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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Claudio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paulo Claudio!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Bruno Lombardi and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams moves out of range of the leg kick from Claudio.
Williams tries to clinch but Claudio moves out of range.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Claudio.
Claudio misses with a two punch combination.
A combination from Claudio does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudio slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudio misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
Paulo Claudio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams tests Claudio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams checks a leg kick.
Williams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Claudio manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Claudio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Claudio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a series of punches but Claudio avoids them all with ease.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Claudio scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
Claudio pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Williams blocks an elbow strike from Claudio.
Williams is working for takedown but Claudio is calmly controlling the position for now.
Claudio throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams looking for a takedown.
Williams breaks the clinch.
A low kick from Claudio is predictable there
and Williams counters with a left and a right that stings Claudio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Claudio throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams throws a right hand that Claudio ducks under and follows up with a left that Claudio also avoids with ease.
Claudio misses with a head kick.
Claudio bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Williams shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Claudio eats them both and turns towards Williams to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Will Williams dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Williams darts in trying to clinch
and Claudio counters with a leg kick.
Claudio dodges the punch combination from Williams.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Claudio dodges the punch combination from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Claudio wants to land a leg kick but Williams is out of range.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Claudio throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Claudio throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Claudio throws a low kick, looking for Williams's leg but Williams calmly moves out of range.
Claudio misses with a combination
and Williams counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Claudio misses with a body kick.
Claudio throws a low kick but Williams moves out of range easily.
Claudio throws a leg kick but Williams sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williams checks the leg kick nicely there.
Claudio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Claudio throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Claudio's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Claudio throws a leg kick
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Paulo Claudio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Claudio misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Claudio misses with a double jab.
Claudio throws a right and a left that Williams avoids nicely.
Claudio lands a leg kick that knocks Williams off balance momentarily.
Claudio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Claudio throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Claudio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams scores with a one two! Claudio had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams throws a series of punches but Claudio avoids them all with ease.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Claudio lands but Williams takes it in his stride.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Claudio.
Williams digs a good body shot into Claudio's ribs.
Claudio throws a front kick aimed at Williams's knee but Williams avoids it well.
Williams showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Claudio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a cross.
Claudio throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams lands a nice shot that snaps Claudio's head back.
Claudio takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Will Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Will Williams!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Will Williams waved his t-shirt featuring [WOT] Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry's logo in front of the cameras.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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