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Event:
NYF Fight Night 28
Date: Apr 26, 2024 |
#R1#
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams with the counter takedown but White avoids it easily.
White throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a two punch combo.
Williams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from White.
Williams is looking for the big counter here.
Williams tries to bum rush White with a series of wild strikes but White uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
White misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL#
White fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from White.
White tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by White.
Williams is trying to drag White to the mat but White just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
Our sources have told us that White has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
White lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
Williams is looking to control White's arms but White gets an underhook and turns him. Now Williams has his back to the cage.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Williams.
A short uppercut from White.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
White lands a left hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Williams trying to stall but White improves his position.
White lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but White prevents it.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
White stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Williams controlling the action here for a moment.
#T2#
White just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
White blocks an uppercut.
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!
White trying to land knees to the body.
Williams lands a nice knee to the body.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
As Williams looks to move away, White throws a big counter combo but Williams just gets out of the way.
Williams misses with a right hand #CL#
and White holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by White as Williams tries to tie him up.
White lands a body shot in the clinch.
White lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Williams is trying to maintain a safe position but White gets an underhook and turns Williams into the cage.#T3#
Come on White - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A hook to the body from White.
Williams looks winded!
White lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
White taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
White scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
White lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
White lands with a light punch inside.
Williams misses with a hook to the ribs.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White lands with a short shot to the head.
White utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by White.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
White crunches a lovely knee into Williams's ribcage.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards. #T4#
White landing knees to the body.
White lands on the inside with an uppercut.
White lands a left hand.
White landing knees to the body.
White just leaning against Williams, taking a breather.
White scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head.
White lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from White.
White landing knees to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from White.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
White putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Williams in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
White lands a right hand that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
White working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by White.
White displaying some good clinch control by pressing Williams up against the cage.
White lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik White dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
White scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL#
White fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Williams, pushing him back against the cage.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for White.
White lands a shoulder strike.
White softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
White gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
White is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Williams can do to turn this around?
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams looking to stall.
A short right from White.
White lands with a right to the head.
Williams is breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as White takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
White gets through Williams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Williams being controlled against the cage.
White is leaning against Williams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1#
White lands with a short punch from the clinch.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. Williams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
White throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williamss head.
White effectively controlling the action here.
White scores with a hook to the body.
White lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
White scores with an uppercut up the middle.
White makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
White controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from White on the inside. #KD#
White lands a big knee to the head and Williams goes down! White is looking to finish! #ROC#Williams is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
White decides to stand up, so the ref orders Williams to his feet.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can White finish him?
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
White closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Williams! White dives in looking to finish! Williams is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredrik White!
Our winner, Fredrik White, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 27, 2024 |
#R1#
Rambo throws a combination that misses
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams lands an overhand right.
Rambo darts in trying to clinch
and Williams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rambo thinking.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams avoids the head kick by Rambo.
Rambo misses with a leg kick
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Rambo throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Rambo throws an off balance right hand
and Williams counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick from Rambo misses
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Rambo throws a sloppy head kick
and Williams counters with a three punch combo that has Rambo backing up. Rambo nods at Williams to acknowledge the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rambo won't be happy with that.
Rambo tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T1#
Williams controls the action.
Rambo is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Williams has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Rambo! Can he survive? No! He's out! Williams gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joey Williams!
After winning the bout, Joey Williams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
NYF Fight Night 10
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams throws a jab when Adebisi was well out of range.
Adebisi is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Adebisi.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Adebisi tries to advance to mount but can't.
Williams keeping his opponent close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adebisi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Williams is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Williams can't do much from the bottom here.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Adebisi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Adebisi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Williams's legs.
Williams is trying to improve his position.
Adebisi working away.
Williams on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Adebisi scores with punches from side control.
Williams is trying to control Adebisi's posture but Adebisi avoids it.
Williams is not content to let Adebisi control the position.
Williams wants to control but Adebisi postures up.
Williams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Adebisi's best efforts.
Adebisi moves into full mount! Williams won't be happy about that!
Adebisi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Williams wants to control but Adebisi is having none of it.#T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adebisi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Adebisi working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Adebisi unloading with bombs!
Adebisi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Adebisi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Adebisi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T4#
Williams tries to hold on but Adebisi pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adebisi scoring with strikes but Williams is staying in there.
Adebisi is landing with some decent strikes but Williams is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Williams takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Adebisi lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Adebisi pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC2#Williams is rocked!
