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Event:
UCF 53: Brlacher v Williams
Date: Jul 27, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Williams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brlacher's half guard.
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 keen to just control but Brlacher is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Brlacher has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Williams. Oh but Brlacher has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Williams goes limp - he's gone! Brlacher jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Urian Brlacher! |
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Event:
UCF 42: Dick Twist v Gray
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Zukowski manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Williams on his heels. He'll look to pass Williams's guard now, I'm sure.
Zukowski stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Zukowski would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zukowski's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Zukowski is pushing down on Williams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Williams is fighting to maintain full guard but Zukowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zukowski tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Zukowski is working for a kimura but Williams is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Zukowski 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zukowski 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Zukowski shoots in and bounces Williams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zukowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2#
Williams regains half guard, as Zukowski was trying to land strikes.
Williams wants to control but Zukowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zukowski stalling. #SUB#
Zukowski seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.
Zukowski trying to pass the guard but Williams defending well. #T3#
Williams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zukowski.
Zukowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams wants to control but Zukowski is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zukowski prevents Williams from improving his position.#SUB#
Zukowski seems to be working for a kimura but Williams defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Zukowski is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
#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.
Zukowski trying to control the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Zukowski prevents Williams from improving his 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!#CL#
Zukowski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franciszek Zukowski dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Williams dives in and grabs Zukowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zukowski pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.#TD2#
Williams fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zukowski sprawls well initially but Williams persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Williams.
Zukowski desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Williams.
Zukowski is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Williams lands with a punch from half guard.
Williams wants to take a breather but Zukowski is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zukowski defending well though.
Williams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zukowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Zukowski to regain full guard.
Williams throws a strike but Zukowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Zukowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zukowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Zukowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Zukowski 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 Zukowski, into his guard. #REVB#
Williams trying to control but Zukowski is working from the bottom.
Williams lands a couple of digs.
Zukowski keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Zukowski blocks nicely. #SUB#
Zukowski 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.#T2#
Williams stands up over Zukowski, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Williams throws a strike but Zukowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zukowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zukowski wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Zukowski stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Zukowski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zukowski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zukowski tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Zukowski cracks Williams with a big right hand but Williams just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zukowski tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Zukowski tries to get to his feet but Williams is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Zukowski in his guard.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Zukowski is proving a slippery customer.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zukowski 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. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zukowski passes Williams's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've been informed that Williams has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zukowski is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it.
Williams wants to improve his position but Zukowski is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams trying to get back to full guard but Zukowski takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zukowski cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Franciszek Zukowski dominated that second round.
That's time! Zukowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Zukowski clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Zukowski ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zukowski no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zukowski is controlling Williams's posture.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams forces his way into half guard.
Zukowski moves into full guard.
Franciszek Zukowski overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams cracks Zukowski with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Zukowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Williams wants to control from the top but Zukowski keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zukowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Zukowski blocks nicely.
Zukowski wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Williams is in close to Zukowski's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Zukowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zukowski haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Zukowski controls Williams momentarily but Williams frees himself.
Williams is working Zukowski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Williams wants to control from the top but Zukowski keeps moving.
Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Zukowski has wrist control.
Zukowski 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 trying to control but Zukowski is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#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.
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Zukowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zukowski passes into half guard.
Kane Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zukowski 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. #SUB#
Zukowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Zukowski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Williams trying to hold on to Zukowski's head to control him but Zukowski postures up.
Zukowski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Zukowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Williams wants to control but Zukowski is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zukowski digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Zukowski is looking to land body kicks.
Franciszek Zukowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Williams.
Williams throws a body punch but Zukowski moves out of range.
Williams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Zukowski clinches.
Williams can't get the takedown.
Franciszek Zukowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Williams.
Zukowski prevents a takedown attempt there.
Williams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zukowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zukowski blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zukowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Franciszek Zukowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zukowski as he jumps to the side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Franciszek Zukowski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zukowski 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Franciszek Zukowski! |
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Event:
UCF 33: Flanders v Taylor
Date: May 25, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Metal shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
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.
Metal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Williams keeping full guard, as Metal tries to pass.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Metal from controlling successfully.
Metal makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metal postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
Williams is trying to keep Metal in close.
Metal definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Metal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Metal from controlling successfully.
