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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Pound (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timothy Wilkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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162 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Pound!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Timothy Wilkinson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilkinson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pound has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson lands an overhand right.
Wilkinson throws a body punch but Pound moves out of range.
It looked like Pound was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilkinson.
Pound throws a leg kick but Wilkinson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Pound takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wilkinson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pound on the side of the head.
Wilkinson misses with a body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pound, right into the meat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pound misses with the head strike.
Pound lands a body shot.
Wilkinson pushes Pound back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wilkinson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pound's elbow.
Wilkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pound lands with a short shot to the head.
Pound lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson is working Pound over against the cage.
Wilkinson throws a punch but it's blocked by Pound.
Wilkinson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson tries a body shot but Pound blocks it.
Pound fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilkinson can't find room to land a body shot as Pound controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pound.
Wilkinson has Pound pressed against the cage, preventing Pound from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wilkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilkinson lands a shoulder strike.
Wilkinson blocking some punches.
Pound lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pound as Wilkinson tries to tie him up.
Pound definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pound throws a head punch that misses.
Wilkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pound tries to work over Wilkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pound throws a head punch that misses.
Wilkinson swings wildly with an uppercut but Pound uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pound blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pound backwards.
Pound misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pound tries to work over Wilkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pound looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson blocks a body shot from Pound.
Wilkinson stalling.
Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilkinson.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pound creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pound breaks the clinch.
Wilkinson walks into a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wilkinson.
Wilkinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilkinson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pound avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pound throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilkinson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound throws a body punch but Wilkinson moves out of range.
Pound misses the shot to the body.
Pound throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilkinson swings for the body but Pound moves out of range.
Good work by Pound as he checks the leg kick.
Wilkinson closes the distance and clinches.
Pound pushes Wilkinson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilkinson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pound swings wildly with an uppercut but Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilkinson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pound scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Timothy Wilkinson has been cut.
Wilkinson breaks from the clinch.
Wilkinson tries to clinch but Pound moves out of range.
Pound misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pound is just out of range.
Pound checks a low kick from Wilkinson.
Pound thuds his right hand into Wilkinson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wilkinson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkinson misses with a wild body shot.
Pound blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Wilkinson misses.
Wilkinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pound takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pound. Wilkinson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pound throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wilkinson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wilkinson blocks a leg kick.
Wilkinson tries to land a front kick but Pound steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pound misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Timothy Wilkinson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Timothy Wilkinson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pound cracks Wilkinson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pound swings for the body but Wilkinson moves out of range.
Timothy Wilkinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pound ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilkinson moves away.
Pound misses with a leg kick.
Pound checks a leg kick.
Pound takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pound missing with a left hand there. Wilkinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pound checks a leg kick.
Pound uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilkinson.
Pound throws a leg kick but Wilkinson checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson lands with a nice body punch.
Pound lands with a nice body punch.
Wilkinson misses with a body kick.
Pound finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wilkinson misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Pound blocks the low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Wilkinson blocks the leg kick.
Wilkinson ducks right into an uppercut from Pound.
Pound has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wilkinson finds it's way round the side to connect with Pound's head.
Wilkinson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pound ducks under a wild hook from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson throws the kick towards the body but Pound avoids it.
Pound looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wilkinson throws a leg kick but Pound moved away.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilkinson misses the target.
Wilkinson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wilkinson throws a series of punches but Pound avoids them all with ease.
Wilkinson swings for the body but Pound moves out of range.
Wilkinson lands a nice shot to the body.
Pound takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pound throws a body punch but Wilkinson moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilkinson moves forwards but Pound connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wilkinson lands a glancing blow to the side of Pound's head.
Wilkinson throws a low kick but Pound avoids it.
Pound on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wilkinson. Wilkinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Pound throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pound misses with a wild body shot.
Wilkinson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilkinson feints and then cracks Pound's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pound down.
Wilkinson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wilkinson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pound connects with a body shot that sends Wilkinson's belly button to the back.
Pound checks the leg kick.
Pound lands a nice hook to Wilkinson's body. Wilkinson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Pound, as that shot connected.
Pound works Wilkinson's body with a nice hook.
Pound throws out a loose jab but Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilkinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilkinson throws a head kick that misses.
Wilkinson misses with a body shot.
Wilkinson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pound scores with a nice strike.
Wilkinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pound feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wilkinson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pound rather than just go for the knockout.
Pound moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wilkinson feints and then cracks Pound's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pound down.
Wilkinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pound was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pound dodges the punch combination from Wilkinson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson cracks Pound with a good jab.
Pound takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pound throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilkinson.
Pound with a nice cross.
Wilkinson lands a jab to Pound's midsection.
Wilkinson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pound has time to react.
Wilkinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pound walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilkinson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wilkinson feints a counter leg kick.
A nice combination there by Wilkinson.
Wilkinson lands a body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilkinson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilkinson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pound manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Wilkinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Timothy Wilkinson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pound lands an overhand right.
Wilkinson pushes Pound away with a front kick.
Pound feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wilkinson's calf.
Wilkinson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wilkinson. That's going to slow Pound down.
A slow jab from Pound misses its intended target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilkinson.
Pound shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pound avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pound moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilkinson has closed the distance and engaged Pound in a clinch.
Pound blocks a body shot from Wilkinson.
Pound lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilkinson breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pound scores with a nice right hand.
Pound lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pound throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilkinson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wilkinson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pound jabs at Wilkinson's body.
Pound avoids the body shot from Wilkinson.
It looked like Pound wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pound throws out a loose jab but Wilkinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilkinson throws an off balance right hand
and Pound connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pound misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilkinson.
Pound lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wilkinson at a distance.
Pound throws a leg kick but Wilkinson moved away.
Wilkinson scores with a shot to the body.
Wilkinson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wilkinson throws a chopping leg kick but Pound manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson slips a jab from Pound.
Pound cracks Wilkinson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilkinson lands a nice looking body shot.
Pound throws a big shot that misses.
Pound checks a low kick from Wilkinson.
Pound misses with a hook. Wilkinson ducked under it nicely.
Wilkinson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pound moves away.
Good exchange - Wilkinson coming out on top.
Wilkinson throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Pound to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilkinson throws a hook but Pound avoids it easily.
Pound staying out of range there.
Pound misses with a jab to the body
and Wilkinson counters with a body kick that stops Pound in his tracks momentarily.
Wilkinson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Wilkinson misses.
Pound has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wilkinson.
Dick Pound has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pound lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wilkinson tries to score with a low kick but Pound moves his leg out of the way.
Wilkinson looks to land a body kick but Pound moved away.
Pound shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pound looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilkinson is just out of range.
Pound stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilkinson.
Pound is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pound scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pound tries to keep at a distance but Wilkinson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wilkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilkinson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pound backwards.
Pound tries to throw a body punch but Wilkinson avoids it by throwing Pound back against the cage.
Pound throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilkinsons head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wilkinson.
Wilkinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pound backwards.
Wilkinson lands a nice uppercut.
Timothy Wilkinson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pound throws a head punch that misses.
Wilkinson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pound lands a nice uppercut.
Pound misses with some punches.
Pound lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wilkinson backwards.
Pound misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dick Pound has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Pound scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pound working aggressively here.
Pound blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pound throws a punch but it's blocked by Wilkinson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wilkinson.
Pound lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pound stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dick Pound.
I think Wilkinson 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timothy Wilkinson!
A very excited looking Timothy Wilkinson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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energy
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hype
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