get to full guard.
Diaz being controlled here momentarily.
Williams wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Williams isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Diaz stacks Williams on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Diaz!
Williams tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Williams is in all sorts of trouble here.
Williams prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Diaz tries to control but Williams wriggling away. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Williams wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Williams holds on to Diaz around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Diaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Diaz 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Rodrigo Diaz!
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