Adebisi prevents Williams from getting the reversal.
Oh Williams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adebisi raining down hammerfists from mount.
Adebisi loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Williams scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Adebisi land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Adebisi stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Adebisi! |
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Event:
NYF 30: Tonioli vs Black II
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Lauzier scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
Lauzier misses the jab.
Lauzier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice straight punches there by Lauzier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lauzier.
Lauzier scores with a sloppy right hand. Williams should have avoided that one.
Lauzier swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams.
Lauzier throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Lauzier misses.
Williams changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lauzier feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Williamss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lauzier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Lauzier clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lauzier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A jab from Lauzier misses.
Williams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T1#
Williams misses with a body shot.
Lauzier misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Lauzier misses.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lauzier misses with a straight right.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lauzier misses with an uppercut.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Lauzier manages to avoid it.
Lauzier throws a big shot that misses.
It appears Williams was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lauzier might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lauzier looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
As Lauzier looks to move away, Williams throws a big counter combo but Lauzier just gets out of the way.
Lauzier misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
Williams trying to control the position but Lauzier is working away. #SUB#
Williams goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lauzier rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Williams's guard! Nice work there by Lauzier!
Williams looking to control.
#T2#
Williams is trying to hold Lauzier in close to prevent damage but Lauzier has managed to pass into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lauzier in particular looking to stall.
Lauzier wants to get back to his feet.
Lauzier looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Williams tries to roll over but Lauzier keeps him under control.#T3#
Williams is trying to control but can't.
Williams wants to improve his position but Lauzier is controlling well.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lauzier working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lauzier in particular looking to stall.
Williams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lauzier is working away from the top position though.
Lauzier thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Williams trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Williams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lauzier waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lauzier on the side of the head.
Lauzier throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
Lauzier misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Williams defending well as Lauzier loads up on a big left hand.
Lauzier misses with a right hand #TD#
and Williams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lauzier pushes Williams off and gets back to his feet.
Lauzier misses the jab.
Lauzier is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Williams had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lauzier lunges at Williams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Williams's hand.
Williams scores with a jab to the body.
Lauzier pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Lauzier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lauzier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams misses with a body punch
enabling Lauzier to counter with a crisp jab.
Lauzier works the jab nicely.
Lauzier misses with a hook
and Williams cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lauzier moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Williams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lauzier to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.
Lauzier looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Lauzier throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.
Lauzier connects with a looping right hand.
Lauzier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lauzier paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
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!
A cross from Lauzier lands.
Lauzier lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T1#
Lauzier scores with a jab. Williams acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lauzier smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lauzier connects with a good right hand that stumbles Williams. Williams circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzier.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Lauzier on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams staying out of range there.
Lauzier thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lauzier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lauzier lands with a right hand.
Williams moves out of range as Lauzier strikes.
Lauzier connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gabriel Lauzier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lauzier lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Lauzier misses the jab.
Williams tries to counter with a takedown but Lauzier is quick to defend against it.
Lauzier misses with a lunging right hand
and Lauzier takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Williams throws a low kick but Lauzier moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Lauzier.
Williams changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lauzier lands the left hand.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzier.
Williams changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lauzier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lauzier throws out a powerful jab.
Lauzier throws a big shot that misses.
Lauzier swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams is looking to counter with a body kick.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Lauzier lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
Lauzier throws a shot from downtown. Williams moves away and avoids it.
A cross from Lauzier lands.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Williams. Lauzier does a little dance to reset his feet.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzier throws out the jab.
Williams changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lauzier connects with a right hand. Williams shakes it off.
Lauzier scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gabriel Lauzier is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
Lauzier listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lauzier missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams tries to counter with a takedown but Lauzier is quick to defend against it.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lauzier.
Lauzier blocks a jab.
Lauzier misses with a straight right.
Williams takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Decent striking displayed by Lauzier there.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Williams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Lauzier.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lauzier uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lauzier scores with a jab.
Lauzier throws a big shot that misses.
Lauzier throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jab by Lauzier.
Lauzier jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lauzier throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lauzier thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lauzier jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
A little feinted left hand from Williams on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Lauzier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lauzier misses with a straight right.
Williams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lauzier throws out the jab.
Williams misses with a looping left.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lauzier sprawls and moves away.
Williams misses with a looping right.
