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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Josh Massey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wilkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Josh Massey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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178 cm
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Dangerous GnP
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Josh Massey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wilkins!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massey looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wilkins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Massey.
Wilkins is trying to maintain the position but Massey is very close to passing his half guard.
Wilkins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilkins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Massey.
Wilkins trying to control the position.
Massey trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Wilkins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Massey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Wilkins is trying to control the position but Massey postures up.
Massey chips away with some ground and pound.
Massey wants to pass the guard but Wilkins is keeping the position.
Massey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Massey has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Massey working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wilkins is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins keeping full guard, as Massey tries to pass.
Massey throws a big right hand that misses.
Massey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wilkins keeping moving, preventing Massey from controlling successfully.
Massey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Massey trying to control the position from guard on top but Wilkins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilkins's head.
Wilkins is trying to keep Massey in close.
Massey postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wilkins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Massey, into his guard.
Wilkins trying to control but Massey is working from the bottom.
Massey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilkins is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wilkins loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Massey pushes Wilkins off and scrambles back to his feet.
Massey shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wilkins wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Massey dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Massey closes the distance and clinches.
Massey lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like John Wilkins has been cut.
Massey tightens his grip and picks Wilkins up, before dumping him to the ground. Wilkins manages to land in guard.
Wilkins trying to keep a closed guard but Massey is proving a slippery customer.
Massey tries to stand but Wilkins is controlling from the bottom.
Massey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wilkins wants to get back to his feet but Massey is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wilkins has a closed guard, preventing Massey from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey scoring with punches to the head and body.
Massey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wilkins's head.
Massey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilkins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Massey cracks Wilkins with a solid left hand.
Wilkins is trying to control the position but Massey postures up.
Wilkins might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Massey kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wilkins had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Massey defends it easily.
Wilkins is breathing heavily.
Massey looking to pass the guard.
Wilkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Massey cracks Wilkins with a solid left hand.
Massey wants to control from the top but Wilkins keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Massey takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wilkins working aggressively here.
Massey has picked Wilkins up - he's going for a ride! Massey dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Massey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilkins is just riding it out for now. Massey eventually gives up the hold.
Massey controlling the action here.
Wilkins makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wilkins.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilkins, not yet.
Wilkins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wilkins is trying to control the position but Massey postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Massey slips nicely into half guard.
Massey perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Massey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Wilkins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Massey tries a head kick but it misses.
Massey rushes Wilkins and presses him up against the cage.
Wilkins is trying to break the clinch but Massey is controlling him.
Wilkins is looking to control Massey's arms but Massey gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wilkins has his back to the cage.
Wilkins tries to score a body lock takedown but Massey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Massey stops a takedown attempt from Wilkins.
Massey pulls guard.
Massey manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wilkins manages to get himself to full guard.
Massey is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wilkins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wilkins has escaped and now he's on top!
Massey has his feet on Wilkins's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Massey has managed to clinch.
Wilkins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Massey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Josh Massey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wilkins.
Wilkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Massey has picked Wilkins up - he's going for a ride! Massey dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wilkins is trying to maintain the position but Massey is very close to passing his half guard.
Massey stops Wilkins from getting back to his feet.
Massey sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Massey is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wilkins has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massey seems to be working for a kimura but Wilkins defends the submission attempt.
Wilkins is looking to improve his position.
Massey is working for a kimura but Wilkins is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Massey stops Wilkins from getting back to his feet.
Massey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilkins sees it coming and defends easily.
Wilkins trying to control but Massey postures up.
Wilkins tries to get to full guard but Massey has control of the leg.
Massey looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Massey is taking a breather. Wilkins 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.
Massey is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Josh Massey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilkins is defending against the submission attempts here by Massey.
Wilkins looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Massey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Massey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Massey!
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energy
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hype
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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