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Event: Highland 201     
Date:   Oct 21, 2022
#R1#
Williams throws a hook to the side of Shoenfeld's head but Shoenfeld sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Shoenfeld ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Shoenfeld half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shoenfeld takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Williams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shoenfeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL2#
Williams rushes Shoenfeld and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Shoenfeld controls the action.
Shoenfeld definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Shoenfeld jumps guard but Williams stands there with Shoenfeld around his waist. Shoenfeld gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shoenfeld drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shoenfeld is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Williams is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brett Shoenfeld. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Shoenfeld gets control of Williams's arms and successfully pulls guard. Shoenfeld will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position here.
Shoenfeld is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Shoenfeld had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Shoenfeld tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shoenfeld is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Shoenfeld.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams postures up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shoenfeld slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams misses with a right hand #TD#
and Shoenfeld counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Williams throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Shoenfeld escapes and throws Williams's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Shoenfeld wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Williams manages to get back to half guard.
Shoenfeld wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Shoenfeld is really struggling to control Williams but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Shoenfeld is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Shoenfeld eventually gives up the hold. #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 trying to control here.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams is trying to control but can't.
Shoenfeld tries to pass to full mount but Williams defends it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Brett Shoenfeld will probably get the nod.
That's time! Shoenfeld's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Shoenfeld drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Shoenfeld moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shoenfeld tries to counter with a takedown but Williams is quick to defend against it.
Williams throws an off balance right hand #TD#
so Shoenfeld counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Shoenfeld is looking to advance position but Williams has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Shoenfeld really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Shoenfeld slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Williams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Williams prevents Shoenfeld from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
Shoenfeld looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shoenfeld knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shoenfeld wants to get back to full guard but Williams has passed into side control.
Shoenfeld is looking for a sweep.
Shoenfeld is letting Williams control him for a moment.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shoenfeld is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T3#
Shoenfeld wants to get back to full guard but Williams has passed into side control.
Shoenfeld wants to control but Williams postures up.
Shoenfeld is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Williams is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Shoenfeld gets back to half guard.
Shoenfeld wants to get back to full guard.
Shoenfeld slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shoenfeld can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.#T4#
Shoenfeld tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shoenfeld pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
Shoenfeld is looking to sweep but instead, Williams has passed into half guard.
Williams moves nicely into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Enzo Williams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Williams misses with a right hand #TD#
and Shoenfeld counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shoenfeld wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Williams is pressing down on Shoenfeld's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Shoenfeld drops back, looking for a kneebar! Williams looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Williams looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Williams! #REVB#
A lull in the action here as Williams stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Williams is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Shoenfeld is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shoenfeld tries to improve his position but instead Williams has taken his back!
Williams controlling the position well here. Shoenfeld rolled but Williams kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Shoenfeld tries to roll but Williams sticks to his back. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Shoenfeld is keeping busy.
Shoenfeld breaks Williams's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Shoenfeld might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shoenfeld looking to pass the guard.
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.
Shoenfeld looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3#
Shoenfeld looking for a sweep. Not yet Shoenfeld, not yet. #SUB#
Shoenfeld throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Williams escapes and throws Shoenfeld's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Shoenfeld is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shoenfeld is trying to work for a sweep but Williams has mounted him!
Brett Shoenfeld overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shoenfeld manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Shoenfeld is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shoenfeld manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shoenfeld 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#
Shoenfeld wants to free his trapped foot but Williams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shoenfeld moves into full mount! Williams won't be happy about that!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Brett Shoenfeld.
I think Shoenfeld has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brett Shoenfeld!

Brett Shoenfeld made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.

 

Event: Highland 186     
Date:   Aug 26, 2022
#R1#
Mosey shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#CL2#
Williams forces Mosey back against the cage and clinches.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mosey goes for a takedown attempt but Williams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Williams rushes Mosey and presses him up against the cage.
Mosey blocks an uppercut.
Mosey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Mosey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mosey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Williams tries a body shot but Mosey blocks it.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Mosey blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mosey backwards.
A short right from Williams. #T2#
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Mosey.
Mosey blocking some punches.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams lands an uppercut.
Mosey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams tries to work over Mosey's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Enzo Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams works Mosey's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mosey fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mosey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Mosey shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Mosey goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
Williams's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Williams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Mosey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mosey blocking some punches.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Mosey blocks an uppercut.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Mosey.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Mosey drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williams gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mosey is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Williams lands a right hand. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mosey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mosey goes for a takedown attempt but Williams pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Mosey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mosey.
Mosey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mosey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Williams is continuing to stall.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mosey throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Williams dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mosey shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams lands with a straight right. Mosey didn't see that one coming.
Mosey looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Mosey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Mosey.#CL2#
Williams rushes Mosey and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Mosey tightens his grip and picks Williams up, before dumping him to the ground. Williams manages to land in guard.
Williams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mosey looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosey passes Williams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mosey trying to control from half guard but Williams is working away. #T1#
Mosey throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mosey 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.
Mosey tries to pass to full mount but Williams defends it.
Williams regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mosey.
Mosey trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mosey being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
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 has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mosey has passed into side control.
Mosey controls the position.#SUB#
Mosey goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Williams has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mosey but great work by Williams.
Mosey sneaks back into half guard.
Mosey trying to control but Williams postures up. #T3#
Still in half guard, Williams seems content to control.
Williams is thwarting Mosey's attempts to control the position.#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.
Mosey is holding on to half guard well.
Mosey wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Mosey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Mosey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams misses with a double jab #TD#
and Mosey counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Mosey seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lil Mosey dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Mosey is just out of range.
Mosey tries to counter with a takedown but Williams is quick to defend against it.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams clobbers Mosey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mosey appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mosey shoots for a double leg takedown but Williams sprawls well. He's pushed Mosey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mosey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Mosey shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mosey is defended easily by Williams.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lil Mosey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Mosey with that takedown attempt.
Mosey is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mosey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Mosey persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.#T1#
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mosey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mosey.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Mosey counters with a takedown into side control.
Mosey trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams manages to get back to half guard.
Williams trying to control here.
Mosey throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Williams to regain full guard. #T2#
Williams keeping moving, preventing Mosey from controlling successfully.
Mosey tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Mosey forces his way into half guard.
Williams has his hands clasped together around Mosey's back. He's all about the action.
Mosey wants to take a breather but Williams is having none of it. #T3#
Mosey looks to land a strike but Williams avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mosey looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Mosey.
Mosey trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Williams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mosey trying to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Williams is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mosey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mosey shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mosey slips a straight right by Williams.
Mosey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Williams!

An out of breath Enzo Williams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Highland 181     
Date:   Aug 05, 2022
#R1#
Masters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams's corner calls for a 1-2. Williams obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Masters tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
A big left from Masters misses.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masters paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masters is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Williams's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Williams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Masters moved out of range.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Masters was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Masters.
Masters throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Masters tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Masters's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masters has Williams pressed against the cage.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Masters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Masters does no damage.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Masters connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Masters moved out of range nicely.
Masters throws a big counter combination but Williams scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Enzo Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masters swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T2#
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Masters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Masters does a little dance to reset his feet.
Masters fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Millard Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Masters on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Masters keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams misses with a jab to the body
and Masters counters with a one-two to the body.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Masters circles away. #CL2#
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masters.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Masters has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Williams clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
You can see the frustration on Williams's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Williams looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Masters struggling to keep hold of the position. #SUB#
Masters working for a choke but Williams is defending well.
Williams manages to reverse the position and now he's in Masters's guard. Nice work there by Williams. #T4#
Masters has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Masters looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Williams passes into half guard.
Masters is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Enzo Williams will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Masters, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams 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.
Masters connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Williams has Masters up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
Masters jumps guard but Williams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Williams in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masters.
Masters gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masters fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Millard Masters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masters fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Masters lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Enzo Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masters creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Williams tries a body shot but Masters blocks it.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masters misses with some punches.
Williams tries to work over Masters's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masters fails to pull guard.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Masters blocking some punches.
Masters is trying to stall. #BC#
Masters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masters thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masters slips under a jab from Williams.
Masters is looking to counter punch.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Masters walks into a left hand.
Williams looks to clinch
and Masters counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masters manages to avoid it.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
letting Masters counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams wants to clinch.
Williams throws a hook but Masters avoids it easily.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masters.
Masters slips under a jab.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Masterss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Masters scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #ROC#Williams is rocked!
Williams throws a body punch but Masters moves out of range. #T3#
Williams throws a right and a left that Masters avoids nicely.
Masters seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Masters lands a right hook to the body.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Masters's head.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Williams wants to clinch up but Masters keeps it at a distance.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masters.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Masters's hands.
Masters slips under a jab.
Masters looks to land a combination but Williams avoids it well.
Millard Masters is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Masters.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Masters is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masters blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Masters blocks an uppercut.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Masters breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Masters with that takedown attempt.
Jab from Williams.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Masters.
Masters went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Masters moves away.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Masters swinging wildly here.
A combination from Masters does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Williams misses.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Masters moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Masters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Masters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Masters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masters is looking for a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Masters. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Williams clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Masters's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target. #T1#
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Masters was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Masters is just out of range.
Masters swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams tries to clinch there but Masters circles away.
It looked like Masters wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masters misses with a few strikes there.
Masters fails to land with a series of punches.
Masters slips a straight right by Williams.
Masters changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Masters manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Williams on his heels. He'll look to pass Williams's guard now, I'm sure.
Masters might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Masters drops back, looking for a kneebar! Williams looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Williams looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Williams! #REVB#
Masters tries to bench press Williams off him but Williams keeps the position.
Enzo Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Williams controls the position.
Masters is trying to improve his position.
Williams is staying tight to Masters's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Masters is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Masters tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Williams presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Masters tries to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Masters manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Masters wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Masters regains full guard. Nicely done.
Millard Masters has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Masters has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Williams is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Masters.
Masters can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Masters looking for a sweep but Williams has passed into full mount! Oh no!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Enzo Williams.
I've got Williams winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Williams!

