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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John WIlliams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haden Zane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). WIlliams comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tczU6OWoUkI. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John 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, Haden Zane!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zane moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
WIlliams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zane looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
WIlliams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zane's waist but Zane gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing WIlliams off to one side.
Zane keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from WIlliams. Those never looked like landing.
WIlliams fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as WIlliams sprawls well. WIlliams wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zane gets slowly back to his feet.
Zane shoots in but no luck this time.
John WIlliams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haden Zane.
No luck for Zane with that takedown attempt.
WIlliams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zane looks for a takedown but WIlliams sprawls well.
Zane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zane tries to clinch up but WIlliams circles away and keeps his distance.
WIlliams closes the distance and clinches up with Zane, looking for a takedown. WIlliams pushes Zane against the cage but Zane circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by WIlliams or perhaps it was just good defense by Zane which made him look bad.
Zane fails in his attempt to clinch.
WIlliams looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zane shoots in looking for a takedown but WIlliams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
WIlliams slaps away a takedown attempt from Zane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zane.
Zane looks gassed!
WIlliams avoids the head kick by Zane.
WIlliams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zane as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WIlliams dives in and grabs Zane's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zane pushes down on WIlliams's head and hops out.
Zane on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zane misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
WIlliams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
WIlliams leaves Zane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Zane as WIlliams shoots in.
WIlliams rushes Zane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zane 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. Zane gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
WIlliams tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zane fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zane wants to clinch up but WIlliams keeps it at a distance.
Zane doesn't manage to clinch there - WIlliams circles away.
WIlliams slaps away a takedown attempt from Zane, before circling back to the center of the mat.
WIlliams moves into the clinch.
WIlliams pulls guard successfully.
WIlliams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
WIlliams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
WIlliams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
WIlliams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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 thows a huge punch but Zane dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zane is trying to maintain the position but WIlliams is very close to passing his half guard.
Zane missing with punches from the bottom.
WIlliams prevents Zane from improving his position.
WIlliams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
WIlliams escapes and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zane has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from WIlliams is defended easily by Zane.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John WIlliams dominated that round.
That's time! WIlliams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
WIlliams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zane defends it nicely.
Zane throws a series of punches but WIlliams avoids them all with ease.
WIlliams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zane as he avoids it easily.
Some bone on bone action there as WIlliams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
John WIlliams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zane is trying hard to land a takedown here. WIlliams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zane shoots in looking for a takedown but WIlliams manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zane takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
No luck for WIlliams with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John WIlliams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. WIlliams defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. WIlliams tries to avoid it but Zane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag WIlliams to the ground. WIlliams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
WIlliams decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zane blocking the ground and pound attempt from WIlliams.
Zane trying to get back to full guard but WIlliams takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Zane 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.
Poor strikes thrown by WIlliams there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
WIlliams looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
WIlliams sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
WIlliams working for a submission but Zane is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WIlliams thowing shots but they're missing.
Zane blocking the ground and pound.
WIlliams unloads with some shots from mount but Zane bucks and avoids them well.
Zane holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as WIlliams tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Zane tries to lock up and control but WIlliams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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 throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Zane is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Zane is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WIlliams prevents Zane from getting the reversal.
Zane wants to control but WIlliams is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zane can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zane is in all sorts of trouble here.
WIlliams jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zane manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zane defending against the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zane parries the strikes from WIlliams easily there. WIlliams is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zane to escape.
Zane manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
WIlliams regains full guard. Nicely done.
WIlliams pulls Zane in close to prevent any damage.
Zane trying to control the position from guard on top but WIlliams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
WIlliams has Zane pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John WIlliams dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Zane tries to clinch up
and WIlliams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by WIlliams.
Zane tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
WIlliams wants to break free but Zane has control.
Zane breaks the clinch.
Zane tries to score a power double leg takedown but WIlliams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zane somewhat.
Zane shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice takedown defense from WIlliams. No joy for Zane on that attempt.
John WIlliams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haden Zane.
Zane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
WIlliams throws a right and a left that both miss.
John WIlliams is winning the standup battle so far.
Zane tries to clinch but fails miserably
and WIlliams counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zane tries to score a power double leg takedown but WIlliams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zane somewhat.
Zane instigates a clinch.
Zane goes for a takedown in the clinch but WIlliams prevents it.
Zane manages to break the clinch.
Zane has a takedown stuffed.
WIlliams looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zane!
WIlliams thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
John WIlliams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
WIlliams looking to secure an arm triangle but Zane defends it well.
WIlliams misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Poor strikes thrown by WIlliams there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
WIlliams misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
WIlliams throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Zane is trying to stand up.
Zane is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
WIlliams throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Zane wants to hold on but WIlliams pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WIlliams throwing strikes here but Zane is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
WIlliams is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zane is surviving well by controlling WIlliams's body position as best he can.
WIlliams prevents Zane from getting the reversal.
WIlliams punching from mount but Zane doing a good job of avoiding damage.
WIlliams throwing strikes here but Zane is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
WIlliams throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zane because WIlliams loaded up on that one.
WIlliams looking to finish Zane with some ground and pound. This is bad for Zane!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, WIlliams cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
WIlliams throws some wild stikes that Zane manages to avoid easily.
WIlliams is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Zane can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
WIlliams with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
WIlliams misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
WIlliams misses with a head shot.
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 throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
WIlliams throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zane because WIlliams loaded up on that one.
WIlliams misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Haden Zane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John WIlliams is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
WIlliams throwing strikes here but Zane is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
John WIlliams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well WIlliams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John WIlliams!
John WIlliams took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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