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Event: GC 362 Moonlight Battlefield     
Date:   Aug 29, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez throws a hook to the side of Wesson's head but Wesson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gonzalez defending well as Wesson loads up on a big left hand.
As Wesson looks to move away, Gonzalez throws a big counter combo but Wesson just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Wesson has managed to clinch.
Gonzalez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wesson leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Wesson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wesson misses with an uppercut.
Wesson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gonzalez's sensitive parts. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Gonzalez has knocked Wesson down with a huge combo! Gonzalez steps away and waves a wobbly Wesson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Dean Wesson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesson ducks into an uppercut from Gonzalez and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Poseidon Gonzalez!
Poseidon Gonzalez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dean Wesson spoke after the fight, saying 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: GC 361 Cooke vs Winston     
Date:   Aug 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesson moves away from the strike by Ohanian.
Ohanian goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alen Ohanian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Ohanian.
Ohanian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ohanian delivers a nice body kick.#CL2#
Wesson gets a clinch.
Ohanian taking a breather.
Wesson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ohanian misses with a body punch.
Wesson blocking some punches.
Ohanian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wesson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wesson lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ohanian misses with a hook. Wesson ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wesson! But no joy.
Ohanian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wesson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ohanian. Ohanian obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Ohanian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wesson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ohanian.
Wesson wants to counter the offense by Ohanian and move into the clinch position.
Ohanian throws a solid leg kick but Wesson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ohanian.
Ohanian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wesson digs a good hook to Ohanian's body.
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Ohanian.#TD#
Ohanian dives in and scores a takedown into Wesson's guard.
Ohanian slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wesson won't allow Ohanian to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wesson is looking for a sweep. Ohanian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Ohanian seems to be working for a kimura but Wesson defends the submission attempt.
Wesson manages to get to full guard. #T2##SUB#
Ohanian drops back looking for a leg! Wesson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wesson manages to kick Ohanian off! Ohanian jumps back into Wesson's guard. #SUB2#
Wesson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wesson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ohanian keeps working. #T3#
Wesson wants to pass to mount but Ohanian is defending the position.
Ohanian works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ohanian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ohanian has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ohanian trying to keep a closed guard but Wesson is proving a slippery customer.
Wesson pushes down on Ohanian's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Wesson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ohanian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wesson. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Wesson is working for a kimura but Ohanian is defending it quite comfortably.
Wesson prevents Ohanian from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alen Ohanian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
Ohanian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wesson tries to clinch there but Ohanian circles away.
Ohanian takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ohanian misses with a hook
and Wesson counters with a straight right hand.
Wesson takes one to the side of the head.
Ohanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Wesson misses.
Ohanian dips to his left and cracks Wesson with an uppercut!
Good exchange - Ohanian coming out on top.
Ohanian cracks Wesson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ohanian fails to land with a series of punches.
Wesson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ohanian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ohanian. Wesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Ohanian's corner calls for a 1-2. Ohanian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Ohanian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wesson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wesson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ohanian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ohanian misses with a low kick. #TD#
Ohanian shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wesson tries to roll over but Ohanian keeps him under control.
Wesson keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Ohanian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wesson defends it well. #SUB#
Ohanian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wesson sees it coming and defends easily.
Ohanian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wesson can do to turn this around?#T2##SUB#
Ohanian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wesson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Ohanian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wesson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ohanian. #SUB2#
Wesson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ohanian sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Ohanian trying to control from half guard but Wesson is working away. #SUB#
Ohanian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wesson has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Ohanian is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wesson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ohanian.
Wesson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wesson is not content to let Ohanian control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ohanian controlling the action here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ohanian throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Wesson clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Wesson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wesson shoots in for a double leg but Ohanian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alen Ohanian is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ohanian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wesson's head backwards.
Jab by Wesson.
Wesson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alen Ohanian dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Ohanian tests Wesson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ohanian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wesson if he has to take too many more of those.
Wesson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wesson tries to close the distance and clinch but Ohanian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ohanian tries a low kick but Wesson avoids it.
Ohanian throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ohanian digs a good hook to Wesson's body.
Ohanian misses with a body punch
and Wesson counters with a straight right hand.
Ohanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ohanian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ohanian wants to land a leg kick but Wesson is out of range.
Ohanian scores with a body shot.
It looks like Ohanian has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wesson shoots in looking for a takedown but Ohanian manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wesson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1##TD#
Ohanian looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ohanian wants to control from the top but Wesson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wesson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ohanian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ohanian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ohanian wants to pass the guard but Wesson is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Wesson is looking for a triangle but Ohanian pushes his legs off easily.
Dean Wesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ohanian controlling from the top position.
Wesson working a defensive guard here.
Ohanian advances to half guard.
Alen Ohanian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ohanian is trying to control the action in half guard but Wesson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Ohanian wants to work for an arm triangle but Wesson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Wesson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ohanian pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Ohanian is looking for a kimura but Wesson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ohanian to get the leverage.
Wesson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ohanian is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ohanian wants to control from the top but Wesson keeps moving.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ohanian preventing the sweep.
Ohanian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wesson tries to clinch up.
Ohanian cracks Wesson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ohanian connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wesson. Wesson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Ohanian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wesson as he avoids it easily.
Ohanian takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ohanian lands with a good body shot.
Wesson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wesson stuffs the takedown attempt from Ohanian. Ohanian gets slowly back to his feet.
Alen Ohanian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ohanian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wesson.
Wesson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ohanian moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ohanian connects with a body shot that sends Wesson's belly button to the back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohanian misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Ohanian.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ohanian.
Ohanian throws a body punch but Wesson moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alen Ohanian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ohanian, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alen Ohanian!

An out of breath Alen Ohanian thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Dean Wesson was interviewed post fight and said 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: GC 359 Krieg vs Ruas     
Date:   Aug 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Wesson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wesson slips under a jab.
Jax Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wesson.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Wesson avoids them all with ease.
Wesson staying out of range there.#KD2#
Thomas drops Wesson with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Wesson looks back up at him and smiles so Thomas waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Wesson is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Dean Wesson has been cut.
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!
Thomas misses with a looping right.
Oh Wesson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Wesson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Wesson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Wesson's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Thomas before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jax Thomas!
Jax Thomas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Dean Wesson had this to say: 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: GC 356 Mahoney vs Corson     
Date:   Jul 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wesson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomaevaboff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Magomaevaboff is looking to slow Wesson down with leg kicks.
Magomaevaboff misses with a hook
and Wesson counters with a straight right hand.
Wesson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magomaevaboff is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick
and Magomaevaboff counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wesson throws a lazy head kick
and Magomaevaboff counters with a straight right hand.
Magomaevaboff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice takedown defense from Magomaevaboff. No joy for Wesson on that attempt. #TD#
Wesson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomaevaboff trying to control but Wesson postures up. #T1#
Magomaevaboff is looking to improve his position.
Magomaevaboff is trying to maintain the position but Wesson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Wesson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Wesson seems to be working for a kimura but Magomaevaboff defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Magomaevaboff tries to roll over but Wesson keeps him under control.
Magomaevaboff wants to control but Wesson is keeping busy.
Magomaevaboff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wesson trying to control but Magomaevaboff is working from the bottom.
Wesson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Magomaevaboff swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Magomaevaboff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wesson defends well.
Wesson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Magomaevaboff is keeping the position for now.
Wesson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomaevaboff tries to roll over but Wesson keeps him under control.
Magomaevaboff has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wesson is working away from the top position though.
Wesson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomaevaboff keeps working. #T3#
Magomaevaboff is pressing down on Wesson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Magomaevaboff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Magomaevaboff managing to control the position.
Wesson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Magomaevaboff working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wesson has passed into half guard!
Magomaevaboff wants to control but Wesson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wesson tries to pass to full mount but Magomaevaboff defends it.
Magomaevaboff is looking for a sweep. Wesson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
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.
Magomaevaboff wants to control but Wesson is keeping busy.
Magomaevaboff is staying active underneath Wesson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomaevaboff is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Wesson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wesson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Magomaevaboff tries to roll over but Wesson keeps him under control.
Magomaevaboff won't allow Wesson to pass to mount.
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 Dean Wesson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Wesson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wesson misses with a double jab
and Magomaevaboff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Magomaevaboff scoring well with a low kick there.
Wesson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Magomaevaboff as he avoids it easily.
Magomaevaboff loads up on a big right hand but Wesson slips the punch.
Magomaevaboff misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Magomaevaboff closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magomaevaboff.
Wesson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magomaevaboff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Magomaevaboff jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wesson walks away with a smile on his face. Magomaevaboff gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Husein Magomaevaboff seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wesson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#TD#
Wesson drives through with a takedown into guard. #T1#
Magomaevaboff bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wesson's guard. #REVB#
Dean Wesson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Magomaevaboff wants to pass the guard but Wesson is keeping the position.
Magomaevaboff slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Magomaevaboff is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Wesson as he works his way to full guard.
Wesson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Magomaevaboff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Magomaevaboff is still trying to improve position.#T2##SUB#
Wesson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wesson keeping moving, preventing Magomaevaboff from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Magomaevaboff got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wesson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Magomaevaboff has managed to get both his arms back between Wesson's legs - danger averted.
Magomaevaboff is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Wesson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Magomaevaboff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wesson is trying to control the position but Magomaevaboff postures up.
Magomaevaboff wants to control from the top but Wesson keeps moving. #SUB#
Wesson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T3#
Magomaevaboff tries to free his leg and advance position but Wesson is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Wesson has his foot on Magomaevaboff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Magomaevaboff works his way back into a safe position though.
Magomaevaboff pushing down on Wesson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Magomaevaboff seems to be looking for submissions.
Magomaevaboff is keen to just control but Wesson is a slippery customer.
Magomaevaboff is controlling the pace.
Wesson gets back to full guard. #T4#
Wesson trying to keep a closed guard but Magomaevaboff is proving a slippery customer.
Wesson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wesson, not yet.
Magomaevaboff looking to sit in guard and control but Wesson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Magomaevaboff trying to keep a closed guard but Wesson is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Wesson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Magomaevaboff has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Wesson is looking to defend but Magomaevaboff has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Wesson! Magomaevaboff pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Wesson taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Husein Magomaevaboff!
Dean Wesson was interviewed post fight and said 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: GC 353 Gozen vs Bastard     
Date:   Jun 27, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahoney looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesson is just out of range.
Mahoney is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Wesson.
Wesson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
Wesson instigates a clinch.
Mahoney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahoney lands an elbow that stopped Wesson in his tracks for a moment.
Mahoney working aggressively here.
Mahoney lands a hook that snaps the head of Wesson backwards. #BC2#
Wesson breaks the clinch.
Carey Mahoney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Wesson.
Mahoney leaves Wesson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahoney doesn't manage to clinch there - Wesson circles away.
Wesson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mahoney's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Mahoney duly obliges.
Wesson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mahoney is fending him off so far but Wesson persists. Nope, Mahoney circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Wesson tries to keep at a distance but Mahoney has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wesson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mahoney.
Mahoney working aggressively here.
Wesson wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahoney won't allow it.
Mahoney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mahoney lands a body punch. #BC2#
Wesson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Mahoney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahoney has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Wesson moves out of range as Mahoney strikes.#CL#
Mahoney has closed the distance and engaged Wesson in a clinch.
Wesson is trying to break the clinch but Mahoney is controlling him.
Mahoney tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Mahoney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Wesson manages to break the clinch.
Mahoney tries to clinch but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
Wesson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wesson avoiding damage.
Mahoney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mahoney has Wesson pushed against the cage.
Wesson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mahoney scores with a shot to the side of Wesson's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wesson digs a right hand into Mahoney's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahoney's gas tank. #BC2#
Wesson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wesson takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL#
Mahoney has managed to clinch.
Wesson prevents a body shot from Mahoney. #T3#
Wesson tries to break free but Mahoney pushes him back against the cage.
Mahoney stalling in the clinch. #BC2#
Wesson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahoney lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wesson circles away quickly and effectively.
Mahoney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahoney.
Mahoney wants to clinch up but Wesson keeps it at a distance.
Mahoney tries to close the distance and clinch but Wesson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wesson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahoney.
Mahoney moves in looking to clinch but Wesson pushes him off.
Mahoney throws a low kick, looking for Wesson's leg but Wesson calmly moves out of range.
Wesson keeps the fight on the outside.
Wesson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wesson blocks a leg kick.
A jab from Wesson misses.
Mahoney tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wesson manages to circle out of the way.
No luck for Wesson with that takedown attempt.
Carey Mahoney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Wesson.#T4#
Mahoney tries to clinch up but Wesson circles away and keeps his distance.
Wesson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wesson lands a head shot.
Wesson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mahoney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wesson swats away the attempt to clinch by Mahoney.
Wesson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!#CL#
Mahoney darts in and clinches Wesson up against the cage.
Mahoney landing knees to the head.
Mahoney makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Wesson manages to break the clinch.
Mahoney jabs Wesson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Carey Mahoney dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Mahoney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahoney manages to avoid it.
Mahoney fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wesson misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Mahoney gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahoney lands a damaging elbow.
Wesson is looking to break free of the clinch but Mahoney has double underhooks.
Mahoney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wesson can do to turn this around?
Mahoney creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wesson's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Dean Wesson has been cut.
Mahoney throws a head punch that misses.
Wesson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mahoney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Carey Mahoney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mahoney lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls for Wesson to work. #T1#
Mahoney missing with knees to the body.
Wesson wants to stall.
Mahoney keeps control of Wesson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Wesson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wesson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wesson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mahoney ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mahoney misses with a leg kick
and Wesson counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Wesson clinches up with Mahoney and pushes him back against the cage.
Mahoney working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wesson has had enough of the clinch but Mahoney keeps him there for the moment.
Wesson wants to break free but Mahoney has control.
Wesson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Wesson misses with an elbow strike.
Mahoney lands a nice shot to the body.
Wesson can't find room to land a body shot as Mahoney controls the action.
Mahoney lands an elbow that stopped Wesson in his tracks for a moment.
A nice left hand lands by Mahoney.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wesson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mahoney has him pressed against the cage.
Mahoney prevents Wesson from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Wesson manages to break the clinch.
Wesson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mahoney sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahoney lands with a good body shot.
Wesson is breathing heavily.
Mahoney tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahoney.#KD#
Mahoney lands a big uppercut and Wesson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Wesson looks OK. Mahoney waves Wesson back to his feet!#ROC#Wesson is rocked!
Mahoney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wesson is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahoney finish him?
Mahoney circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Wesson to the canvas! Wesson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Mahoney keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carey Mahoney!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Carey Mahoney made sure he mentioned Money Inc. (160Q with Proof ) 150$ , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Dean Wesson had this to say: 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: GC 351 Ruas vs Hiko     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wesson tries to clinch but Cage moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Cage's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wesson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wesson checks a leg kick.
Wesson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wesson tries to move into range but Cage moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Cage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wesson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cage throws out the jab.
Wesson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cage.
Cage lands a jab to Wesson's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cage has closed the distance and engaged Wesson in a clinch.
Wesson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wesson looking to slow down the pace here.#BC#
Wesson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cage lands with a hook. Wesson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've been hearing reports that Wesson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Wesson throws a hook but Cage avoids it easily.
Cage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wesson.
Wesson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Cage throws a jab but it's blocked by Wesson.
Wesson looks for a takedown but Cage sprawls well.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wesson dodges an elbow strike from Cage.
Wesson lands a right hand. #BC#
Wesson breaks from the clinch.
Wesson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cage.
Cage fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cage fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wesson on the side of the head.
Wesson needs to keep his hands up - Cage had a free shot at his head there.
Tyler Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cage attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T2#
Wesson slips a jab from Cage.
Wesson avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wesson misses with the combination.
Wesson blocks a jab.
Wesson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cage misses with a two punch combination.
Cage cracks Wesson with a good jab.
Cage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cage scores with a decent looking hook.
Cage looks to land a combination. Wesson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wesson lands a jab to the head.
Cage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wesson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cage misses with the combination.
Wesson throws a jab but it's blocked by Cage. #T3#
Cage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wesson.
Wesson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wesson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wesson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cage looks to land a right hand but Wesson moved out of range.
Wesson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
Wesson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Wesson breaks from the clinch.
Cage scores with a nice head shot.
Wesson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cage throws a right hand that Wesson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wesson also avoids with ease.
Wesson moves out of range as Cage strikes.
Cage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Wesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Cage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cage cracks Wesson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A good leg kick by Cage.
Cage just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cage swinging wildly here.
Wesson moves away from the strike by Cage.
Tyler Cage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wesson.
Wesson misses with a kick to the body.
Wesson slips a jab and a cross from Cage.
Wesson with a nice calf kick.
Cage throws a big shot that misses.
Wesson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cage lands with a shot to the body.
Cage throws a looping overhand right but Wesson ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Cage dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wesson misses with a hook.
Cage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wesson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cage misses with a straight left.
Cage slips under a jab from Wesson.
Cage fails to land with a series of punches.
Cage misses with a hook to the body
and Wesson counters with a nice uppercut.
Cage lands a nice looking kick to the body. Wesson takes a step back to recover.
Wesson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson motions for Cage to come forward. Wesson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wesson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cage throws a shot from downtown. Wesson moves away and avoids it.
Wesson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab from Cage misses.
Cage misses the jab.
Wesson is looking to counter punch.
Wesson feints and then cracks Cage's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cage down. #T1#
Cage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wesson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
Wesson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cage.
Wesson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cage as he avoids it easily.
Cage misses with a right hand
and Wesson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cage throws a hook but Wesson blocks it.
Wesson tries to counter with a takedown but Cage is quick to defend against it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wesson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wesson misses with the combination.
Wesson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wesson tries to clinch but Cage is having none of it. #T2#
Wesson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cage pinned against the cage. Cage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Cage.
Wesson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
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!
Wesson goes for a double leg but Cage avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cage continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Wesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wesson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cage to score with a decent uppercut.
Wesson throws a head kick but Cage moves out of range.
Cage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Wesson is predictable there
letting Cage counter with a right hand.
Wesson blocks a low kick nicely.
Dean Wesson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cage throws a shot from downtown. Wesson moves away and avoids it.
Cage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wesson throws a leg kick
and Cage counters with a three punch combo that has Wesson backing up. Wesson nods at Cage to acknowledge the strikes.
Wesson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Cage throws a hook but Wesson blocks it.
Cage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Wesson misses the target.
Wesson lands with a hook. Cage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Cage lands with a straight right. Wesson didn't see that one coming.
Cage works Wesson's body with a nice hook.
Cage swats away the attempt to clinch by Wesson.
Wesson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cage lands a nice shot that snaps Wesson's head back.
Cage misses with a wild combination.
Wesson tries to score with a low kick but Cage moves his leg out of the way.
Wesson swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Cage to counter with a crisp jab.
Cage looks to land a right hand but Wesson moved out of range.#T4#
Wesson blocks a jab.
Cage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cage has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wesson.
Wesson slips under a jab.
Wesson is looking to counter the offense by Cage and move into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cage misses with a double jab
and Wesson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cage really felt that one!
Nice sprawl there from Cage as Wesson shoots in.
Wesson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cage throws out the jab.
Wesson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A left lands for Wesson.
Wesson defending well as Cage loads up on a big left hand.
Cage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Cage misses with an uppercut. Wesson saw that one coming.
Cage misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyler Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Wesson tries to clinch but Cage moves out of range.
Cage feints a counter leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cage!
Wesson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cage.
A little feinted left hand from Wesson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cage throws a lazy uppercut
and Wesson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cage scores with a jab. Wesson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cage throws a solid leg kick but Wesson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cage.
Wesson slips a jab from Cage.
Wesson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wesson walks into a straight right hand from Cage.
Wesson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Cage does it's job there.
Cage keeps the fight on the outside.
Cage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wesson.
Cage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wesson is looking to clinch.
Wesson slips a jab and a cross from Cage.
Cage tries to bum rush Wesson with a series of wild strikes but Wesson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick and Cage moves out of range easily. #T1#
Cage lands a jab to the nose.
Cage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Wesson clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cage scores with a jab.
Cage scores with a jab. Wesson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wesson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cage smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cage throws a hook but Wesson blocks it.
Cage goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Wesson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Wesson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cage as he jumps to the side.
A punch combination from Cage misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wesson throws a looping overhand right but Cage ducks down to avoid it.
Cage throws out a counter right but Wesson avoids it with no problem.
Dean Wesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice jab there from Cage.
Cage misses with an uppercut.
Wesson tries a head kick but it misses.
Cage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wesson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cage misses with an uppercut.
Wesson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tyler Cage seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Cage misses its intended target.
Wesson misses with a few strikes there.
Wesson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Cage misses with a hook. Wesson ducked under it nicely.
Wesson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cage keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Wesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cage scores with a nice right hand. #T3#
Cage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Wesson.
Cage is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wesson shoots in but Cage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cage misses with a straight right. #CL#
Wesson forces Cage back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Wesson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Cage gets a clinch.
Cage tries to circle away but Wesson has him pinned against the cage.
Wesson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC2#
Cage manages to break the clinch.
Cage throws a hook but Wesson avoids it easily.
Wesson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Cage.
Wesson throwing a counter right hand but Cage manages to avoid it.
Cage misses with a wild combination.
Tyler Cage is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cage.
Cage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wesson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wesson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wesson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cage as he jumps to the side.
It seemed like Cage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wesson motions for Cage to come forward. Wesson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cage! But no joy.
Wesson misses with a low kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wesson or perhaps it was just good defense by Cage, which made it look bad.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Cage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cage winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Cage!

