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Event:
NG 16
Date: Oct 19, 2024 |
#R1#
Williams throws a body punch but Tavernelli moves out of range.
Williams leaves Tavernelli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been told by Williams's head coaches at Squirrel Sports 🐿️ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavernelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Tavernelli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tavernelli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams cracks Tavernelli with an open hand slap.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.#TD2#
Tavernelli decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tavernelli wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavernelli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tavernelli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Ground and pound from Tavernelli.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavernelli is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tavernelli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Tavernelli has control of the leg.
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.
Tavernelli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head. #SUB2#
Tavernelli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
Tavernelli is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Tavernelli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tavernelli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tavernelli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tavernelli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Williams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tavernelli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tavernelli thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Tavernelli lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Tavernelli 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. Tavernelli eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tavernelli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tavernelli is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tavernelli is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tavernelli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tavernelli scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tavernelli is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tavernelli prevents Williams from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tavernelli connects with a nice short shot to Williams's temple.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Tavernelli in his half guard. #ROC2#Williams is rocked!
Tavernelli lands a big elbow - Williams is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Tavernelli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciro Tavernelli!
Ciro Tavernelli is the new welterweight champion! |
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Event:
NG 11
Date: Sep 29, 2024 |
#R1#
Williams misses with a hook.
Alden Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Hammond's shoulder, as Hammond tries to avoid the shot.
Williams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammond moves away.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammond throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammond was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Hammond throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
Hammond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Williams.#T1#
Williams misses with an uppercut.
Hammond takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams connects with a jab.
Hammond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hammond.
Hammond lands with a straight right. Williams didn't see that one coming.
Williams swings for the body but Hammond moves out of range.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammond looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams misses with a hook.
Hammond appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Hammond pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
A little jabbing left from Hammond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hammond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot
letting Hammond counter with a right hand.
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 lands the left hand.
Hammond takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Williams misses.
It seemed like Hammond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hammond slips a straight right by Williams.
Williams takes a swing at Hammond's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Williams swings widly with a right hand
and Hammond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammond misses with a looping left.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Hammond ducks down to avoid it.
Hammond is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hammond walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
A jab from Hammond misses.
Hammond on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Hammond's shoulder, as Hammond tries to avoid the shot.
Williams throws an overhand right that lands on Hammond's shoulder, as Hammond tries to avoid the shot.
Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4#
Williams moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammond throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Hammond manages to avoid it.
Williams punishes Hammond's body with a nice straight punch.
Hammond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hammond has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Williams finds it's way round the side to connect with Hammond's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammond throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hammond misses with a looping left.
Williams throws a body punch but Hammond moves out of range.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hammond throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Williams misses its intended target.
Hammond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Hammond moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alden 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#
Williams misses with a left hand
and Hammond counters with a left to the body.
Williams connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammond moves away.
Hammond looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hammond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Hammond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams tests Hammond's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams thuds a left hand into Hammond's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Hammond moves away and avoids it.
Hammond scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
Hammond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hammond changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hammond drops his hands momentarily and Williams takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hammond on the side of the head.
Williams misses with a right hand
letting Hammond counter with a right hand.
Hammond needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammond.
Hammond looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hammond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Hammond throws out a counter right but Williams avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammond misses with an uppercut.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammond misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammond was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
The fighters circling - Hammond throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams misses with a shot to the body
and Hammond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hammond.
Williams with a hook.
Jab by Williams.#T3#
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Hammond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Hammond moves away and avoids it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hammond might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Williams has got the better of the exchanges.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammond was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams cracks Hammond with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Williams connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hammond's hands.
Williams throws a sloppy body shot
and Hammond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alden Williams is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammond slips under a jab.
Hammond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Hammond moves away and avoids it.
Hammond keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hammond looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hammond circles away quickly and effectively.
Hammond looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hammond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams clobbers Hammond with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams misses with a body punch
and Hammond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hammond displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Williams throws out the jab.
Hammond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hammond misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Hammond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hammond moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Hammond takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Hammond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammond looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alden Williams dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Hammond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams swings for the body but Hammond moves out of range.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammond was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Hammond has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hammond misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hammond looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Williams misses with an uppercut
letting Hammond counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a hook
letting Hammond counter with a right hand.
Hammond misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Williams throws a shot from downtown. Hammond moves away and avoids it.
Williams connects with the punch.#T1#
Hammond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
A big right from Williams misses.
Hammond misses with a straight right.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hammond counters with a stiff right hand.