A relieved looking Enzo Williams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Millard Masters stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn, I will go back to the gym and get stronger'.

 

Event: Highland 174     
Date:   Jul 10, 2022
#R1#
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Cartwright went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Williams scores with a jab to the head.
Williams lunges at Cartwright with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cartwright's hand.
Williams moves out of range as Cartwright strikes.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartwright.
Williams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cartwright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Cartwright saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Cartwright misses the target.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Cartwright's belly button to the back.
Cartwright rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cartwright misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Cartwright misses.
Williams's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Williams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cartwright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartwright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cartwright takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cartwright.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams misses with a hook. Cartwright ducked under it nicely.
Williams takes a swing at Cartwright's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Cartwright fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Cartwright is controlling him.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Cartwright has the dominant position.
Cartwright looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams tries to clinch up but Cartwright circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cartwright, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams tries a body shot but Cartwright blocks it. #T3#
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright. #BC#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright misses with a body shot.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Cartwright slips the punch.#TD#
Cartwright gets a takedown into half guard.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cartwright is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cartwright is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
Williams seems keen to control Cartwright's posture.#T4#
Cartwright preventing the sweep.
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cartwright stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cartwright trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Cartwright throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Williams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Cartwright misses the shot to the body.
Cartwright scores with a body shot.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Cartwright, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cartwright slips under a jab from Williams.
As Williams backs away, Cartwright returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cartwright lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Cartwright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Cartwright counters with a quick kick to the body but Williams blocks it.
No joy there for Cartwright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD#
Cartwright lands a left and a right that send Williams crashing to the mat, dazed. Cartwright thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Williams is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright throws a leg kick
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Cartwright finish him?#CL2#
Cartwright tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright. #BC#
Cartwright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cartwright tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot. #T1#
Cartwright connects with a body shot.
Cartwright throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Cartwright on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cartwright was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cartwright is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Williams.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cartwright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Cartwright.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams tries to clinch up but Cartwright circles away and keeps his distance.
Cartwright looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Williams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cartwright misses the shot to the body. #KD#
Cartwright feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Williams sprawling to the canvas! Williams rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cartwright finish him?!
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams connects with the punch.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Cartwright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartwright feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams avoids the body shot from Cartwright.
Williams throws a counter combo.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartwright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cartwright paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cartwright swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cartwright uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Cartwright is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Cartwright looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartwright moves out of range of the strikes.
Cartwright just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams working aggressively here.
Cartwright blocks a body shot from Williams. #T3#
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Cartwright controls the action.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Cartwright avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cartwright.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
Cartwright is trying to break the clinch but Williams is controlling him.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Catchy Cartwright will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Williams rushes Cartwright and presses him up against the cage.
Williams working aggressively here. #BC#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Catchy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Cartwright.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Cartwright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams lands a nice hook to Cartwright's body. Cartwright takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Cartwright pushes him off.
Cartwright avoids the body shot from Williams.
Cartwright takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Catchy Cartwright is winning the standup battle so far.
Cartwright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Cartwright. Beautiful body shot.
Williams throws the left hand but Cartwright avoids the punch easily.
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
A counter left hand to the body from Cartwright misses its target.
Cartwright throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cartwright cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cartwright lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice defenses there by Williams.#TD#
Cartwright throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williams was covering up waiting for the punch and Cartwright finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cartwright in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams trying to control the position.
Cartwright trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright wants to stand but Williams has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Williams stops Cartwright from standing up. #T3#
Williams stays in close to Cartwright's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartwright circles away.
Williams cracks Cartwright with an open hand slap.
Cartwright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.#CL2#
Williams has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Cartwright prevents a body shot from Williams.
Williams throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Cartwright breaks the clinch.
Cartwright lands with a shot to the body.
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cartwright momentarily.
Cartwright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheers as Cartwright lands an impressive looking overhand right. Williams doesn't seem phased though.
Cartwright fails to land with a series of punches.
Cartwright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Catchy Cartwright showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cartwright has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Catchy Cartwright!

A relieved looking Catchy Cartwright thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Highland 168     
Date:   Jun 12, 2022
#R1#
Dux scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Williams's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Williams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams misses with a hook
and Dux counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Williams.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Dux bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dux ducks under a wild hook from Williams.#CL2#
Williams clinches with his opponent.
Dux throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dux.
Dux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Dux scores with a hook to the body.
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 throws a punch but it's blocked by Dux.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dux blocks an uppercut.
Dux blocking some punches.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Williams misses with some punches. #T1#
Dux lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Dux scores with a shoulder strike.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Dux.
Dux is trying to maintain a safe position but Williams gets an underhook and turns Dux into the cage.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Dux has Williams pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Dux pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Williams tumbling to the mat - Dux dives into Williams's guard.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Dux is just content to waste time from the top position. Williams takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Dux trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dux is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Dux has gone for a leg lock! Williams slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dux's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Dux looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily. #SUB#
Dux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dux.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Dux.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Dux scores with a jab.
Williams tries to clinch
and Dux counters with a one-two to the body.
Dux scores with a body shot.
Dux misses the shot to the body.
No joy there for Dux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dux throws a body shot but no joy.
Dux moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Dux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Dux persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Williams's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dux moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
A quick step to the side and Dux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dux scores with a punch to the head.
Williams wants to clinch but Dux slips to the side
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Dux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams misses with a body shot. #T1#
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Dux looking to slow down the pace here.
Dux looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Dux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams misses with some punches.
Dux swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dux prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dux backwards.
Dux is working Williams over against the cage.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee calls for Dux to work.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williams. #T2#
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Dux.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dux blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Dux blocks an uppercut.
Dux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dux misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Dux.
Dux misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Dux.
Dux trying to control the position but instead, Williams has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dux into the cage.#T3#
A head punch on the inside from Dux fails to land.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Dux avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Dux scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Williams blocks the elbow strike.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Dux controls his hands.
Williams tries a body shot but Dux blocks it.
Dux blocking some punches.
Dux tries to work over Williams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dux throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Dux is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Dux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dux.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frank Dux has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dux's elbow.
Dux has Williams pressed against the cage.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside.
Dux wants to stall.
Dux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Frank Dux dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Dux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams moves away from the strike by Dux.
Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Williams defending well as Dux loads up on a big left hand.
Dux thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A lazy left from Dux finds it's target.
Dux ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dux.
Dux is looking to counter punch.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Dux is out of range.
Dux was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dux throws a big shot that misses.
Dux misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dux. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Dux keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams walks into a left hand.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dux swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Williams takes a swing at Dux's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Dux takes one to the side of the head.
Dux comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dux throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dux lands a nice shot that snaps Williams's head back. #CL2#
Williams rushes Dux and presses him up against the cage.
Dux misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams blocking some punches.
Dux looking to slow down the pace here.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Dux is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Williams is keeping busy.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Dux blocks an uppercut.
Dux blocking some punches.
Dux misses with a punch on the inside.
Dux misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Dux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams blocking some punches.
Dux throws a head punch that misses.
Dux misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dux.
Williams lands a left hand.
Dux misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Dux.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dux. #T3#
Williams misses with the head strike.
Dux wants to stall.
Williams misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Dux.
Dux has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Dux tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Dux prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williams misses with the head strike.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dux jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Dux gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dux connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dux scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
Dux throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dux throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dux throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Frank Dux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dux avoids the body shot from Williams. #T4#
Williams lands an overhand right.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dux fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams slips a straight right by Dux.
Dux throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frank Dux is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Dux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Williams's head.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dux.
Dux connects with a crisp jab.
Dux digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Dux's shoulder, as Dux tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Dux fails to land with a series of punches.
Enzo Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dux throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.

And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dux 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux!