After winning the bout, Tyler Cage thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Dean Wesson was interviewed post fight and said 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: GC 349 Starker vs Nickels     
Date:   May 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gonzalez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wesson lands a two punch combo.
Wesson throws a lazy uppercut
and Wesson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wesson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonzalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick by Wesson misses
letting Gonzalez counter with a right hand.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wesson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gonzalez.
Wesson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gonzalez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gonzalez misses the target. #T1#
A jab from Gonzalez misses.
Wesson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gonzalez shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anthony Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gonzalez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wesson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Wesson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Wesson.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Gonzalez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wesson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gonzalez on the side of the head.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut.
Gonzalez misses with a hook
and Wesson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gonzalez lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Wesson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Gonzalez.
Wesson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Wesson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wesson is pressing down on Gonzalez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gonzalez is holding on for now.
Wesson prevents Gonzalez from improving his position.
Wesson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gonzalez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gonzalez.#T3#
Gonzalez keeping moving, preventing Wesson from controlling successfully.
Wesson looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Gonzalez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wesson is aware though and is defending well.
Wesson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wesson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wesson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Wesson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wesson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Wesson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonzalez, who protects the arm well.
Gonzalez wants to control but Wesson postures up.
Gonzalez is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Wesson is staying active.
Gonzalez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Gonzalez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wesson pulls his head out easily.
Wesson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gonzalez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anthony Gonzalez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Good leg kick by Wesson.
Wesson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wesson fails with a takedown attempt.
Gonzalez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gonzalez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wesson shoots in but Gonzalez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Gonzalez.
Wesson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gonzalez manages to circle out of the way.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gonzalez.
Nice jab there from Gonzalez. #T1#
Gonzalez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wesson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Anthony Gonzalez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gonzalez throws the kick towards the body but Wesson avoids it.
Gonzalez misses with a head kick.
Wesson defending well as Gonzalez loads up on a big left hand.
Gonzalez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wesson is looking to counter punch.
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wesson misses with a double jab
and Gonzalez counters with a left and a right that stings Wesson.
Wesson throws a head kick but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wesson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gonzalez throws a looping overhand right but Wesson ducks down to avoid it.
Wesson lands a jab.#T2#
Gonzalez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A left lands for Wesson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonzalez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gonzalez throws an off balance right hand
enabling Wesson to counter with a crisp jab.
Wesson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gonzalez's head.
Wesson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wesson tries to clinch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
Wesson's corner calls for a 1-2. Wesson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Wesson throws a leg kick but Gonzalez moved away.
Wesson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wesson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gonzalez tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wesson is able to avoid easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gonzalez.
Wesson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gonzalez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Wesson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wesson also avoids with ease.
Gonzalez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Gonzalez avoids the head kick by Wesson.
Wesson scores with a hook to the body. Gonzalez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wesson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wesson is defended easily by Gonzalez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Wesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Wesson moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez.#BC2#
Gonzalez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gonzalez misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anthony Gonzalez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Wesson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Wesson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gonzalez is trying to defend but Wesson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB2#
Gonzalez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gonzalez trying to hold on to Wesson's head to control him but Wesson postures up.
Gonzalez wants to get back to full guard but Wesson has mounted him!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson wants to take Gonzalez's back here but Gonzalez is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wesson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gonzalez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB#
Wesson goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Gonzalez turns into him and now he's in Wesson's guard. #SUB#
Gonzalez content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Wesson has locked up a guillotine! Wesson's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gonzalez is holding on here and Wesson must be using up a lot of energy. Gonzalez has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Wesson gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dean Wesson!
During a confident post fight interview, Dean Wesson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: GC 347 Starker vs Ruas     
Date:   May 17, 2020
#R1#
Dincht darts in looking for a takedown but Wesson gets double underhooks and turns Dincht into the cage.
Wesson connects with a solid leg kick.
Dincht misses with a takedown attempt - Wesson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wesson thumps Dincht with a low kick.
Dincht tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wesson defends well and Dincht ends up having to push Wesson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dean Wesson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zell Dincht.
Wesson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dincht takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dincht keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wesson.
Wesson lands with a nice body punch.
Dincht looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wesson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL2#
Dincht clinches up against the cage.#T1#
Dincht is trying to pull guard but Wesson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wesson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dincht tries a body shot but Wesson blocks it.
Wesson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dincht.
Dincht is trying to break free.#BC#
Wesson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dincht tries to clinch but Wesson is having none of it.
Zell Dincht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dincht's hands.
Wesson digs a good hook to Dincht's body.
Dincht wants to clinch up but Wesson keeps it at a distance.
Dincht looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wesson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dincht is defended easily by Wesson.
Wesson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dincht tries to clinch there but Wesson circles away.
Dincht feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wessons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dincht walks into a stiff left hand from Wesson.
Dincht on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Wesson moves into range and clinches up with Dincht.#TD2#
Dincht successfully pulls guard.
Wesson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dincht swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wesson wants to control from the top but Dincht keeps moving. #T3#
Dincht is trying to control the position but Wesson postures up.
Wesson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wesson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dincht is keeping the position for now.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Dincht is trying to keep Wesson in close. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dincht moves forwards but Wesson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dincht checks a leg kick.
And Dincht tries to counter it with a takedown but Wesson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wesson leaves Dincht with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dincht fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A quick step to the side and Wesson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#TD2#
Dincht fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wesson sprawls well initially but Dincht persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wesson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dincht is working away from the top position though.
Wesson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wesson.#SUB#
Dincht got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wesson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dincht has managed to get both his arms back between Wesson's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Wesson pushes a forearm under Dincht's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Dincht is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Wesson!
After winning the bout, Dean Wesson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GC 344 Starker vs Cobb     
Date:   Apr 26, 2020
#R1#
Ohanian throws a shot from downtown. Wesson moves away and avoids it.
Wesson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wesson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ohanian shoots in for a takedown but Wesson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ohanian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ohanian misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Wesson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ohanian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wesson. Ohanian does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD#
Ohanian scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wesson is not content to let Ohanian control the position.
Wesson tries to improve position but can't.
Wesson is not content to let Ohanian control the position.
Wesson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1#
Wesson is trying to improve his position.
Wesson stops Ohanian from passing to mount. #SUB#
Ohanian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ohanian content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ohanian taking a break here but Wesson is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ohanian trying to mount his opponent but Wesson defends it.
Ohanian is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wesson is trying to get back to full guard.
Ohanian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Wesson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wesson regains half guard.
Wesson tries to get to full guard but Ohanian has control of the leg. #SUB#
Ohanian is working for a submission of some sort.
Still in half guard, Ohanian seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wesson is trying to control but can't. #SUB#
Ohanian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wesson sees it coming and defends easily.
Ohanian is pressing down on Wesson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wesson is holding on for now.
Ohanian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wesson keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters are battling for position here. Wesson manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Wesson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ohanian is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alen Ohanian dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ohanian throws a right hand that Wesson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wesson also avoids with ease.
Ohanian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ohanian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wesson connects with a body shot.
Ohanian fails to land the takedown.
Ohanian throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wesson counters with a straight right hand.
Ohanian misses with the combination.
Wesson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wesson there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ohanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Ohanian. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Wesson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ohanian.
Ohanian throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#TD#
Ohanian shoots in and bounces Wesson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ohanian trying to control the position from guard on top but Wesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wesson wants to sweep here but Ohanian controlling him for the moment.
Ohanian trying to control the position from guard on top but Wesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ohanian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ohanian seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wesson for as long as he can get away with.#T2##SUB2#
Wesson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ohanian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ohanian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wesson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ohanian is now in half guard.
Ohanian trying to mount his opponent but Wesson defends it.
Wesson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wesson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ohanian's guard. #REVB#
Wesson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ohanian is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Wesson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ohanian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wesson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ohanian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wesson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ohanian keeping moving, preventing Wesson from controlling successfully.
Ohanian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wesson is one step ahead there. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wesson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ohanian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ohanian keeping full guard, as Wesson tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wesson moves out of range as Ohanian throws a body kick.
Ohanian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Wesson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ohanian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wesson can do to turn this around?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wesson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ohanian's sensitive parts.
A big left from Wesson misses.
Wesson checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alen Ohanian dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ohanian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wesson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ohanian is just out of range.
Wesson misses with a wild body shot.
Wesson catches Ohanian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD#
Ohanian scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wesson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Wesson tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ohanian has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #SUB#
Ohanian is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Wesson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Ohanian trying to control but Wesson is having none of it.
Alen Ohanian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
Ohanian is working for a guillotine from mount but Wesson frees his head quite easily.
Wesson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wesson tries to improve his position but instead Ohanian has taken his back! #SUB#
Wesson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dean Wesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wesson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ohanian's guard. Nice work there by Wesson.
Wesson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wesson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ohanian is looking for a sweep. Wesson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wesson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wesson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wesson trying to pass the guard but Ohanian defending well.
Wesson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ohanian defending well though. #T3##SUB2#
Wesson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ohanian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Wesson wants to control from the top but Ohanian keeps moving.
Wesson is looking to work some ground and pound but Ohanian has wrist control.
Wesson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ohanian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wesson trying to control but Ohanian is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wesson won't allow Ohanian to sweep him here.
Ohanian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wesson pushing down on Ohanian's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wesson is pressing down on Ohanian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ohanian is holding on for now.
Alen Ohanian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wesson thows a huge punch but Ohanian dodges it nicely.
Ohanian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ohanian.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ohanian seems keen to control Wesson's posture.
Wesson with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

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 Alen Ohanian.
Well Ohanian 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alen Ohanian!

During a confident post fight interview, Alen Ohanian thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Dean Wesson spoke after the fight, saying 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: Syn 660 Slice vs Kerr     
Date:   Dec 08, 2019
#R1#
A lazy left from Masterson finds it's target.
Masterson connects with a jab.
Wesson lands with a good body shot.
Masterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Valentine Masterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wesson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wesson! But no joy.#CL2#
Wesson forces Masterson back against the cage and clinches.
Masterson misses with the head strike.
Masterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masterson misses with a punch to the body.
Wesson blocking some punches.
Masterson misses with a body punch.
Wesson blocks an uppercut.
Masterson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wesson's elbow.
Masterson misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson tries to pull guard but Wesson won't allow it.
Wesson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wesson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson lands a hook that snaps the head of Wesson backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Masterson throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Masterson fails to land. #T1#
Wesson blocks an uppercut.
Wesson blocks an uppercut.
Wesson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wesson.
Masterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masterson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Masterson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Wesson.
Wesson lands a shoulder strike.
Wesson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Valentine Masterson has been cut.
A shot in the inside from Wesson.
Wesson has Masterson pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wesson fails to land.
Wesson lands with a short shot to the head.
Masterson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wesson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
A short left from Wesson.
Masterson takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Wesson.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wesson misses with the head strike.
Wesson misses with some punches.
Masterson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wesson lands a hook that snaps the head of Masterson backwards.
Masterson lands a left hand.
Masterson scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Masterson.
Wesson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wesson can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Masterson lands a left hand.
Masterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Masterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Wesson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Masterson has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Wesson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Masterson prevents a body shot from Wesson.
Wesson can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Masterson.
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wesson.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masterson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Masterson blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Masterson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wesson has a couple of punches blocked by Masterson.
Wesson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masterson misses with a punch on the inside.
Masterson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wessons head.
Wesson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Good body shot from Wesson.
Wesson misses with a punch on the inside.
Masterson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wesson backwards. #T4#
Masterson throws a punch but it's blocked by Wesson.
Wesson misses with a body punch.
Wesson working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Masterson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wesson backwards.
Wesson trying to control the position but instead, Masterson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wesson into the cage.
Wesson can't find room to land a body shot as Masterson controls the action.
Wesson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masterson tries a body shot but Wesson blocks it.
Masterson blocks an uppercut.
Wesson prevents a body shot from Masterson.
Masterson blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Wesson breaks the clinch.
Wesson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wesson slips a jab from Masterson.
It seemed like Wesson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wesson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Wesson saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dean Wesson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Valentine Masterson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Wesson is out of range.
Wesson cracks Masterson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wesson tries to clinch but Masterson is having none of it.
Masterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wesson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good exchange - Masterson coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Wesson.
Masterson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesson is just out of range.
Masterson scores with a hook to the body. Wesson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Some wild striking there from Masterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut there from Masterson.
Masterson moves out of range of the strikes.
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 nice leg kick lands there from Masterson. #T1#
Masterson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wesson! But no joy.
Masterson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Masterson looks to land a right hand but Wesson moved out of range.
Wesson throws a right and a left that Masterson avoids nicely.
It looked like Masterson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masterson takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
Masterson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wesson throws a leg kick
and Masterson counters with a nice body shot.
Valentine Masterson is winning the standup battle so far.
Masterson looks to land a right hand but Wesson moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Masterson.
Masterson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Masterson sizes up Wesson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Masterson misses with a straight right.
Masterson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Wesson saw that one coming.
Masterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Wesson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wesson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A big left from Masterson misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Masterson throws a lazy right hand but Wesson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wesson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wesson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Wesson counters with a left to the body.
Wesson blocks the body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wesson.
Wesson throws a low kick, looking for Masterson's leg but Masterson calmly moves out of range.
Masterson avoids the head kick by Wesson.
Masterson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wesson's head.
Masterson misses with a left hand
and Wesson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Masterson moves out of range as Wesson throws a body kick.
Wesson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
It looked like Masterson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wesson.
Wesson tries to work over Masterson's front leg with a kick but Masterson checks it.
Wesson scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Wesson defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Masterson misses with a hook. Wesson ducked under it nicely.
Masterson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wesson.
Wesson misses with a low kick.
Masterson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wesson cracks a nice hook into Masterson's ribs.
Wesson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Masterson throws a leg kick
and Wesson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masterson throws a good cross that connects.
Wesson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Masterson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Masterson throws a big shot that misses.
Wesson misses with a looping left.
Wesson connects with a body shot that sends Masterson's belly button to the back.
Masterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Masterson tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Wesson defending well as Masterson loads up on a big left hand.
Wesson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Wesson finds it's way through Masterson's defenses.
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!
Masterson looks to land a body kick but Wesson moved away.
Masterson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Masterson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wesson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Masterson lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wesson.
Masterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wesson moves away.
The fighters circling - Masterson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson throws a lazy right hand but Wesson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Wesson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A chopping leg kick lands by Masterson.
Wesson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Wesson slips the punch.
Wesson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Valentine Masterson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Valentine Masterson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Wesson misses with a looping right.
Wesson is looking to land body kicks.
Masterson scoring well with a low kick there.
Masterson feints and then cracks Wesson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wesson down.
Masterson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Masterson throws a front kick that sends Wesson stumbling back into the cage.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Wesson saw that one coming.
Wesson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wesson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Masterson circles away quickly and effectively.
A little feinted left hand from Masterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wesson throws out a counter right but Masterson avoids it with no problem.
Masterson connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Masterson loads up on a big right hand but Wesson slips the punch.
Masterson throws a lazy right hand but Wesson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wesson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wesson missing with a left hand there. Masterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wesson avoids the body shot from Masterson. #T1#
Wesson scores with a nice strike.
Masterson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wesson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Masterson.
Masterson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Masterson.
Wesson moves out of range as Masterson strikes.
Masterson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wesson's calf.
Masterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masterson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Masterson throws a poor cross that misses
and Wesson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wesson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masterson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wesson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Masterson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWesson.
Wesson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Masterson to counter with a crisp jab.
Masterson lands with an overhand left.
Masterson misses with a right hand
and Wesson counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Masterson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Masterson misses.
Wesson takes a swing at Masterson's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Masterson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Masterson throws a sloppy body shot
and Wesson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Masterson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Masterson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Masterson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wesson lands a body shot.
Masterson misses with a low kick.
Wesson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Masterson finds it's way round the side to connect with Wesson's head.
Masterson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wesson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masterson misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Wesson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Masterson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Masterson misses
and Wesson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wesson avoids the body shot from Masterson. #T3#
A big left from Wesson misses.
Masterson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Masterson misses with an uppercut. Wesson saw that one coming.
Wesson throws out a counter right but Masterson avoids it with no problem.
Wesson slips under a jab from Masterson.
Masterson misses with a lunging right hand
and Wesson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
Masterson misses with a straight right.
Masterson misses with a right hand
and Wesson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wesson scores with a punch to the head.
Wesson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Masterson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Masterson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wesson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Masterson lands a jab to the nose.
Masterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wesson sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Wesson slips a straight right by Masterson.
Wesson misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Masterson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Masterson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Masterson throws a body punch but Wesson moves out of range.
Masterson swings for the body but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masterson.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but Masterson is out of range.
Wesson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Masterson jabs Wesson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Masterson swings for the body but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Masterson is just out of range.
It looked like Masterson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Masterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wesson.
Masterson looks to throw the jab but Wesson is out of range.
It seemed like Wesson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Valentine Masterson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Masterson 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Valentine Masterson!