Hammond moves out of range as Williams strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Williams.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Hammond counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammond 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.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammond.
#T2#
Williams throws the left hand but Hammond avoids the punch easily.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Hammond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams misses with a lunging right hand
and Hammond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hammond misses with a looping right.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hammond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammond takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hammond.
It looked like Williams was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hammond.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Williams throws a right hand that misses
and Hammond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hammond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hammond can do to turn this around?
Hammond swings widly with a right hand
letting Williams counter with a right hand.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hammond let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hammond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammond.
It seemed like Hammond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hammond looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams is looking to counter punch.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hammond swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammond is just out of range.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Hammond gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big left from Williams misses.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hammond looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Hammond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hammond throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Hammond sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alden Williams clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Hammond slips under a jab.
It seemed like Hammond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hammond takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammond was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
Williams throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hammond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammond.
Hammond looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammond.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Hammond releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Hammond on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammond moves away.
Hammond misses with a looping left.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Hammond misses with a hook.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hammond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammond throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hammond lands the left hand.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams misses with a hook
and Hammond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Good shot there by Hammond.
Hammond slips a jab from Williams.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammond! But no joy.
Hammond misses with a looping left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Williams.
Hammond throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammond swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice cross by Hammond.
Williams lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammond was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.#T3#
Williams with a hook.
Williams throws the left hand but Hammond avoids the punch easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammond! But no joy.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammond is just out of range.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams throws a hook to the side of Hammond's head but Hammond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A shot to the body from Williams misses
and Hammond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Hammond slips the punch.
A nice combination there by Williams.
Williams throws the left hand but Hammond avoids the punch easily.
Williams moves out of range as Hammond strikes.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hammond. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammond is just out of range.
Hammond let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hammond ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammond! But no joy.
Hammond thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammond was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Hammond looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hammond misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williams changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hammond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hammond lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alden Williams had his way with Tyler Hammond in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hammond moves out of range of the strikes.
Williams throws a sloppy body shot
and Hammond counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Nice uppercut there from Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Nice straight punches there by Hammond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hammond.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Hammond counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Hammond slips under a jab from Williams.
Williams throws a sloppy body shot
and Hammond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammond takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams throws a jab when Hammond was well out of range.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Hammond unleashes a big counter combination but Williams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Williams lands a jab to Hammond's midsection.
Williams thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hammond takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Williams swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hammond counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Williams misses with a hook
and Hammond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williams rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hammond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammond was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Hammond avoids the body shot from Williams.
Williams misses with a right hand
and Hammond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammond steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hammond staying out of range there.
Hammond looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheers as Hammond lands an impressive looking overhand right. Williams doesn't seem phased though.
A big left from Hammond misses. #T3#
Williams looks to score with a jab to the body but Hammond is just out of range.
Williams misses with an uppercut. Hammond saw that one coming.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hammond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Williams catches Hammond right on the button with a cross.
Alden Williams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A jab from Williams misses.
Hammond now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Williams throws a hook but Hammond avoids it easily.
Hammond looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sloppy strikes from Hammond. Those never looked like landing. #T4#
Williams throws a hook to the side of Hammond's head but Hammond sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hammond slips under a jab.
Williams jabs at Hammond's body.
Hammond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williams.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammond! But no joy.
Williams swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hammond counters with a straight right hand.
Williams staying out of range there.
Williams fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hammond swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams throws a jab when Hammond was well out of range.
It seemed like Hammond was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alden 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alden Williams!
Alden Williams retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Alden Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tyler Hammond was interviewed post fight and said 'I am going to go cry for a couple days and get back to the drawing board after that.'. |
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Event:
NextGen 5
Date: Sep 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Kay walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kay has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
Kay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kay takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A shot to the liver by Williams. Beautiful body shot.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab from Williams.
Kay shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kay doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Ross Kay has been cut.
Alden Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ross Kay.
Williams connects with a nice looking jab.
Kay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williams punishes Kay's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Kay takes a jab right on the kisser.
Williams lunges at Kay with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kay's hand.
Williams connects with a jab.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Williams is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kay doesn't seem phased though.
Williams cracks Kay with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kay tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
Williams lands a nice hook to Kay's body. Kay takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kay shoots and misses
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams connects with a right hand. Kay shakes it off.#T2#
Williams throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kay stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alden Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Williams.
Kay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kay shoots and misses
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Kay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kay off to one side.