Lauzier throws a big shot that misses.
Lauzier looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Lauzier manages to avoid it.
Lauzier misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Lauzier stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a hook but Lauzier avoids it easily.
Lauzier tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lauzier throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lauzier thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Williams defending well as Lauzier loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Lauzier moves into the clinch successfully.
Lauzier lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Lauzier manages to break the clinch.
Lauzier throws a jab when Williams was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
Williams feinted with a counter takedown.
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Williams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Williams uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lauzier.
Lauzier lands a jab to the nose.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lauzier moves away.
Lauzier misses the jab.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Williams lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lauzier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Lauzier slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lauzier connects with the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Lauzier.
Williams throwing a counter right hand but Lauzier manages to avoid it.
Lauzier lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lauzier scores with a jab.
Williams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams attempts a counter takedown but Lauzier avoids it well and moves away.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Lauzier scores with the left hand. Williams knows he should have avoided that one.
Lauzier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzier.
Lauzier darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Williams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzier.#T3#
Lauzier throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lauzier sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lauzier! But no joy.
Williams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Nice straight punches there by Lauzier. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lauzier.
A big right from Lauzier misses.
Lauzier loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lauzier.
Gabriel Lauzier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lauzier throws a hook to the side of Williams's head but Williams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lauzier lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Lauzier throws a good cross that connects.
#T4#
Lauzier throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Lauzier throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Williams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams tries to counter with a takedown but Lauzier is quick to defend against it.
Lauzier scores with a decent looking hook.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lauzier throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Williams feinted with a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lauzier throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Williams was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lauzier slips a jab from Williams.
Lauzier throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Williams was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lauzier throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams feinted with a counter takedown.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lauzier.
Lauzier moves away from the strike by Williams.
Nice uppercut there from Lauzier.
Joey Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lauzier throws a jab but it's blocked by Williams.
Williams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gabriel Lauzier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lauzier 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Lauzier!
Gabriel Lauzier decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF 27: Tonioli vs Williams 2
Date: Jul 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Tonioli looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Tonioli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vinicius Tonioli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tonioli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Tonioli definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tonioli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
Tonioli lands a big uppercut and Williams crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Williams looks OK. Tonioli waves Williams back to his feet!#ROC#Williams is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonioli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Are you kidding me?! Tonioli ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Williams clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinicius Tonioli!
Vinicius Tonioli retains his middleweight title! |
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Event:
NYF 25: Donal vs Daxton
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Botev throws a lazy uppercut
and Williams counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Botev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Botev misses with a jab to the body
and Botev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Botev swings widly with a right hand
enabling Williams to counter with a crisp jab.
Botev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Botev misses with an uppercut. Williams saw that one coming.#CL#
Botev has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Williams has picked Botev up - he's going for a ride! Williams dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Botev is trying to get back to full guard.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Botev's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1#
Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Botev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Botev is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Williams.
Botev avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
Botev trying to hold on to Williams's head to control him but Williams postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Botev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Botev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Williams puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Botev keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Williams is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Botev doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Williams is trying to control. Botev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Botev is trying to get back to full guard.
Williams is keen to just control but Botev is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Botev wants to get back to full guard but Williams has mounted him!
Botev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
Botev is squirming around, avoiding Williams's attempts to control the action.
Botev can't escape the position.
Botev tries to lock up and control but Williams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Botev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Botev is staying active underneath Williams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Botev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Botev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Botev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Botev blocks nicely. #T4#
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Botev is keeping the position for now.
Botev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Williams advances to half guard.
Botev won't allow Williams to pass to mount.
Williams is keen to just control but Botev is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Botev is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Botev flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Williams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Botev misses with a hook to the body
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Botev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Williams. That snapped Botev's head back.
Williams scores with a decent looking hook.
Botev misses the body punch
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Botev throws a hook but Williams avoids it easily.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Botev misses with a left hand
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
Botev misses with a double jab
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Botev misses with a hook to the body
and Williams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Botev loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Williams has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Williams blocks a jab.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Botev throws a poor cross that misses
and Williams counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice jab there from Williams.
Williams scores with a nice head shot.
Botev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Williams gets caught napping as Botev dives in and scores a takedown. Williams manages to retain guard.
Botev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Botev.
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!
Botev stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Botev chips away with some ground and pound.
Williams is trying to keep Botev in close.
Williams controlling the position.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Botev is proving a slippery customer.