A relieved looking Frank Dux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Highland 166     
Date:   Jun 04, 2022
#R1#
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Azevedo Souza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
Williams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Azevedo Souza misses the target.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a nice body shot.
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Azevedo Souza counter with a right hand.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Azevedo Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#Williams is rocked!
Azevedo Souza staying out of range there.
Azevedo Souza was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Azevedo Souza manages to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Williams throws a sloppy body shot
and Azevedo Souza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Williams forces Azevedo Souza back against the cage and clinches.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Azevedo Souza keeps him there for the moment.
Azevedo Souza fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Azevedo Souza.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Azevedo Souza pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been hearing reports that Azevedo Souza has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Azevedo Souza works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Williams controls Azevedo Souza momentarily but Azevedo Souza frees himself.
Azevedo Souza pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams has Azevedo Souza pulled in close to control his posture.
Azevedo Souza wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.#T2#
Azevedo Souza is working hard here to advance position.
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Williams has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Azevedo Souza is working to get back to half guard.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Azevedo Souza is in all sorts of trouble here. #T3#
Williams content just to control the position here.
Azevedo Souza is looking to get to half guard.
Azevedo Souza looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Azevedo Souza manages to reverse the position and now he's in Williams's guard. Nice work there by Azevedo Souza. #T4#
Azevedo Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Azevedo Souza has passed into side control. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza tries for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams prevents Azevedo Souza from improving position.
Azevedo Souza moves into full mount!
Williams is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Williams is on top in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Miguel Azevedo Souza dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Azevedo Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams wants to clinch.#CL2#
Williams clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams blocking some punches.
Azevedo Souza lands with a right to the head.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Azevedo Souza.
A head punch on the inside from Azevedo Souza fails to land.
Azevedo Souza lands with a light punch inside.
Azevedo Souza scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Azevedo Souza. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Azevedo Souza fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azevedo Souza.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azevedo Souza has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
A short uppercut from Azevedo Souza.
Williams blocking some punches.
Williams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Azevedo Souza.
Williams lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Azevedo Souza changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Azevedo Souza lands a jab to the head. #T2#
Azevedo Souza ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Azevedo Souza avoids the body shot from Williams.
A counter left hand to the body from Azevedo Souza misses its target.
Azevedo Souza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Azevedo Souza blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Azevedo Souza avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams swings for the body but Azevedo Souza moves out of range.
Azevedo Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Williams thuds his right hand into Azevedo Souza's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams misses with a looping left.
It looked like Azevedo Souza was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Williams.
Azevedo Souza uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Azevedo Souza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Azevedo Souza throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Williams doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Azevedo Souza blocks a jab.
Azevedo Souza tries to counter with a takedown but Williams is quick to defend against it.#T3#
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Azevedo Souza goes for a double leg but Williams avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williams continues to drive forward.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Azevedo Souza uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Azevedo Souza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Azevedo Souza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Azevedo Souza manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB#
Azevedo Souza has gone for a leg lock! Williams slips out almost immediately though and dives into Azevedo Souza's guard.#REVB##T4#
Azevedo Souza looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Williams puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Azevedo Souza is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Williams has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Azevedo Souza is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Miguel Azevedo Souza will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Azevedo Souza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Azevedo Souza paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Azevedo Souza is looking to counter punch.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams tries to clinch but Azevedo Souza moves away
and Azevedo Souza counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Azevedo Souza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Azevedo Souza connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
A jab from Williams misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Azevedo Souza ducks down to avoid it.
Azevedo Souza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Azevedo Souza changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Azevedo Souza's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Azevedo Souza scrambles back to his feet.
Williams misses with a straight right. #T1#
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Azevedo Souza counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Azevedo Souza's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Azevedo Souza, pushing him back against the cage.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Azevedo Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Azevedo Souza tries to score a body lock takedown but Williams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Azevedo Souza lands a left hand.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams. #TD#
Azevedo Souza is trying to trip Williams. He has hold of a leg but Williams is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Azevedo Souza persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Azevedo Souza passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Azevedo Souza wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Azevedo Souza is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T2#
Azevedo Souza is looking to advance position but Williams has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Azevedo Souza tries to reverse the position but Williams maintains control.
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Azevedo Souza is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Williams controlling from the full mount.
Miguel Azevedo Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Let's hope that Williams has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Azevedo Souza is wriggling around trying to escape.
Williams content just to control the position here.
Azevedo Souza is trying to escape the mount but Williams keeps good control and instead manages to take Azevedo Souza's back.
Williams controlling well, preventing Azevedo Souza from escaping the position. #T4#
Williams controlling from the back.
Azevedo Souza is in bad spot here.
Azevedo Souza tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Azevedo Souza is looking to improve his position but Williams isn't that keen on the idea.
Miguel Azevedo Souza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams controlling from mount.
Azevedo Souza is wriggling around trying to escape.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Enzo Williams.
I think Azevedo Souza has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Azevedo Souza!

Miguel Azevedo Souza thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Highland 158     
Date:   May 08, 2022
#R1#
Goddard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Goddard or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
Goddard shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Williams but Williams pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Goddard gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goddard. #TD#
Goddard is trying to trip Williams. He has hold of a leg but Williams is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Goddard persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Goddard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goddard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Goddard throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Goddard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.#T1#
Williams preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Goddard working for submissions but it's allowed Williams to get to half guard.
Williams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Williams moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Goddard.
Williams controls the position.
Goddard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Goddard is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goddard prevents Williams from improving position.
Goddard is looking to reverse the position.
Goddard is trying to escape the position but Williams is controlling the position.
Goddard is trying to control Williams's posture but Williams avoids it.
Williams has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Goddard tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Goddard is trying to work for a sweep but Williams has mounted him!
Goddard is desperately trying to improve his position but Williams has a good base and remains in mount.
Williams controlling the position easily from mount.
Goddard is looking to get to half guard.
Goddard is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Goddard tries to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Goddard is desperately trying to improve his position but Williams has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Goddard reaches up to try and pull Williams in and control his posture, but Williams latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Goddard taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enzo Williams!
Enzo Williams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Highland 152     
Date:   Apr 10, 2022
#R1#
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Cartwright keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Williams backs off Cartwright throws a huge counter combo but Williams manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch.
Williams slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
and Cartwright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartwright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cartwright lands a body shot.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams throws a hook but Cartwright blocks it.#T1#
A jab from Cartwright misses.
Cartwright tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Enzo Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright just misses with a punch to the body.
Cartwright swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Cartwright shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Williams staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Williams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Williams instigates a clinch.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams tries to clinch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cartwright manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright feints the counter takedown.
Cartwright throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams tries to clinch up but Cartwright circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Cartwright cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Williams pushes Cartwright up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Cartwright pushes him off.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Cartwright.
A countering left hand to the body from Cartwright misses.
Williams swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
A big right from Cartwright misses.
Cartwright thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3##CL#
Williams has Cartwright up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Cartwright blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Cartwright breaks from the clinch.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Williams tries to clinch but Cartwright is having none of it.
Williams tries to clinch but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Cartwright lands with an overhand left.
Cartwright misses with a straight left.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Cartwright looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.#T4#
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Cartwright misses with a wild body shot.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cartwright bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cartwright throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartwright scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cartwright 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 mush.
Cartwright lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cartwright keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cartwright.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Williams is looking to clinch but Cartwright is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smashy Cartwright dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Cartwright uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Williams tries to clinch there but Cartwright circles away.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Williams pushes Cartwright up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Cartwright avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch.
Cartwright throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Cartwright misses with a wild body shot.
Cartwright lands a jab to the nose.
Cartwright connects with a body shot.#T1#
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams tests Cartwright's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Cartwright ducks down to avoid it.
Cartwright loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Williams tries to clinch but Cartwright is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartwright. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Williams has managed to clinch.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Cartwright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Cartwright pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cartwright misses with a wild combination.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Cartwright manages to avoid it.
Cartwright throws a series of strikes that have Williams backpedaling. #T2#
Cartwright scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Williams tries to clinch up but Cartwright circles away and keeps his distance.
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!
The fighters circle momentarily. Cartwright darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cartwright scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Cartwright moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Smashy Cartwright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams drops his hands momentarily and Cartwright takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Williams swings for the body but Cartwright moves out of range.
Williams throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cartwright connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Williams is rocked!
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Cartwright counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Cartwright misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartwright moves away.
Cartwright scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cartwright throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cartwright cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Cartwright counters with a nice double leg into side control. Williams won't be happy with that.
Williams tries to bench press Cartwright off him but Cartwright keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
Williams regains half guard, as Cartwright was trying to land strikes.
Cartwright is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T4#
Cartwright throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Cartwright is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Williams is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Williams has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Williams is pushing down on Cartwright's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cartwright is fighting to maintain full guard but Williams has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Smashy Cartwright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Williams moves to clinch but Cartwright breaks away
and Cartwright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking.
Williams lands an overhand right.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Cartwright.
Cartwright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cartwright counters with a left and a right that stings Williams.
Williams lands a really nice looking cross but Cartwright seems unphased.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cartwright.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cartwright gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch.
Williams misses with some punches. #BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Cartwright lands a nice hook to Williams's body. Williams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T1#
Cartwright misses with a looping right.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Cartwright.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Williams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice jab there from Cartwright.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Cartwright swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Cartwright pushes him off.
Cartwright flicks out a counter leg kick but Williams steps away.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartwright circles away.
Cartwright tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
Williams scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright scores with a shot to the body.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Cartwright misses with a two punch combination.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cartwright scores with a nice head shot.
Williams throws a body punch but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cartwright scores with a nice head shot.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Cartwright defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Cartwright scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cartwright throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams lands with a good body shot.
Cartwright throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams wants to clinch up but Cartwright keeps it at a distance.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartwright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Cartwright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartwright swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cartwright lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cartwright throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Smashy Cartwright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Cartwright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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.
Cartwright slips under a jab from Williams.
Cartwright stalks Williams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Williams's face. Williams staggers backwards, shaken.
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 takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cartwright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Williams throws a lazy uppercut
and Cartwright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Williams thinking. #CL#
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Cartwright breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Williams wants to clinch up but Cartwright keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Cartwright was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Enzo Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Smashy Cartwright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cartwright winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smashy Cartwright!

