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Event:
NYF Fight Night 6
Date: Jul 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Praust closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Williamson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Praust tries to keep control of the position but Williamson is staying busy.#SUB2#
Williamson is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Praust throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Williamson!
#ES#
Williamson manages to escape to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williamson blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Williamson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williamson swings for the body but Praust moves out of range.
Williamson tries to bum rush Praust with a series of wild strikes but Praust uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Williamson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Praust with the counter takedown but Williamson avoids it easily.
Williamson misses with a double jab.
Williamson throws a nice looking combination but Praust bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Praust avoids a punch combination nicely.
Praust slips under a jab from Williamson.
A little jabbing left from Praust on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Praust tries to land a front kick but Williamson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice straight punches there by Williamson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Williamson.
Praust looks to land a right hand but Williamson moved out of range.
Praust connects with a right hand. Williamson shakes it off.
Praust throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williamson's waist but Williamson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Praust off to one side.
Williamson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Praust moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williamson, as that shot connected.
#CUT#It looks like Marshall Praust has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Williamson. No joy for Praust on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Williamson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Praust dives in for a single leg takedown but Williamson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Buzz Williamson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Praust.
Williamson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Praust was well out of range. Poor timing from Williamson.
Buzz Williamson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Praust just misses with a punch to the body.
Williamson just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Williamson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Praust with the counter takedown but Williamson avoids it easily.
Williamson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Praust backs up against the cage.
Williamson throws a right hand that Praust ducks under and follows up with a left that Praust also avoids with ease.
Williamson misses with an uppercut.
Williamson is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Williamson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T3#
Williamson connects with a jab.#TD2#
Praust scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Williamson throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Praust blocks a jab.
Williamson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williamson throws a series of punches but Praust moves out of range.
Praust throws out a counter right but Williamson avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Williamson enables Praust to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Williamson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Williamson is trying to control the position but Praust postures up.
Praust won't allow Williamson to get back to his feet.
Williamson looking to control.
Praust slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Praust working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T4#
Williamson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Praust trying to control but Williamson is working from the bottom.
Praust slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Williamson can't do much from the bottom here.
Praust tries to advance to mount but can't.
Praust lands a decent elbow from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Williamson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marshall Praust's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Williamson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Praust throws a low kick but Williamson moves out of range easily.
A combination from Williamson does no damage.
And Praust tries to counter it with a takedown but Williamson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Williamson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Praust can do to turn this around?
Williamson fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Praust scores with a hook.
Praust lands with an overhand left.
Williamson scores with a three punch combo!
Williamson throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Praust counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williamson is looking to improve his position.
Williamson is pressing down on Praust's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Praust tries to free his leg and advance position but Williamson is retaining full guard. #T1#
Praust chips away with some ground and pound.
Williamson wants to stand but Praust is controlling the position.
Marshall Praust has got the better of the ground game so far.
Praust stands and throws Williamson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Williamson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Praust.
Williamson is looking for a sweep.
Williamson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Praust connects with a decent elbow.
Praust misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Williamson tries to buck Praust off but Praust is having none of it.#T2#
Williamson pushes Praust away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Praust gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Williamson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Praust presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Williamson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Praust looking to control but Williamson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Praust cracks Williamson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Praust wants to control the pace but Williamson is squirming around nicely.
Praust lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Williamson hang on?
Praust lands with some strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Praust! Williamson is hurt baaadly! Praust is firing away with more strikes - Williamson is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marshall Praust!
Marshall Praust thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 4
Date: Jun 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Williamson misses with a double jab.
Williamson misses with a wild body shot.
Williamson lands an overhand right.
Rotiz misses with a hook.
Rotiz throws an overhand right that lands on Williamson's shoulder, as Williamson tries to avoid the shot.
Williamson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Toti Rotiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rotiz swinging wildly here.
Williamson closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Rotiz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williamson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rotiz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rotiz misses with a looping left.
Williamson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Williamson slips a straight right by Rotiz.
Rotiz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rotiz misses with a looping right.
Williamson looks to land a combination but Rotiz avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Rotiz misses its target.#T1#
Williamson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rotiz scores with a three punch combo!
Williamson misses the shot to the body.
Rotiz misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Williamson misses.
Williamson looks to land a combination but Rotiz avoids it well.
Williamson walks into a stiff left hand from Rotiz.
Rotiz throws a series of punches but Williamson avoids them all with ease.
Williamson unleashes a big counter combination but Rotiz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rotiz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Rotiz misses. #KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Rotiz sends Williamson down but not out. Rotiz dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#Williamson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williamson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rotiz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Williamson is still in real trouble! Can Rotiz finish him?
Rotiz lands a few punches from side control.
Rotiz working the ground and pound.
Williamson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Rotiz wants to get back to his feet.
Williamson trying to mount his opponent but Rotiz defends it. #T2#
Rotiz pushes Williamson off looking to stand but Williamson dives back in and keeps control.