Botev won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Botev 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.
Botev stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Botev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Botev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Botev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Botev thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Joey Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Botev is pulling down on Williams's head to control his posture.
Williams passes into half guard.
Botev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Botev keeps moving. #T4#
Botev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Botev controlling the position.
Williams trying to control but Botev is working from the bottom.
Williams connects with a couple of short punches.
Williams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Botev's head.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Botev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Botev punching to the body, from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Williams 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#
Nice jab there from Williams.
Joey Williams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Williams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Botev.
Botev misses with a wild body shot.
Williams might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Botev shoots in and bounces Williams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Botev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams tries to strike from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Botev looking to pass the guard.
Williams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Botev is looking to work some ground and pound but Williams has wrist control.#T1#
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Botev slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Williams has his foot on Botev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Botev works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams looking to control.
Botev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Botev postures up and lands a big shot to Williams's brow.
Botev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Botev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Botev stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Williams trying to control the position.
Botev wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Botev. #T2#
Botev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Botev from controlling successfully.
Botev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Botev content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Williams controlling Botev's posture.
Botev wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
Williams striking off his back.
Botev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Botev landing some decent shots from guard.
Botev trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Varban Botev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Botev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Williams controls Botev momentarily but Botev frees himself.
Botev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Botev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Botev throws a big right hand that misses.
Botev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Williams keeping full guard, as Botev tries to pass.
Botev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Williams works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Botev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Botev from controlling successfully.
Botev throws an elbow that misses. Williams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Botev's guard. Nice move by Williams!#REVB#
Williams trying to control but Botev is working from the bottom.
Botev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Botev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well.#SUB#
Botev looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Williams passes into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Varban Botev showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williams 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Williams!
During a confident post fight interview, Joey Williams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
NYF Challengers 1
Date: May 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Flacide tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Flacide moves into range and clinches up with Williams.
Flacide is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Flacide ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Flacide no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Williams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Flacide is keeping the position.
Flacide keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Flacide bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Williams's guard. #REVB#
Williams trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Flacide drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Flacide off! Flacide jumps back into Williams's guard. #SUB#
Flacide avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Williams wants to sweep here but Flacide controlling him for the moment.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Flacide drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Flacide off! Flacide jumps back into Williams's guard. #SUB2#
Flacide drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flacide jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Flacide is looking to advance position but Williams has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Williams controlling from mount.
Williams landing shots from mount. #T2#
Williams landing strikes, looking to finish!
Flacide really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Flacide regains half guard.
Williams prevents Flacide from improving his position.
Flacide gets full guard.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Flacide is retaining full guard.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flacide wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Flacide working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Williams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Williams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Williams landing some decent shots from guard.
Williams trying to control the position from guard on top but Flacide is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Flacide blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Flacide looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flacide is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Williams loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Flacide's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Flacide had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Flacide wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Flacide has an active guard here but Williams has managed to pass into half guard.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Williams controlling the action here.
Williams slips a nice elbow through Flacide's hands, connecting with Flacide's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Williams stalling.
Flacide wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Williams dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Williams throws a body kick that misses.
Flacide tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Flacide looks to clinch
and Williams counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams circles away from the clinch attempt.
Flacide tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Flacide tries to clinch #TD#
and Williams counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Williams takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Flacide tries to roll over but Williams keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
Williams lands with a punch from half guard.
Flacide trying to control from the bottom.
Flacide is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Flacide looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williams lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Flacide is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Williams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Williams's back!#SUB2#
Williams preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Flacide.
Williams trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Flacide not allowing Williams to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Williams's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Flacide tightening his grip on Williams, looking for the choke. #T2#
Williams wants to control his opponent's hands but Flacide gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Williams is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Flacide gets his way!
Flacide is hanging on to Williams's back as he tries to escape.
Williams trying to control the hands but Flacide breaks the grip.
Flacide has the hooks in. Williams is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Williams just trying to survive but Flacide is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Joey Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Even with his hooks in, Flacide manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T3#
Williams trying to control the hands but Flacide breaks the grip.
Flacide missing with strikes.
Williams trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Williams defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Flacide's arms.
Flacide doesn't have the hooks in and Williams manages to turn into his guard.
Williams wants to control from the top but Flacide keeps moving.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flacide is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Flacide sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Williams's guard. #T4#
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Flacide. #SUB2#
Flacide is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Williams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Flacide throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flacide is looking to advance position but Williams won't allow it. #SUB2#
Flacide is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Williams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Williams wants to improve his position but Flacide is controlling well.