During a confident post fight interview, Smashy Cartwright thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Highland 142     
Date:   Mar 06, 2022

Millard Masters really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 138.2, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Enzo Williams was cancelled.

 

Event: Highland 136     
Date:   Feb 13, 2022
#R1#
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Williams swings for the body but Luciano moves out of range.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab lands there for Luciano.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
It looked like Luciano wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luciano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luciano ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Williams throws out a powerful jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Luciano misses the target.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Luciano fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Williams tries to clinch up but Luciano circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Decent striking displayed by Luciano there.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Williams misses with a looping right.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano scores with a push kick.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Luciano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luciano slips under a jab from Williams.
Luciano dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Luciano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Luciano misses.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Williams moves in looking to clinch but Luciano pushes him off.
Luciano lands with a cross.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams staying out of range there.
Luciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ricky Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice defenses there by Luciano.#T2#
Williams blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Williams was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Luciano keeps the fight on the outside.
Williams tries to clinch up but Luciano circles away and keeps his distance.
As Williams backs away, Luciano returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Luciano lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Williams backs up against the cage. #CL2#
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luciano pushes Williams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Williams's elbow.
Luciano misses with a body punch.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Luciano tries a body shot but Williams blocks it. #BC#
Luciano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Luciano takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Luciano.
Williams throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
It appears Luciano was looking to counter with a kick there.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Luciano.
Luciano will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Luciano throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Williams let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Williams has Luciano up against the cage in a clinch.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams misses with some punches.
Luciano blocking some punches. #BC#
Luciano manages to break the clinch.
Williams throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.#T4##CL2#
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Luciano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Luciano.
A big left from Williams misses. #CL2#
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams misses with some punches. #BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luciano manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
A big right from Williams misses.
Luciano scores with a leg kick.
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Luciano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Williams digs a good body shot into Luciano's ribs.#CL2#
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams working aggressively here.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Luciano.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Good body shot from Luciano.
Luciano pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luciano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luciano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Luciano gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
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!
Luciano lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Luciano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams. #T1#
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Williams there as he acknowledges the shot.
Luciano scores with a hook.#ROC#Williams is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Luciano there.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Luciano finish him?
Luciano scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Ricky Luciano is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams sizes up Luciano with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Williams.
Luciano throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Williams seems to have recovered his senses.
Luciano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Williams darts in and clinches Luciano up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Luciano.
Ricky Luciano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Williams misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Luciano breaks from the clinch.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Luciano is just out of range.
A lazy left from Luciano finds it's target.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Williams looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
Williams tries to clinch up but Luciano circles away and keeps his distance.
A lazy left from Luciano finds it's target.
Luciano with a nice calf kick.
Decent striking displayed by Luciano there.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williams misses with a hook.
Luciano tried to score with a low kick but Williams checks it.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Luciano. #T3#
Williams looks to clinch
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luciano throws out a leg kick but Williams moves out of range and Luciano only half commits.
Williams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Luciano will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Williams tries to clinch but Luciano moves out of range.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Williams rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Luciano moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Williams misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luciano swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Luciano.
Luciano scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Luciano moved out of range nicely.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Luciano swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Luciano throws a good cross that connects.
Williams's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Luciano scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Williams.
Williams throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Luciano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Luciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Luciano moves forwards but Williams connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Williams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Luciano counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano misses with a wild body shot.
Williams takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Williams.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Luciano paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Luciano dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Luciano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Luciano.
A good leg kick by Luciano.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Luciano lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Williams has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Williams and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano. #CL2#
Williams clinches up against the cage.
A short left from Luciano.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Luciano throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luciano lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano lands a left hand.
Luciano pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Luciano.
Williams misses with some punches.
Luciano softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.#T1#
Luciano lands a shot to the body.
Luciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Williams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luciano.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams working aggressively here.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luciano presses Williams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Luciano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Luciano's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Luciano saw that one coming.#T2#
Luciano clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A nice leg kick from Luciano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano drops Williams with a straight right hand, right on the button! Luciano follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Luciano!
Ricky Luciano is the new bantamweight champion!
Ricky Luciano very nearly forgot to thank PWNAGE Elite - $25 Tees amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: Highland 128     
Date:   Jan 14, 2022
#R1#
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shoenfeld throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoenfeld.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Shoenfeld is defended easily by Williams.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoenfeld.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Shoenfeld shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shoenfeld showed some decent athleticism there.
Williams desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Shoenfeld trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shoenfeld is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Williams won't allow Shoenfeld to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Shoenfeld.
Williams moves into full guard.
Williams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #T2#
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 keeping full guard, as Shoenfeld tries to pass.
Shoenfeld wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Shoenfeld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Shoenfeld from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Shoenfeld blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williams.
Shoenfeld is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
Williams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Shoenfeld tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Enzo Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.#T3#
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
Shoenfeld fails to pull the fight into his guard. #BC#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Williams with a hook.
Brett Shoenfeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Williams instigates a clinch.
Shoenfeld fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Shoenfeld blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoenfeld is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Williams tries to work over Shoenfeld's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shoenfeld blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Shoenfeld jumps guard but Williams stands there with Shoenfeld around his waist. Shoenfeld gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Shoenfeld blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shoenfeld is trying to pull guard but Williams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shoenfeld fails to pull guard.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Shoenfeld blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shoenfeld blocks an uppercut.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoenfeld.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams is pressed up against the cage. Shoenfeld has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Williams down to the mat. Williams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Shoenfeld blocks a jab.#CL#
Williams has managed to clinch.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Shoenfeld jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Shoenfeld gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shoenfeld looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Shoenfeld.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shoenfeld jumps guard but Williams stands there with Shoenfeld around his waist. Shoenfeld gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shoenfeld blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Williams scores with a hook to the body.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Shoenfeld. #TD2#
Shoenfeld pulls guard successfully.
Shoenfeld is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Williams dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Donk. Williams catches Shoenfeld right on the button with a cross.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams wants to clinch up but Shoenfeld keeps it at a distance.
Shoenfeld with the counter takedown but Williams avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Shoenfeld throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Shoenfeld ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Shoenfeld throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Shoenfeld changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Williams looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Williams prevents Shoenfeld from improving position.
Williams struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shoenfeld in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Williams is not content to let Shoenfeld control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shoenfeld can do to turn this around?
Shoenfeld might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Williams haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Shoenfeld goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Williams has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Shoenfeld but great work by Williams.
Shoenfeld regains half guard.
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Shoenfeld is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Shoenfeld is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Williams postures up.
Shoenfeld is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Williams jumps into side control!
Shoenfeld is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Williams is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Williams takes Shoenfeld's back.
Williams keeps control of the position as Shoenfeld tries to break free. #T3#
Shoenfeld is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Williams.
Williams avoiding Shoenfeld 's attempts to control his hands.
Shoenfeld manages to reverse the position and now he's in Williams's guard. Nice work there by Shoenfeld.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shoenfeld seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Shoenfeld looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Shoenfeld is stalling in the full guard.
Shoenfeld wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Shoenfeld slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shoenfeld tries to advance to mount but Williams denies him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Brett Shoenfeld showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Shoenfeld ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shoenfeld is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shoenfeld looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shoenfeld dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Shoenfeld's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Shoenfeld misses.
Shoenfeld misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shoenfeld throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Shoenfeld.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Shoenfeld moved out of range nicely.
Brett Shoenfeld is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Williams has Shoenfeld up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld fails to pull guard.
Enzo Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Shoenfeld uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shoenfeld's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shoenfeld jumps guard but Williams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams lands a right hand. #T1#
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Enzo Williams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shoenfeld blocking some punches.
Shoenfeld jumps guard but Williams stands there with Shoenfeld around his waist. Shoenfeld gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Shoenfeld avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Shoenfeld.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
Shoenfeld jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. Shoenfeld gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shoenfeld is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shoenfeld misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shoenfeld shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williams as he avoids it easily.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Shoenfeld had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Williams misses the jab.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Williams cracks Shoenfeld with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD2#
Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Shoenfeld to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Williams is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shoenfeld, into his guard. #REVR#
Shoenfeld has Williams pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Shoenfeld bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard. #REVB#
Brett Shoenfeld has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shoenfeld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Shoenfeld forces his way into half guard.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams is staying active underneath Shoenfeld, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Williams is controlling Shoenfeld's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Williams trying to control but Shoenfeld postures up.
Shoenfeld trying to mount his opponent but Williams defends it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Williams clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4##TD2#
Shoenfeld shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Shoenfeld showed some decent athleticism there.
Shoenfeld working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Williams's thigh. Williams counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shoenfeld keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Shoenfeld slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Shoenfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shoenfeld looking to pass the guard.
Williams has Shoenfeld pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Enzo Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams misses with a body shot.
A big right from Shoenfeld misses.
Shoenfeld shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Williams staying out of range there.#T2##CL#
Williams clinches up against the cage.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shoenfelds head.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Shoenfeld backwards.
Shoenfeld is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Shoenfeld drops back down to his feet.
Enzo Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brett Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Shoenfeld tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.
Shoenfeld looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Shoenfeld is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shoenfeld takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Williams darts in and clinches Shoenfeld up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Shoenfeld drops back down to his feet.
Williams fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Shoenfeld fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shoenfeld jumps guard but Williams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Shoenfeld fails to pull guard.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shoenfeld tries to pull guard but Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Shoenfeld drops back down to his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williams. #BC#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shoenfeld throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shoenfeld moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Shoenfeld does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shoenfeld.
Enzo Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shoenfeld was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shoenfeld.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Shoenfeld shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams dodges the punch combination from Shoenfeld.
Williams misses with a hook.#T4#
Williams cracks Shoenfeld with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shoenfeld slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams takes a swing at Shoenfeld's ribcage but misses.
Shoenfeld misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Shoenfeld closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Williams quickly recovers to 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 keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Williams is in trouble now - Shoenfeld has advanced to mount!
Shoenfeld tries to take Williams's back but instead Williams uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Shoenfeld 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Williams had his way with Brett Shoenfeld in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Shoenfeld, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shoenfeld tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shoenfeld moves away from the strike by Williams. #TD2#
Shoenfeld feints and as Williams raises his hands in defense, Shoenfeld changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shoenfeld preventing the sweep.
Shoenfeld trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shoenfeld trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Shoenfeld from controlling successfully.
Shoenfeld wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.#T1#
Shoenfeld is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Shoenfeld looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shoenfeld wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Enzo Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Shoenfeld is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shoenfeld wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Shoenfeld is looking for a triangle here but Williams uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shoenfeld keeps working.
Shoenfeld tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Shoenfeld is trying to work for a sweep but Williams has mounted him!
Shoenfeld is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shoenfeld tries to improve his position but instead Williams has taken his back!
What can Shoenfeld do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Shoenfeld tries to escape the position. #T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Enzo Williams.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Gold scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Williams!