Williamson seems to have recovered his senses.#SU2#
Williamson decides to stand up. #CL#
Rotiz has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Williamson manages to break the clinch.
Rotiz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Williamson.
Rotiz looks to score with a jab to the body but Williamson is just out of range.
Williamson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rotiz misses the body punch
and Rotiz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williamson throws a right and a left that Rotiz avoids nicely.
Williamson misses the shot to the body.
Williamson keeps the fight on the outside.
Rotiz darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Rotiz looks to score with a jab to the body but Williamson is just out of range.
Williamson throws out a counter right but Rotiz avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Williamson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rotiz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williamson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rotiz misses with a series of wild punches.
Williamson scores with a nice head shot.
Rotiz scores with a jab to the head.
Rotiz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Williamson slips a jab from Rotiz.
Rotiz lands a jab to the nose.
Rotiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fighters circling - Rotiz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williamson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rotiz.
Rotiz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williamson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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!
Rotiz throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Williamson stumbling backwards into the cage! Williamson bounces back off the cage towards Rotiz, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Rotiz lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Rotiz celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Toti Rotiz!
In his post fight interview, Toti Rotiz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
NYF 20: St. Claire vs Ferguson
Date: May 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Williamson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Daxton tries to move into range but Williamson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Williamson just misses with a punch to the body.
Daxton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williamson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As Williamson backs off Daxton throws a huge counter combo but Williamson manages to avoid it all.
Daxton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Daxton drops Williamson with a beautiful combination! Williamson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Daxton is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Buzz Williamson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williamson lands a head shot.
Williamson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Daxton was well out of range. Poor timing from Williamson.
Williamson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#It looks like Euan Daxton has been cut.
Daxton connects with a stiff jab that staggers Williamson - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Euan Daxton!
Euan Daxton made sure to mention his sponsor, Shadow Realm Apparel in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
NYF 17: Donal vs Williamson
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Donal clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Williamson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williamson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Williamson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Donal.
Williamson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Donal. Beautiful body shot.
A combination from Williamson does no damage.
Williamson walks into a left hand.
Williamson looks to land a combination but Donal avoids it well.
Williamson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Donal moves away.
Donal is looking for a counter combo.
Donal throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Donal clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Donal. #BC2#
Williamson manages to break the clinch.
We've been told by Donal's head coaches at League of Shadows MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Williamson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donal thows a leg kick but Williamson checks it
and Williamson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Donal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Williamson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donal was well out of range. Poor timing from Williamson.
Donal showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williamson.
Donal misses with a body punch
and Williamson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Donal clinches up against the cage.
Donal swings wildly with an uppercut but Williamson uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Williamson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good work by Williamson as he checks the leg kick.
Donal throws a leg kick which misses Williamson's front leg but catches the back leg as Williamson tries to avoid it.
Donal with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Donal misses the target.
Donal takes a swing at Williamson's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Williamson misses with an uppercut
and Donal counters with a good low kick that Williamson was not able to check.
Williamson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williamson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Williamson misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donal with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Donal moves into the clinch successfully.
Donal misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Williamson breaks the clinch.
Williamson misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Donal wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Donal throws a jab when Williamson was well out of range.
Williamson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Donal with a body shot.
Donal moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Donal with the inside leg kick.
Williamson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Williamson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donal drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Williamson's head, knocking him out cold! Donal is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Elwyn Donal!
Elwyn Donal retains his light heavyweight title!
Elwyn Donal was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
NYF 14: Ferguson vs Donal
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Ideaale scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Williamson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ideaale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williamson is looking to escape.
Ideaale wants to free his trapped foot but Williamson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ideaale is just content to waste time from the top position. Williamson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Williamson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Williamson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ideaale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ideaale wants to control from the top but Williamson keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ideaale trying to control but Williamson is working from the bottom. #T1#
Williamson wants to get back to his feet but Ideaale is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ideaale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Williamson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ideaale definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Williamson misses with a hook. Ideaale ducked under it nicely.
Ideaale looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Williamson tries to counter with a clinch but Ideaale shakes him off and moves away.
Ideaale looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Despite the aggression on Williamson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ideaale slips a jab and a cross from Williamson.
Ideaale throws an overhand right that lands on Williamson's shoulder, as Williamson tries to avoid the shot.
Ideaale shoots in for a double leg but Williamson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alee Ideaale. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Williamson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Williamson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Williamson misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Williamson.
Ideaale walks into a jab.
Williamson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ideaale.
Williamson misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Ideaale counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ideaale trying to pass the guard but Williamson defending well.
Williamson wants to improve his position but Ideaale is controlling well.
Ideaale wants to take a breather but Williamson is having none of it. #T3##SUB#
Ideaale looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Williamson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ideaale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Williamson keeping full guard, as Ideaale tries to pass.
Ideaale engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ideaale landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Ideaale working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Williamson's head.
Ideaale looking to pass the guard.
Ideaale slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ideaale trying to control but Williamson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williamson keeping full guard, as Ideaale tries to pass.