Kay takes one to the chin there.
Williams cracks Kay with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kay fails with the takedown.#T3#
Kay takes one on the button.
Williams clobbers Kay with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kay misses with a takedown
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kay misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kay tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Kay is rocked!
Kay looks winded!
Kay has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a big right hand! Oh Kay is in trouble here! Williams follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alden Williams!
Alden Williams retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Alden Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
OPG: Fight Night 5
Date: Aug 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Lane throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Lane throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Williams! But no joy.
Williams has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Some wild striking there from Lane.
Lane has his takedown stuffed
and Williams counters with a left to the body.
Lane throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williams jabs at Lane's body.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Lane takes one on the button.
Williams scores with a shot to the body.
Lane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lane throws a combination that misses
and Williams counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab lands there for Williams.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
Lane needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Williams with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Nice jab there from Williams. #ROC2#Lane is rocked!#CL2#
Williams rushes Lane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Williams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams digs a right hand into Lane's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lane's gas tank.
Lane is breathing heavily.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Oh Lane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Lane backwards.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Lane's head.
Lane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Williams creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lane's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lane drops to his knees and Williams pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alden Williams! Alden Williams retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Alden Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
OPG 6: Cote vs Williams
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Cote shoots and misses
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cote misses with a kick to the body.
Cote moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Cote misses with a takedown attempt - Williams sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cote swings for the body but Williams moves out of range.
Williams appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cote tries to pull guard but Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Cote drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Cote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams lands a right hand.
Cote tries to pull guard but Williams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Cote breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams cracks Cote with a good jab.
Cote misses with a combination
#CL2#
and Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cote or not.
Cote is breathing heavily.
Williams digs a right hand into Cote's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cote's gas tank.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
A body shot lands from Williams.
Williams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Williams.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Williams tries to circle away but Cote has him pinned against the cage.
Williams lands a left hand.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams gets through Cote's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Williams.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams scores with a hook to the body.
Cote looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams digs a right hand into Cote's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cote's gas tank.
Williams lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cote takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cote is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
A body shot lands from Williams.
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Cote keeps him there for the moment.
Williams pushes Cote back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Williams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Williams. #ROC2#Cote is rocked!
Williams misses with some punches.
Oh Cote is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Cote.
Cote blocks an uppercut.
Cote blocks an uppercut.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Cote.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cote.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Cote blocking some punches.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cote.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Cote blocking some punches.
Cote seems to have got his legs back now.
Cote is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Cote's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cote is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Williams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams pushes Cote back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Williams lands a body punch.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williams.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
Williams dips a shoulder and cracks Cote with a mighty uppercut! Cote falls back against the cage and Williams unloads with a barrage of strikes! Cote 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 - Williams screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alden Williams!
Alden Williams is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Alden Williams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
OPG 4: 170lb GP R2
Date: Jun 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franklin was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Franklin's head.
Franklin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
A quick step to the side and Franklin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Franklin's head back.
Williams tries to clinch up
and Franklin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin takes a swing at Williams's ribcage but misses.
Williams scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Franklin doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Franklin manages to avoid it.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Franklin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Williams connects with a body shot that sends Franklin's belly button to the back.
Franklin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Franklin slips under a jab.
Franklin walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Franklin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Franklin.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franklin looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Franklin's head.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franklin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franklin backwards.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Franklin tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Franklin trying to land knees to the body.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franklin's elbow.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Franklin throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams tries a body shot but Franklin blocks it.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Franklin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franklin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Franklin blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Franklin gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams tries to work over Franklin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Williams avoids a wild elbow strike from Franklin.
Franklin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franklin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Franklin blocks a body shot from Williams.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Williams tries a body shot but Franklin blocks it.
Williams slows down the pace here.
Franklin tries to land knees in the clinch but Williams avoids the damage to the body.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
Franklin lands a right hand.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Franklin controls the action.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franklin backwards.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Franklin avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Good body shot from Williams.
Franklin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Franklin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franklins head.
Williams tries a body shot but Franklin blocks it.
Franklin tries a knee to the head but Williams blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Franklin.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Franklin landing knees to the head.
Williams scores with a shoulder strike.
Williams lands a shoulder strike.
Williams tries a body shot but Franklin blocks it.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Franklin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Franklin avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Franklin.
Franklin pushes Williams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Franklin can't find room to land a body shot as Williams controls the action.
Williams digs a right hand into Franklin's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Franklin's gas tank.
Williams misses with some punches.
Franklin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Franklin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Williams is working Franklin over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Franklin controls his hands.