Enzo Williams is the new bantamweight champion!
After winning the bout, Enzo Williams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Highland 119     
Date:   Dec 15, 2021
#R1#
Williams moves out of range as Wilson strikes.
A slow jab from Wilson misses its intended target. #TD#
Williams shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wilson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wilson tries to improve position but can't.
Wilson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wilson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wilson wants to control but Williams postures up.#T1##SUB#
Williams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wilson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wilson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wilson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wilson keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wilson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Williams's best efforts.#T2#
Williams is pressing down on Wilson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wilson is holding on for now.
Wilson is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilson is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wilson avoid being mounted?
Wilson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Williams haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wilson won't allow Williams to pass to mount. #SUB#
Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
Wilson won't allow Williams to pass to mount.
Wilson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Williams is working for a kimura but Wilson is defending it quite comfortably.
Williams prevents Wilson from improving his position.#T3#
Wilson trying to control here. #SUB#
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilson sees it coming and defends easily.
Wilson trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Wilson is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams. #SUB#
Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Wilson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Wilson defends the submission attempt.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Wilson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Williams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Williams is working for a kimura but Wilson is defending it quite comfortably.
Williams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wilson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Williams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD#
Williams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wilson is trying to defend but Williams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Williams trying to pass the guard but Wilson defending well.
Wilson tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Wilson misses with some strikes from the bottom. #SUB#
Williams is working for a kimura but Wilson is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wilson defends it well.
Wilson is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Williams seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wilson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Enzo Williams!
Enzo Williams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Highland 114     
Date:   Dec 01, 2021
#R1#
Balestrin looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Balestrin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Balestrin as he avoids it easily.
Williams tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Balestrin defends well and Williams ends up having to push Balestrin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Balestrin lands with a hook. Williams tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Balestrin counter with a right hand.
Julio Balestrin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Williams.
Balestrin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Balestrin counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams shoots and misses
and Balestrin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Balestrin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Williams somewhat.
Jab by Balestrin.#T1#
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
and Balestrin counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams shoots in but Balestrin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A punch combination from Williams misses.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown#KD#
and Balestrin counters with a crisp right hand that drops Williams! Balestrin lets Williams back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Williams is rocked!
Williams tries for a takedown but Balestrin circles away easily
and Balestrin rattles Williams with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Williams tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Balestrin dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Williams stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Julio Balestrin!

 

Event: Highland 103     
Date:   Oct 31, 2021
#R1#
Winters is looking to clinch.
Williams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Winters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Dick Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Williams shoots in and bounces Winters off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Winters is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Winters working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Winters trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Williams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Winters is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Winters has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Winters has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Williams controls Winters momentarily but Winters frees himself. #T1##SUB2#
Williams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Winters from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Williams working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Winters has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winters is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
Winters looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
Winters wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Winters is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Winters passes into side control, despite Williams's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Winters is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Williams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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.
Winters working away.
Winters throws a strike aimed at the side of Williams's head but Williams avoids it well.#SUB#
Winters tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Winters has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Williams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Winters's best efforts.#SUB2#
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williams trying to control but Winters postures up.
Williams tries to roll over but Winters keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Dick Winters will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Winters.#TD2#
Williams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Winters to the mat! Winters manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Williams postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Winters is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Williams, into his guard. #REVR#
Williams keeping moving, preventing Winters from controlling successfully.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winters defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Williams is looking for a triangle here but Winters uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T1#
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Williams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Winters is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams. #SUB2#
Williams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Winters is just riding it out for now. Williams eventually gives up the hold.
Winters slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2##SUB#
Winters looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Winters is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Williams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Winters is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Winters has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Winters wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.#T3#
Winters trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Winters looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Williams working for a triangle but Winters defends it easily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Winters stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Winters defends well.#SUB2#
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Winters is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Winters trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Winters doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Winters manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Williams has a takedown stuffed.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Dick Winters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Williams.#CL#
Winters clinches with his opponent.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Williams is looking to break free of the clinch but Winters has double underhooks. #TD#
Winters gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Winters is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Williams is trying to control Winters's posture. Winters takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Williams! Winters is rotating here... this could be the end... Williams is out! Winters has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Dick Winters!
Dick Winters decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Highland 100     
Date:   Oct 22, 2021
#R1##TD2#
Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Williams stands and throws Wei's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Wei wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Williams has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Wei's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Wei is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Williams!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Enzo Williams!
Enzo Williams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Highland 90     
Date:   Sep 10, 2021
#R1#
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Damien.#TD#
Damien drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Damien trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Damien got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Damien has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Damien is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Damien defends easily.
Damien wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Damien from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Damien drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Damien off! Damien jumps back into Williams's guard. #SUB2#
Williams working for a triangle but Damien defends it easily.
Williams keeping full guard, as Damien tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Damien is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Damien looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Damien is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Damien advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Damien is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well. #SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Damien seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Williams is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jake Damien!

 

Event: The Island Season 12, 170 lbs, Round 2     
Date:   Aug 23, 2021
#R1#
Gallahad fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.#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!#SUB2#
Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gallahad is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams off and has taken his back!
Williams trying to control the hands but Gallahad breaks the grip. #SUB#
Gallahad looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Gallahad is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Williams defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Williams defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Gallahad is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Williams knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Williams for a finish. #T1##SUB#
Williams preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gallahad.
Good control from Gallahad.#SUB#
Williams fending off the submission attempt from Gallahad. #SUB#
Gallahad is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Williams defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Williams tries to escape but Gallahad has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Williams rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Gallahad in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Williams tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gallahad!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Auric Gallahad!
Our winner, Auric Gallahad, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: The Island Season 12, 170 lbs, Round 1     
Date:   Aug 22, 2021
#R1#
Platypus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Williams gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Platypus to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Platypus wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Platypus is aware though and is defending well.
Platypus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Platypus from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Platypus defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Platypus trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Platypus content to stall in guard here. #T1##SUB2#
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Platypus defends well.
Platypus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Platypus trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Platypus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Platypus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Platypus is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Williams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura here.
Platypus is looking to control Williams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Platypus avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Platypus makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Platypus.
Platypus is trying to keep Williams in close.
Platypus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Williams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Platypus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Platypus's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Williams has gone for a leg lock! Platypus slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.#REVR##T4##SUB2#
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Platypus defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Platypus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Williams trying to control the position.
Platypus postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Platypus trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a triangle but Platypus pushes his legs off easily.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Platypus from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Enzo Williams will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.