Ideaale forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Williamson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Ideaale tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Williamson swivels and escapes.
Alee Ideaale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ideaale has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#TD#
Ideaale shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Williamson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Williamson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williamson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ideaale manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Ideaale thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Williamson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ideaale striking off his back but it's not causing Williamson any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Williamson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Ideaale closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Williamson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ideaale trying to control but Williamson is working from the bottom.
Ideaale wants to pass the guard but Williamson is keeping the position.#T1#
Williamson looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ideaale puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ideaale is keen to just control but Williamson is a slippery customer.
Ideaale perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ideaale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Williamson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ideaale pushes down on Williamson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ideaale stops Williamson from getting back to his feet.
Ideaale trying to control from half guard but Williamson is working away. #T2#
Williamson is trying to maintain the position but Ideaale is very close to passing his half guard.
Williamson looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ideaale content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Ideaale is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ideaale is trying to work for a kimura but Williamson is defending well.
#T3#
Williamson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Williamson keeping moving, preventing Ideaale from controlling successfully.
Ideaale passes into half guard.
Ideaale trying to pass the guard but Williamson defending well.
Ideaale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Ideaale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williamson is just riding it out for now. Ideaale eventually gives up the hold.
Ideaale is keen to just control but Williamson is a slippery customer.
Ideaale has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ideaale landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ideaale with the ground and pound from mount.
Ideaale tries to control but Williamson wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alee Ideaale dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Williamson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ideaale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williamson.
Ideaale misses with a takedown attempt
and Williamson counters with a nice body shot.
Williamson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ideaale.
Ideaale fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alee Ideaale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williamson looks to land a combination but Ideaale avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ideaale has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
No joy there for Williamson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williamson lands a lovely overhand right.
Williamson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ideaale changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Williamson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ideaale slips a jab and a cross from Williamson.
Ideaale fails with a takedown attempt.
Williamson digs a good hook to Ideaale's body.
Williamson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ideaale shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Williamson as he avoids it easily. #T2##TD#
Ideaale throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Williamson was covering up waiting for the punch and Ideaale finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Ideaale is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Williamson looking for a sweep. Not yet Williamson, not yet.
Williamson keeping moving, preventing Ideaale from controlling successfully.
Ideaale slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Williamson can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Williamson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williamson is pushing Ideaale's head away, looking to escape. Ideaale manages to hold on to the position though.
Williamson is not content to let Ideaale control the position.
Williamson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ideaale off and has taken his back!
Williamson is hanging on to Ideaale's back as he tries to escape.
Williamson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Ideaale rolls, trying to escape but Williamson keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Williamson keeps control of the position easily here as Ideaale tries to buck him off.
Williamson is controlling the position but Ideaale somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Williamson wants to pass the guard but Ideaale is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Williamson postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Ideaale to stand up.
Ideaale looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buzz Williamson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williamson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Williamson! |
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Event:
NYF 10: Mendez vs Kuznecov
Date: Mar 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Mies lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mies just misses with a punch to the body.
Williamson is looking for the big counter here.
Mies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williamson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williamson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williamson throws a hook but Mies avoids it easily.#CL#
Mies has closed the distance and engaged Williamson in a clinch.
Williamson working hard to break the clinch.
Williamson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mies won't allow it.
#BC2#
Williamson breaks the clinch.
Ihme Mies seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mies scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williamson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mies.
Williamson slips under a jab from Mies.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mies wants to clinch but Williamson slips to the side
and Williamson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Williamson swinging wildly here.
Williamson jabs Mies to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Williamson staying out of range there.
Williamson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mies.
Mies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williamson.
Mies throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williamson scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Ihme Mies has been cut.
Mies definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Williamson misses with a few strikes there.
Mies misses with a body punch
and Williamson counters with a right hand to the body.
Williamson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williamson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mies doesn't seem bothered though.
Williamson lands a right hook to the body.
Mies swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Williamson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mies will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williamson tries to bum rush Mies with a series of wild strikes but Mies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williamson fails to land with a series of punches.
Williamson misses the jab.
Williamson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T2#
Mies showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Williamson.
Mies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mies is looking for a counter combo.
Williamson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Williamson unleashes a big counter combination but Mies bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mies gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Williamson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Williamson misses with a hook.
Williamson throws a jab when Mies was well out of range.
Mies looks to land a combination but Williamson avoids it well. #CL#
Mies has Williamson up against the cage in a clinch.
Mies is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Williamson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mies won't allow it.
#T3##BC2#
Williamson breaks from the clinch.
Williamson blocks the body kick.
Mies throws a looping overhand right but Williamson ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williamson. Mies does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williamson misses with a few strikes there.
Williamson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Williamson moves out of range of the strikes.
Williamson lands a nice hook to Mies's body. Mies takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williamson checks a leg kick nicely.
Mies throws a leg kick that misses.
Williamson swinging wildly here.
Mies connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Williamson misses with a wild combination.