Metal slips nicely into half guard.
Metal controlling the action here. #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.
Metal is thwarting Williams's attempts to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Metal trying to advance position but Williams counters by regaining guard.
Metal postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL#
Williams gets tackled into the cage by Metal. Metal maintains the clinch.
Williams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Metal gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD2#
Williams is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Metal can't fight it off and eventually Williams manages to take the fight to the floor. Metal looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Metal keeps moving. #T3#
Williams throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Metal is working from the bottom.
Metal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Williams has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Williams looking to sit in guard and control but Metal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Metal in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Metal sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Metal trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Williams manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Metal keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Williams cracks Metal with a solid left hand.
Metal pulls Williams in to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Metal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams throws a strike but Metal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Metal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Metal throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Debt Metal 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#
Metal displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Williams. #TD#
Metal closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Metal lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Metal's guard. #REVB#
Metal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Metal blocks nicely.
Williams throws a strike but Metal rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Williams chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT2#It looks like Debt Metal has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Williams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Metal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metal works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Williams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Metal keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams pushes down on Metal's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Metal's head.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Metal is not content to let Williams control the position.
Williams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Williams is working for a kimura but Metal is defending it quite comfortably.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Metal defending well though. #T3#
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Metal defending well though.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Metal is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Metal keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Metal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
Williams is taking a breather. Metal says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Williams throwing shots but Metal is blocking nicely. #T4#
Metal is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Metal keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Williams fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Metal swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Debt Metal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Williams.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Metal sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Metal 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 goes for a double leg but Metal avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Metal continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Williams looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Metal!
Metal manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Williams lands a nice short elbow.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Metal's head.
Williams sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Metal defending well though.
Metal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kane Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Debt Metal's cut.
That's time! Metal's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Metal. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Williams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Metal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Metal tries to get out of the position.
Metal keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Metal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Metal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Metal!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metal trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Metal is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Metal wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Metal is stalling in the full guard.
Metal scoring with punches to the head and body.
Metal controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Metal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Metal throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams is trying to keep Metal in close.
Williams controlling Metal's posture.
Metal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Metal trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Williams looks for a takedown but Metal sprawls well.
Williams dives in and grabs Metal's left leg, looking for a takedown. Metal pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Metal was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams fails to land the takedown.
Debt Metal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kane Williams.#CL#
Metal rushes Williams and presses him up against the cage.
Williams wants a takedown.
Williams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Metal after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Metal gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Metal takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Williams trying to control but Metal postures up.
#T4#
Metal thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Metal frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Metal working the ground and pound effectively.
Williams takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
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!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Metal lands a big shot there that rocks Williams but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Metal lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that's the end of the fight!
Debt Metal showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Metal 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Debt Metal! |
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Event:
UCF 24: Thorn v Casbon
Date: Apr 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Rahmanko looks to land a combination. Williams sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#It looks like Kane Williams has been cut.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rahmanko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
and Rahmanko counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Williams! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Rahmanko!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kharkat Rahmanko! |
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Event:
UCF 13:
Date: Mar 30, 2024 |
#R1#
Mantzurin stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Mantzurin clinches up with Williams and pushes him back against the cage.
Williams is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Mantzurin is trying to trip Williams. He has hold of a leg but Williams is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mantzurin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mantzurin wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Mantzurin from controlling successfully.
Mantzurin tries to stand but Williams is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mantzurin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mantzurin is looking to stand up but Williams won't let him. #T1#
Mantzurin stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Mantzurin closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Williams is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Mantzurin can't fight it off and eventually Williams manages to take the fight to the floor. Mantzurin looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams distracts Mantzurin with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've been hearing good reports from Williams's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Mantzurin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williams is aware though and is defending well.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Mantzurin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mantzurin is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
Williams stands and throws Mantzurin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantzurin is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Mantzurin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams wants to control but Mantzurin is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mantzurin struggling a bit here.
Williams working the head with strikes.
What's Mantzurin going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Mantzurin is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T3#
Mantzurin taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams working the ground and pound.#CUT#It looks like Monni Mantzurin has been cut.
Mantzurin struggling a bit here.
Williams scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mantzurin to see if he's OK.