Platypus has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Williams has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Platypus looking to stall.
Williams presses Platypus against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Platypus.
Platypus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Platypus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Platypus is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Perry Platypus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Platypus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Williams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams trying to control but Platypus is working from the bottom. #T1#
Platypus wants to control the position but Williams says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Platypus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Platypus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Platypus is not content to let Williams control the position.#SUB2#
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Williams seems to be looking for submissions. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Platypus manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Williams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Williams wants to control from the top but Platypus keeps moving. #SUB2#
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Platypus trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Platypus is looking to sweep but instead, Williams has passed into half guard. #SUB2#
Williams looking for a submission but Platypus manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Platypus looking to control.
Platypus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Platypus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Platypus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Platypus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Platypus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4#
Platypus throws an elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Platypus's guard. Nice move by Williams!#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Platypus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Platypus is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Platypus dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Platypus stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Platypus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Platypus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Platypus dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Platypus's head and hops out.
Williams scores with a body shot. #TD2#
Williams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Platypus to the ground. Williams is now in Platypus's guard.
Platypus working a defensive guard here.
Platypus seems keen to control Williams's posture.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Platypus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Williams working for submissions but it's allowed Platypus to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Platypus pulls his head out easily.
Platypus is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Platypus working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T1##SUB2#
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Platypus.
Williams tries to roll over but Platypus keeps him under control.
Williams is not content to let Platypus control the position.#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Platypus pulls his head out easily.
Williams wants to control but Platypus is keeping busy.
Perry Platypus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Enzo Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Platypus wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Williams desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Platypus is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Williams keeping control of the position.
Platypus 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. #T3#
Platypus 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 is controlling Platypus's trapped leg to prevent Platypus from advancing to side control.
Platypus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Platypus in particular looking to stall.
Platypus thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Platypus has control of the leg.
Williams is not content to let Platypus control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Platypus.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Platypus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Williams is trying to control but can't. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Williams gets the takedown into side control.
Williams avoids the strikes from the bottom by Platypus.
Platypus manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Williams keeping hold of Platypus's head, controlling as best he can.
Platypus prevents Williams from improving his position.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Platypus is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Platypus slips a nice elbow through Williams's hands, connecting with Williams's forehead.

And that's the end of the fight!
Perry Platypus showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Enzo Williams!
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Enzo Williams!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Enzo Williams!

Enzo Williams wins by unanimous decision!

An out of breath Enzo Williams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 12, 2021
#R1#
Williams shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice sprawl there from Brodie as Williams shoots in.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Brodie connects with a single shot there.
Williams seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brodie misses the jab.
Brodie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brodie.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams dives in for a single leg takedown but Brodie sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Brodie.
A shot in the inside from Brodie.
Williams blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Brodie manages to break the clinch.
Brodie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brodie misses with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Brodie.#TD#
Williams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Brodie to the ground. Williams is now in Brodie's guard.
Brodie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brodie is controlling Williams's posture.#T1##SUB#
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Williams drops back looking for a leg! Brodie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brodie manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Brodie's guard. #SUB#
Williams drops back looking for a leg! Brodie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brodie manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Brodie's guard.
Brodie wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Brodie 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.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams pushes down on Brodie's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brodie is not content to let Williams control the position.#SUB#
Williams is working for a kimura but Brodie is defending it quite comfortably. #T3##SUB#
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brodie sees it coming and defends easily.
Brodie wants to get back to full guard.
Williams moves into full mount! Brodie won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Williams is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Brodie has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Brodie! #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4#
Brodie trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been informed that Brodie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brodie must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Brodie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brodie can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brodie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Williams has his foot on Brodie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brodie works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Enzo Williams will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Brodie defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura here.
Brodie wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brodie won't allow Williams to pass to mount.
Brodie is in trouble now - Williams has advanced to mount! #T1#
Brodie is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Williams is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brodie is surviving well by controlling Williams's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Williams working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Williams has hold of Brodie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brodie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Williams has hold of Brodie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Brodie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Williams prevents Brodie from getting the reversal.#T2##SUB#
Williams looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Williams with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter. #SUB#
Williams with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Williams tries to control but Brodie wriggling away.
Williams wants to take Brodie's back but he can't do it this time. #T3##SUB#
Williams looking for a guillotine from mount but Brodie is having none of it. #SUB#
Williams looking for a guillotine from mount but Brodie is having none of it. #SUB#
Williams quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Williams but it's paid off an Brodie is forced to tap! Nice work by Williams.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enzo Williams!
Enzo Williams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 23, 2021
#R1#
Williams shoots in looking for a takedown but Late manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Williams's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Williams gets caught flat footed, as Late shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Late wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Williams has his feet on Late's thighs here. He's pushed Late off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Late screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enzo Williams!
Enzo Williams thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Little Late spoke after the fight, saying 'Duh?!'.

 

Event: Highland 79     
Date:   Jul 15, 2021
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD#
Williams drives through with a takedown into guard.
Shark looking to control.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shark is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shark looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shark looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shark! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams being controlled for a moment.
Williams wants to control but Shark postures up.#T1#
Shark is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Williams will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Williams is looking to reverse the position.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Williams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Williams wants to control but Shark is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Shark sits in half guard.
Shark with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Shark looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shark trying to control the pace. #T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Shark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Larry Shark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Shark.
Shark with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Shark misses with a looping left.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shark counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams staying out of range there.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Williams slips under a jab.#T4#
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shark.
Shark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.#TD#
Williams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Shark wants to control but Williams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams prevents Shark from improving his position.#SUB#
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shark sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shark is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Williams is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Shark to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Larry Shark 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#
Shark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Shark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice defenses there by Shark.
Shark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shark defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shark.
Williams shoots in for a double leg but Shark sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Williams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shark trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shark defends it well.
Shark is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
Shark is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Williams is working for a submission of some sort.
Shark is positioning himself well to prevent Williams advancing to mount. #SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
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.
Shark tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Shark gets full guard.#SUB#
Williams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shark is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shark has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shark controls the pace.#T3##SUB#
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Shark trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Williams is looking for a triangle but Shark pushes his legs off easily.
Enzo Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shark defends it easily.#SUB#
Shark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shark has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Shark is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shark stuffs the takedown attempt from Williams. Williams gets slowly back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Larry Shark will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Shark's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Williams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Shark manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Williams has Shark in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Shark defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Williams is trying to keep Shark in close. #SUB#
Shark got a little sloppy there for a moment and Williams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shark has managed to get both his arms back between Williams's legs - danger averted.
Shark postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it. #SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Shark has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Williams is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shark doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shark manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shark sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williams looking to control.
Shark controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Williams has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Shark is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Williams.#T3#
Shark throws an elbow but Williams slips to the side and avoids it well.
Shark trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Shark controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Williams needs to keep his hands up - Shark had a free shot at his head there.
Williams misses the jab.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Williams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shark sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams moves forwards but Shark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Shark avoids the body shot from Williams.
A little jabbing left from Shark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shark scores with a jab.
Shark looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Shark throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Shark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Shark throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Shark misses the target.
Shark misses with a hook.
Shark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Shark throws a body shot but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shark tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shark scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Enzo Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shark missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Shark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shark winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Shark!

 