Williams is trying is best to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Helio Flacide will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Flacide tries to clinch up.
Flacide tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Flacide tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Williams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Flacide gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flacide tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
#TD2#
Flacide jumps into guard, dragging Williams to the mat.
Williams is in close to Flacide's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williams content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams postures up and lands a big shot to Flacide's brow. #SUB2#
Flacide has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Williams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flacide is trying to control the position but Williams postures up. #T1#
Williams scoring with punches to the head and body.
Williams lands a couple of digs.
Williams landing with the ground and pound.
Flacide looking to hit a scissor sweep but Williams is one step ahead there.
Flacide preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Flacide working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Flacide is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Williams's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Flacide has momentary wrist control but Williams slips an elbow through the middle.
Williams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Flacide working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Flacide had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Flacide is trying to control the position but Williams postures up. #T3#
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flacide works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flacide works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Williams postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Flacide looking for subs off his back but Williams has passed one foot through into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Williams lands a nice short elbow.
Flacide avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Williams.
Williams stalling.
Williams is nestled in close to Flacide, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T4#
Williams working over Flacide with some ground and pound. Flacide looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Flacide is defending against the submission attempts here by Williams.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Flacide is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Williams slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Williams!
Joey Williams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
NYF 17: Donal vs Williamson
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Aregood tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Aregood takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aregood dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Williams attempts a counter takedown but Aregood avoids it well and moves away.
Williams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Joey Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Aregood.
Aregood tries to clinch there but Williams circles away.
It looked like Williams wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Aregood gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Williams tries to clinch there but Aregood circles away.
Aregood misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into side control. Aregood won't be happy with that.
Williams scores with punches from side control.
Williams landing a few strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Williams landing a few strikes.
Aregood tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Williams presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Williams controlling his opponent.
Williams with a couple of short strikes.#T1#
A big strike lands for Williams! That's really hurt Aregood and he's turned his back - Williams keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Williams jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Williams!
After winning the bout, Joey Williams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
NYF 14: Ferguson vs Donal
Date: Apr 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Tonioli cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tonioli has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio in the buildup to the fight.
Williams misses with an uppercut
and Tonioli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tonioli does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tonioli throws out a powerful jab.
Tonioli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Williams feints the counter takedown.
Tonioli looks to throw the jab but Williams is out of range.
Williams unleashes a big counter combination but Tonioli bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tonioli throws a body punch but Williams moves out of range.
Williams drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tonioli defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Tonioli rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Williams moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonioli moves away.
Williams takes a swing at Tonioli's ribcage but misses.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tonioli in his tracks.
Tonioli walks into a stiff left hand from Williams.
Tonioli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Williams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Tonioli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tonioli scores with a jab.
Tonioli throws a looping overhand right but Williams ducks down to avoid it.
Williams looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tonioli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tonioli moves away.
Tonioli is looking to counter punch.
Tonioli with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tonioli connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Tonioli throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Tonioli throws a right and a left that both miss.
Williams ducks right into an uppercut from Tonioli.
Tonioli misses with a right hand
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Williams takes a swing at Tonioli's ribcage but misses.
Tonioli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tonioli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Williams swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tonioli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Tonioli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Williams looks to throw the jab but Tonioli is out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tonioli lands a glancing blow to the side of Williams's head.
Tonioli does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tonioli goes for a small jab and connects. Now Tonioli goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Williams stumbles back but Tonioli runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Williams to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Williams will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vinicius Tonioli!
Vinicius Tonioli is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
NYF:Fight Night 1
Date: Mar 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Ruiz misses with a lunging right hand
and Williams counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Ruiz.
Williams is looking for the big counter here.
Ruiz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Williams misses with a shot to the body
and Ruiz counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Ruiz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Williams misses with a hook to the body
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Williams finds it's way through Ruiz's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruiz connects with a high kick.
Ruiz misses with a hook. Williams ducked under it nicely.
Ruiz misses with a few strikes there.
Williams changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T1#
Ruiz lands a jab to the nose.
Williams misses with a body shot
and Ruiz counters with a three punch combo that has Williams backing up. Williams nods at Ruiz to acknowledge the strikes.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Ruiz slips the punch.
Ruiz throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Williams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Ruiz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Ruiz!#REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Williams can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ruiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ruiz being controlled here momentarily.