Valentine Masterson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Dean Wesson was interviewed post fight and said 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: Syn 656 Magufuli vs ODB     
Date:   Nov 10, 2019
#R1#
A head kick misses from Davidyan.
Davidyan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wessons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Davidyan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wesson manages to avoid it.
Davidyan looks to land a right hand but Wesson moved out of range.
Davidyan connects with the punch.
Wesson misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wesson. Davidyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wesson throws an overhand right that lands on Davidyan's shoulder, as Davidyan tries to avoid the shot.
Davidyan slips under a jab.
Wesson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Davidyan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wesson moves away from the strike by Davidyan.
Wesson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Wesson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Davidyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.
Davidyan misses with a head kick.
Davidyan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1##CL2#
Davidyan gets a clinch.
Wesson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Davidyan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Davidyan blocks an uppercut.
Davidyan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Davidyan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wesson's elbow.
Davidyan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Davidyan struggles to land a body shot inside as Wesson controls his hands.
Davidyan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Wesson.
Davidyan blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Davidyan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Davidyan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wesson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wesson slips a straight right by Davidyan.
Davidyan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wesson to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davidyan throws a low kick but Wesson moves out of range easily.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick and Davidyan moves out of range easily. #T2#
Davidyan scores with a punch to the head.
Davidyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesson is just out of range.
Wesson looks to land a left hand but Davidyan moved out of range nicely.
Wesson throws a lazy right hand but Davidyan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Davidyan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Davidyan dips to his left and cracks Wesson with an uppercut!
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Davidyan is just out of range.
Davidyan lands an overhand right.
Davidyan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wesson's calf.
Davidyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wesson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davidyan.
Wesson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Davidyan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Davidyan lunges at Wesson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wesson's hand.
Davidyan looks to land a left hand but Wesson moved out of range nicely.
Davidyan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wesson throws out the jab.
Davidyan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wesson. #T3#
Wesson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Davidyan tests Wesson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wesson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wesson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wesson moves out of range as Davidyan strikes.
Nice shot lands for Davidyan.
Davidyan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Davidyan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Davidyan scores with a jab. Wesson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wesson scores with a jab. Davidyan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wesson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davidyan.
Wesson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice defenses there by Wesson.
Davidyan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davidyan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Wesson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wesson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Davidyan.
Wesson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Wesson is looking to land body kicks.
Davidyan connects with a solid leg kick.
Gurgen Davidyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesson misses with a hook
and Davidyan counters with a thumping low kick.
Davidyan lands a leg kick that knocks Wesson off balance momentarily.
Davidyan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wesson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wesson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Davidyan misses with a low kick as Wesson jumps back.
Davidyan slips under a jab from Wesson.
Davidyan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wesson throws a body punch but Davidyan moves out of range.
Davidyan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wesson is looking to counter punch.
Wesson misses with a head kick.
Davidyan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Davidyan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Davidyan throws out a loose jab but Wesson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wesson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wesson throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Davidyan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gurgen Davidyan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Davidyan misses the jab.
Davidyan lands an overhand right.
Davidyan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wesson.
Wesson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Davidyan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Davidyan lands a jab.
Davidyan ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
Wesson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Davidyan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Wesson lands a nice hook to Davidyan's body. Davidyan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Davidyan throws a body shot but no joy.
Davidyan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gurgen Davidyan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Davidyan keeps Wesson at a distance using the push kick.
Davidyan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Davidyan misses with a hook to the body
and Wesson counters with a left and a right that stings Davidyan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davidyan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wesson lunges at Davidyan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Davidyan's hand. #T1#
Wesson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Davidyan ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
Davidyan counters with a body kick.
Davidyan avoids the body shot from Wesson. #CL2#
Davidyan has managed to clinch.
Davidyan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Davidyan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wesson working aggressively here.
Wesson misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Davidyan fails to land.
Wesson misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Davidyan breaks the clinch.
Davidyan just misses with a punch to the body.
Davidyan throws a jab when Wesson was well out of range.
Wesson is looking to counter punch.
Davidyan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Davidyan checks a low kick from Wesson.
Wesson swats away the attempt to clinch by Davidyan.#T2#
Wesson lands with a nice body punch.
Nice cross by Wesson.
Davidyan thumps Wesson with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Davidyan misses
and Wesson counters with a straight right hand.
Davidyan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Davidyan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wesson throws a big shot that misses.
Wesson checks the leg kick.
Davidyan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Davidyan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wesson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Davidyan clobbers Wesson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Davidyan throws a lazy right hand but Wesson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Davidyan misses with a looping left.
Davidyan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wesson moves out of range as Davidyan throws a body kick.
Davidyan throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Wesson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Davidyan tries to land a front kick but Wesson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wesson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wesson tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Wesson misses.
Wesson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davidyan loads up on a big right hand but Wesson slips the punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wesson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Davidyan - the referee stops the clock and Wesson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Davidyan. Wesson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Davidyan looks to land a body kick but Wesson moved away.
Davidyan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davidyan takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
Davidyan misses with a hook to the body
and Wesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Wesson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Davidyan.
Wesson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Davidyan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Some wild striking there from Davidyan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Davidyan lands with a right hand.
Davidyan is looking to clinch.
A jab from Davidyan misses.
Davidyan digs a good body shot into Wesson's ribs.
A big left from Wesson misses.
Davidyan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Davidyan.#CL2#
Davidyan has managed to clinch.
Davidyan gets through Wesson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gurgen Davidyan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Davidyan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wesson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gurgen Davidyan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Wesson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Davidyan. Davidyan obviously looking to wear him down.
Davidyan throws a body punch but Wesson moves out of range.
Davidyan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Wesson blocks the leg kick.
As Davidyan looks to move away, Wesson throws a big counter combo but Davidyan just gets out of the way.
Wesson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Davidyan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Davidyan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wesson counters with a straight right hand.
Davidyan throws a leg kick but Wesson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Davidyan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wesson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A shot to the liver by Davidyan. Beautiful body shot.
A left lands for Davidyan.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Wesson!
Wesson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wesson misses with a straight right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Davidyan loads up on a big right hand but Wesson slips the punch.
Wesson slips a straight right by Davidyan.#T1#
Davidyan slips under a jab from Wesson.
Davidyan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Davidyan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wesson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Davidyan. That one must have hurt.
Davidyan blocks a jab.
Davidyan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesson is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Wesson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Davidyan throws a lazy uppercut
and Wesson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Davidyan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wesson feints and then cracks Davidyan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Davidyan down.
Davidyan swings for the body but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
Davidyan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheers as Davidyan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wesson doesn't seem phased though.
Davidyan's corner calls for a 1-2. Davidyan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dean Wesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gurgen Davidyan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Davidyan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wesson's corner calls for a 1-2. Wesson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davidyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wesson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Davidyan can pounce on him.
Nice defenses there by Wesson.
A telegraphed right hand from Davidyan misses the target.
Davidyan misses with a wild body shot.
Wesson is looking for a counter combo.
Davidyan lands a nice shot to the body.
Wesson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Davidyan's calf.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Davidyan.
Decent striking displayed by Davidyan there.
Wesson avoids the body shot from Davidyan.
Wesson staying out of range there.
Davidyan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wesson moves out of range as Davidyan strikes.
Wesson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Davidyan throws a jab but it's blocked by Wesson. #T3#
Donk. Davidyan catches Wesson right on the button with a cross.
Davidyan scores with a jab to the body.
Davidyan misses with a body shot.
Wesson takes one to the side of the head.
Davidyan moves out of range of the strikes.
Davidyan lands a jab to the nose.
The fight stays on the outside here - Davidyan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A clash of legs there as Wesson blocks the low kick.
Wesson slips under a jab.
Wesson walks into a stiff left hand from Davidyan.
Davidyan misses the shot to the body.
Davidyan misses with a lunging right hand
and Wesson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Davidyan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice defenses there by Wesson.#T4#
Wesson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Davidyan.
Davidyan misses the jab.
Wesson slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Wesson misses the target.#CL2#
Davidyan closes the distance and pushes Wesson back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davidyan. #BC#
Wesson manages to break the clinch.
Wesson connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Davidyan! He's out on his feet! Wesson rushes in and drops Davidyan with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dean Wesson!
Dean Wesson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Syn 648 Gravas vs JYD     
Date:   Sep 14, 2019
#R1#
Lucassen connects with a body shot that sends Wesson's belly button to the back.
Lucassen throws a head kick that misses.
Wesson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wesson blocks a jab.
Lucassen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wesson connects with a body shot.
Lucassen misses with a body kick.
Wesson misses with an uppercut
and Lucassen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wesson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wesson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice defenses there by Lucassen.
Lucassen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Wesson misses the target.
Wesson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lucassen connects with a looping right hand.
Lucassen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Wesson pushes Lucassen up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wesson. #BC2#
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucassen lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Lucassen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wesson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wesson works over Lucassen's head and body with a nice combination.
Lucassen misses with a wild combination.
Lucassen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucassen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lucassen throws a wild body kick that Wesson sees coming a mile off.
Both fighters circling a little - Lucassen finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lucassen moves out of range of the strikes.
Wesson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A clash of legs there as Lucassen blocks the low kick.
Wesson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lucassen. #CL#
Wesson closes the distance and pushes Lucassen back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Lucassen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lucassen misses with a hook. Wesson ducked under it nicely.
Wesson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucassen.
Wesson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lucassen manages to circle out of the way.
Lucassen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wesson.#T2#
Lucassen misses with a two punch combination.
Lucassen throws a hook to the side of Wesson's head but Wesson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wesson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucassen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.
Wesson misses with a hook. Lucassen ducked under it nicely.
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wesson sizes up Lucassen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wesson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Lucassen misses.
Lucassen throws a head kick but Wesson moves out of range.
Lucassen lands a nice hook to Wesson's body. Wesson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wesson misses with an uppercut. Lucassen saw that one coming.
Lucassen looks to land a right hand but Wesson moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wesson, as that shot connected.
Lucassen clobbers Wesson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lucassen tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Wesson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lucassen connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wesson's hands.
Lucassen lunges at Wesson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wesson's hand.
Wesson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lucassen looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucassen is just out of range.
Wesson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wesson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wesson digs a good body shot into Lucassen's ribs.
Lucassen scores with the left hand. Wesson knows he should have avoided that one.
Lucassen scores with the left hand. Wesson knows he should have avoided that one.
Lucassen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wesson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lucassen lands with a good body shot.
Wesson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lucassen is able to avoid easily.
Wesson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lucassen.
Lucassen throws a body punch but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lucassen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Wesson. Beautiful body shot.
Lucassen ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
Wesson tests Lucassen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson looks to land a left hand but Lucassen moved out of range nicely.
Lucassen looks to land a body kick but Wesson moved away.
Wesson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lucassen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T4#
Lucassen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Lucassen does it's job there.
Lucassen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wesson on the side of the head.
Lucassen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lucassen walks into a jab.
Lucassen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Lucassen.
Lucassen scores with a head kick. Wesson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wesson slips a straight right by Lucassen.
Lucassen looks to land a right hand but Wesson moved out of range.
Lucassen misses with a body shot.
A cross from Wesson lands.
Lucassen lands a really nice looking cross but Wesson seems unphased. #CL#
Lucassen tries to keep at a distance but Wesson has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lucassen takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Lucassen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wesson misses with a hook. Lucassen ducked under it nicely.
Lucassen throws a hook but Wesson blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Arjen Lucassen dominated that round.
That's time! Wesson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lucassen throws a right and a left that Wesson avoids nicely.
Wesson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lucassen looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesson is just out of range.
Lucassen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucassen.
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut. Wesson saw that one coming.
Nice body kick there by Lucassen.
Wesson moves away from the strike by Lucassen.
Wesson connects with a nice looking jab.
Arjen Lucassen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lucassen looks to land a left hand but Wesson moved out of range nicely.
Wesson jabs Lucassen right on the nose. Lucassen blinks but takes it well.
Lucassen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wesson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lucassen's hands.
Lucassen lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lucassen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wesson throwing a counter right hand but Lucassen manages to avoid it.
Lucassen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wesson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lucassen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
A jab from Lucassen misses.
Wesson needs to keep his hands up - Lucassen had a free shot at his head there.
Lucassen misses with a kick to the body.
Lucassen misses with a hook
and Wesson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wesson slips a straight right by Lucassen.
A little feinted left hand from Wesson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lucassen lands with an uppercut that bounces Wesson off the cage and back into range.
Jab by Lucassen.
Lucassen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lucassen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wesson scores with a leg kick.
Lucassen uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wesson has time to react.
Lucassen throws the kick towards the body but Wesson avoids it.
Wesson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wesson throws a jab when Lucassen was well out of range.
Lucassen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lucassen manages to avoid it.
Lucassen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wesson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lucassen has time to react.
Lucassen throws a right hand that Wesson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wesson also avoids with ease.#T2#
Wesson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lucassen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wesson lands a nice looking body shot.
A cross from Lucassen lands.
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wesson connects with a right hand. Lucassen shakes it off.
Lucassen throws a shot from downtown. Wesson moves away and avoids it.
Wesson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sloppy strikes from Lucassen. Those never looked like landing.
Lucassen lands a really nice looking cross but Wesson seems unphased.
Lucassen moves out of range of the body kick from Wesson.
Lucassen throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wesson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lucassen throws a push kick but Wesson slaps the foot to one side.
Wesson lands with a cross.
Wesson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wesson punishes Lucassen's body with a nice straight punch.
Wesson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Lucassen connects with the punch.
Lucassen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wesson throws out the jab.
Wesson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wesson scoring well with a low kick there.
Wesson avoids the head kick by Lucassen.
Lucassen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lucassen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wesson.
Lucassen is looking to land body kicks.
Wesson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lucassen is looking to land body kicks.
Wesson thumps Lucassen with a low kick.
Lucassen throws a hook but Wesson blocks it.
It looked like Wesson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lucassen.
Lucassen throws a sloppy head kick and Wesson moves out of range easily.
Wesson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wesson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wesson lands a slapping body shot.
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
A jab from Lucassen misses.
Wesson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lucassen misses with a body kick.
Lucassen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wesson throws a good cross that connects. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucassen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wesson looks to land a right hand but Lucassen moved out of range.
Lucassen throws out a loose jab but Wesson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lucassen throws a hook but Wesson blocks it.
A big right from Wesson misses.
Lucassen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lucassen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wesson.
Lucassen scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wesson in his tracks.
Lucassen blocks a head kick by Wesson.
Lucassen missing with a left hand there. Wesson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wesson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wesson moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wesson lands a right hook to the body.
Wesson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lucassen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lucassen takes one to the chin there.
Lucassen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lucassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arjen Lucassen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Wesson moves away from the strike by Lucassen.
Wesson missing with a left hand there. Lucassen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lucassen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lucassen throws a head kick that misses.
Wesson lands a leg kick that knocks Lucassen off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Wesson.
Lucassen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wesson takes one to the side of the head.
Lucassen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lucassen misses with a straight left.
Lucassen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wesson.
Wesson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lucassen checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lucassen! But no joy.
Lucassen throws a wild body kick that Wesson sees coming a mile off.
Wesson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lucassen moves out of range of the body kick from Wesson.
Lucassen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wesson.
Lucassen moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Lucassen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Lucassen scores with a head kick.
Wesson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lucassen is out of range.
Lucassen looks to throw a body kick
and Wesson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lucassen with a nice cross.
Lucassen takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Lucassen misses. #CL#
Wesson has Lucassen up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Lucassen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lucassen throws a hook but Wesson blocks it.
Wesson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Wesson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wesson.
Wesson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wesson tries to clinch up.
Lucassen flicks out a counter leg kick but Wesson steps away.
Wesson defending well as Lucassen loads up on a big left hand.
Wesson slips a straight right by Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a looping right.
Wesson throws a good cross that connects.
Dean Wesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot by Wesson.
It looks like Wesson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lucassen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lucassen fakes the leg kick and cracks Wesson in the body.
Wesson misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Lucassen misses.
Nice cross by Lucassen.
Wesson slips a straight right by Lucassen.
Lucassen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wesson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Lucassen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lucassen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lucassen throws a hook but Wesson avoids it easily.
Wesson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wesson tries to clinch there but Lucassen circles away.
Wesson swings for the body but Lucassen moves out of range.
Wesson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lucassen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Wesson throws a body punch but Lucassen moves out of range.
Wesson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wesson connects with an inside leg kick.
Wesson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lucassen.
Wesson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Lucassen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lucassen.
Lucassen misses with a hook. Wesson ducked under it nicely.
Wesson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wesson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lucassen to score with a decent uppercut.
Arjen Lucassen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lucassen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lucassen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wesson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lucassen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wesson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wesson misses the shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Lucassen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lucassen feints and then cracks Wesson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wesson down. #T4#
Lucassen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lucassen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wesson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lucassen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesson. #CL#
Wesson closes the distance and pushes Lucassen back into the cage.
Wesson misses with an elbow over the top.
Lucassen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Lucassen manages to break the clinch.
Wesson throws a hook but Lucassen avoids it easily.
Wesson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wesson takes a swing at Lucassen's ribcage but misses.
Wesson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wesson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucassen is just out of range.
Wesson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lucassen in his tracks.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arjen Lucassen.
I've got Lucassen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arjen Lucassen!

