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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy War Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stephen Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy War Machine!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
War Machine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Williams was well out of range. Poor timing from War Machine.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from War Machine.
War Machine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
War Machine moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
War Machine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
War Machine moves out of range of the strikes.
War Machine tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
War Machine rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
War Machine lands with a short head shot on the inside.
War Machine's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
War Machine displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Stephen Williams has been cut.
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!
Good work by War Machine as he checks the leg kick.
Williams clobbers War Machine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
War Machine tries to move into range but Williams moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williams tries a low kick but War Machine avoids it.
Williams is breathing heavily.
War Machine 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 jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
War Machine throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and checks it nicely.
War Machine jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
War Machine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
War Machine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
War Machine has Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
War Machine wants to break free but Williams has control.
War Machine lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
Williams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite War Machine's efforts to push away.
War Machine manages to break the clinch.
Williams clinches.
War Machine gets control of Williams's arms and successfully pulls guard. War Machine will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
War Machine is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
War Machine scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
War Machine throws a low kick but Williams avoids it.
War Machine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Williams momentarily.
Williams misses with a looping left.
War Machine moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams missing with knees to the body.
War Machine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Williams walks away with a smile on his face. War Machine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
War Machine scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
War Machine is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Williams rather than just go for the knockout.
War Machine throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
War Machine uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Good work by Williams as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a cross.
War Machine misses with a double jab.
Stephen Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
War Machine misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williams rushes War Machine and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
War Machine scores with a shoulder strike.
War Machine is trying to trip Williams. He has hold of a leg but Williams is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. War Machine persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
War Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
War Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
War Machine 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 War Machine, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams prevents War Machine from getting back to his feet.
War Machine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
War Machine utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
War Machine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but War Machine blocks nicely.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Williams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as War Machine works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams distracts War Machine with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy War Machine dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephen Williams's cut.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Williams smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Williams has War Machine up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Williams breaks the clinch.
War Machine looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
War Machine misses with a double jab
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
War Machine fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams looks to land a right hand but War Machine moved out of range.
War Machine misses with the combination.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. War Machine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donk. Williams catches War Machine right on the button with a cross.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
War Machine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
War Machine slips under a jab from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
War Machine moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Williams takes one to the side of the head.
Williams misses with a shot to the body
and War Machine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from War Machine.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
War Machine is trying to break free.
Williams tries to throw a body punch but War Machine avoids it by throwing Williams back against the cage.
A short left from War Machine.
War Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams moves out of range as War Machine strikes.
War Machine lands with a nice combination. Williams backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
War Machine slips a straight right by Williams.
War Machine throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
War Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Williams.
War Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
War Machine ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
War Machine with a jab.
Williams tries to keep at a distance but War Machine has taken the fight into the clinch.
War Machine lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
War Machine breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Williams. No joy for War Machine on that attempt.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams throws a hook but War Machine blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
War Machine ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
War Machine looks to score with a jab to the body but Williams is just out of range.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from War Machine.
War Machine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
War Machine blocks a jab.
Williams checks a leg kick nicely.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams throws a one two combo.
Williams keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Williams throws a good cross that connects.
War Machine misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
War Machine misses with a looping right.
War Machine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Williams lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
War Machine looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
War Machine looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimmy War Machine will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Stephen Williams's cut.
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!
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
War Machine working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams can't break the clinch.
War Machine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Williams has War Machine pressed against the cage, preventing War Machine from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
War Machine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
War Machine on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
War Machine is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
War Machine is looking to break free of the clinch but Williams has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from War Machine.
War Machine misses with some punches.
Williams managing to block the knees to the body from War Machine.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Williams prevents a body shot from War Machine.
War Machine has hold of one of Williams's legs. Williams is fighting the takedown attempt but War Machine gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
War Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
War Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from War Machine.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
War Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
War Machine working some strikes from top position.
War Machine postures up in Williams's guard and throws a big left but Williams blocks it.
War Machine trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
War Machine throws a big right hand that misses.
War Machine throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams is trying to control the position but War Machine postures up.
War Machine trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
War Machine missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
War Machine throwing strikes but missing.
War Machine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
War Machine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
War Machine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
War Machine trying to stand up but can't free himself from Williams's guard.
War Machine decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Williams is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
War Machine wants to land a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams slips under a jab.
War Machine shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams scores with the left hand. War Machine knows he should have avoided that one.
Williams jabs War Machine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams jabs War Machine to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
War Machine thows a body shot but no joy.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams throws a hook but War Machine blocks it.
Jimmy War Machine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Williams closes the distance and pushes War Machine back into the cage.
War Machine wants to get back to striking at distance but Williams won't allow it.
Williams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but War Machine is keeping busy.
War Machine lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Stephen Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
War Machine misses with a punch on the inside.
War Machine tries to circle away but Williams has him pinned against the cage.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
War Machine scores with a jab to the head.
War Machine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Williams.
Williams throws a hook to the side of War Machine's head but War Machine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy War Machine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well War Machine 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 Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy War Machine!
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RATING
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