#T4##CL#
Mies gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williamson working hard to break the clinch.
Williamson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Mies swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Williamson manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Mies closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mies throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2#
Williamson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williamson circles away quickly and effectively.
Williamson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mies.
Mies tries to clinch up
and Williamson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Williamson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ihme Mies's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Williamson throws a series of punches but Mies moves out of range.
Mies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williamson.
Mies tries to clinch up but Williamson circles away and keeps his distance.
Mies throws a lazy uppercut
and Williamson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williamson looks to score with a jab to the body but Mies is just out of range.
Mies tries to bum rush Williamson with a series of wild strikes but Williamson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williamson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mies tries to bum rush Williamson with a series of wild strikes but Williamson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mies jabs Williamson right on the nose. Williamson blinks but takes it well.
Williamson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mies rather than just go for the knockout.
Mies looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mies with a nice cross.
Mies swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mies avoids the body shot from Williamson.
Mies misses with a looping left.
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!
Some wild striking there from Williamson.
#T1#
Williamson tries to bum rush Mies with a series of wild strikes but Mies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Williamson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Mies throws a right hand that Williamson ducks under and follows up with a left that Williamson also avoids with ease.
Williamson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ihme Mies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mies lands a head shot.
Williamson digs a good hook to Mies's body.
Mies goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Mies misses with a double jab.
Williamson punishes Mies's body with a nice straight punch.
Williamson lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mies misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mies throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williamson counters with a nice body shot.
Mies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Buzz Williamson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williamson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mies back to the cage. Williamson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#T2#
Williamson with a nice cross.
Sloppy strikes from Williamson. Those never looked like landing.
Mies avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Mies 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williamson misses with the combination.
Williamson throws a series of punches but Mies avoids them all with ease.
Williamson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williamson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mies walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mies doesn't manage to clinch there - Williamson circles away.
Williamson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T3#
Mies throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Despite the aggression on Williamson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mies cracks Williamson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Williamson scores with a jab to the body.
Williamson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williamson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williamson lands a slapping body shot.
Williamson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mies.
Mies uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williamson.
Williamson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mies's jab looks to have found its range, popping Williamson under the eye.
Mies uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williamson.
Mies tries to bum rush Williamson with a series of wild strikes but Williamson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mies swings for the body but Williamson moves out of range.
Mies throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williamson.
Mies fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williamson manages to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Williamson lands a two punch combo.
#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williamson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mies avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mies throws the kick towards the body but Williamson avoids it.
Williamson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mies.
Mies fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Mies scores with a four punch combination!
Williamson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Williamson misses with a hook.
Williamson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williamson sizes up Mies with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mies takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC2#Mies is rocked!
Williamson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mies darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Williamson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ihme Mies's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Williamson throws a series of punches but Mies moves out of range.
Williamson throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Mies to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Williamson is rocked!
Mies swings for the body but Williamson moves out of range.
Mies lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Williamson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mies finish him?
Williamson connects with a single shot there.
A shot to the liver by Williamson. Beautiful body shot.
Williamson seems to have recovered his senses.
Mies misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Williamson misses.
Williamson lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mies tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Williamson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Williamson.
Mies keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Williamson.#T1#
Mies waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williamson.
Williamson looks to land a combination but Mies avoids it well.
Mies is looking to clinch.
Williamson throws a body shot but no joy.
Williamson throws a right and a left that Mies avoids nicely.
Williamson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good exchange - Williamson coming out on top.
Williamson fails to land with a series of punches.
Mies is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mies throws a combination that misses
and Williamson counters with a stiff right hand.
Mies tries to score with a low kick but Williamson moves his leg out of the way.
Williamson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mies's hands.
Williamson loads up on a big right hand but Mies slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Mies on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Williamson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T2#
Williamson drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mies right on the button. Mies goes down! Williamson follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Williamson gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Williamson!
In defeat, Ihme Mies stepped up to the mic, saying 'I Come back stronger'. |
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Event:
NYF 7: Sam vs McCoy
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Kopel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Williamson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Williamson misses with a hook to the body
and Kopel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kopel has his takedown stuffed
and Williamson counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Kopel badly! Williamson follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Kopel out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Williamson finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buzz Williamson! |
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Event:
NYF:4
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Kardi shoots in for a takedown but Williamson shows good takedown defense.
Williamson throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been hearing reports that Kardi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kardi tries for a takedown but Williamson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Williamson misses the body punch #TD#
and Kardi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kardi stopping the sweep attempt from Williamson.#SUB#
Kardi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kardi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Kardi drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Williamson dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Kardi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Williamson throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Kardi's body to avoid the submission. Kardi has instead reached around Williamson's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Kardi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rudi Kardi!
Rudi Kardi is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
NYF 2: Tank vs Kuznecov
Date: Dec 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williamson!
Salad tries for a takedown but Williamson circles away easily
and Williamson counters with a one-two to the body.
Salad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Salad takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williamson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Williamson duly obliges.