Arjen Lucassen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Dean Wesson had this to say: 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: Syn 643     
Date:   Aug 10, 2019
#R1#
Wesson misses the shot to the body.
Wesson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wesson chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL2#
Obuhov pushes Wesson up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Obuhov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wesson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Obuhov tries to pull guard but Wesson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wesson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wesson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wesson prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obuhov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Wesson.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Good body shot from Wesson. #TD2#
Obuhov has picked Wesson up - he's going for a ride! Obuhov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obuhov prevents Wesson from improving his position.#T1#
Obuhov slips a nice elbow through Wesson's hands, connecting with Wesson's forehead.
Wesson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Obuhov.
Obuhov works over Wesson with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Obuhov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Obuhov postures up.
Obuhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wesson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wesson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wesson keeping full guard, as Obuhov tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wesson is on top in guard. #REVR##T2#
Wesson looking to pass the guard.
Wesson trying to control but Obuhov is working from the bottom.
Wesson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wesson wants to control from the top but Obuhov keeps moving.
Wesson wants to pass the guard but Obuhov is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Obuhov is trying to control the position but Wesson postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Obuhov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wesson defends well.
Obuhov is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Obuhov looking for a guillotine here but Wesson defends easily.
Wesson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Our spies down at at St Petersburg MMA Gym inform us that Obuhov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Obuhov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Obuhov working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wesson wants to control from the top but Obuhov keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wesson motions for Obuhov to come forward. Wesson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dean Wesson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wesson throws a hook to the side of Obuhov's head but Obuhov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obuhov! But no joy.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but Obuhov is out of range.
Obuhov with the counter takedown but Wesson avoids it easily.
Wesson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obuhov manages to avoid it.
Obuhov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wesson misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Obuhov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wesson's guard.
Wesson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Wesson is thwarting Obuhov's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Obuhov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
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 Dean Wesson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wesson throws a chopping leg kick but Obuhov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wesson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wesson scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
Wesson moves into range and clinches up with Obuhov.
Wesson lands a shot to the body.
Obuhov looking for a takedown.
Obuhov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Obuhov misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obuhov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wesson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wesson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wesson moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Wesson there.
Wesson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Obuhov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wesson loads up on a big right hand but Obuhov slips the punch.
Obuhov is looking for the big counter here.
Wesson sizes up Obuhov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wesson missing with a left hand there. Obuhov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wesson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obuhov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Obuhov moves out of range as Wesson strikes.
Obuhov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wesson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A left and a right from Wesson both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Dean Wesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obuhov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good exchange - Wesson coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wesson misses with a jab to the body
and Obuhov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wesson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Obuhov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wesson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obuhov can do to turn this around?
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Obuhov moves away.
Obuhov misses with a lunging right hand
and Wesson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wesson.
Obuhov misses with a hook.
Wesson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wesson jabs Obuhov right on the nose. Obuhov blinks but takes it well.
Wesson moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Wesson clinches with his opponent. #BC#
Wesson breaks from the clinch.
Wesson scoring well with a low kick there.
Wesson looks to land a left hand but Obuhov moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Wesson has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC#
Wesson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3##CL#
Wesson clinches up against the cage.
The referee calls for Obuhov to work. #TD2#
Obuhov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Obuhov manages to end up in side control.
Obuhov is working Wesson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wesson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Obuhov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Obuhov working the body and head with strikes.
Obuhov cracks Wesson with a big elbow.
Obuhov working the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Wesson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wesson looks to move to half guard but instead Obuhov has passed into mount! Damn!
Wesson tries to hold on but Obuhov pushes him away. #T4#
Obuhov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Obuhov looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wesson can't escape the position.
Obuhov with the ground and pound from mount.
Obuhov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wesson is trying desperately to improve position.
Obuhov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Obuhov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Obuhov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Wesson can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC2#
Wesson is rocked!
Wesson is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dean Wesson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anton Obuhov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Wesson throws a hook but Obuhov avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Obuhov misses.
Dean Wesson is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wesson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wesson connects with a leg kick. Obuhov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wesson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Obuhov doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice takedown defense from Wesson. No joy for Obuhov on that attempt.
Obuhov avoids the body shot from Wesson.
Some wild striking there from Obuhov.
Obuhov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Wesson misses the target.
Wesson misses with a body punch #TD2#
and Obuhov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Obuhov.
Wesson is trying to keep Obuhov in close.
Obuhov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Obuhov looking to sit in guard and control but Wesson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wesson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wesson trying to control the position from guard on top but Obuhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wesson is really struggling to control Obuhov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Obuhov looking for a guillotine here but Wesson defends easily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wesson trying to control the position from guard on top but Obuhov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Obuhov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Obuhov looking for a triangle here. Wesson is fighting it but it looks tight! Obuhov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Wesson is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Anton Obuhov!
Anton Obuhov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Dean Wesson had this to say: 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: Pride FC 34     
Date:   Jul 20, 2019
#R1#
Wesson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puller throws a shot from downtown. Wesson moves away and avoids it.
Puller looks to land a right hand but Wesson moved out of range.
Wesson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Wesson.
Puller swings for the body but Wesson moves out of range.
Puller tries to close the distance and clinch but Wesson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wesson misses the shot to the body.
Puller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wesson thinks about the counter body kick.
Puller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wesson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Puller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wesson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Puller slips a jab from Wesson.
Puller throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Puller 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 Wesson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wesson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wesson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Puller looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesson is just out of range.
Wesson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puller.
Wesson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Puller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wesson scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Wesson looks to throw the jab but Puller is out of range.
Wesson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Puller misses with a straight right.
Puller moves out of range of the body kick from Wesson.
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Puller is just out of range.
Wesson misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Puller clinches with his opponent.
Wesson digs a right hand into Puller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Puller's gas tank.
Puller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puller working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Puller tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Puller breaks the clinch.
Wesson misses the jab.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick and Puller moves out of range easily.
Puller seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Nice shot by Puller.
Wesson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Puller throws a hook but Wesson avoids it easily.
John Puller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wesson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wesson slips under a jab from Puller.#T2#
Puller thuds his shin into the meat of Wesson's side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Wesson.
Puller jabs at Wesson's body.
Puller moves out of range as Wesson strikes.
Puller misses with a low kick.
Puller scores with a nice body kick.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
Puller lands a nice shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wesson, right into the meat.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick and Puller moves out of range easily.
Wesson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wesson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Puller.
Puller throws a head kick but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Puller tries to land a leg kick but Wesson saw it coming and moves away.
Puller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wesson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wesson wants to counter with a clinch but Puller pushes him away.#T3#
Puller misses with a wild body shot.
Puller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wesson is out of range and Puller settles back down.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puller.
Puller swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Wesson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Puller lands with a hook. Wesson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Puller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Puller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wesson clobbers Puller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good shot there by Wesson.
Wesson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Puller throws out a loose jab but Wesson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Puller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wesson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Puller lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wesson. Puller does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Puller lands a really nice looking cross but Wesson seems unphased.
Wesson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Puller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Wesson. That one must have hurt.
Puller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Puller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Puller.
Wesson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Puller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wesson throws out the jab.
Puller looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesson is just out of range.
Puller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puller throws out a leg kick but Wesson moves out of range and Puller only half commits.
Wesson tries to clinch but Puller moves out of range.
Puller will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab from Wesson misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puller misses with a hook.
Wesson scores with the left hand. Puller knows he should have avoided that one.
Wesson avoids the body shot from Puller.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

John Puller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL#
Puller gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Puller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wesson tries to work over Puller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puller throws a punch but it's blocked by Wesson.
Puller blocks a body shot from Wesson.
Puller misses with some punches.
Wesson blocking some punches.
Puller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wesson blocks a body shot from Puller.
Wesson misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puller.
Nice body punch from Puller.
Wesson throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Wesson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puller misses with a punch to the body.
Wesson is working Puller over against the cage.
Wesson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puller lands a body shot in the clinch.
Puller misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Puller. #BC2#
Wesson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Puller throws a body punch but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson takes a swing at Puller's ribcage but misses.
Puller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Puller misses its intended target.
Puller misses with a lunging right hand
and Wesson counters with a thumping low kick.
Puller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Puller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Puller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wesson misses the shot to the body.
Wesson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puller.
Puller moves out of range of the body kick.
Puller throws a hook but Wesson blocks it.
Wesson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
Wesson throws a head kick but Puller moves out of range.
Puller lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Puller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wesson. That did some damage!
Wesson drops his hands momentarily and Puller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Puller uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wesson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Puller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Puller throws a body shot but no joy.
Wesson scores with a head kick.
Puller blocks a low kick nicely.
Wesson slips under a jab from Puller.
Wesson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puller.
Wesson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
John Puller is winning the standup battle so far.
Puller moves out of range of the strikes.
Puller tries to clinch but Wesson moves away
and Wesson counters with a head kick. That will keep Puller thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Wesson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Puller. Puller circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puller. Wesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puller tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wesson moves out of range as Puller strikes.
Donk. Puller catches Wesson right on the button with a cross.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Puller - that will leave a mark!
Wesson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Puller.
Wesson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Puller misses with a body kick.
Wesson throws a big counter head kick but Puller avoids it with no problem.
Wesson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puller. Wesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puller lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wesson's sensitive parts.
Puller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wesson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puller throws out the jab.
Puller takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wesson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Puller.
Wesson lands with a good body shot.
Wesson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puller.
Wesson thinks about the counter body kick.
Wesson dips to his left and cracks Puller with an uppercut!
Wesson throws a jab but it's blocked by Puller.
Good leg kick by Puller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wesson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Wesson misses with a straight right.
Wesson throws a leg kick but Puller checks it.
Wesson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Puller connects with a right hand. Wesson shakes it off.
Puller misses with a right hand
and Wesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wesson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Puller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wesson scrambles back to his feet.
Puller throws a big shot that misses.
Puller is looking to score with low kicks.
Puller stuns Wesson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Puller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wesson feints and then cracks Puller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Puller down.
Wesson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick and Puller moves out of range easily.
Wesson misses the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wesson tries to work over Puller's front leg with a kick but Puller checks it.
Puller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Wesson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Puller throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Wesson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Puller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that John Puller will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Puller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Wesson misses the target.
Puller scoring well with a low kick there.
Puller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wesson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Puller misses.
Puller misses with a body kick.
Puller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wesson.
Puller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Puller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wesson. Puller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wesson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson misses with a looping right.
Puller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Puller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab by Puller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puller misses with a low kick.
Wesson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wesson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Puller.#T1#
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Puller.
Puller misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Puller. Wesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Puller throws a leg kick but Wesson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Puller wants to clinch.
Puller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wesson can do to turn this around?
Puller connects with a looping right hand.
Nice body kick there by Puller.
Puller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wesson misses with a kick to the body.
Puller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Puller.
An inside leg kick lands from Wesson.
Wesson scores with a punch to the head.
Wesson throws a body punch but Puller moves out of range.
Dean Wesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wesson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wesson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Puller scores with a hook to the body. Wesson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puller throws a shot to the body.
Wesson misses with a hook. Puller ducked under it nicely.
Puller is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wesson takes one on the button.
Wesson scores with a hook to the body. Puller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Puller loads up on a big right hand but Wesson slips the punch.
Wesson swats away the attempt to clinch by Puller.
Puller shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wesson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Puller.
Wesson misses with a low kick.
Wesson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wesson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Puller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Puller misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Puller.
Wesson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wesson wants to slow Puller down by chopping away at his legs.
Puller lands a body shot.
Wesson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puller.
Puller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesson.
Wesson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wesson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Puller is looking to counter punch.
Puller misses with a body kick.
Wesson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Puller throws a lazy right hand but Wesson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wesson throws out a counter right but Puller avoids it with no problem.
Puller slips under a jab.
Puller throws a body shot but no joy.
Puller misses with a low kick.
Puller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Puller stuns Wesson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Wesson throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wesson under the eye.
Puller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Puller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Puller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wesson at a distance.
Puller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Puller.
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Puller is just out of range.
Puller misses with a right hand
and Wesson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Puller cracks Wesson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
Puller throws a shot from downtown. Wesson moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Puller has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wesson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wesson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
John Puller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Puller 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Puller!