Ruiz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Williams keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is controlling Ruiz's posture.#SUB#
Ruiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ruiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Ruiz drops back looking for a leg! Williams is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Williams manages to kick Ruiz off! Ruiz jumps back into Williams's guard.
Ruiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard. #T3#
Williams managing to control the position.
Williams throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruiz's guard. #REVB#
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams lands a couple of elbows.
Williams controlling from the top position.
Ruiz wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Williams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ruiz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Williams controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Williams throws an off balance right hand
letting Ruiz counter with a right hand.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A head kick misses from Ruiz.
And Williams tries to counter it with a takedown but Ruiz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Ruiz dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Williams throws the left hand but Ruiz avoids the punch easily.
Ruiz throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Williams counters with a single leg into guard. Ruiz didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruiz has wrist control.
Williams stands up over Ruiz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ruiz keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Williams throws an elbow that misses. Ruiz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Williams's guard. Nice move by Ruiz!#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams is pulling down on Ruiz's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruiz, at least for the moment.
Ruiz showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Ruiz being controlled here momentarily.
Williams trying to control the position.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ruiz trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet. #SUB2#
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Williams throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ruiz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ruiz wants to pass the guard but Williams is keeping the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ruiz trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ruiz throws a nice head kick!
Williams missing with a left hand there. Ruiz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ruiz throws a counter high kick but Williams was just alert enough to avoid it.#T3#
Williams lands a jab to the nose.
Ruiz misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ruiz!
Williams cracks Ruiz with a big right hand but Ruiz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Williams scoring with punches and elbows.
Williams landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Williams in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Williams trying to control the position but Ruiz is working away.
The strikes coming from Williams are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T4#
Ruiz is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Williams throwing shots but missing, from side control. #SUB2#
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The strikes coming from Williams are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Williams working the head and body with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams working the head with strikes. #ROC2#Ruiz is rocked!
Williams controlling the position from side mount.
Oh Ruiz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ruiz sneaks back into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ruiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Ruiz seems to have got his legs back now.
Ruiz misses with a head kick.
Ruiz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruiz dips to his left and cracks Williams with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams tries to clinch but Ruiz is having none of it.
Ruiz throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ruiz keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1##SUB2#
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruiz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ruiz trying to control from the bottom.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ruiz trying to control but Williams postures up.
Williams missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Williams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Williams is taking a breather. Ruiz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Williams is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williams is keen to just control but Ruiz is a slippery customer.
Williams thows a huge punch but Ruiz dodges it nicely.
Nice strikes from Williams there.
Joey Williams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Ruiz is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard.
Ruiz tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice uppercut lands for Ruiz. That snapped Williams's head back.
Williams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ruiz counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T4#
Williams dives in for a single leg takedown but Ruiz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ruiz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Williams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anthony Ruiz is winning the standup battle so far.
Ruiz swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Williams counters with a series of strikes. Ruiz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ruiz tries to land a body kick
and Williams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab by Williams.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williams 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Williams!
A relieved looking Joey Williams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
NYF 9: St. Claire vs Silva
Date: Feb 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch but Williams swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Machine takes the fight into the clinch.
Machine gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Williams.
Machine lands a damaging elbow.
Williams tries for a takedown. No joy.
Williams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Machine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Alexis Machine has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Williams.
Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Machine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
Williams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Machine lands a damaging elbow.
Williams has Machine pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Machine manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Machine lands a nice elbow.
Williams tries to score a body lock takedown but Machine shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Machine stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machine lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Machine lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
Machine stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams looks winded!#T1#
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machine prevents it.
Williams wants to take the fight to the mat but Machine manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Williams goes for a takedown in the clinch but Machine prevents it.
Machine lands a damaging elbow.
Machine lands a damaging elbow.
Machine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machine lands a damaging elbow.
I was talking to Machine's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Machine comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Machine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!
Machine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Machine lands an elbow inside.
Machine lands a damaging elbow.
Machine creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses.
Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Joey Williams has been cut.
Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
Machine lands a nice elbow.
Machine lands a damaging elbow. #ROC#Williams is rocked!
Machine lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Machine finish him?
Machine gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Machine lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment. #KD#
Machine lands a vicious elbow to the side of Williams's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Machine tries to finish him with strikes but Williams still seems able to defend himself so Machine steps back and lets Williams get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#CL#
Machine moves into the clinch.