Franklin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Franklin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Williams's brow.
Franklin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Franklin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams avoids the elbow strike from Franklin, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alden Williams dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Williams has managed to clinch.
Franklin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Williams blocks it with crossed arms.
Williams lands an uppercut.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams lands a body punch.
Williams avoiding damage as Franklin throws knees to the body.
A short left from Williams.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franklin backwards.
Franklin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams avoiding damage as Franklin throws knees to the body.
Franklin has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Franklin throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franklin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Franklin misses with some punches.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Franklin.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams scores with a hook to the body.#T1#
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Williams.
Williams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
Franklin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Franklin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Franklin misses with an elbow strike.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Williams.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Franklin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williams.
Alden Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Franklin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Williams's brow.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Franklin backwards.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams scores with a shot to the side of Franklin's head.
Franklin misses with a punch on the inside.
Franklin tries a body shot but Williams blocks it.
#T2#
Franklin blocks an uppercut.
Franklin scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franklin backwards.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franklin.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Franklin controls his hands.
Williams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Williams working aggressively here.
Williams lands a left hand.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Franklin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franklin backwards.
Williams blocks an uppercut.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Franklin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from Franklin.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Franklin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Williams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Williams cracks Franklin with a nice body shot.#T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Williams.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franklin.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Franklin controls the action.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Franklin avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williams lands an uppercut.
Franklin tries to throw a body punch but Williams avoids it by throwing Franklin back against the cage.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franklin backwards.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams tries a body shot but Franklin blocks it.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Franklin or not.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams pushes Franklin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Franklin takes a shot to the head.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Franklin backwards.
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 scores with a hook to the body.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Franklin avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Franklin misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franklins head.
Williams tries to work over Franklin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Franklin struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Williams on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams lands a body punch.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but Franklin avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Franklin slips a straight right by Williams.
A punch lands to the side of Franklin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams tries to clinch but Franklin moves away
and Franklin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Franklin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williams connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alden Williams 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rudy Franklin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franklin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Franklin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
letting Franklin counter with a right hand.
Franklin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williams lands with a hook. Franklin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1##CL2#
Williams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Franklin, pushing him back against the cage.
Franklin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Williams.
Williams works on Franklin's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franklin misses with a knee to the head.
Williams lands an uppercut.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
Williams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Williams is working Franklin over against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Franklin throws an elbow that misses.
Williams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Franklin's elbow.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams pushes Franklin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Williams tries to work over Franklin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Franklin managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Franklin has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Williams misses with a body punch.
Williams misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Franklin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Williams is defending well for now.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Franklin.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Franklin controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams works on Franklin's body with a couple of short punches.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams lands a shot to the body.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franklin backwards.
Franklin misses with some punches.
#T3#
Franklin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Williams avoids it.
Williams working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Williams.
Franklin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Franklin swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams pushes Franklin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams is leaning against Franklin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alden Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams lands a body shot in the clinch.
Williams lands an uppercut.
Williams working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Franklin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Williams doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Franklin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Franklin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Williams throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Franklin tries a knee to the head but Williams blocks it.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams avoiding damage as Franklin throws knees to the body.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Franklin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franklin backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams cracks Franklin with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Franklin.
A head punch on the inside from Williams fails to land.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alden Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alden Williams!
After winning the bout, Alden Williams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
OPG 2: 170lb Showcase GP
Date: Jun 12, 2024 |
#R1#
Sajuric fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD#
Williams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sajuric postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sajuric stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Sajuric working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Williams preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sajuric 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sajuric.
Sajuric throws an elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sajuric's guard. Nice move by Williams!#REVB#
Sajuric wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Sajuric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sajuric controlling the position.
Sajuric trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Sajuric seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sajuric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams wants to control from the top but Sajuric keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sajuric changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Sajuric manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miko Sajuric. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sajuric closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Sajuric fails with the takedown
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Sajuric takes one to the chin there.
Sajuric changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williams tries to avoid it but Sajuric manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williams to the ground. Williams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sajuric tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williams swivels and escapes.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Sajuric looks for a takedown but Williams sprawls well.
Sajuric shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sajuric is breathing heavily.
Williams stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williams wants it to stay on the feet.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams scores with a hook.#ROC2#Sajuric is rocked!
A jab from Williams does it's job there.
Oh Sajuric is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sajuric walks straight into a right hand from Williams - that's dropped him! Williams jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Sajuric from any more punishment! Sajuric complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alden Williams!
An out of breath Alden Williams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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