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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. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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218 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nolan Kloss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jacoby Wilcox!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kloss shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kloss feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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.
Kloss postures up in Wilcox's guard and throws a big left but Wilcox blocks it.
Kloss has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kloss working some strikes from top position.
Wilcox looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilcox, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kloss trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kloss is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wilcox looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilcox, not yet.
Wilcox trying to keep a closed guard but Kloss is proving a slippery customer.
Wilcox looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilcox, not yet.
Wilcox wants to control the position but Kloss says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kloss is thwarting Wilcox's attempts to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilcox misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Kloss wants to take a breather but Wilcox is having none of it.
Kloss content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kloss is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wilcox sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox is looking to improve his position.
Kloss not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wilcox pushes Kloss off looking to stand but Kloss dives back in and keeps control.
Wilcox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kloss controlling the action here.
Kloss is thwarting Wilcox's attempts to control the position.
Wilcox manages to get to full guard.
Wilcox has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kloss can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kloss is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kloss looking to sit in guard and control but Wilcox gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kloss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilcox gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kloss keeping moving, preventing Wilcox from controlling successfully.
Wilcox looking to pass the guard.
Kloss controls Wilcox momentarily but Wilcox frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilcox trying to control but Kloss is working from the bottom.
Wilcox throwing strikes from guard but Kloss blocks nicely.
Wilcox in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilcox working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilcox slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Wilcox throws a strike aimed at the side of Kloss's head but Kloss avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox throws a strike aimed at the side of Kloss's head but Kloss avoids it well.
Wilcox working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wilcox is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kloss knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kloss gets back to half guard.
Kloss works his way to full guard. Good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wilcox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilcox with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilcox postures up in Kloss's guard and throws a big left but Kloss blocks it.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wilcox works the jab nicely.
Kloss fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wilcox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kloss lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wilcox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kloss misses with an uppercut. Wilcox saw that one coming.
Kloss misses with a series of wild punches.
Wilcox throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A lazy left from Wilcox finds it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kloss. That's going to slow Wilcox down.
Wilcox moves out of range of the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wilcox is defended easily by Kloss.
Wilcox stuffs the takedown attempt from Kloss. Kloss gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox misses with an uppercut. Kloss saw that one coming.
Kloss finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wilcox circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kloss swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wilcox tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kloss paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wilcox moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wilcox lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Nolan Kloss has been cut.
Kloss tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilcox throws a right and a left that Kloss avoids nicely.
Kloss tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kloss throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilcox scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Kloss blocks a head kick by Wilcox.
Jacoby Wilcox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilcox fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kloss 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.
Wilcox lands a leg kick that knocks Kloss off balance momentarily.
Wilcox moves out of range of the body kick.
Kloss drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wilcox not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wilcox is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kloss keeping control of the position.
Wilcox seems to be working for a kimura but Kloss defends the submission attempt.
Kloss is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox slips a nice elbow through Kloss's hands, connecting with Kloss's forehead.
Kloss manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Kloss closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kloss lands in his opponent's guard.
Kloss trying to control but Wilcox is working from the bottom.
Wilcox trying to keep a closed guard but Kloss is proving a slippery customer.
Wilcox had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kloss defends it easily.
Kloss works over Wilcox with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kloss missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilcox is trying to keep Kloss in close.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilcox is looking to stand back up but Kloss counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Wilcox.
Kloss decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Wilcox cracks Kloss with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kloss throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wilcox throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kloss moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wilcox scores with the left hand. Kloss knows he should have avoided that one.
Nolan Kloss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kloss fails with the takedown.
Kloss fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nolan Kloss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Kloss. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacoby Wilcox showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nolan Kloss's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kloss moves in looking to clinch but Wilcox pushes him off.
Wilcox shoots in for a takedown but Kloss shows good takedown defense.
A head kick misses from Kloss.
Kloss throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wilcox lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kloss has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kloss and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kloss moves in looking to clinch but Wilcox pushes him off.
Kloss takes the fight into the clinch.
Wilcox tries to throw a body punch but Kloss avoids it by throwing Wilcox back against the cage.
Wilcox struggles to land a body shot inside as Kloss controls his hands.
Kloss tries to circle away but Wilcox has him pinned against the cage.
Kloss breaks from the clinch.
Wilcox throws a hook but Kloss blocks it.
Kloss shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Kloss lands a big elbow.
Wilcox tries to lock up and control but Kloss gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kloss with good strikes from the mount here!
Wilcox is looking to improve his position but Kloss isn't that keen on the idea.
Wilcox has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kloss with good strikes from the mount here!
Kloss lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wilcox hang on?
The referee warns Wilcox that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Wilcox sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kloss trying to control from half guard but Wilcox is working away.
Wilcox is trying to maintain the position but Kloss is very close to passing his half guard.
Kloss seems to be working for a kimura but Wilcox defends the submission attempt.
Wilcox is pressing down on Kloss's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Nolan Kloss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kloss postures up.
Wilcox wants to improve his position but instead Kloss has moved into half guard.
Kloss is keen to just control but Wilcox is a slippery customer.
Wilcox is looking for a sweep. Kloss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kloss not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wilcox wants to improve his position but Kloss is controlling well.
Wilcox looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wilcox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilcox tries to get to full guard but Kloss has control of the leg.
Kloss lands with a punch from half guard.
Wilcox is looking for a sweep. Kloss is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox gets back to full guard.
Kloss wants to pass the guard but Wilcox is keeping the position.
Kloss content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kloss stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wilcox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kloss is fighting to break Wilcox's control of his arms but Wilcox is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kloss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kloss won't allow Wilcox to sweep him here.
Kloss is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kloss postures up in Wilcox's guard and throws a big left but Wilcox blocks it.
Wilcox trying to keep a closed guard but Kloss is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kloss is working Wilcox over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wilcox keeping moving, preventing Kloss from controlling successfully.
Kloss with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilcox working a defensive guard here.
Wilcox looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilcox, not yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilcox had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kloss defends it easily.
Wilcox has his foot on Kloss's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kloss works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kloss landing with the ground and pound.
Kloss trying to control but Wilcox is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nolan Kloss showed his dominance in that final round.
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 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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