Williams takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Machine.
Nice elbow from Machine.
Machine lands an elbow inside that Williams shrugs off.
Machine creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Williams! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Machine.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexis Machine!
Post fight, Alexis Machine took to the microphone: 'Well, well, well, feed me crack and call me a bitch!'. |
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Event:
NYF:4
Date: Jan 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Cloudwhammer misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cloudwhammer is looking to stand back up but Williams counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cloudwhammer. #REVB#
Cloudwhammer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Williams.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cloudwhammer's head.
Williams thows a huge punch but Cloudwhammer dodges it nicely.
Williams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams passes the guard and advances to mount!
Cloudwhammer is bucking up trying to escape but Williams cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T1#
Williams cracks Cloudwhammer with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cloudwhammer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Williams throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cloudwhammer because Williams loaded up on that one.
Williams landing shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cloudwhammer looks winded!
Williams connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#SUB#
Cloudwhammer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Williams.
Williams controlling from mount.
BOOM! Williams connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Williams scoring with strikes but Cloudwhammer is staying in there.
Williams connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams controlling from mount.
Williams raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Cloudwhammer is rocked!
Williams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Williams controlling from mount.
Williams landing strikes from the mount.
Cloudwhammer is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
Williams cracks Cloudwhammer with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Williams!
Joey Williams thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
EMPIRE 20: Johnson vs Kakuzo
Date: Nov 12, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Williams gets the takedown into side control.
Millediou sneaks out the side door and pushes Williams away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD#
Williams gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams scores with a couple of short elbows.
Williams in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Williams working away.
Millediou is trying to escape the position but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams tries to score with some ground and pound. Millediou controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Millediou tries to improve position but can't.
Williams sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Millediou is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Williams in side control lands a decent elbow.
Williams trying to control the action but Millediou is working from the bottom.
Millediou tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Millediou seems a little lost for a moment, as Williams dominates the positioning.
Millediou is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Williams landing a few strikes.
Millediou tries to bench press Williams off him but Williams keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Millediou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams 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.
Williams misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Millediou's face as Williams controls the position. #T2#
Williams in side control lands a decent elbow.
Williams has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB#
Williams is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Millediou has escaped the position, nice work there.
Williams wants to control but Millediou is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams grinds an elbow into Millediou's temple.
Millediou is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Millediou can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Millediou takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Williams working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Williams trying to control the position but Millediou is working away.
Millediou parries the strikes from Williams easily there. Williams is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Millediou to escape.
Millediou can't do much from the bottom here.
Millediou is looking to reverse the position.
Millediou wants to control but Williams postures up.
Williams in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Millediou prevents Williams from improving position. #T4#
Millediou can't do much from the bottom here.
Millediou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Millediou keeps working. #SUB#
Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Millediou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Williams dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD#
Williams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Millediou looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Millediou wants to control but Williams postures up.
Millediou managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Williams.
Williams 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.
Williams working away.
Williams cracks Millediou with a big elbow.
Williams in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Millediou is working to avoid the ground and pound but Williams connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a strike aimed at the side of Millediou's head but Millediou avoids it well.
Williams landing a few strikes. #T1#
Millediou is trying to control Williams's posture but Williams avoids it.
Millediou parries the strikes from Williams easily there. Williams is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Millediou to escape.
Williams working away.
Millediou is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Williams wants to control but Millediou is keeping him busy.
Williams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Williams working over Millediou with some ground and pound. Millediou looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Williams prevents Millediou from improving his position.
Millediou keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Williams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2#
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Millediou is trying to control but can't.
Williams not doing much here.
Millediou is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Millediou is in trouble now - Williams has advanced to mount!
Williams raining down shots from the mount!#T3#
Millediou tries to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
Millediou has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Williams fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
#ROC#Millediou is rocked!
BOOM! Williams connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Millediou is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
Millediou takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Williams's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Williams!
A very excited looking Joey Williams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN11
Date: Oct 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Messervey stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Williams manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Messervey on his heels. He'll look to pass Messervey's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Messervey wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Messervey looking for a sweep. Not yet Messervey, not yet.
Williams passes Messervey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Williams.
Messervey has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Williams is working away from the top position though.
Messervey might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Messervey is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Williams seems content to control.#SUB2#
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Messervey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Williams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T1#
Williams frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Williams looking to finish Messervey with some ground and pound. This is bad for Messervey!