Nice shot by Williamson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williamson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Williamson has cracked Salad with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Williamson lands another huge swinging hook and Salad tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Salad, before Williamson can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buzz Williamson!
Tater Salad was interviewed post fight and said 'You May Have Defeated Tater Salad, But You Will Pay For It In A Few Hours, Mark My Words!!. Check Out Your Fighters Injury!! Probably Shitting His Guts Out. Tater Salad Happens To Us All Sometimes. Lets Have A Moment Of Silence For Tater Salad.'. |
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Event:
BFA 3: Tokyo 1
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Alvarez connects with a high kick.
Alvarez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Williamson is fending him off so far but Alvarez persists. Nope, Williamson circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez ducks under a wild hook from Williamson.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Williamson scores with a nice right hand.
#CUT2#It looks like Santiago Alvarez has been cut.
Williamson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Williamson misses with a wild body shot.
Williamson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alvarez moves away.
No joy there for Williamson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Williamson shows good takedown defense.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Williamson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williamson thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Alvarez clinches.
Alvarez tries to stall but Williamson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Williamson blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Alvarez tries to stall but Williamson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1##BC2#
Williamson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williamson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Williamson wants it to stay on the feet.
Williamson looks to land a left hand but Alvarez moved out of range nicely.
Williamson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Williamson thuds a left hand into Alvarez's body.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Williamson lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Alvarez can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Williamson and Alvarez drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Williamson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Williamson! |
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Event:
BFA 2: Sydney 2
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
#R1#
George is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
George ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williamson moves away.
George takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Williamson lands a nice hook to George 's body. George takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williamson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Williamson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Williamson swinging wildly here.
Williamson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson swinging wildly here.
Williamson fails to land with a series of punches.
George was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williamson avoids the body shot from George .
Despite the aggression on Williamson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
George uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williamson has time to react.
George definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Williamson misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Williamson. George does a little dance to reset his feet.
George connects with the punch.
George takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#KD#
George cracks Williamson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Williamson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can George finish him?
#ROC#Williamson is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williamson is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. George doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Williamson crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Williamson's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saint George !
A victorious Saint George 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:
Monday Night Wrestling S1 E4
Date: Jun 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Buzz Williamson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Elliot Thicke!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thicke fails with the takedown.#CL#
Williamson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Williamson looking for a takedown.
Thicke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williamson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Williamson decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thicke wants to pass the guard but Williamson is keeping the position.
Thicke wants to control from the top but Williamson keeps moving.
Thicke wants to pass the guard but Williamson is keeping the position.#T1#
Williamson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williamson trying to control the position here.
Thicke not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Thicke tries to free his leg and advance position but Williamson is retaining full guard.
Thicke slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Williamson (0) vs (3) Thicke
Thicke should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thicke just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Williamson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Thicke controls the position.
Williamson is looking to regain half guard here but Thicke keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thicke is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Williamson's shoulder. That is not cool.
Williamson is not content to let Thicke control the position. #T3#
Williamson being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Thicke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Thicke tries to move to mount but Williamson blocks the move with his legs.
Thicke is looking to take a break and control but Williamson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Williamson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williamson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB2#
Thicke looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thicke slows the pace down. #T5#
Williamson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thicke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Williamson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Thicke presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Williamson (0) vs (5) Thicke
Thicke wants to control the pace but Williamson is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Thicke moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Williamson has worked his arm free - good work by Williamson!
Williamson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thicke's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T6#
Williamson is trying to get back to full guard.
Thicke controlling the action here.
Williamson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T7#
Thicke is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Thicke drops back, looking for a kneebar! Williamson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Williamson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Williamson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Williamson (4) vs (5) Thicke
Thicke is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williamson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thicke wants to control but Williamson is keeping busy.
Thicke desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T8#
Williamson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Williamson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thicke! Score +3 for passing guard: Williamson (7) vs (5) Thicke
Thicke tries to hold on but Williamson postures up.#T9#
Williamson wants to control the pace but Thicke is squirming around nicely.
Thicke holds on to Williamson as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Williamson looking to control but Thicke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thicke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thicke is trying desperately to improve position.
Williamson trying to control but Thicke is having none of it.
Williamson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Thicke is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T10#
Williamson avoids the attempt from Thicke to control.
Thicke is looking to get to half guard.
Thicke tries to hold on but Williamson postures up.#T11#
Williamson controlling from mount.
Thicke regains half guard.
Thicke keeping hold of Williamson's head, controlling as best he can.
Williamson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Thicke trying to hold on to Williamson's head to control him but Williamson postures up.
#T12#
Thicke might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Williamson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Williamson is working for a kimura but Thicke is defending it quite comfortably.
Thicke is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Thicke regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Thicke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Williamson is aware though and is defending well.
Williamson tries to free his leg and advance position but Thicke is retaining full guard.
Williamson wants to control from the top but Thicke keeps moving.
Thicke trying to control the position.