John Puller was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Dean Wesson had this to say: 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: Pride FC 28     
Date:   Jun 22, 2019
#R1#
Wesson throws a leg kick but Usikov moved away.
A big left from Wesson misses.
Wesson misses with a straight left.
Usikov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wesson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wesson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Usikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Wesson avoided it.
Wesson swings for the body but Usikov moves out of range.
Wesson misses with a head kick.
Usikov cracks Wesson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Usikov tries to clinch
and Wesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Usikov tries to work over Wesson's front leg with a kick but Wesson checks it.
Wesson scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Dean Wesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Usikov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wesson throws a big shot that misses.
Wesson chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Wesson misses with a straight left.
Wesson misses with an uppercut.
Usikov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wesson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jab by Wesson.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses
and Usikov counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Wesson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wesson misses with a wild combination.
Usikov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Usikov throws a lazy right hand but Wesson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Usikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wesson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wesson scores with a jab.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Usikov. #T2#
Wesson wants to slow Usikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Wesson throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Wesson misses its intended target.
Usikov throws a quick counter head kick but Wesson was just out of range.
A clash of legs there as Wesson blocks the low kick.
Usikov wants to clinch
and Usikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wesson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Usikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Usikov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wesson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Usikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Usikov misses with a low kick.
Wesson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wesson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Usikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wesson.#T3#
Usikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Usikov misses with a low kick.
Usikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wesson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Usikov tries to clinch up but Wesson circles away and keeps his distance.
Usikov throws a lazy right hand but Wesson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Usikov.
Usikov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Wesson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wesson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wesson throws an off balance right hand
and Usikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Usikov lands a head kick!
Usikov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T4#
Wesson looks to land a right hand but Usikov moved out of range.
Usikov is looking to counter the offense by Wesson and move into the clinch.
Usikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Usikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesson looks to land a left hand but Usikov moved out of range nicely.
Usikov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Wesson manages to circle out of the way.
Wesson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Usikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wesson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Usikov throws the kick towards the body but Wesson avoids it.
Wesson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Usikov tests Wesson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wesson throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Usikov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Usikov blocks an elbow strike.
Usikov blocks an elbow strike.#KD#
Usikov connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Wesson goes down! Usikov jumps into full mount looking to finish! #ROC#
Wesson is rocked!
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 Alexander Usikov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wesson misses with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Dean Wesson has been cut.
Wesson throws a lazy right hand but Usikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Usikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wesson throws out a powerful jab.
Usikov misses with a looping left.
Wesson misses with a kick to the body.
Usikov tried to counter with a leg kick but Wesson avoided it.
Usikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wesson throws out the jab.
Nice shot lands for Wesson.
Usikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wesson.
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Usikov is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wesson misses with a double jab #CL#
and Usikov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Usikov.
I was talking to Usikov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wesson wants to get back to striking at distance but Usikov won't allow it.
Wesson is trying to break the clinch but Usikov is controlling him.#T1#
Usikov lands an elbow inside.
Usikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wesson is defending well for now.
Wesson lands a left hand.
Wesson throws a head punch that misses.
Wesson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Usikov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wesson blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Wesson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wesson misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wesson. Usikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Usikov lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wesson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dean Wesson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Usikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wesson.
Wesson swings for the body but Usikov moves out of range.
As Wesson backs away, Usikov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wesson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wesson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Usikov.#T2#
Usikov throws a hook but Wesson blocks it.
Wesson throws a hook to the side of Usikov's head but Usikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Usikov misses the target.
Wesson misses with an uppercut.
Wesson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wesson looks to land a right hand but Usikov moved out of range.
Usikov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wesson flicks out a counter leg kick but Usikov steps away.
Wesson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wesson misses with a straight left.
Wesson with a hook.
Wesson throws a wild body kick that Usikov sees coming a mile off.
Wesson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wesson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Usikov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wesson.
A slow jab from Usikov misses its intended target. #T3#
Usikov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Wesson is predictable there
and Usikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Wesson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Usikov doesn't seem phased though.
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Usikov moves away.
Wesson misses with a looping left.
Usikov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Usikov slips under a jab from Wesson.
Wesson misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Wesson. Those never looked like landing.
Usikov tries to clinch up but Wesson circles away and keeps his distance.
Wesson missing with a left hand there. Usikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Usikov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wesson throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Usikov counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Usikov landing knees to the head. #T4#
A frustrated look appears on Wesson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Usikov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Alexander Usikov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wesson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Usikov backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Usikov tries a body shot but Wesson blocks it.
Usikov misses with a knee strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wesson. #CUT2#
It looks like Alexander Usikov has been cut.
Wesson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Usikov tries to land a knee to the head but Wesson blocks with his arms.
Wesson swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Wesson manages to break the clinch.
Usikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wesson. That did some damage!
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Usikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.
Usikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Usikov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wesson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Usikov. Usikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wesson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Usikov throws a series of punches but Wesson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Wesson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wesson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wesson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wesson misses with a head kick.
Wesson with a nice cross.
Wesson misses with a low kick.
Usikov tries to clinch but Wesson moves away
and Wesson counters with a stiff right hand.
Usikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wesson. Wesson obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Wesson misses.
Usikov tries to close the distance and clinch but Wesson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Usikov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wesson counters with a left to the body.
Wesson swings for the body but Usikov moves out of range.
Usikov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wesson.#T1#
Wesson swings for the body but Usikov moves out of range.
Usikov is looking to clinch but Wesson is avoiding it.
Wesson misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Usikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Usikov dodges the punch combination from Wesson.
Wesson looks to land a combination. Usikov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A low kick from Wesson misses
and Usikov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wesson throws a shot from downtown. Usikov moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Usikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wesson, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wesson throws an elbow but misses.
Wesson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wesson is trying to force a seperation but Usikov has the dominant position.#T2#
Usikov missing with knees to the body.
Usikov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #BC2#
Wesson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wesson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Usikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wesson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Usikov moves away from the strike by Wesson.
Wesson misses with a wild body shot.
Wesson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wesson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good work by Wesson as he checks the leg kick.
Usikov tries to clinch up.
Wesson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Wesson misses.
As Wesson tries to get set, Usikov tries to push him back and clinch up but Wesson manages to avoid the attempt.
Usikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Usikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wesson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wesson! But no joy.
Wesson misses with a double jab. #T3#
Usikov is looking to clinch.
Wesson punishes Usikov's body with a nice straight punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Usikov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wesson slips under a jab from Usikov.
Wesson checks a low kick from Usikov.
Wesson lands a really nice looking cross but Usikov seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Usikov.
Usikov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wesson.
A left lands for Usikov.
Wesson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Usikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Usikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T4#
Wesson 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.
Wesson misses with a hook. Usikov ducked under it nicely.
Wesson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Usikov.
Wesson swinging wildly here.
Wesson lands a jab to the nose.
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!#CL#
Usikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Wesson breaks from the clinch.
Wesson throws a lazy uppercut
and Usikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wesson's knee momentarily.
Usikov ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
Usikov lands a leg kick that knocks Wesson off balance momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Wesson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wesson 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Wesson!

Dean Wesson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Pride FC 24     
Date:   Jun 01, 2019
#R1#
Wesson throws a right and a left that Petersen avoids nicely.
Petersen fails to land the takedown.
Wesson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've been hearing reports that Petersen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Petersen misses with a looping right.
Petersen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wesson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Wesson.
Wesson slips a jab from Petersen.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wesson! But no joy.
Petersen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wesson under the eye.
Petersen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Petersen thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Petersen closes the distance and pushes Wesson back into the cage.
Wesson scores with a shot to the side of Petersen's head.
Wesson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Wesson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersen manages to avoid it.
No luck for Petersen with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Petersen scores with a body shot.
Wesson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Petersen takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
Petersen blocks a head kick by Wesson.
Wesson connects with an inside leg kick.
Dean Wesson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Wesson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wesson misses the jab.
Wesson jabs at Petersen's body.
Petersen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A combination from Petersen does no damage.
Wesson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petersen throws out the jab.
Wesson lands a really nice looking cross but Petersen seems unphased.
Petersen scores with a jab.
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!
Wesson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wesson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Petersen.#T2#
Wesson avoids the body shot from Petersen.
Wesson motions for Petersen to come forward. Wesson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wesson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick from Wesson is predictable there
and Petersen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wesson tries a low kick but Petersen avoids it.
We've been informed that Wesson 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.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wesson manages to avoid it.#TD#
Petersen is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wesson's half guard.
Wesson wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen is pressing down on Wesson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wesson is holding on for now.
Petersen thows a huge punch but Wesson dodges it nicely.
Wesson is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wesson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Petersen.
Petersen is looking to advance position but Wesson won't allow it.
Petersen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Petersen working the ground and pound effectively.
Wesson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wesson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wesson 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.
Wesson trying to control but Petersen postures up. #SUB#
Wesson is defending against the submission attempts here by Petersen. #SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wesson defends it well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wesson taking some punishment here, with Petersen in his half guard. #T4#
Petersen is taking a breather. Wesson 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.
Petersen tries to pass to full mount but Wesson defends it.
Wesson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wesson is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wesson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Petersen winds up and cracks Wesson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wesson is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wesson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Wesson defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Darrel Petersen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wesson.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wesson. That's going to slow Petersen down.
Wesson moves away from the strike by Petersen.
Petersen shoots in but no luck this time.
Darrel Petersen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petersen.
Wesson clobbers Petersen with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Petersen throws the left hand but Wesson avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Wesson misses.
Petersen misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson works Petersen's body with a nice hook.
Petersen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petersen stuns Wesson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wesson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wesson throws a jab but it's blocked by Petersen. #T1#
Petersen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Petersen misses the shot to the body.
Petersen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Petersen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wesson.
Petersen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wesson moves away.
Petersen looks to land a left hand but Wesson moved out of range nicely.
Petersen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A bone on bone clash there as Petersen blocks the leg kick.
Petersen goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wesson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Petersen throws a hook but Wesson blocks it.
Petersen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petersen lands with a good body shot.
Wesson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Petersen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wesson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wesson throws a nice looking combination but Petersen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wesson gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T2#
Wesson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wesson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wesson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wesson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Petersen.
Petersen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wesson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wesson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Petersen misses with a hook.
Wesson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petersen looks to land a left hand but Wesson moved out of range nicely.
Petersen avoids the body shot from Wesson.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
Petersen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesson.
Wesson scores with a spinning back kick!
Wesson tries a low kick but Petersen avoids it.
Wesson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petersen rather than just go for the knockout.
Petersen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Wesson lands but Petersen takes it in his stride. #T3#
Wesson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Petersen. Wesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wesson slips under a jab from Petersen.
Petersen walks into a jab.
Petersen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wesson.
A punch lands to the side of Wesson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Petersen misses with a straight right.
Wesson counters with a body kick.
Wesson throws a leg kick but Petersen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Petersen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wesson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petersen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wesson scrambles back to his feet.
Wesson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wesson tries to land a front kick but Petersen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wesson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wesson throws a big shot that misses.
Petersen just misses with a punch to the body.
Wesson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Petersen instigates a clinch. #T4#
Wesson wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Wesson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circling - Petersen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Petersen.#TD#
Petersen drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wesson is trying to keep Petersen in close. #SUB2#
Petersen got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wesson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Petersen has managed to get both his arms back between Wesson's legs - danger averted.
Wesson controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Petersen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wesson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dean Wesson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Petersen looks to land a right hand but Wesson moved out of range.
Wesson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dean Wesson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wesson tries a head kick but it misses.
Petersen blocks a jab.#CL#
Petersen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wesson misses with an elbow strike.
Petersen lands with a left to the head.
Wesson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Petersen swings wildly with an uppercut but Wesson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Petersen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petersen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petersen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Petersen lands a shot to the body.
Petersen blocks an elbow strike.#BC2#
Wesson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Petersen takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
Petersen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1##TD#
Petersen closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wesson tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.#SUB#
Petersen is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Wesson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darrel Petersen!
Dean Wesson spoke after the fight, saying 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: Pride FC 18     
Date:   May 11, 2019
#R1#
Ragnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnar misses with a straight left.
Wesson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wesson lands a jab to the head.
Ragnar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wesson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wesson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ragnar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ragnar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wesson misses with an uppercut. Ragnar saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Ragnar tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ragnar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wesson misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Wesson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ragnar looks to land a left hand but Wesson moved out of range nicely.
Wesson misses with a lunging right hand
and Ragnar counters with a nice uppercut.
Wesson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnar shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Wesson eats them both and turns towards Ragnar to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T1#
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnar.
Wesson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ragnar is looking to chop away at Wesson's legs.
Ragnar takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
Bjorn Ragnar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Ragnar there.
Wesson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Wesson duly obliges.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wesson.
We've been informed that Wesson 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.
Ragnar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ragnar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wesson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Wesson blocks the leg kick.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
Ragnar scores with a body shot.
Ragnar swings for the body but Wesson moves out of range.
Ragnar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wesson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wesson misses with a straight left.
Wesson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ragnar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wesson is looking to clinch but Ragnar is avoiding it.
Ragnar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Ragnar.
Wesson throws a sloppy body shot
and Ragnar counters with a leg kick.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick
and Ragnar counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
Ragnar appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ragnar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wesson's hands.
Ragnar swings for the body but Wesson moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Wesson blocks the low kick.
Wesson missing with a left hand there. Ragnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wesson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ragnar connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Wesson scrambles back to his feet.
Wesson swings for the body but Ragnar moves out of range. #T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ragnar.
Ragnar throws a body punch but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson slips a jab from Ragnar.
Wesson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ragnar throwing a counter right hand but Wesson manages to avoid it.
Wesson misses with a hook. Ragnar ducked under it nicely.
Ragnar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wesson slips a jab from Ragnar.
Ragnar throws a leg kick but Wesson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wesson misses the shot to the body.
Ragnar misses with a leg kick.
Ragnar avoids a kick to the body.
Ragnar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ragnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Ragnar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ragnar scores with a one two! Wesson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T4#
Wesson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ragnar's calf.
Wesson needs to keep his hands up - Ragnar had a free shot at his head there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wesson 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.
Ragnar needs to keep his hands up - Wesson had a free shot at his head there.
Ragnar misses with a hook.
Wesson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ragnar can pounce on him.
Wesson lands a glancing blow to the side of Ragnar's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wesson 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 Ragnar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ragnar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Ragnar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ragnar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wesson under the eye.
Ragnar fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wesson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ragnar lands a slapping body shot.
Wesson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ragnar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ragnar misses with the body kick
and Wesson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ragnar fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wesson checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Ragnar dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ragnar tests Wesson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wesson is looking to score with low kicks.
Wesson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wesson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Ragnar.
Ragnar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wesson.
Wesson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wesson throws a low kick but Ragnar avoids it.
Ragnar throws a low kick but Wesson avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ragnar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson misses with a looping right.
A shot to the body from Wesson misses
and Ragnar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ragnar staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wesson. Ragnar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ragnar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Ragnar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but Ragnar is out of range.
Wesson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wesson misses with a straight left.
Ragnar tried to counter with a leg kick but Wesson avoided it.
Wesson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wesson looks to land a left hand but Ragnar moved out of range nicely.
Wesson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Ragnar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A low kick from Ragnar is predictable there
and Wesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ragnar throws out a powerful jab.
Wesson throws out a powerful jab.
Ragnar throws a wild body kick that Wesson sees coming a mile off.
Wesson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ragnar scores with a jab to the head.
Wesson misses with a right hand
and Ragnar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnar throws a jab but it's blocked by Wesson.
Ragnar misses with a body shot
and Wesson counters with a nice body kick.
Ragnar misses with a hook.
Ragnar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wesson.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
Ragnar digs a good hook to Wesson's body.
Good work by Ragnar as he checks the leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Ragnar
and Wesson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wesson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ragnar misses with a wild body shot.
Ragnar throws an overhand right that lands on Wesson's shoulder, as Wesson tries to avoid the shot.
Wesson slips under a jab.
Ragnar defending well as Wesson loads up on a big left hand.
Ragnar feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Ragnar.
Ragnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wesson manages to avoid it.
Ragnar throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ragnar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnar fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wesson just manages to avoid it.
Wesson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wesson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnar.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wesson, as that shot connected.
Ragnar cracks Wesson with a good jab.
Wesson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wesson works the jab nicely.
Wesson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wesson staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ragnar. Wesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wesson is looking for the big counter here.
Ragnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wesson manages to avoid it.
Wesson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wesson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ragnar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wesson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ragnar.
Ragnar slips under a jab.
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnar manages to avoid it.
Ragnar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wesson slips a jab from Ragnar.
Wesson misses with a head kick.
Ragnar bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wesson's head.
Ragnar throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ragnar scores with the left hand. Wesson knows he should have avoided that one.
Ragnar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wesson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ragnar throws out the jab.
Wesson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ragnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bjorn Ragnar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ragnar is looking to score with low kicks.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wesson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ragnar has got the better of the exchanges.
Wesson throws a head kick that Ragnar semi-blocks.
Bjorn Ragnar is winning the standup battle so far.
Wesson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Ragnar looks to land a right hand but Wesson moved out of range.
Ragnar moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wesson looks to land a body kick but Ragnar moved away.
Wesson throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ragnar to counter with a crisp jab.
Wesson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ragnar wants to land a leg kick but Wesson is out of range.
Wesson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wesson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ragnar counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnar scoring well with a low kick there.
Wesson tries to land a body kick
and Ragnar counters with a straight right hand.
Ragnar throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ragnar tries to score with a low kick but Wesson moves his leg out of the way.#T1#
Ragnar wants to slow Wesson down by chopping away at his legs.
A leg kick checked by Ragnar.
Wesson throws a low kick but Ragnar moves out of range easily.
Ragnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wesson can do to turn this around?
Wesson misses with a low kick.
Ragnar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wesson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ragnar is looking to slow Wesson down with leg kicks.
Ragnar swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wesson cracks Ragnar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ragnar's corner calls for a 1-2. Ragnar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wesson misses the shot to the body.
Ragnar throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wesson.
Ragnar wants to land a leg kick but Wesson is out of range.
Ragnar throws the kick towards the body but Wesson avoids it.
Wesson misses with an uppercut.
Dean Wesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wesson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ragnar will feel that in the morning.
Wesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wesson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ragnar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Wesson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ragnar slips a jab from Wesson.
Ragnar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
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 low kick from Ragnar misses
and Wesson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wesson misses with a hook.
Wesson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wesson connects with a jab.
Ragnar walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wesson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wesson throws a series of punches but Ragnar moves out of range.
Ragnar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ragnar.#T3#
Wesson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ragnar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wesson's sensitive parts.
Wesson checks a leg kick.
Wesson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wesson tries to move into range but Ragnar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ragnar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wesson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ragnar throws a jab but it's blocked by Wesson.
Wesson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ragnar.
Wesson walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Ragnar.
Wesson throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Ragnar staying out of range there.
A good leg kick by Ragnar.
Wesson misses with a straight left.
A jab from Ragnar finds it's way through Wesson's defenses.
Wesson throws the kick towards the body but Ragnar avoids it.
Ragnar misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ragnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wesson manages to avoid it.
Ragnar feints and then cracks Wesson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wesson down.
Ragnar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnar manages to avoid it.
Ragnar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wesson.
Wesson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn Ragnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ragnar 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn Ragnar!