Williams raining down hammerfists from mount.
Messervey tries to hold on but Williams postures up.
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Williams looking to control but Messervey is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
You get the feeling that Messervey really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Williams working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Williams content just to control the position here.
Messervey is in a horrible position here. Williams smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Williams cracks Messervey with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Williams is landing with some decent strikes but Messervey is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Williams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#T3#
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Williams cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Williams working Messervey over with strikes here.
Williams looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#Messervey is rocked!
Williams lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Messervey is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Messervey takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Williams's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Williams!
A very excited looking Joey Williams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Jack Messervey spoke after the fight, saying 'That's not Bussin'. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN10
Date: Oct 05, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Millward on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Williams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Williams has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Williams prevents Millward from standing back up.
Millward might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Williams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Millward!
Williams has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Millward's face.
Williams lands a nice shot to the head.
Millward wants to control but Williams is having none of it.
Williams lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Williams controlling the pace for now.
Williams dominating with strikes here.
Williams lands with some strikes.
Williams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Millward wants to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Williams cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Williams landing strikes from the mount and Millward is in trouble!
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!
Millward is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Williams lands a nice shot to the head.
Williams is landing with some decent strikes but Millward is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#ROC2#Millward is rocked!
Millward tries to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
Oh Millward is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Williams loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Millward scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Williams land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Williams stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Williams!
Joey Williams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN8
Date: Sep 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gracie. #CL2#
Gracie has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for a triangle here. Williams is fighting it but it looks tight! Gracie pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Williams is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ethan Gracie! |
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Event:
EMPIRE FN6
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Santos makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Santos shoots in and drives through. Williams sprawls well.
Williams dives in and grabs Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes down on Williams's head and hops out.
Santos looks to land a body kick but Williams moved away.
Williams fails with the takedown.
Miguel Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Williams.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Williams.
Santos wants to get back to his feet but Williams is dominant here and he's now got Santos's back!#SUB2#
Williams is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Santos with him. Santos is trying to defend but Williams has an arm under the chin now! Santos grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joey Williams!
A relieved looking Joey Williams thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Williams shoots and misses
and Head counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Head scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
Williams shoots and misses
and Head counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Head connects with the punch.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Head counters with a left to the body.
Dale Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Williams.
Head scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Head tests Williams's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joey Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams with a poor takedown
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Head lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Head counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Williams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Head counters with a stiff right hand.
Williams looks winded!
Williams with a poor takedown
and Head counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Head lands a right hook to the body.
Head scores with a shot to the body.
Head throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Williams on the side of the head.
Head throws a good cross that connects.
Williams fails with the takedown
and Head counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Head connects with the punch.
Williams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Head scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Head scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Head pushes Williams up against the cage in a clinch.
Head lands a right hand.
Head effectively controlling the action here.
Head scores with a shot to the side of Williams's head. #T2#
Head lands a body shot. #BC#
Head breaks the clinch.
Williams takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Head counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Head cracks Williams with an open hand slap.
Head scores with a body shot.
Head thuds a left hand into Williams's body.
Head lands with a nice body punch.
Williams walks into a left hand.
Head lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Dale Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Head throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Head is looking to wear down Williams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Head lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Williams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Williams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Head lands a right hook to the body.
Head lands a right hook to the body.
#T3#
Head throws out a powerful jab.
Head fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Williams looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Head sizes up Williams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Head lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Williams at a distance.
Head getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Head swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Williams.
A jab from Head finds it's way through Williams's defenses.
Good exchange - Head coming out on top.
Head fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Williams takes one to the chin there.
Williams takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Williams is trying desperately to land a takedown but Head is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Williams.
Williams tries for a takedown but Head circles away easily
and Head counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Head is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Head scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Head lands a right hook to the body.
Head digs a good body shot into Williams's ribs.
Williams tries for a takedown but Head circles away easily
enabling Head to counter with a crisp jab.
Jab by Head.
Head lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Head scores with a crisp jab that stopped Williams in his tracks.
Head lands with a good body shot.
Head lands a lovely overhand right.
Head connects with a body shot that sends Williams's belly button to the back.
Williams has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Head scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#Williams is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Williams is still on wobbly legs! Can Head finish him?#KD#
Head sends Williams crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Head is motioning to the referee to let Williams up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Head steps in with a hook that catches Williams right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Head follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Williams looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dale Head!
Dale Head decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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