Event: Highland 73     
Date:   Jun 30, 2021
#R1#
Shalashaska misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Shalashaska keeps working. #SUB2#
Williams is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Williams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shalashaska makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Shalashaska.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shalashaska escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shalashaska manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Williams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1#
Shalashaska passes Williams's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shalashaska pulls his head out easily.
Shalashaska works his foot free and advances to mount.
Williams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Shalashaska wants to take Williams's back here but Williams is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is desperately trying to improve his position but Shalashaska has a good base and remains in mount.
Shalashaska mounts Williams! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB#
Shalashaska looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Shalashaska looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T2##SUB#
Shalashaska looking to secure an arm triangle but Williams defends it well.
Williams is desperately trying to improve his position but Shalashaska has a good base and remains in mount.
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.
Williams tries to hold on but Shalashaska pushes him away.
Shalashaska moves to take his opponent's back.
I really don't envy Williams right now. #SUB#
Williams is trying to defend against the choke here but Shalashaska has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Shalashaska Tightens the hold and Williams taps out furiously! Shalashaska displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Adam Shalashaska!
A very excited looking Adam Shalashaska rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Highland 70     
Date:   Jun 25, 2021
#R1#
Job shoots in looking for a takedown. Williams tries to sprawl out of it but Job 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.
Job is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Job scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Williams trying to hold on to Job's head to control him but Job postures up.
Job is taking a breather. Williams says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is holding on to half guard well.
Williams trying to control here. #T1#
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Williams is controlling Job's trapped leg to prevent Job from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Williams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Job shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Job's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Enzo Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odd Job.
Job uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams. #TD2#
Job darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams trying to control from the bottom. #T3#
Job is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Job or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams, which made it look bad.
Job shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Job's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Job sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Job sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Job.
Job looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Job darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Williams throws a hook but Job avoids it easily.
Job misses with a straight right.
Job misses with a left hand #TD#
and Williams counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Williams.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Job keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Job being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Odd Job will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Job shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Williams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams trying to control the position.
Williams pulls Job in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T1##SUB#
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Job gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Williams working for a triangle but Job defends it easily.
Williams has Job pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Job looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Job persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Job looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williams is fending him off so far but Job persists. Nope, Williams circles away and we're back to standing.
Enzo Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odd Job.
Williams lunges at Job with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Job's hand. #T2#
Job throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams throws a hook but Job avoids it easily.
Job shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Williams defends it nicely.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Williams enables Job to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Williams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Williams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Williams is trying to hold Job in close to prevent damage but Job has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
Job is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Williams is controlling Job's trapped leg to prevent Job from advancing to side control.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Williams is trying to control but can't. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Job controlling the pace.
Williams is controlling Job's trapped leg to prevent Job from advancing to side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Job pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Job fails with the takedown.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Job dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Job has time to react.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Job shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Williams pinned against the cage. Williams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Enzo Williams will probably get the nod.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Job shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Job.
Job looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Job tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Williams defends well and Job ends up having to push Williams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Job throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams swings for the body but Job moves out of range.
Job swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Job will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Enzo Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Odd Job.
Job shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Williams as he jumps to the side.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Job! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Job.
Job swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams leaves Job with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Job has a takedown stuffed.#T1#
Job ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Job on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Job sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Job.
A jab from Job misses.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Job dives in and grabs Williams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes down on Job's head and hops out.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Job.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Job misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Job can do to turn this around?
Job dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Job circles away.
Enzo Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Job saw that one coming.
Job looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Job fails with a takedown attempt.
Job fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Job misses with a looping left.
Job has a takedown stuffed.
Job with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Job looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Job takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Job's shoulder, as Job tries to avoid the shot.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Job tries for a takedown but Williams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T3#
Job shoots in but no luck this time.
Job shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Odd Job seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Job fails with the takedown
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Job throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Job tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Job moves away from the strike by Williams.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Job looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Job shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Job moves out of range of the strikes.
Job shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T4#
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Job uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Job bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Job lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Job defends it nicely.
Williams is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Job.
Job closes the distance and clinches up with Williams, looking for a takedown. Job pushes Williams against the cage but Williams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Job ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Job shoots in looking for a takedown but Williams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Job's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Williams feinted with a counter takedown.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Williams throws a body punch but Job moves out of range.
Williams throws out a loose jab but Job uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Williams!

Our winner, Enzo Williams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: IXF XXXVI     
Date:   Jun 16, 2021
#R1##TD#
Behnder looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Williams is not content to let Behnder control the position.#SUB#
Behnder wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Behnder is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams wants to control but Behnder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Behnder has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Behnder maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Williams could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Behnder has cracked it and Williams is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Behnder!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcus Behnder!
Our winner, Marcus Behnder, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Highland 60     
Date:   Jun 08, 2021
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Phommathep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams throws a body punch but Phommathep moves out of range.
Phommathep thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Williams has Phommathep up against the cage in a clinch.
I was talking to Williams's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Williams blocking some punches.
Williams misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Phommathep decides to pull guard.
Williams controlling from the top position.
Williams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Phommathep looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Phommathep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Williams postures up.
Phommathep might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Williams haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Phommathep working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williams advances to half guard. #SUB#
Williams is working for a kimura but Phommathep is defending it quite comfortably.
Phommathep makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Phommathep.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Phommathep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Hardcore Island MMA inform us that Phommathep has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Phommathep looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phommathep 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.
Williams preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Phommathep being controlled here, momentarily.
Phommathep keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully. #T3#
Williams controlling from the top position.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phommathep swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Phommathep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Williams drops back looking for a leg! Phommathep is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Phommathep manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Phommathep's guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Phommathep keeps moving. #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.#SUB2#
Phommathep has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Phommathep wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams trying to control but Phommathep is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Phommathep is on top in guard. #REVB#
Williams avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams is trying to control the position but Phommathep postures up.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phommathep pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Williams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phommathep on the ground.
Phommathep slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vanna Phommathep dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phommathep was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Phommathep doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Phommathep closes the distance and clinches.
Phommathep tries to pull guard but Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Phommathep drops back down to his feet.
Williams leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Phommathep has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Williams uses from the top position.
Phommathep 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 from the top but Phommathep keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Williams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phommathep has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Williams has managed to get both his arms back between Phommathep's legs - danger averted.
Phommathep looking for a sweep. Not yet Phommathep, not yet.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Phommathep is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Phommathep is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Phommathep throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Phommathep keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Williams has gone for a leg lock! Phommathep slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.#REVB#
Williams keeping moving, preventing Phommathep from controlling successfully. #T2#
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Phommathep wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Phommathep missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Phommathep slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Williams prevents Phommathep from improving position.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Phommathep looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Williams wants to control but Phommathep postures up.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams is not content to let Phommathep control the position. #SUB2#
Phommathep has an Americana. Williams didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Phommathep is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Phommathep hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Vanna Phommathep!
Vanna Phommathep thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Highland 52     
Date:   May 26, 2021
#R1#
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Sakuraba's belly button to the back.
Williams throws a body punch but Sakuraba moves out of range.
Sakuraba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Sakuraba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams.
Sakuraba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sakuraba bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sakuraba appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sakuraba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Sakuraba half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sakuraba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sakuraba appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses #TD#
and Sakuraba counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Williams!
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Williams is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Williams tries to bench press Sakuraba off him but Sakuraba keeps the position. #T1#
Sakuraba creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Williams sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Williams dodges the ground and pound from Sakuraba.
Sakuraba cracks Williams with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sakuraba controlling from side mount.
Sakuraba working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Williams prevents Sakuraba from moving into mount.
Sakuraba grinds an elbow into Williams's temple.
Sakuraba working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sakuraba throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The strikes coming from Sakuraba are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Williams is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Sakuraba working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sakuraba in side control lands a decent elbow.
Williams is looking to reverse the position.
Sakuraba is chipping away with strikes.
Williams taking a bit of punishment here - Sakuraba scoring with strikes.
Sakuraba wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Sakuraba works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Sakuraba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Sakuraba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Williams gets back to half guard.
Sakuraba trying to control from Williams's half guard. Williams has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sakuraba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sakuraba passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Williams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sakuraba looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Williams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Sakuraba working over Williams with some ground and pound. Williams looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#ROC#Williams is rocked!
Sakuraba seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Sakuraba finish him?#T4##SUB#
Sakuraba is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Sakuraba eventually gives up the hold.
Sakuraba takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sakuraba lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Williams quite badly. Williams pulls Sakuraba in close trying to recover. Sakuraba postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Williams on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Williams doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hayato Sakuraba!

 