A victorious Bjorn Ragnar thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Dean Wesson was interviewed post fight and said 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: Pride FC 14     
Date:   Apr 27, 2019
#R1#
Lobo tried to score with a low kick but Wesson checks it.
Lobo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wesson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wesson throws a shot to the body.
Wesson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wesson is looking to slow Lobo down with leg kicks.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
Wesson misses with an uppercut.
Lobo wants to slow Wesson down by chopping away at his legs.
Lobo throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Antonio Lobo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lobo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lobo throws a quick inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wesson. Lobo does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Wesson backs away, Lobo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wesson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Lobo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wesson.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but Lobo is out of range.
Lobo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wesson.
Wesson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lobo moves out of range of the strikes.
Lobo is looking to chop away at Wesson's legs.
Lobo tried to score with a low kick but Wesson checks it.
Lobo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A nice side step and Wesson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wesson lands a head kick. Lobo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wesson throws a hook but Lobo blocks it.
A slow jab from Wesson misses its intended target.
Lobo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wesson connects with a body shot that sends Lobo's belly button to the back.
Lobo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lobo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Wesson cracks a nice hook into Lobo's ribs.#T2#
Lobo 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.
Lobo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lobo misses with a low kick.
Lobo throws a front kick aimed at Wesson's knee but Wesson avoids it well.
Wesson raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lobo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wesson! But no joy.
A low kick from Lobo is predictable there
enabling Wesson to counter with a crisp jab.
Lobo tries to work over Wesson's front leg with a kick but Wesson checks it.
An inside leg kick from Lobo misses.
Wesson checks a leg kick.
Wesson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lobo moves out of range of the strikes.
Lobo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lobo throws a leg kick but Wesson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lobo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wesson finds it's way round the side to connect with Lobo's head.
We've been told by Lobo's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lobo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#T3#
Wesson looks for the body kick but Lobo saw that one coming.
Lobo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
An inside leg kick lands from Wesson.
Lobo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wesson! But no joy.
Lobo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lobo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wesson is able to avoid easily.
Lobo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lobo 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.
A leg kick checked by Wesson.
Wesson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wesson blocks a leg kick.
A low kick from Lobo is predictable there
and Wesson counters with a straight right hand.
Lobo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lobo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wesson is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
A nice combination there by Wesson.
Lobo throws a leg kick that misses.
Wesson lands with a straight right. Lobo didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wesson connects with a body shot that sends Lobo's belly button to the back.
Lobo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wesson scores with a spinning back kick!
Wesson swats away the attempt to clinch by Lobo.
Lobo throws a leg kick
letting Wesson counter with a right hand.
Wesson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wesson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lobo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Lobo throws a front kick aimed at Wesson's knee but Wesson avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wesson! But no joy.
Lobo wants to slow Wesson down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Wesson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Wesson dominated that round.
That's time! Lobo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wesson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but Lobo is out of range.
Lobo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wesson is able to avoid easily.
Lobo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lobo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wesson.
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lobo manages to avoid it.
Wesson misses with a straight left.
Lobo tried to counter with a leg kick but Wesson avoided it.
Wesson catches Lobo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wesson checks a leg kick.
Wesson unleashes a big counter combination but Lobo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lobo is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lobo lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Lobo misses.
Wesson lands a right hook to the body.
Wesson lands with a straight right. Lobo didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Lobo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good work by Wesson as he checks the leg kick.
Lobo backing away here, and Wesson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wesson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lobo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lobo throws a leg kick
and Wesson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lobo's knee momentarily.
Wesson blocks a leg kick.
Wesson checks the leg kick.
Wesson throws a leg kick which misses Lobo's front leg but catches the back leg as Lobo tries to avoid it.
Lobo throws a leg kick that misses.
Lobo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lobo tries to work over Wesson's front leg with a kick but Wesson checks it.
Wesson is looking to slow Lobo down with leg kicks.
Lobo is looking to score with low kicks.
Wesson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lobo's sensitive parts.
Lobo misses with a low kick. #T2#
Lobo scoring well with a low kick there.
Lobo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wesson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Wesson misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lobo might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lobo throws a solid leg kick but Wesson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lobo.
Lobo tries to move into range but Wesson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wesson misses the shot to the body.
Wesson moves out of range of the leg kick from Lobo.
Wesson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lobo throws out a leg kick but Wesson moves out of range and Lobo only half commits.
Lobo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wesson checks a low kick from Lobo.
A clash of legs there as Wesson blocks the low kick.#T3#
Wesson 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.
Lobo throws a leg kick
letting Wesson counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Lobo is predictable there
and Wesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lobo throws a leg kick
and Wesson counters with a two punch combo.
A low kick from Lobo is predictable there
and Wesson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wesson lands the left hand.
Dean Wesson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wesson misses with a leg kick
and Lobo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wesson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lobo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lobo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wesson is out of range and Lobo settles back down.
Lobo throws a leg kick but Wesson checks it.
Lobo scores with a leg kick.
Wesson takes a swing at Lobo's ribcage but misses.
Lobo misses with a low kick as Wesson jumps back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wesson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
Lobo avoids a kick to the body.
Lobo blocks a head kick by Wesson.
Lobo is looking to clinch but Wesson is avoiding it.
Lobo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wesson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lobo.
Lobo is looking to score with low kicks.
Lobo misses with a low kick as Wesson jumps back.
Lobo 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.
Wesson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wesson misses with a wild body shot.
Lobo avoids the body shot from Wesson.
Lobo is looking to chop away at Wesson's legs.
Lobo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wesson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lobo.
Lobo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wesson just manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Wesson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Wesson lands a nice looking body kick.
Lobo connects with an inside leg kick.
Lobo thows a leg kick but Wesson checks it
and Wesson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lobo tries a low kick but Wesson avoids it.
Wesson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lobo's head backwards.
Lobo moves out of range as Wesson strikes.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick and Lobo moves out of range easily.
Lobo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Lobo is predictable there
and Wesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wesson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lobo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson lands a nice hook to Lobo's body. Lobo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wesson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lobo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lobo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wesson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wesson throws a wild body kick that Lobo sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Wesson lands a leg kick that knocks Lobo off balance momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Lobo.
Some bone on bone action there as Wesson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lobo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wesson is able to avoid easily.
As Lobo backs off Wesson throws a huge counter combo but Lobo manages to avoid it all.
Wesson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wesson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wesson checks a low kick from Lobo.
Lobo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wesson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lobo's head.
Lobo wants to land a leg kick but Wesson is out of range.
Lobo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wesson! But no joy.
Wesson checks a leg kick nicely.
Lobo misses with a low kick. #T2#
Lobo misses with a low kick. #CL#
Lobo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lobo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lobo has a couple of punches blocked by Wesson.
Lobo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wesson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Lobo.
Wesson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lobo lands a nice uppercut.
Lobo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wesson backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Lobo.
Lobo jumps guard but Wesson turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lobo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wesson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lobo takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Antonio Lobo has been cut.
Lobo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wesson backwards.
Wesson lands a damaging elbow.
Dean Wesson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Lobo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wesson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wesson blocks an uppercut.
Lobo tries to pull guard but Wesson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Lobo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lobo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wesson walks away with a smile on his face. Lobo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wesson checks a leg kick.
Lobo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wesson's calf.
Wesson checks a low kick from Lobo.
Wesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lobo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wesson just manages to avoid it.
Lobo throws a low kick, looking for Wesson's leg but Wesson calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Wesson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Lobo misses
and Wesson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Wesson blocks the leg kick.
Wesson tests Lobo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wesson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lobo on the side of the head. #T4#
Lobo throws a leg kick but Wesson moved away.
Lobo wants to land a leg kick but Wesson is out of range.
Lobo throws out a leg kick but Wesson moves out of range and Lobo only half commits.
A jab from Wesson misses.
Lobo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wesson counters with a leg kick.
Wesson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wesson lands a lovely overhand right.
Wesson looks for the body kick but Lobo saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lobo throws a low kick, looking for Wesson's leg but Wesson calmly moves out of range.
Lobo throws a solid leg kick but Wesson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lobo.
Lobo blocks a jab.
A low kick from Lobo is predictable there
and Wesson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Wesson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wesson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Wesson!

After winning the bout, Dean Wesson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Pride FC 5     
Date:   Mar 30, 2019
#R1#
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wesson connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Johnson looks for the body kick but Wesson saw that one coming.
Wesson blocks a jab.
Wesson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Wesson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wesson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson flicks out a counter leg kick but Wesson steps away.
Wesson misses the shot to the body.
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Wesson is looking to score with low kicks.
Johnson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice body kick from Wesson.
Wesson moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Wesson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Wesson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Wesson scores with a nice right hand.
Wesson misses with a combination
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Johnson throws a jab when Wesson was well out of range.
Johnson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wesson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson jabs Wesson right on the nose. Wesson blinks but takes it well.
Wesson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Johnson misses with the combination.
Wesson misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wesson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Dean Wesson has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wesson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL#
Wesson closes the distance and clinches.
Wesson misses with the head strike.
Johnson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wesson's elbow.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wesson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Wesson throws a punch but it's blocked by Johnson.
Wesson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wesson has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wesson or not. #T3#
Johnson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wesson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice left hand lands by Johnson.
Johnson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a punch to the body.
Wesson blocking some punches.
Wesson blocks a body shot from Johnson. #TD#
Wesson pulls Johnson into guard. #SUB#
Wesson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Johnson defends it easily.#SUB#
Wesson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Wesson keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Johnson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wesson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Johnson has managed to get both his arms back between Wesson's legs - danger averted.
Wesson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wesson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
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 Dean Wesson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dean Wesson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Wesson counters with a right hand to the body.
Wesson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Johnsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wesson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Wesson avoids them all with ease.
A jab lands there for Wesson.
Wesson is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Wesson counters with an outside leg kick.
Wesson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson scores with a head kick.
Johnson misses with a body punch
and Wesson counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range. #T1#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wesson.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wesson at a distance.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wesson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wesson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Dean Wesson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wesson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wesson. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wesson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wesson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson throws an off balance right hand
and Wesson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wesson gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesson misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Wesson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wesson swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Wesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wesson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wesson if he has to take too many more of those.
Johnson stuns Wesson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wesson scores with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Wesson misses the target.#T3#
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wesson. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Wesson.
Wesson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Johnson jabs Wesson right on the nose. Wesson blinks but takes it well.
Wesson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wesson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson misses with a hook. Wesson ducked under it nicely.
Johnson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Wesson does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Johnson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson punishes Wesson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wesson.
Wesson lands with a cross.
Wesson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Wesson moves out of range of the body kick from Johnson.
Wesson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wesson moves out of range as Johnson throws a body kick.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. Wesson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wesson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johnson's head.
Wesson staying out of range there.
Wesson works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Wesson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dean Wesson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wesson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Wesson slips a jab from Johnson.
Wesson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wesson on the side of the head.
Wesson looks to land a body kick but Johnson moved away.
Wesson lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wesson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wesson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.#T1#
Wesson throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesson is just out of range.
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Wesson misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Wesson throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson ducks right into an uppercut from Wesson.
Johnson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wesson on the side of the head.
Wesson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wesson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnson sizes up Wesson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wesson.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wesson. Wesson obviously looking to wear him down.
Wesson keeps Johnson at a distance using the push kick.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wesson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson blocks a low kick nicely.
Johnson jabs Wesson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wesson throws a low kick but Johnson avoids it.
Johnson throws a hook but Wesson avoids it easily.
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Dean Wesson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wesson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Wesson. #CL#
Wesson moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Wesson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bit of stalling here from Johnson.
A head punch on the inside from Wesson fails to land.
Johnson stalling.
Wesson blocking some punches.
Johnson blocks an elbow strike.
Johnson stalling the fight. #TD#
Wesson gets control of Johnson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wesson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wampage Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB#
Wesson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johnson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johnson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Wesson is retaining full guard.
Johnson passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Johnson staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Wesson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson throws an elbow but Wesson slips to the side and avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wampage Johnson.
I think Wesson 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Wesson!

A relieved looking Dean Wesson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: AFC #38     
Date:   Feb 23, 2019
#R1#
Wesson lands a leg kick that knocks Voronin off balance momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Voronin as he connects with a hook.
Wesson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Wesson.
Dean Wesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesson throws a shot from downtown. Voronin moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Voronin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Voronin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Voronin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wesson!
Voronin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Voronin moves out of range as Wesson strikes.
Voronin doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Voronin.
Wesson scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wesson.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wesson, right into the meat. #T1#
Voronin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wesson feints and then cracks Voronin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Voronin down.
Wesson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A clash of legs there as Voronin blocks the low kick.
Nice body punch from Wesson.
Wesson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Voronin.
Wesson sizes up Voronin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wesson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wesson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Voronin to counter with a crisp jab.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
Voronin steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Wesson.
Wesson lands a nice shot to the body.
Voronin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Voronin.
Voronin gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voronin ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
Voronin is looking for the big counter here.
Voronin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wesson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wesson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Voronin's calf.
Voronin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wesson with a nice cross.
Voronin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wesson finds it's way round the side to connect with Voronin's head.
Wesson fakes the leg kick and cracks Voronin in the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Wesson. #CL#
Wesson rushes Voronin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Voronin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wesson tries to pull guard but Voronin won't allow it.
Voronin tries to work over Wesson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Voronin swings wildly with an uppercut but Wesson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Wesson pushes off an throws an elbow but Voronin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Voronin blocks an elbow strike from Wesson.
Wesson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Voronin swings wildly with an uppercut but Wesson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Voronin dodges an elbow strike from Wesson.
Wesson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Voronin walks away with a smile on his face. Wesson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Voronin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wesson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Voronin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
An inside leg kick from Wesson misses.
Voronin swats away the attempt to clinch by Wesson.
Voronin is looking for the big counter here.
Voronin avoids a kick to the body.
Wesson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wesson throws a body punch but Voronin moves out of range. #T4#
Wesson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Voronin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wesson.
Voronin checks a leg kick.
Voronin unleashes a big counter combination but Wesson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wesson tries to clinch up but Voronin circles away and keeps his distance.
Voronin tries to counter with a clinch but Wesson shakes him off and moves away.
Voronin misses with a straight right.
Wesson misses with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wesson.
Wesson lands a body shot.
Wesson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voronin thinks about the counter body kick.
Wesson throws a body punch but Voronin moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Voronin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Wesson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Wesson rushes Voronin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wesson lands with a left to the head.
Wesson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Voronin can do to turn this around?
A short right from Voronin on the inside.
Wesson lands with a left to the head.
Voronin blocks an uppercut.
Wesson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Wesson.
Wesson blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Wesson.
Voronin blocks a body shot from Wesson.
Voronin lands a right hand.
Voronin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Voronin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wesson.
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by Wesson.
Wesson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Wesson fails to land.
A short right from Voronin on the inside.
Voronin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wesson blocks an uppercut.
Wesson lands an uppercut.
Wesson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T1#
Voronin lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Voronin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Voronin blocks a body shot from Wesson.
Wesson blocks a body shot from Voronin.
Voronin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Voronin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wessons head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wesson.
Wesson misses with a body punch. #TD#
Wesson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Voronin uses from the top position. #SUB#
Wesson is looking for a triangle but Voronin pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Wesson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU2#
Voronin gets to his feet - Wesson follows without any prompting.
Voronin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Voronin moves out of range of the leg kick from Wesson.
Voronin throws out a counter right but Wesson avoids it with no problem.
Voronin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Wesson. That snapped Voronin's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Voronin swats away the attempt to clinch by Wesson.
Wesson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Voronin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wesson cracks Voronin with a good jab.
Wesson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Voronin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wesson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Voronin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Wesson.
Wesson wants to clinch but Voronin slips to the side
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Voronin lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Wesson is rocked!
A low kick from Wesson misses
enabling Voronin to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Wesson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Voronin slips under a jab from Wesson.
Dean Wesson is winning the standup battle so far.
Voronin misses with a hook. Wesson ducked under it nicely.
Wesson thuds his shin into the meat of Voronin's side.
Wesson throws a body punch but Voronin moves out of range.
Voronin is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wesson with a body shot.
Wesson seems to have got his legs back now.
Wesson tries to land a front kick but Voronin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice shot by Wesson.
Some bone on bone action there as Voronin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Voronin tries to counter with a clinch but Wesson shakes him off and moves away.
A big left from Wesson misses.
Voronin throws out a counter right but Wesson avoids it with no problem.
Voronin defending well as Wesson loads up on a big left hand.
Wesson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Voronin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Voronin throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wesson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wesson with a jab.#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wesson.
Jab from Wesson.
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Voronin manages to avoid it.
Voronin blocks a low kick nicely.
Wesson sets himself, and Voronin steps forward looking for the clinch! Wesson avoids it this time.
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Voronin moves away.#CL2#
Voronin drives through and clinches with Wesson against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wesson.
Still in the clinch, Voronin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Voronin lands with a light punch inside.
Voronin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Voronin lands an uppercut.
Wesson tries to work over Voronin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wesson working aggressively here.
Voronin throws a punch but it's blocked by Wesson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wesson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dean Wesson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Wesson throws a leg kick but Voronin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wesson takes a swing at Voronin's ribcage but misses.
Voronin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wesson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Voronin.
Wesson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Voronin ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
It seemed like Voronin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wesson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Voronin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Voronin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Voronin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wesson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Voronin lands a right hand from hell, dropping Wesson. Voronin pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andriy Voronin!
After winning the bout, Andriy Voronin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Dean Wesson stepped up to the mic, saying 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: Syn Europe 99     
Date:   Feb 02, 2019
#R1#
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Wesson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Knox avoids the body shot from Wesson.
Knox looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Wesson ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Wesson misses its intended target.
We've been informed that Wesson 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.
Nice defenses there by Wesson.
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesson. #KD#
Knox lands a big head kick that sends Wesson tumbling to the mat! Knox takes a step backwards and waves Wesson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Dean Wesson has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson lunges at Knox with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Knox's hand.
Knox throws out a loose jab but Wesson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Knox misses.
Wesson feints and then cracks Knox's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knox down.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
Wesson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knox momentarily.
Wesson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knox connects with a high kick. #ROC#
Wesson is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Knox. Wesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Knox cracks Wesson with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Wesson falls to his knees and Knox doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Archibald Knox!
As Archibald Knox got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Slurped on his own blood, mother fucker!'.
In defeat, Dean Wesson stepped up to the mic, saying 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: DARE 92     
Date:   Jan 05, 2019
#R1##CL#
Wesson takes the fight into the clinch.
Wesson doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #TD2#
Aokison has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wesson is trying to keep an underhook but Aokison manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Aokison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wesson trying to hold on to Aokison's head to control him but Aokison postures up.
Wesson is staying active underneath Aokison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aokison is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Aokison is landing with some decent strikes but Wesson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Aokison looking to finish Wesson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wesson!
Wesson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aokison raining down hammerfists from mount.
Wesson is trying to escape the mount.
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!
Aokison can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wesson is looking to escape.
Wesson is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Valhalla MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
Wesson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wesson is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Wesson actively working from the bottom here.
Aokison wants to free his trapped foot but Wesson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Aokison working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wesson wants to improve his position but Aokison is controlling well. #SUB2#
Wesson is defending against the submission attempts here by Aokison.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Aokison trying to control the action but Wesson is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ground and pound from Aokison.
Wesson gets back to full guard.
Aokison is working Wesson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Aokison wants to pass the guard but Wesson is keeping the position.
Aokison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Wesson has his foot on Aokison's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Aokison works his way back into a safe position though.
Wesson is looking to sweep but instead, Aokison has passed into half guard.
Wesson is looking for a sweep. Aokison is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wesson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aokison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aokison wants to take a breather but Wesson is having none of it. #T3#
Aokison is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Aokison wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wesson keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Aokison lands a nice short elbow.
Aokison is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aokison passes to full mount!
Aokison punishing his opponent with strikes.
Wesson is in a horrible position here. Aokison smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Aokison avoids the attempt from Wesson to control.
Wesson 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.
Aokison works his foot free and advances to mount. #T4#
Wesson is working to get back to half guard.
Aokison postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wesson looks a forlorn figure.
Aokison avoids the attempt from Wesson to control.
Wesson gets back to half guard.
Aokison seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wesson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wesson wants to improve his position but Aokison is controlling well. #SUB2#
Aokison is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wesson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Aokison dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Aokison takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wesson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Aokison's calf.
Aokison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wesson moves away.
Aokison's coach down at Pugilists and Grapplers Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Aokison's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Aokison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Aokison walks into a jab.
Aokison lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wesson circles away quickly and effectively.
Aokison throws a body shot but no joy.
Wesson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wesson throws a body punch but Aokison moves out of range.
Wesson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aokison takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A countering left hand to the body from Aokison misses.
Aokison throws a shot from downtown. Wesson moves away and avoids it.
Wesson lands a jab.
Aokison has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aokison misses with a takedown attempt - Wesson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Wesson.
Wesson thuds a left hand into Aokison's body.
Wesson thows a leg kick but Aokison checks it
and Aokison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aokison moves away.
Aokison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wesson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wesson.
Aokison moves out of range as Wesson strikes.
Wesson is looking to clinch but Aokison is avoiding it.
Aokison feints the counter takedown.
Wesson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wesson misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Aokison decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wesson's guard.#SUB#
Wesson looking for a guillotine here but Aokison defends easily.
Aokison wants to control from the top but Wesson keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Wesson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aokison's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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!
Wesson wants to sweep but no luck.
Aokison lands a couple of elbows.
Wesson wants to improve his position but instead Aokison has moved into half guard.
Aokison is nestled in close to Wesson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Aokison lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wesson is staying active underneath Aokison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Aokison seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wesson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Aokison scores with a couple of nice shots.#ROC2#
Wesson is rocked!#T3#
Wesson taking some punishment here, with Aokison in his half guard.
Oh Wesson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wesson taking some punishment here, with Aokison in his half guard.
Wesson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Aokison's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Aokison's back!
Aokison just trying to survive but Wesson is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ryu Aokison has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aokison is in bad spot here.
Aokison trying to control but not successfully.
Wesson seems to have got his legs back now.
Aokison tries to escape but Wesson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Wesson is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Wesson looking for the choke from the back.
Wesson doesn't have the hooks in and Aokison manages to turn into his guard.
Aokison passes Wesson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Wesson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Aokison keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wesson's head.
Wesson is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Wesson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Aokison gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wesson tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Wesson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aokison doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aokison manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wesson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Aokison's guard. #REVR#
Aokison is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aokison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wesson manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dean Wesson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wesson throws out a leg kick but Aokison moves out of range and Wesson only half commits.
Wesson misses with a looping right.
Aokison doesn't manage to clinch there - Wesson circles away.
Wesson misses with a wild combination.
Wesson thuds a left hand into Aokison's body.
Aokison on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Aokison closes the distance and clinches.
Aokison swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson misses with a body punch.
Wesson lands a right hand.
Wesson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wesson tries to work over Aokison's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aokison has Wesson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wesson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wesson lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Aokison blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Aokison putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wesson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wesson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aokison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short left from Wesson.
Wesson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice elbow from Wesson. #CUT#
It looks like Ryu Aokison has been cut.
Wesson lands a nice shot to the body.
Wesson misses with a body punch.
Aokison is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wesson is keeping busy.
Wesson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Wesson.
A right handed body shot lands from Wesson.
Wesson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wesson scores with a shoulder strike.
Wesson lands a damaging elbow. #T2##TD2#
Aokison gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Wesson has his feet on Aokison's thighs here. He's pushed Aokison off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Aokison screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Wesson!
Dean Wesson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Ryu Aokison stepped up to the mic, saying 'This would not happen in Japan. Pit Bull Development sells the best prodcucts!'.

