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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Osborne (ranked 4658 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Williams (ranked 3364 p4p, 398 weight class). Nathaniel Osborne has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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162 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nathaniel Osborne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, William Williams!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Darius Henderson and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Osborne fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams looking to score a takedown here. Osborne is defending well but Williams drives through and ends up in Osborne's guard.
Williams passes Osborne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Williams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams blocks the strikes from Osborne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams seems to be looking for submissions.
Williams is working for a kimura but Osborne is defending it quite comfortably.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Osborne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams blocks the strikes from Osborne.
Osborne is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Osborne actively working from the bottom here.
Osborne throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Williams manages to pass to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Williams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Osborne sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Osborne is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Williams is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Osborne to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Osborne shrugs it off.
Williams trying to control but Osborne is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams blocks Osborne's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osborne throws a strike from the bottom but Williams uses the opportunity to take his back.
Osborne is trying to stand back up.
Osborne staying busy and making it hard for Williams to control.
Williams is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Osborne defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Osborne wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams is trying to stick to Osborne's back but Osborne is turning into Williams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Williams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Osborne.
Williams trying to control the position.
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Osborne trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osborne seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Osborne won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Osborne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Osborne shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense.
Williams tries to counter with a clinch but Osborne shakes him off and moves away.
Osborne moves into the clinch.
Osborne changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Williams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Osborne is trying to defend but Williams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osborne flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Williams dominating with strikes here.
Williams working for a submission but Osborne is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osborne tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Williams moves to the back position.
Williams tightening his grip on Osborne, looking for the choke.
Osborne staying busy and making it hard for Williams to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Osborne is trying to stand back up.
William Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
What can Osborne do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Williams keeps control of the position as Osborne tries to break free.
Osborne defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Williams's arms.
Osborne manages to reverse the position and now he's in Williams's guard. Nice work there by Osborne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osborne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams looking to control.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Osborne defends well.
Osborne wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams looking to control but Osborne passes into half guard.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Osborne has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Osborne lands a nice short elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Osborne's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into Osborne's guard.
Osborne is looking to stand up but Williams isn't so interested in that idea.
Osborne trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Williams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams passes Osborne's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Osborne gets back to full guard.
Osborne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Osborne is keeping the position.
Osborne will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Williams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams throws a big right hand that misses.
Osborne working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
Williams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Osborne manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Williams has Osborne in his guard.
Williams looking for a guillotine here but Osborne defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osborne stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Osborne will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Williams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Osborne doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Osborne manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Osborne preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Osborne from controlling successfully.
Williams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Osborne content to stall in guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Williams clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams darts in and clinches Osborne up against the cage.
Williams drags the fight down to the ground.
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Osborne gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Osborne content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nathaniel Osborne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
William Williams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Osborne cracks Williams with a solid left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
William 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Williams!
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hype
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