Williamson trying to control the position from guard on top but Thicke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Thicke lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Williamson (7) vs (7) Thicke
Thicke pushes down on Williamson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thicke prevents Williamson from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williamson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thicke controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Thicke gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Thicke wins on points by 8 to 7. |
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Event:
WCA: Monday Night Wrestling
Date: May 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ali Aki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Buzz Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Williamson wants to clinch up but Aki keeps it at a distance.
Williamson fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
Williamson forces Aki back against the ropes and clinches.#TD2#
Williamson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Aki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Aki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Williamson wants to control the position but Aki says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson trying to control but Aki postures up.
Williamson manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Aki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williamson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Williamson working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Aki has passed into half guard!
#T2#
Aki is keen to just control but Williamson is a slippery customer.
Williamson is looking to control Aki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Williamson avoid being mounted?
Williamson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Aki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aki advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Aki (3) vs (0) Williamson#SUB#
Aki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williamson, who protects the arm well. #T3#
Williamson is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Aki tries for a kimura but Williamson is defending well.
Aki gets to mount! Williamson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aki (5) vs (0) Williamson
Williamson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Aki (8) vs (0) Williamson
Aki wants to control but Williamson manages to buck him off and is now in Aki's guard! Nice work there by Williamson! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aki (8) vs (2) Williamson#T4#
Williamson is stalling in the full guard.
Williamson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aki trying to keep a closed guard but Williamson is proving a slippery customer.
Aki keeping moving, preventing Williamson from controlling successfully. #T5#
Williamson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aki is keeping the position for now.
Williamson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williamson wants to control from the top but Aki keeps moving.
Williamson passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Aki (8) vs (5) Williamson
Williamson wants to control but Aki is keeping him busy. #T6#
Aki wants to control but Williamson postures up.
Williamson trying to control the action but Aki is working from the bottom.
Aki tries to buck Williamson off but Williamson is having none of it.
Aki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williamson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Williamson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Williamson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aki keeps working. #T7#
Aki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williamson is working away from the top position though.
Williamson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Williamson is looking to take a break and control but Aki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T8#
Aki wants to control but Williamson passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aki (8) vs (8) Williamson
Aki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Williamson's best efforts.
Aki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williamson is working away from the top position though.
Williamson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aki (8) vs (11) Williamson
Williamson wants to control the pace but Aki is squirming around nicely. #T9#
Aki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aki (10) vs (11) Williamson
Aki stopping the sweep attempt from Williamson.
Aki wants to control from the top but Williamson keeps moving.
Aki stopping the sweep attempt from Williamson.
Williamson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Aki trying to control but Williamson is working from the bottom. #T10#
Aki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williamson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williamson is looking to sweep but instead, Aki has passed into half guard.
Williamson manages to get to full guard.
Williamson trying to control the position.
#T11#
Aki won't allow Williamson to sweep him here.
Aki slips nicely into half guard.
Aki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williamson keeps working.
Aki trying to control from Williamson's half guard. Williamson has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T12#
Aki trying to control the position from guard on top but Williamson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williamson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aki won't allow Williamson to sweep him here.
Aki is looking to advance position but Williamson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aki (10) vs (15) Williamson
Williamson tries to control but Aki wriggling away. #T13#
Aki is desperately trying to improve his position but Williamson has a good base and remains in mount.
Aki bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aki (12) vs (15) Williamson
Aki trying to control the position from guard on top but Williamson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williamson working a defensive guard here.
Williamson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aki has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aki (15) vs (15) Williamson#T14#
Williamson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Aki is trying to get an arm triangle but Williamson is defending well.
Williamson is looking to reverse the position.
Aki working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williamson is not content to let Aki control the position.
Aki gets to mount! Williamson was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aki (17) vs (15) Williamson
And that's the end of the fight!
Aki takes the fight on points by 17 to 15. |
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Event:
WCW 2
Date: May 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Leon Jones! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Buzz Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Williamson closes the distance and clinches.
Williamson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jones pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Williamson clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the ropes.
Jones is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jones fails to pull guard.
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Williamson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leon Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones stops a takedown attempt from Williamson.
#TD2#
Williamson pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Williamson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williamson manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Williamson's guard.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williamson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Jones slips nicely into half guard.
Williamson wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Jones is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jones (3) vs (0) Williamson#SUB#
Jones looking for a guillotine from mount but Williamson is having none of it.
Jones controlling from mount. #T2##SUB#
Jones has hold of Williamson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Williamson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Jones looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Williamson is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Jones is working for a guillotine from mount but Williamson frees his head quite easily.
#SUB#
Jones is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Jones extends the arm and Williamson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leon Jones!
Leon Jones is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Leon Jones started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WCW
Date: May 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Elliot Thicke! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Buzz Williamson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thicke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#CL2#
Williamson moves into the clinch successfully.
Thicke tries to score a body lock takedown but Williamson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thicke has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williamson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elliot Thicke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thicke is working for takedown but Williamson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Williamson has Thicke pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Thicke manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thicke stops a takedown attempt from Williamson.
