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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Alexander Zelaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Walter Alexander Zelaya enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kurt Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Walter Alexander Zelaya!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zelaya loads up on a big right hand but Wagner slips the punch.
Wagner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zelaya tries to avoid it but Wagner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zelaya to the ground. Zelaya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zelaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Zelaya throws a series of punches but Wagner moves out of range.
Zelaya tries to clinch there but Wagner circles away.
Zelaya throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zelaya goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zelaya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wagner's sensitive parts.
Zelaya throws out a loose jab but Wagner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zelaya misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wagner.
Zelaya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wagner doesn't seem bothered though.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wagner is defended easily by Zelaya.
Zelaya just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Wagner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zelaya scores with a jab. Wagner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zelaya darts in and clinches Wagner up against the cage.
Zelaya is pressed up against the cage. Wagner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zelaya down to the mat. Zelaya avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zelaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zelaya closes the distance and clinches.
Zelaya lands with a right to the head.
Zelaya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner goes for a takedown attempt but Zelaya pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've been informed that Zelaya has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Walter Alexander Zelaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zelaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walter Alexander Zelaya is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wagner with a poor takedown
and Zelaya counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zelaya sprawls well. Zelaya wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wagner gets slowly back to his feet.
Zelaya throws a shot from downtown. Wagner moves away and avoids it.
Wagner staying out of range there.
Zelaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zelaya lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zelaya.
Wagner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zelaya tries to avoid it but Wagner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zelaya to the ground. Zelaya escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wagner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wagner gets a takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zelaya trying to control here.
Zelaya throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zelaya has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wagner is working away from the top position though.
Zelaya moves into full guard.
Wagner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wagner throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zelaya's head.
Wagner trying to control but Zelaya is working from the bottom.
Zelaya is trying to keep Wagner in close.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Zelaya keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zelaya is on top in guard.
Zelaya slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wagner desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zelaya throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Zelaya there.
Wagner tries to roll over but Zelaya keeps him under control.
Zelaya lands with a punch from half guard.
Zelaya is keen to just control but Wagner is a slippery customer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zelaya connects with a nice short shot to Wagner's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wagner tries to roll over but Zelaya keeps him under control.
Wagner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zelaya works his way into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Alexander Zelaya dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wagner moves out of range as Zelaya strikes.
Wagner checks a low kick from Zelaya.
Zelaya lands with a right hand.
Zelaya waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wagner.
Zelaya throws the kick towards the body but Wagner avoids it.
Wagner has a takedown stuffed.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zelaya. That's going to slow Wagner down.
Wagner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zelaya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wagner was well out of range. Poor timing from Zelaya.
Zelaya misses the shot to the body.
Zelaya is looking to slow Wagner down with leg kicks.
Zelaya sizes up Wagner with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zelaya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zelaya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zelaya rushes Wagner and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wagner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zelaya lands with a light punch inside.
Wagner can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zelaya prevents it.
Zelaya is working Wagner over against the cage.
Zelaya is working Wagner over against the cage.
Zelaya gets through Wagner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wagner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Zelaya on the inside.
Zelaya is working Wagner over against the cage.
Zelaya unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zelaya throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wagner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zelaya.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelaya lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wagner can't get the takedown.
Zelaya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zelaya.
Zelaya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wagner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A body shot lands from Zelaya.
Zelaya digs a right hand into Wagner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wagner's gas tank.
Zelaya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zelaya lands a nice knee to the body.
Zelaya throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wagners head.
Zelaya scores a nice knee to the body.
Zelaya utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wagner throws a punch but it's blocked by Zelaya.
Zelaya lands an elbow inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zelaya lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zelaya has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wagner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zelaya avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zelaya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zelaya works on Wagner's body with a couple of short punches.
Zelaya lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zelaya unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wagner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zelaya digs a right hand underneath Wagner's ribcage. Wagner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zelaya.
Zelaya cracks Wagner with a nice body shot.
Zelaya lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wagner wants a takedown.
Zelaya lands a shoulder strike.
Zelaya lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner tries for a takedown. No joy.
A hook to the body from Zelaya.
Zelaya makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Zelaya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zelaya stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zelaya lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Zelaya.
Zelaya works on Wagner's body with a couple of short punches.
Zelaya lands a body punch.
Wagner is trying to drag Zelaya to the mat but Zelaya just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zelaya scores with a knee to the head.
Walter Alexander Zelaya seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zelaya lands a nice uppercut.
Zelaya lands with a right to the head.
Zelaya lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zelaya lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wagner or not.
Zelaya lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zelaya is working Wagner over against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zelaya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zelaya lands a left hand.
Zelaya digs a right hand into Wagner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wagner's gas tank.
Zelaya lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zelaya scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Alexander Zelaya showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wagner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zelaya thuds a left hand into Wagner's body.
Zelaya with a nice cross.
Wagner fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zelaya avoids it really well and circles away.
Zelaya stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zelaya wants it to stay on the feet.
Wagner slips a straight right by Zelaya.
Wagner tries for a takedown but Zelaya circles away easily
and Zelaya counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Wagner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zelaya's waist but Zelaya gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wagner off to one side.
Zelaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Zelaya lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wagner circles away quickly and effectively.
Zelaya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zelaya with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from Zelaya misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zelaya tries to clinch up.
Zelaya fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zelaya throws the left hand but Wagner avoids the punch easily.
Wagner slips a jab from Zelaya.
Wagner walks into a straight right hand from Zelaya.
Wagner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zelaya is looking to clinch.
Zelaya connects with a right hand. Wagner shakes it off.
Wagner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zelaya misses with a body shot.
Wagner staying out of range there.
Wagner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zelaya.
Walter Alexander Zelaya is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zelaya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wagner.
Wagner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zelaya lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zelaya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wagner doesn't seem bothered though.
Wagner looks for a takedown but Zelaya sprawls well.
Wagner looking to score a takedown here. Zelaya is defending well but Wagner drives through and ends up in Zelaya's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner 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.
Zelaya has Wagner pulled in close to control his posture.
Zelaya is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wagner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zelaya has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zelaya 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.
Zelaya has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zelaya is on top in guard.
Zelaya trying to control but Wagner is working from the bottom.
Zelaya engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zelaya's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Walter Alexander Zelaya wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zelaya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wagner checks a leg kick.
Zelaya tries to clinch up.
Zelaya swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zelaya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A punch combination from Zelaya misses.
Zelaya scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown but Zelaya shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A slow jab from Zelaya misses its intended target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zelaya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zelaya gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kurt Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Alexander Zelaya comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zelaya 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 26:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Alexander Zelaya!
After winning the bout, Walter Alexander Zelaya 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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