 

Event: DARE 83     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Wesson moves out of range of the strikes.
Pinkman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesson.
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinkman was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.
Pinkman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wesson momentarily.
Pinkman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wesson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pinkman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wesson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pinkman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Pinkman.
Pinkman has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pinkman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wesson throws a lazy body kick
and Pinkman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wesson thinking.
Wesson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pinkman's head.
Wesson misses with a left hand
and Pinkman counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wesson throws a push kick but Pinkman slaps the foot to one side.
Pinkman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wesson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wesson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
A low kick from Wesson is predictable there
letting Pinkman counter with a right hand.
Pinkman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pinkman takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
Wesson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wesson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wesson misses with a wild combination.
Pinkman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinkman throws a hook to the side of Wesson's head but Wesson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pinkman throws a lazy right hand but Wesson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Wesson has managed to clinch.
Wesson prevents Pinkman from breaking the clinch.
Wesson prevents Pinkman from breaking the clinch.
Pinkman blocks an elbow strike.
Wesson misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Pinkman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dean Wesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pinkman tries a quick counter leg kick but Wesson is wise to it.#T2#
Wesson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wesson thows a leg kick but Pinkman checks it
and Pinkman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Wesson misses with a looping right.
Pinkman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wesson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wesson lands a body shot.
Wesson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pinkman checks it well.
A slow jab from Pinkman misses its intended target.
Wesson misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Pinkman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses
and Pinkman counters with a nice body shot.
Pinkman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters circling a little - Wesson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wesson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinkman.#T3#
Wesson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinkman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wesson thinking.
Wesson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
Wesson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pinkman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wesson's head.
Wesson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Good leg kick by Pinkman there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wesson misses with an uppercut
and Pinkman counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wesson's knee momentarily.
Wesson just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinkman let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pinkman misses with a body shot.
Pinkman scores with a punch to the head.
Pinkman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A slow jab from Pinkman misses its intended target.
Wesson scores with a body shot.
Wesson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson is looking to clinch.
Pinkman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wesson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wesson throws a body punch but Pinkman moves out of range.
Wesson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pinkman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wesson.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pinkman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pinkman.
Pinkman digs a good body shot into Wesson's ribs.
Wesson throws a leg kick which misses Pinkman's front leg but catches the back leg as Pinkman tries to avoid it.
Wesson thows a leg kick but Pinkman checks it
and Pinkman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinkman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wesson throws out the jab.
Wesson throws a body punch but Pinkman moves out of range.
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 Dean Wesson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Wesson slips under a jab from Pinkman.
Wesson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wesson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Pinkman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wesson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Pinkman responds with a good body kick, but Wesson manages to step out the way in time.
Wesson misses with a looping left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wesson.
Nice uppercut there from Pinkman.
Wesson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jesse Pinkman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pinkman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wesson throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Pinkman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wesson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pinkman scrambles back to his feet.
Wesson throws the kick towards the body but Pinkman avoids it.
Wesson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinkman. #T1#
Wesson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinkman.
Pinkman takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wesson throws a low kick but Pinkman avoids it.
Wesson throws a shot from downtown. Pinkman moves away and avoids it.
Pinkman throws a body punch but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson misses with a shot to the body
and Pinkman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crunch! Wesson slams his shin into Pinkman's torso.
Wesson swings widly with a right hand
and Pinkman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wesson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pinkman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinkman defending well as Wesson loads up on a big left hand.
Wesson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pinkman is out of range.
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinkman moves away.
Wesson throws a leg kick
and Pinkman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Wesson throws a leg kick but Pinkman sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Wesson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pinkman doesn't seem phased though.
Pinkman thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Pinkman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wesson blocks a jab.
Wesson scores with a decent looking hook.
Wesson tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinkman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Wesson moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Pinkman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick and Pinkman moves out of range easily.
Wesson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Pinkman to counter with a crisp jab.
Wesson misses with a kick to the body
and Pinkman counters with a stiff right hand.
Wesson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pinkman throws a hook but Wesson avoids it easily.
Pinkman checks a leg kick.#T3#
Wesson throws a good cross that connects.
Pinkman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wesson jabs at Pinkman's body.
Pinkman takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pinkman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinkman is just out of range.
Wesson misses with an uppercut. Pinkman saw that one coming.
A big left from Wesson misses.
Pinkman looks to land a left hand but Wesson moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Pinkman. That snapped Wesson's head back.
Wesson throws a wild body kick that Pinkman sees coming a mile off.
Wesson throws a leg kick
and Pinkman counters with a nice uppercut.
Wesson throws a hook to the side of Pinkman's head but Pinkman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Wesson misses with a low kick.
Wesson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Pinkman swings for the body but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson wants to clinch
and Pinkman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pinkman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wesson 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.
Wesson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pinkman's hands.
Pinkman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wesson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pinkman.
A counter left hand to the body from Wesson misses its target.
Wesson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pinkman.
Pinkman looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Pinkman jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pinkman scores with the left hand. Wesson knows he should have avoided that one.
Wesson thows a leg kick but Pinkman checks it
enabling Pinkman to counter with a crisp jab.
Wesson throws a poor cross that misses
and Pinkman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jesse Pinkman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wesson throws a leg kick that misses.
Wesson looks to land a left hand but Pinkman moved out of range nicely.
Wesson lands with a nice body kick.
Wesson misses with a left hand
and Pinkman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Wesson misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wesson. That's going to slow Pinkman down.
Pinkman circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pinkman counters with a slapping leg kick.
Pinkman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinkman ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
A little jabbing left from Pinkman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wesson tries to clinch there but Pinkman circles away.
Wesson throws a body punch but Pinkman moves out of range.
Wesson swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wesson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinkman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Pinkman lands a nice looking body shot.
Pinkman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wesson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pinkman slips a straight right by Wesson.
Pinkman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinkman scores with a nice right hand.
Wesson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pinkman. That one must have hurt.
Wesson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinkman lands with an overhand left.
Wesson misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pinkman.
Pinkman slips a jab from Wesson.
Wesson misses with a looping right.
Wesson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wesson misses with a low kick as Pinkman jumps back.#T2#
Wesson takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinkman blocks a low kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pinkman. Wesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Wesson misses.
Wesson avoids a kick to the body.
Wesson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pinkman, right into the meat.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
Wesson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wesson tries to land a front kick but Pinkman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Pinkman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pinkman lands a jab.
Pinkman throws a jab when Wesson was well out of range.
Wesson throwing a counter right hand but Pinkman manages to avoid it.
Pinkman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pinkman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Pinkman.
Wesson scores with a nice strike.
Wesson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Wesson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wesson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pinkman lands a nice shot to the body.
Wesson throws a body kick that misses.
Pinkman checks a leg kick.
Wesson throws a looping overhand right but Pinkman ducks down to avoid it.
Pinkman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wesson, as that shot connected.
Pinkman slips a jab from Wesson.
Wesson misses the shot to the body.
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinkman was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.#T4#
A head kick misses from Wesson.
Pinkman doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pinkman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wesson's calf.
Pinkman misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wesson throws a low kick but Pinkman avoids it.
Wesson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinkman looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesson is just out of range.
Pinkman lands a really nice looking cross but Wesson seems unphased.
Wesson misses with a right hand
and Pinkman counters with a body kick.
That kick from Pinkman tenderised Wesson's leg. Wesson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wesson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wesson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wesson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A shot to the liver by Wesson. Beautiful body shot.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but Pinkman is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jesse Pinkman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pinkman 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jesse Pinkman!

Jesse Pinkman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Dean Wesson spoke after the fight, saying 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: DARE 74     
Date:   Oct 20, 2018
#R1#
Wesson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wesson throws a push kick but Justesen slaps the foot to one side.
Wesson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Justesen misses with a body punch
and Wesson counters with a left and a right that stings Justesen.
A decent looking cross lands there for Justesen.
Wesson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dean Wesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wesson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Justesen moves out of range of the leg kick from Wesson.
Wesson lands a nice looking body kick.
Wesson is looking to land body kicks.
Justesen lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wesson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Justesen.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick and Justesen moves out of range easily.
Justesen lands with a right hand.
Wesson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Justesen.
Wesson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Wesson thumps Justesen with a low kick.
Justesen throws a lazy uppercut
and Wesson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Justesen missing with a left hand there. Wesson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justesen manages to avoid it.
Wesson slips a jab from Justesen.
Justesen misses with a looping right.
Justesen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wesson lands a front kick.
Justesen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Justesen throws a looping overhand right but Wesson ducks down to avoid it.
Justesen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wesson throws a front kick aimed at Justesen's knee but Justesen avoids it well.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick and Justesen moves out of range easily.
Wesson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Justesen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Justesen cracks Wesson with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Justesen in his tracks.
Dean Wesson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Wesson.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
And Justesen tries to counter it with a takedown but Wesson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wesson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Justesen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wesson throws a sloppy body shot #TD2#
and Justesen counters with a takedown into side control.
Wesson is trying to improve his position.
Justesen cracks Wesson with a big right hand but Wesson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wesson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Justesen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Justesen is chipping away with strikes.
Justesen cracks Wesson with a big right hand but Wesson just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wesson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Justesen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Justesen working over Wesson with some ground and pound. Wesson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3##SUB#
Wesson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Wesson looking for submissions off his back.
Wesson is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Wesson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wesson has hold of Justesen's hands but Justesen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Justesen working over Wesson with some ground and pound. Wesson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wesson is looking for a sweep. Justesen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Wesson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Justesen pulls his head out easily.
Justesen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Wesson actively working from the bottom here.
Justesen trying to control the action but Wesson is working from the bottom.
Wesson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Justesen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Justesen's back!#SUB#
Justesen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt. #SUB#
Wesson is persistently looking for the submission but Justesen is defending it well.
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 Dean Wesson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Wesson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A clash of legs there as Justesen blocks the low kick.
Justesen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Justesen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Justesen was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.
Justesen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wesson.
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Justesen manages to avoid it.
Wesson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Justesen.
Justesen scores with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Justesen.
Wesson tries to clinch there but Justesen circles away.
Wesson lands a nice looking body kick.
Wesson misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Justesen in his tracks.
Justesen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wesson.
Wesson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wesson connects with the punch.
Wesson just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Wesson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Justesen feints the counter takedown.#T1#
Wesson blocks a jab.
Justesen blocks a head kick by Wesson.
Justesen with the counter takedown but Wesson avoids it easily.
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Justesen is just out of range.
Justesen misses with a shot to the body
and Justesen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Justesen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wesson throws the left hand but Justesen avoids the punch easily.
Wesson lands with a good body shot.
Wesson scores with a leg kick.
Justesen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wesson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Justesen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Justesen.
Nice defenses there by Wesson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Justesen checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Wesson misses the target.
Wesson throws a body punch but Justesen moves out of range. #T2#
Wesson throws a leg kick but Justesen checks it.
Wesson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Justesen fails with a takedown attempt.
Justesen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wesson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Justesen with the counter takedown but Wesson avoids it easily.
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 swing and a miss from Wesson.
Wesson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wesson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wesson wants it to stay on the feet.
Justesen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wesson.
Good leg kick by Wesson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Justesen misses with a looping right.
Wesson avoids the body shot from Justesen.
Dean Wesson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wesson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Justesen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wesson jabs at Justesen's body.#T3#
Wesson lunges at Justesen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Justesen's hand.
Wesson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wesson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Justesen.
Justesen 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.
Justesen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justesen checks a leg kick.
Justesen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wesson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wesson misses the jab.
Wesson connects with a jab.
Wesson ducks right into an uppercut from Justesen.
Some bone on bone action there as Justesen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Justesen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wesson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wesson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Justesen.
A quick step to the side and Wesson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justesen lands a really nice looking cross but Wesson seems unphased. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Justesen.
Justesen misses the shot to the body.
Wesson loads up on a big right hand but Justesen slips the punch.
Justesen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wesson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justesen can do to turn this around?
Wesson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wesson slips a jab from Justesen.
Justesen misses the jab.
Justesen lands a head shot.
Wesson tests Justesen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A swing and a miss from Wesson.
Wesson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Justesen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wesson misses with a low kick.
Wesson throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Justesen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Justesen tries to free his leg and advance position but Wesson is retaining full guard.
Justesen scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Wesson looking for a guillotine here but Justesen defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Wesson dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Wesson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wesson misses with a hook.
Justesen throws a looping overhand right but Wesson ducks down to avoid it.
Wesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Justesen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Justesen looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesson is just out of range.
Justesen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wesson. Wesson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wesson's corner calls for a 1-2. Wesson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wesson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Justesen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Justesen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wesson scores with a jab to the body.
Justesen connects with a looping right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wesson.
Wesson throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Wesson.
Justesen misses with a hook. Wesson ducked under it nicely.
Wesson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wesson wants to clinch.#T1#
A slow jab from Justesen misses its intended target.
Wesson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Justesen takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
Wesson throws a jab but it's blocked by Justesen.
Justesen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Justesen just misses with a punch to the body.
Wesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justesen takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
Wesson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Justesen scores with a jab to the head.
Justesen lands an overhand right.
Justesen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Wesson misses with a wild body shot.
Justesen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T2#
Justesen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
Justesen gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Wesson gets back to half guard.
Justesen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#
Wesson is rocked!
Wesson is staying active underneath Justesen, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Wesson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Justesen pulls his head out easily.
Wesson wants to improve his position but Justesen is controlling well. #SUB#
Wesson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Justesen pulls his head out easily.
Justesen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dean Wesson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oh Wesson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Justesen is trying to control the action in half guard but Wesson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wesson seems to have got his legs back now.
Wesson tries to get to full guard but Justesen has control of the leg. #SUB#
Wesson actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wesson has hold of Justesen's hands but Justesen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wesson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Justesen is working away from the top position though.
Wesson is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Nice strikes from Justesen there.
Justesen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wesson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wesson.#T4#
Justesen wants to control from the top but Wesson keeps moving.
Jonas Justesen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Justesen works over Wesson with some ground and pound from guard.
Justesen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Justesen trying to control the position from guard on top but Wesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Justesen landing some decent shots from guard.
Justesen being controlled here momentarily.
Justesen content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Justesen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wesson 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Wesson!