Thicke drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Williamson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Williamson jumps guard.
Thicke is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Williamson wants to sweep but no luck.
Thicke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williamson looking to control.
Thicke showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Williamson keeping moving, preventing Thicke from controlling successfully.
Thicke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williamson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Thicke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Williamson is looking for a triangle but Thicke pushes his legs off easily.
Thicke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williamson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williamson is trying to keep Thicke in close.
#SUB#
Thicke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Williamson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Williamson has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thicke (0) vs (2) Williamson#T3##SUB#
Thicke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thicke keeping moving, preventing Williamson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Thicke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thicke controlling Williamson's posture. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williamson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Thicke trying to keep a closed guard but Williamson is proving a slippery customer.
Williamson wants to control from the top but Thicke keeps moving.
Thicke is pulling down on Williamson's head. It's preventing any offense from Williamson, at least for the moment.#T5#
Thicke can't keep his opponent in guard - Williamson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Williamson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thicke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Thicke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Williamson pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Williamson is looking for a kimura here.
Thicke is staying active underneath Williamson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T6#
Thicke trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Williamson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Thicke (0) vs (5) Williamson
Thicke tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thicke tries to hold on but Williamson pushes him away.
Thicke is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Thicke sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Williamson slows the pace down in half guard.
Williamson wants to take a breather but Thicke is having none of it. #T7#
Thicke trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Williamson manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Thicke (0) vs (8) Williamson
Thicke is trying desperately to improve position.
Thicke tries to lock up and control but Williamson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Thicke is working to get back to half guard.
Thicke tries to hold on but Williamson pushes him away.
Thicke is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T8#
Thicke tries to lock up and control but Williamson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williamson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thicke is looking to escape.
Thicke tries to control Williamson's body but Williamson pushes him off. Thicke squirms to his side and now Williamson has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Thicke (0) vs (11) Williamson
Williamson gets his hands free as Thicke looks to control.
Thicke tries to break free.
Williamson trying to control momentarily.
Thicke breaks Williamson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thicke (2) vs (11) Williamson#T9#
Thicke tries to free his leg and advance position but Williamson is retaining full guard.
Thicke trying to control but Williamson is working from the bottom.
Thicke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Williamson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Williamson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Thicke knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Williamson on the ground.
Thicke 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.
Williamson keeping moving, preventing Thicke from controlling successfully. #T10#
Thicke pushes down on Williamson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Thicke is working for a submission of some sort.
Williamson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thicke is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Thicke is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Williamson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Williamson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thicke (2) vs (15) Williamson
Thicke can't do much from the bottom here. #T11##SUB2#
Williamson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
What's Thicke going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Thicke tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T12##SUB2#
Williamson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thicke has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thicke is looking for a sweep.
Thicke manages to get back to half guard.
Thicke wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Thicke wants to control but Williamson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Thicke is defending against the submission attempts here by Williamson.
Williamson looks winded!#SUB#
Thicke looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Williamson is thwarting Thicke's attempts to control the position.
Williamson wants to control but Thicke is keeping him busy. #T14##SUB#
Thicke looking for submissions off his back.
Thicke is controlling Williamson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thicke trying to control from the bottom.
Thicke could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Williamson wants to pass the guard but Thicke is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Williamson wins on points by 15 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Williamson scores with a jab to the body.
Williamson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Williamson.
Williamson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawris takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lawris shoots in for a takedown but Williamson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lawris shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Williamson eats them both and turns towards Lawris to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Lawris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williamson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williamson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williamson misses with a few strikes there.
Lawris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williamson tries to counter with a clinch but Lawris shakes him off and moves away.#TD#
Williamson tries to sprawl but Lawris drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Williamson manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Williamson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawris swinging wildly here.
Lawris misses with the combination.
#T1##CL2#
Williamson rushes Lawris and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lawris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lawris keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williamson's efforts to push away.
Williamson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lawris has him pressed against the cage.
Williamson misses with a punch on the inside.
Lawris wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williamson has him pressed against the cage.
Williamson tries to break the clinch but Lawris is controlling the position.
Williamson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#BC#
Lawris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lawris shoots for a takedown but Williamson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lawris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williamson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lawris is breathing heavily.
Williamson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ray Lawris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williamson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lawris throws a series of punches but Williamson avoids them all with ease.
Lawris throws a nice looking combination but Williamson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williamson throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williamson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williamson throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Lawris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Williamson's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD2#
Williamson pulls guard effortlessly. #T3##SU#
Lawris gets to his feet. Williamson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Williamson throws a series of punches but Lawris avoids them all with ease.
Lawris tries to bum rush Williamson with a series of wild strikes but Williamson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Williamson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williamson slips a jab and a cross from Lawris.
Williamson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Williamson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lawris.
Williamson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williamson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lawris circles away.
Williamson misses with the combination.
Lawris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williamson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Williamson closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Williamson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lawris up against the cage.