Mantzurin can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams lands a strong strike to the head of Mantzurin. That's dazed him! Williams looking to finish here. Mantzurin is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Williams lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Williams!
In his post fight interview, Kane Williams started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Monni Mantzurin stepped up to the mic, saying 'blaaaahhhh.....'. |
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Event:
SSD 13: Russian vs Lugnunum
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Williams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mfer as he jumps to the side.
Mfer connects with a jab.#CUT#It looks like Kane Williams has been cut.
Williams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Mfer counters with a nice right hand that sends Williams toppling to the canvas! Williams scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mfer finish him?!#ROC#Williams is rocked!
Williams has his takedown stuffed
and Mfer counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Williams out cold! What a finish! Mfer is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Mfer! |
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Event:
SSD 11: Russian Dick
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Williams shoots in but no luck this time.
Murphy misses with a wild combination.
Williams changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Murphy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD#
Williams manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Murphy on his heels. He'll look to pass Murphy's guard now, I'm sure.
Williams throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Murphy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Williams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Murphy trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams managing to control the position.
Williams seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T1#
Williams's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Murphy's guard. #REVR#
Williams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Murphy's head.
Murphy 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.
Williams throws a strike but Murphy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murphy manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2#
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Murphy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Murphy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Murphy blocks nicely. #T3#
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
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 Murphy is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams darts in looking for a takedown but Murphy gets double underhooks and turns Williams into the ropes.
Williams is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kane Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Williams has hold of one of Murphy's legs. Murphy is fighting the takedown attempt but Williams gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Murphy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Murphy dives on top into guard.#REVB##T5#
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Williams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Murphy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Williams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Murphy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Williams has Murphy in his guard.#REVB#
Williams looking to control.
#T6#
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Murphy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Williams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Williams landing with the ground and pound.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams stops Murphy from standing up.
Williams could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T7#
Williams wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Williams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Williams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams is in close to Murphy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Murphy pulls Williams in close to prevent any damage.
Williams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Murphy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T8#
Williams with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murphy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murphy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Murphy keeps moving.
Williams landing with the ground and pound. #ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Williams gets to his feet and stands over Murphy, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Murphy felt that one! Williams unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Murphy from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Williams!
Kane Williams decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SSD 10: Russian Gangster II
Date: Jan 14, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Williams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Donald tries to improve position but can't.
Williams could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Donald is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Donald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Williams lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Donald is looking to reverse the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Donald can do anything to dispel that myth.
Williams fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Williams trying to control the action but Donald is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Williams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Donald, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Williams is trying to get an arm triangle but Donald is defending well.
Williams lands a few punches from side control.
Donald taking punishment in the form of punches.
Donald on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T1#
Donald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Williams working the ground and pound but Donald is defending the strikes.
Donald 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. #SUB#
Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Williams is trying to get an arm triangle but Donald is defending well.
Donald tries to improve position but can't.
Williams scoring with punches from side control.
Williams trying to control the position but Donald is working away. #T2#
Donald is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Williams working away.
Williams working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Williams works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Donald is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Williams tries for a kimura but Donald is defending well.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Donald keeps working. #SUB#
Williams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Donald is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Williams landing a few strikes.
Donald can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB#
Williams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Donald knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Williams lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Donald down.
Williams scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Donald to see if he's OK.
Williams working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Williams trying to control the action but Donald is working from the bottom.
Williams grinds an elbow into Donald's temple.
Donald takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Williams lands a decent elbow from side control.
Donald is looking for a sweep.
Donald taking punishment in the form of punches.
Donald is looking to regain half guard here but Williams keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Donald 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.
Williams working the ground and pound but Donald is defending the strikes.
Williams working away.
Williams scoring with punches from side control.
Donald is trying to get back to half guard.
Williams trying to control the action but Donald is working from the bottom.
Williams is chipping away with strikes.
Williams looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A big shot lands for Williams! That's hurt Donald! Will he recover? Williams fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Williams!
Kane Williams decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 184
Date: Dec 17, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dammon taking some punishment here, with Williams in his half guard.
Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dammon is breathing heavily.
Williams lands strikes from half guard.
Williams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Williams lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Dammon quite badly. Dammon pulls Williams in close trying to recover. Williams postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Dammon on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Dammon doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Williams!
Kane Williams bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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