Event: Highland 44     
Date:   May 14, 2021
#R1#
Markelic looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness in the buildup to the fight.
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.#KD2#
Markelic cracks Williams with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Markelic has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Williams to stand back up!
Markelic throws a sloppy head kick and Williams moves out of range easily.
Markelic's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Markelic's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#TD#
Williams looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Markelic!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markelic holding on.#SUB#
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Williams is trying to get an arm triangle but Markelic is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Markelic can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Williams in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Markelic is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enzo Williams!
After winning the bout, Enzo Williams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Highland 35     
Date:   May 02, 2021
#R1##CL#
McKay forces Williams back against the cage and clinches.
Williams is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McKay to keep the fight standing.
Williams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McKay just stands there and leans against the cage.
McKay pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McKay is working Williams over against the cage.
Williams looks winded!
McKay is pressed up against the cage. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McKay down to the mat. McKay avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cathair McKay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Enzo Williams.
McKay lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.#KD#
McKay lands a big right hand that sends Williams crashing to the mat! McKay stays standing though and waves Williams back to his feet!#ROC#Williams is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can McKay finish him?
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McKay tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McKay to the ground. McKay escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Williams gets tackled into the cage by McKay. McKay maintains the clinch.
McKay lands a shoulder strike.
McKay dips a shoulder and cracks Williams with a mighty uppercut! Williams falls back against the cage and McKay unloads with a barrage of strikes! Williams is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - McKay screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cathair McKay!
Cathair McKay retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Cathair McKay thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Highland 30     
Date:   Apr 25, 2021
#R1##TD2#
Pecker closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Williams did well to prevent Pecker getting side control.
Pecker is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williams wants to control but Pecker is keeping busy.
Pecker sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Williams is trying to maintain the position but Pecker is very close to passing his half guard.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
Williams controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Williams isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pecker 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 Pecker!#SUB2#
Pecker looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pecker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Williams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pecker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Williams is looking for a sweep.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Pecker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Williams some visible discomfort.
Pecker trying to control the position but Williams is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams manages to get back to half guard.
Williams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Williams is pressing down on Pecker's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pecker trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Pecker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pecker works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pecker pulls his head out easily.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Pecker landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pecker pulls his head out easily.
Williams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pecker wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Williams is looking for a triangle but Pecker pushes his legs off easily.
Pecker preventing the sweep.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Pecker from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Williams is looking for a triangle but Pecker pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Williams has his feet on Pecker's thighs here. He's pushed Pecker off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Pecker screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enzo Williams!
Enzo Williams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: IXF XII     
Date:   Apr 10, 2021
#R1##TD2#
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williams won't allow Home to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Williams drops back looking for a leg! Home is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Home manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Home's guard.
Williams won't allow Home to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Williams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Home keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams pushing down on Home's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Williams wants to control but Home is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Home is trying to stand. #T1##SUB2#
Williams seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Williams is trying to work for a kimura but Home is defending well.
Home's coaches at SMASH Training have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Williams is looking to advance position but Home won't allow it.
Home is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Williams prevents Home from standing back up. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Home defends it well.
Home tries to kick Williams off but Williams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Williams trying to control from half guard but Home is working away.
Home knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williams on the ground.
Home is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams wants to take a breather but Home is having none of it. #T2#
Williams stops Home from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Williams is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Williams is trying to work for a kimura but Home is defending well.
Home is trying to stand back up but Williams is controlling him #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a kimura but Home is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage.
Home is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
Home wants to get back to his feet.
Williams is keen to just control but Home is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Williams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Home sees it coming and defends easily.
Home is trying to stand up here but Williams is controlling him well.
Williams has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Walter J Abramowitz Center for Bigness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T3##SUB2#
Williams is working for a kimura but Home is defending it quite comfortably.
Williams is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Williams tries to control but Home wriggling away. #SUB2#
Williams wants to finish this one by submission but Home is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Williams.
Home on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Home tries to get out of the position.
Home is trying to stand.
Williams looking to control but Home is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Williams is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Home is surviving well by controlling Williams's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Williams working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Home really wants to buck Williams off and get back to his feet. #T4#
Home 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.#SUB2#
Williams jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Home manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Williams trying to control the position but Home is working away.
Home trying to remain calm as Williams controls from the top position.#SUB2#
Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Home wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Williams has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Home is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Williams yanks on the arm and Home is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Williams.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Enzo Williams!
Enzo Williams thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: IXF VII     
Date:   Mar 27, 2021
#R1#
Williams fails with a takedown attempt.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Harris's waist but Harris gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side. #TD2#
Williams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harris's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harris dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Harris wanted to stand there but Williams had control of the position.
Harris has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Williams is looking to sweep but instead, Harris has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harris is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Harris tries to stand but can't do so whilst Williams controls his leg.
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Williams wants to control but Harris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Williams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harris will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Williams actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harris tries to stand but can't do so whilst Williams controls his leg.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Williams trying to control the position.
Harris stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Williams is adopting a defensive guard.
Williams wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harris plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T3##TD2#
Williams throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Harris was covering up waiting for the punch and Williams finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Williams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Harris really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harris! #REVR#
Williams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Williams is looking for a sweep. Harris is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Williams trying to hold on to Harris's head to control him but Harris postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Harris defends easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Williams postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Harris is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Williams, into his guard. #REVR#
Williams wants to sweep here but Harris controlling him for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Enzo Williams will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Williams dives in and scores a takedown into Harris's guard.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Williams has gone for a leg lock! Harris slips out almost immediately though and dives into Williams's guard.#REVR#
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB2#
Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Harris looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Harris looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Harris! #REVR#
Williams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harris wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Williams is still trying to improve position.#T1#
Enzo Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Williams struggling a bit here.
Williams is looking to regain half guard here but Harris keeps moving and retains side control.
Williams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Harris prevents Williams from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for a triangle but Harris pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Williams has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Harris doesn't defend quickly enough and Williams has managed to lock this one up! Can Harris escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Williams on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Enzo Williams!
Enzo Williams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 02, 2021
#R1#
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #TD#
Williams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Watt to the ground. Williams is now in Watt's guard.
Williams trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom.
Watt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Watt can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Williams postures up.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Watt tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Watt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams trying to control but Watt is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Watt blocks nicely.
Williams wants to control from the top but Watt keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Watt cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Watt thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Watt lands a jab to the nose.#ROC2#Williams is rocked!
Watt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Watt counters with a huge left! Williams is in big trouble! He's backing up but Watt isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Williams from any more damage. A dominating finish by Watt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Patrick Watt!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 28, 2021
#R1#
Turner throws a leg kick #TD#
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
Williams is staying tight to Turner's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Williams is trying to get an arm triangle but Turner is defending well. #SUB#
Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Turner is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Turner is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Williams takes a little break here. Turner wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Turner is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Williams has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T1##SUB#
Williams is working to tighten his grip on Turner's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Turner has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Williams is really squeezing tight and eventually Turner passes out! Williams breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Enzo Williams!
Our winner, Enzo Williams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 26, 2021
#R1#
Queen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Queen misses with a takedown #CL#
and Williams counters by moving into the clinch.
Williams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Queen up against the cage.
Queen wants a takedown.
Enzo Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Queen.
Williams will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Queen up against the cage.#TD#
Williams pulls guard successfully.
Williams seems keen to control Queen's posture.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Queen's guard. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Queen is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Queen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Williams is looking to improve his position.
Williams is controlling Queen's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Queen is working for a kimura but Williams is defending it quite comfortably.
Williams regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Queen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Williams is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Williams has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Queen is keeping the position for now.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Queen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Queen is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Queen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well.
Williams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Williams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Queen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Queen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Queen! #REVB##SUB2#
Queen swings around for an armbar but Williams sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Queen's guard.#T3##SUB2#
Queen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Queen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Queen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Williams passes Queen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Williams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Queen is trying to stand. #SUB#
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Williams tries to pass to full mount but Queen defends it. #T4##ES2#
Queen manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Williams throws the left hand but Queen avoids the punch easily.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Queen moves away and avoids it.
Queen shoots in but Williams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Queen shoots in.
Queen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Queen gets slowly back to his feet.
Queen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Williams sprawls well. Williams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Queen gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Queen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Williams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD#
Williams jumps guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Williams dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Queen.
Williams attempts a counter takedown but Queen avoids it well and moves away.
Queen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Queen somewhat.
Queen shoots in but no luck this time.
Enzo Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oliver Queen.#CL#
Williams has managed to clinch.
Williams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Queen up against the cage.#TD#
Williams manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Queen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Williams looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Williams looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Williams! #REVR#
Queen is not content to let Williams control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen is letting Williams control him for a moment.
Queen is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Williams is controlling him well.
Enzo Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Queen dodges the ground and pound from Williams.
Queen avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Williams. #SUB#
Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Queen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Queen wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Williams is trying to get an arm triangle but Queen is defending well.
Queen is being controlled here. #SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Queen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Queen is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Williams throws a strike aimed at the side of Queen's head but Queen avoids it well.
Queen tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Queen seems a little lost for a moment, as Williams dominates the positioning.#T3##SUB#
Williams is trying to get an arm triangle but Queen is defending well.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Queen keeps working.
Queen manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Williams moves into full guard.
Williams trying to control the position here. #SUB2#
Queen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Williams dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Queen can do to turn this around?
Queen can't keep his opponent in guard - Williams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Queen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Queen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
Well, if Williams is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Queen defends it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams is looking to advance position but Queen won't allow it. #SUB#
Williams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Queen has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Enzo Williams dominated that second round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Queen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Williams.
Queen is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Queen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Williams looking for a submission but Queen manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Williams drops back looking for a leg! Queen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Queen manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Queen's guard.
Queen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Queen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.#SUB2#
Queen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Williams is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams postures up in Queen's guard and throws a big left but Queen blocks it.
Williams trying to control but Queen is working from the bottom.
Williams has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Williams content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Williams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Williams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Queen for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Queen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Williams passes into side control. #SUB#
Williams goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Queen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Williams's guard! Nice work there by Queen! #T3##SUB2#
Queen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Williams dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Queen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Queen 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.
Queen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Queen wants to get back to his feet but Williams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Oliver Queen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams pushing down on Queen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Williams is nestled in close to Queen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Williams is trying to work for a kimura but Queen is defending well. #SUB#
Williams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T4#
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB#
Queen is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams. #SUB#
Williams is trying to work for a kimura but Queen is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Queen defends it well.
Enzo Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams stops Queen from getting back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Enzo 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enzo Williams!

A less than humble Enzo Williams misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 24, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Suda gets a clinch.
Williams stalling the fight.
Suda misses with a punch on the inside. #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. #SUB#
Williams has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Suda should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Williams has tightened it up now! Suda should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Enzo Williams!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Feb 22, 2021
#R1#
Hurricane swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams throws a body punch but Hurricane moves out of range.
Enzo Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams avoids the head kick by Hurricane. #TD#
Williams looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hurricane!
Williams advances nicely into full mount.
Hurricane really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Williams is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Hurricane is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Enzo Williams!

 

 
 
 
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