Williamson tries to pull guard but Lawris holds him up against the cage and eventually Williamson drops back down to his feet.
Williamson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Lawris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williamson tries to clinch but Lawris is having none of it.
Lawris swats away the attempt to clinch by Williamson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Williamson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lawris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williamson.
Williamson misses with a double jab.
Lawris misses with a combination
and Williamson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lawris fails to land with a series of punches.
Lawris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williamson.
Lawris swinging wildly here.
Lawris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sloppy strikes from Lawris. Those never looked like landing.
Lawris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williamson circles away quickly and effectively.
Ray Lawris is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williamson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No joy there for Lawris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Williamson tries to counter with a clinch but Lawris shakes him off and moves away.
Williamson's corner calls for a 1-2. Williamson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williamson stuns Lawris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL2#
Williamson has closed the distance and engaged Lawris in a clinch.
#T1#
Williamson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lawris gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Williamson jumps into guard, dragging Lawris to the mat.
#ES2#
Williamson pushes Lawris off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lawris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Williamson counters with a right hand to the body.
Williamson is looking to clinch but Lawris is avoiding it.
Williamson just misses with a punch to the body.
Williamson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lawris lands a two punch combo.
Williamson circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T2#
Williamson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawris stalks Williamson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Williamson's face. Williamson staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williamson tries to clinch up but Lawris circles away and keeps his distance.
Lawris misses with a two punch combination.
Lawris shoots in for a double leg but Williamson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lawris slips a jab and a cross from Williamson.
Williamson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williamson connects with a nice looking jab.
Lawris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Williamson is looking to clinch.
Lawris takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A nice combination there by Williamson.
Williamson wants to clinch up but Lawris keeps it at a distance.
Williamson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lawris misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Williamson throws a series of punches but Lawris avoids them all with ease.
Lawris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williamson.
Williamson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lawris defends it well.
Williamson jabs at Lawris's body.
Lawris swinging wildly here.
Lawris misses with the combination.
Williamson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Williamson throws a body shot but no joy.
As Williamson tries to get set, Lawris tries to push him back and clinch up but Williamson manages to avoid the attempt.
Jab, jab by Williamson - just one landing.
Lawris drops his hands momentarily and Williamson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lawris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williamson tries to clinch but Lawris moves out of range. #T4##CL2#
Lawris tries to keep at a distance but Williamson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williamson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Williamson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A bit of stalling here from Williamson.
#BC#
Lawris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Williamson slips a jab and a cross from Lawris.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williamson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lawris at a distance.
Williamson wants to clinch.
Lawris fails to land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Williamson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Williamson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Williamson. Lawris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Williamson tries to avoid it but Lawris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Williamson to the ground. Williamson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Williamson looks to land a right hand but Lawris moved out of range.
Lawris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williamson circles away quickly and effectively.
Lawris goes for a double leg but Williamson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Williamson continues to drive forward.
Williamson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC2#
Williamson manages to break the clinch.
Lawris shoots in looking for a takedown but Williamson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Lawris. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williamson tries to clinch up but Lawris circles away and keeps his distance.
Lawris throws a right and a left that Williamson avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williamson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lawris manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Williamson pushes Lawris up against the cage in a clinch.
Williamson scores with a shot to the side of Lawris's head.
Williamson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lawris prevents it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Williamson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lawris walks away with a smile on his face. Williamson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Williamson moves into the clinch.
Williamson tries a knee to the head but Lawris blocks it.
Lawris avoiding damage as Williamson throws knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Williamson's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Lawris pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Lawris misses.
Williamson throws a counter combo.
Williamson slips a jab and a cross from Lawris.
Williamson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lawris rather than just go for the knockout.
Williamson throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Lawris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lawris. #T2#
Williamson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lawris to keep the fight standing.
Williamson tries to pull guard but Lawris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Buzz Williamson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Williamson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lawris just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lawris is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Williamson wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Lawris breaks from the clinch.
Lawris throws a right and a left that Williamson avoids nicely.
Lawris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williamson is looking for the big counter here.
Lawris misses with a series of wild punches.
Williamson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lawris defends it well.#T3#
Williamson tries to clinch but Lawris moves out of range.
Lawris is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Williamson.
Lawris throws a combination. Williamson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Lawris misses with a series of wild punches.
Lawris swats away the attempt to clinch by Williamson.
Williamson tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Lawris misses.
Williamson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lawris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lawris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ray Lawris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williamson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lawris circles away quickly and effectively.
Williamson wants to clinch up but Lawris keeps it at a distance.
Buzz Williamson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawris takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Lawris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williamson.
Williamson throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawris closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lawris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Williamson works the jab nicely.
Lawris shoots in for a double leg but Williamson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williamson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lawris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Williamson tries to clinch there but Lawris circles away.
Lawris is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Williamson.
Lawris misses with a double jab
and Williamson counters with a two punch combo.
Ray Lawris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buzz Williamson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lawris misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ray Lawris.
Well Williamson 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buzz Williamson! |
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