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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nolan Kloss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacoby Wilcox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilcox has chosen Danger: Wildman as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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196 cm
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218 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nolan Kloss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jacoby Wilcox!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilcox stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wilcox wants it to stay on the feet.
Wilcox closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kloss circles away.
Wilcox tries to clinch up but Kloss circles away and keeps his distance.
Kloss throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kloss drives through and clinches with Wilcox against the cage.
Wilcox throws a head punch that misses.
Wilcox misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wilcox creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Nolan Kloss has been cut.
Kloss taking a breather.
Wilcox can't find room to land a body shot as Kloss controls the action.
Wilcox is trying to maintain a safe position but Kloss gets an underhook and turns Wilcox into the cage.
Wilcox tries a body shot but Kloss blocks it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Wilcox.
Kloss wants the takedown. Wilcox is fighting it off but Kloss persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Wilcox's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Wilcox looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kloss in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilcox working a defensive guard here.
Kloss trying to control but Wilcox is working from the bottom.
Kloss is looking to work some ground and pound but Wilcox has wrist control.
Kloss looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kloss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilcox working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kloss doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kloss manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wilcox keeping moving, preventing Kloss from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kloss chips away with some ground and pound.
Kloss landing with the ground and pound.
Wilcox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kloss won't allow Wilcox to sweep him here.
Klossis looking to pass into half guard but Wilcox pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wilcox is in guard.
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 big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilcox accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kloss pushes Wilcox off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kloss's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kloss duly obliges.
Kloss moves into range and clinches up with Wilcox.
Kloss is looking to break free of the clinch but Wilcox has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kloss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilcox lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kloss is breathing heavily.
Wilcox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kloss as Wilcox tries to tie him up.
Kloss is pushing Wilcox up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wilcox avoids a wild elbow strike from Kloss.
Wilcox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilcox misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilcox misses with some punches.
Wilcox is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kloss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Wilcox is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kloss is keeping busy.
Wilcox working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kloss throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilcox.
Wilcox can't find room to land a body shot as Kloss controls the action.
Wilcox is trying to maintain a safe position but Kloss gets an underhook and turns Wilcox into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilcox fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilcox blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kloss is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wilcox gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Kloss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kloss.
Wilcox lands a hook that snaps the head of Kloss backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kloss.
Kloss is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kloss changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wilcox fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wilcox's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kloss under the eye.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilcox with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kloss counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kloss trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Nolan Kloss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nolan Kloss's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wilcox leaves Kloss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kloss looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kloss throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wilcox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilcox misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kloss.
Wilcox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilcox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kloss moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kloss has Wilcox pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kloss is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wilcox pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Kloss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kloss lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilcox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kloss's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wilcox.
Wilcox tries a body shot but Kloss blocks it.
Kloss tries to land a knee to the head but Wilcox blocks with his arms.
Kloss trying to control the position but instead, Wilcox has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kloss into the cage.
Wilcox is pressed up against the cage. Kloss has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wilcox down to the mat. Wilcox avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kloss throws a series of punches but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox tries to clinch up.
Kloss is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wilcox's half guard.
Wilcox blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kloss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kloss prevents Wilcox from improving his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilcox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilcox moves into full guard.
Kloss throwing strikes from guard but Wilcox blocks nicely.
Wilcox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wilcox working a defensive guard here.
Kloss preventing the sweep.
Kloss chips away with some ground and pound.
Wilcox working for a triangle but Kloss defends it easily.
Kloss is pushing down on Wilcox's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wilcox is fighting to maintain full guard but Kloss has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nolan Kloss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kloss pulls his head out easily.
Wilcox is looking for a sweep. Kloss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilcox is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Kloss is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kloss missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kloss thows a huge punch but Wilcox dodges it nicely.
Kloss scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kloss thows a huge punch but Wilcox dodges it nicely.
Wilcox missing with punches from the bottom.
Kloss is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilcox doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kloss.
Ground and pound from Kloss.
Kloss prevents Wilcox from improving his position.
Kloss is looking for a kimura but Wilcox is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kloss to get the leverage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilcox is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nolan Kloss dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nolan Kloss's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kloss scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kloss misses with a wild combination.
Wilcox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wilcox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kloss bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nolan Kloss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kloss fails to land the takedown.
Wilcox avoids the head kick by Kloss.
Wilcox misses with a hook. Kloss ducked under it nicely.
Nolan Kloss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kloss attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Kloss.
Wilcox stuffs the takedown attempt from Kloss. Kloss gets slowly back to his feet.
Wilcox fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kloss tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wilcox misses with a wild body shot.
Kloss misses with a two punch combination.
Kloss lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wilcox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kloss moves away.
Wilcox misses with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kloss to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wilcox is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Wilcox is trying to keep Kloss in close.
Kloss is in close to Wilcox's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wilcox manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kloss manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kloss is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kloss looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wilcox is one step ahead there.
Wilcox distracts Kloss with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kloss not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilcox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilcox thows a big elbow that misses.
Kloss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kloss preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nolan Kloss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wilcox is looking to work some ground and pound but Kloss has wrist control.
Wilcox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilcox works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wilcox trying to mount his opponent but Kloss defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kloss is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wilcox pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kloss wants to improve his position but Wilcox is controlling well.
Wilcox is trying to control the action in half guard but Kloss is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jacoby Wilcox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wilcox is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kloss is just riding it out for now. Wilcox eventually gives up the hold.
Wilcox thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jacoby Wilcox.
I think Kloss 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Nolan Kloss!
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hype
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