Dean Wesson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DARE 67     
Date:   Sep 22, 2018
#R1#
Tapaus missing with a left hand there. Wesson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wesson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tapaus throws out the jab.
Wesson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Wesson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tapaus lands with a shot to the body.
Tapaus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wesson scores with a jab to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wesson. Tapaus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tapaus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CL#
Wesson darts in and clinches Tapaus up against the cage.
Tapaus throws a head punch that misses.
Tapaus working aggressively here.
Tapaus pushes Wesson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tapaus blocks an uppercut.
Wesson tries a body shot but Tapaus blocks it.
Tapaus is working Wesson over against the cage.
Tapaus misses with some punches.
Tapaus misses with some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tapaus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wesson backwards.
Wesson throws a punch but it's blocked by Tapaus.
Wesson lands a body punch. #T1#
Wesson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wesson lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Tapaus.
Wesson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tapaus or not.
Wesson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tapaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tapaus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tapaus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wesson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wesson.
Wesson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tapaus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wesson's elbow.
Wesson scores with a shoulder strike.
Tapaus has a couple of punches blocked by Wesson.
Tapaus misses with a punch to the body.
Tapaus swings wildly with an uppercut but Wesson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wesson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tapaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wesson works on Tapaus's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Tapaus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wesson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tapaus backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesson swings wildly with an uppercut but Tapaus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wesson lands a nice uppercut.
Wesson lands a body shot.
Tapaus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wesson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tapaus backwards.
Tapaus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wesson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wesson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tapaus.
Tapaus looks winded!
Wesson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wesson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wesson throws a head punch that misses.
Wesson working aggressively here.
Tapaus lands with a right to the head.
Wesson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wesson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wesson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #ROC#
Tapaus is rocked!#T3#
Wesson lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Tapaus to his knees! Wesson keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Wesson!
An out of breath Dean Wesson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DARE 59     
Date:   Aug 04, 2018
#R1#
A big left from Salvador misses.
Salvador avoids the head kick by Wesson.
Wesson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Salvador misses with a head kick.
Wesson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
George Salvador seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Wesson misses.
Salvador attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick from Salvador lands but Wesson takes it in his stride.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wesson.
Wesson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wesson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Salvador throws a looping overhand right but Wesson ducks down to avoid it.
Wesson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salvador turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Wesson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salvador lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wesson cracks Salvador with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good shot there by Salvador.#T1#
Salvador paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wesson moves out of range as Salvador throws a body kick.
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Salvador.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wesson.
Wesson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Salvador only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Wesson throws the left hand but Salvador avoids the punch easily.
Salvador connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wesson. Wesson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Salvador dips to his left and cracks Wesson with an uppercut!
Good leg kick by Wesson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Salvador has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wesson is looking to land body kicks.
Salvador was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wesson throws a body punch but Salvador moves out of range.
Wesson 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.
Salvador lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wesson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wesson lands with a kick to the temple. Salvador shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salvador cracks Wesson with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Wesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wesson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Salvador misses with a looping left.
Wesson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wesson thuds his shin into the meat of Salvador's side.
Salvador takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Salvador with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Salvador throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wesson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Salvador blocks a jab.
Salvador ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wesson moves away.
Salvador keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Salvador misses with a head kick.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but Salvador is out of range.
Salvador paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab by Wesson.#T3#
Wesson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wesson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Salvador at a distance.
Salvador misses the jab.
Wesson scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Wesson. That snapped Salvador's head back.
Wesson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Salvador throws a low kick but Wesson moves out of range easily.
Salvador with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wesson throws a head kick but Salvador moves out of range. #CL2#
Salvador pushes Wesson up against the cage in a clinch.
Salvador makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wesson tries to pull guard but Salvador forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wesson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wesson lands with a short shot to the head.
Salvador working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salvador goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wesson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wesson can't break the clinch. #T4#
Salvador tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wesson scores with a shot to the side of Salvador's head.
Salvador tries to land a knee to the head but Wesson blocks with his arms.
Salvador misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wesson.
Salvador lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wesson backwards.
Salvador misses with some punches.
Wesson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Salvador takes an elbow to the forehead.
Salvador with a knee to the head.
Salvador lands a shoulder strike.
Salvador misses with the head strike.
Salvador misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wesson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wesson misses with a punch on the inside.
Salvador can't find room to land a body shot as Wesson controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salvador tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Salvador lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Salvador fails to land.
Salvador tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salvador misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but George Salvador will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Wesson. #CL2#
Salvador clinches up against the cage.
Wesson is trying to break free.#BC#
Wesson breaks the clinch.
Salvador throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Salvador. Beautiful body shot.
Salvador tries to clinch up.
Wesson lands a nice looking body kick.
Wesson misses with a leg kick.
Salvador avoids the body shot from Wesson.
Salvador fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Salvador wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Salvador manages to avoid it.
Salvador on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Salvador tries to clinch up.
It looked like Wesson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wesson avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Salvador tries a head kick but it misses.
Salvador throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Salvador pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Salvador tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Salvador.
Salvador connects with a high kick.
Salvador takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wesson throws a push kick but Salvador slaps the foot to one side.
A lazy left from Wesson finds it's target.
Salvador throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Salvador throws a shot from downtown. Wesson moves away and avoids it.
Salvador tries to land a leg kick but Wesson saw it coming and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Wesson.
Wesson looks to land a body kick but Salvador moved away.
Wesson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wesson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Salvador.
Salvador throws a sloppy head kick
and Wesson counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salvador slips under a jab.
Salvador throws a nice looking combination but Wesson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wesson throwing a counter right hand but Salvador manages to avoid it.
Salvador throws a low kick but Wesson moves out of range easily.
Salvador throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A swing and a miss from Salvador.
Wesson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
Salvador tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wesson is able to avoid easily.
Wesson scores with a leg kick.
Salvador works the jab nicely.
Salvador misses with a right hand
and Wesson counters with a stiff right hand.
Salvador walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wesson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dean Wesson is winning the standup battle so far.
Salvador steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Salvador misses with a low kick.
Wesson lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Salvador lands a jab to Wesson's midsection.
Salvador works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Salvador uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Salvador ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
Salvador lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wesson throws out a loose jab but Salvador uses good head movement to avoid it.
Salvador throws a hook but Wesson blocks it.
Wesson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Salvador throws out the jab.
Wesson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for Salvador, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Salvador has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wesson.
Salvador misses with an uppercut. Wesson saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Salvador.
Wesson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Salvador throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Wesson's head.
Wesson throws a big shot that misses.
Wesson connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvador uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wesson.
Wesson moves out of range as Salvador strikes.
Salvador lands with an uppercut that bounces Wesson off the cage and back into range.
Salvador blocks a jab.
Wesson misses with a low kick as Salvador jumps back.
Salvador throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wesson.
Wesson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A big left from Wesson misses.
Wesson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wesson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Salvador misses with a head kick.
Salvador throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salvador doesn't manage to clinch there - Wesson circles away.
Wesson throws a body kick that misses.
Salvador takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Salvador misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but George Salvador will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
A leg kick checked by Salvador.
Salvador tries a low kick but Wesson avoids it.
Salvador pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salvador tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salvador ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
Wesson swings widly with a right hand
and Salvador counters with a head kick. That will keep Wesson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A big left from Wesson misses.
Wesson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Salvador cracks Wesson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wesson missing with a left hand there. Salvador was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Salvador swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wesson swats away the attempt to clinch by Salvador.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Wesson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Salvador - the referee stops the clock and Wesson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Salvador. Wesson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Salvador throws an overhand right that lands on Wesson's shoulder, as Wesson tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wesson - that will leave a mark!
Wesson feints and then cracks Salvador's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Salvador down.
Salvador looks to clinch
letting Wesson counter with a right hand.
Wesson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Salvador.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wesson.
Wesson checks a low kick from Salvador.
Salvador moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wesson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Salvador throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Salvador takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Salvador with a hook.
Wesson scoring well with a low kick there.
Wesson slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Wesson.
Wesson is looking to land body kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Salvador scores with a spinning back kick!#T2#
Wesson throws a leg kick which misses Salvador's front leg but catches the back leg as Salvador tries to avoid it.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
Salvador's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wesson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Salvador. That one must have hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Salvador.
Wesson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wesson tried to score with a low kick but Salvador checks it.
Salvador tries a head kick but it misses.
Wesson throws a body kick that misses.
Wesson lands with a cross.
A solid body kick from Wesson.
A good leg kick by Wesson.
Salvador walks into a straight right hand from Wesson.
Wesson needs to keep his hands up - Salvador had a free shot at his head there.
Wesson throws a wild body kick that Salvador sees coming a mile off.
Wesson misses with a body kick. #T3#
A big left from Wesson misses.
Salvador misses the jab.
Wesson throws a jab but it's blocked by Salvador.
Wesson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Salvador will feel that in the morning.
Wesson slips under a jab.
Salvador misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #CL2#
Salvador darts in and clinches Wesson up against the cage.
Wesson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Salvador scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Wesson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Salvador throws a body punch but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Salvador misses with an uppercut.
Salvador throws a right hand that Wesson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wesson also avoids with ease.
A good leg kick by Wesson.
Wesson throws a head kick that half lands. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wesson lands a jab to Salvador's midsection.
Salvador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Salvador has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Salvador there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wesson lands a leg kick that knocks Salvador off balance momentarily.
Salvador avoids the body shot from Wesson.
Salvador lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Wesson misses the target.
Wesson throws the kick towards the body but Salvador avoids it.
Salvador throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wesson cracks Salvador with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wesson swings widly with a right hand
and Salvador counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice cross by Wesson.
Salvador just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Wesson clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Wesson loads up on a big right hand but Salvador slips the punch.
Wesson lands a body shot.
Salvador tries to clinch but Wesson moves out of range. #CL2#
Salvador moves into the clinch.
Salvador lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Wesson.
Salvador lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wesson.
George Salvador seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Salvador swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Wesson breaks the clinch.
Wesson scores with the left hand. Salvador knows he should have avoided that one.
Donk. Salvador catches Wesson right on the button with a cross.
Salvador looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesson is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Salvador.
Salvador swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wesson.
Wesson looks to throw a body kick
and Salvador cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Wesson throws a head kick but Salvador moves out of range. #T1#
Wesson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Salvador throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wesson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wesson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wesson misses with a jab to the body
enabling Salvador to counter with a crisp jab.
Salvador displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wesson throws out the jab.
Wesson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wesson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wesson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wesson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wesson moves out of range of the body kick.
Wesson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Some bone on bone action there as Wesson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Salvador ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wesson throws a hook but Salvador avoids it easily.
Salvador avoids a kick to the body. #T2#
Wesson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salvador sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wesson tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Salvador misses.
Salvador connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wesson's hands.
A good leg kick by Salvador.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wesson lands a head kick!
Salvador steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Salvador looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wesson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wesson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but Salvador is out of range.
Salvador ducks right into an uppercut from Wesson.
A head kick misses from Wesson.
Salvador swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wesson throws a lazy right hand but Salvador sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Wesson misses with a shot to the body
and Salvador counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Wesson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Salvador lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wesson wants to get back to striking at distance but Salvador won't allow it.
A short uppercut from Salvador.
Salvador lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Salvador cracks Wesson with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Salvador.
Salvador unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wesson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A short body shot lands from Salvador as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Salvador.
Salvador lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Salvador lands a body punch.
Wesson prevents a body shot from Salvador.
Salvador lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesson misses with a punch to the body.
Wesson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T4#
Salvador scores with a hook to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Salvador.
Salvador lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wesson backwards.
Salvador tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Salvador using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wesson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Salvador scores with a shoulder strike.
Salvador misses with some punches.
Wesson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Wesson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salvador keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Salvador throws a right hand that Wesson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wesson also avoids with ease.
Salvador tries a low kick but Wesson avoids it.
Wesson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Salvador lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wesson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Salvador finds it's way round the side to connect with Wesson's head.
Salvador doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Salvador dominated that fourth round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Wesson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wesson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSalvador.
Salvador avoids the head kick by Wesson.
Wesson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wesson throws the left hand but Salvador avoids the punch easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Wesson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Salvador lands a nice looking body shot.
Wesson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wesson avoids the body shot from Salvador.
Salvador wants to clinch up but Wesson keeps it at a distance.
Salvador jabs Wesson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Salvador 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.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wesson defending well as Salvador loads up on a big left hand.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1##CL2#
Salvador has Wesson up against the cage in a clinch.
Salvador misses with a knee strike.
Salvador misses with a punch to the body.
Salvador softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wesson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salvador backwards.
Salvador throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wessons head.
Wesson is trying to pull guard but Salvador has him pressed against the cage.
Wesson tries to circle away but Salvador has him pinned against the cage.
Salvador tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wesson's elbow.
Wesson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Wesson breaks from the clinch.
Salvador sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wesson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wesson tries to work over Salvador's front leg with a kick but Salvador checks it.
Wesson misses with a shot to the body
and Salvador counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Salvador looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dean Wesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Salvador throws a hook but Wesson avoids it easily.
Wesson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wesson throws a jab when Salvador was well out of range.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salvador throws a head kick that Wesson semi-blocks.
Wesson throws a body kick that misses
and Salvador counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salvador takes a kick to the side of the head.
Salvador turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Salvador misses with a looping right.
A cross from Salvador lands.
Salvador throws a hook but Wesson avoids it easily.
Wesson scores with a hook to the body. Salvador takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Salvador is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Salvador fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wesson.
Salvador throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salvador blocks a jab.
Salvador throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wesson.
Salvador throws a hook but Wesson blocks it.
Wesson throws the kick towards the body but Salvador avoids it.
Wesson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Salvador on the side of the head.
Salvador scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Salvador lands with a nice body kick.
Wesson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wesson misses with a lunging right hand
and Salvador counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wesson throws a sloppy body shot
and Salvador counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Salvador throws a lazy right hand but Wesson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
George Salvador is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wesson looks to land a right hand but Salvador moved out of range.
Wesson throws a push kick but Salvador slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Salvador throws a head kick that misses.
Salvador uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wesson.
Salvador throws a quick inside leg kick.
Salvador connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Salvador wants to clinch up but Wesson keeps it at a distance.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses
and Salvador counters with a stiff right hand.
Wesson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wesson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wesson throws a hook but Salvador blocks it.
Salvador swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wesson.
Salvador tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Salvador comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Salvador 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Salvador!

George Salvador is the new middleweight champion!
George Salvador bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Dean Wesson spoke after the fight, saying 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: DARE 52     
Date:   Jun 23, 2018
#R1#
Humbert misses the jab.
A jab from Humbert misses.
Wesson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Humbert moves out of range of the leg kick from Wesson.
Wesson misses with a right hand
and Humbert counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wesson throws out a powerful jab.
Wesson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Valhalla MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Humbert moves forwards but Wesson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wesson, as that shot connected.
Humbert gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wesson throws a leg kick but Humbert checks it.
Humbert is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wesson with a body shot.
Wesson throws a body kick that misses.
Wesson with a hook.
Wesson is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Wesson lands with a right hand.
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!
Humbert throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wesson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wesson thuds his shin into the meat of Humbert's side.#T1#
Wesson moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Wesson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A big left from Humbert misses.
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Humbert manages to avoid it.
Humbert now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Humbert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wesson.
Wesson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wesson cracks Humbert with a good jab.
Humbert uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wesson has time to react.
Wesson misses with a kick to the body.
Wesson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Humbert connects with a looping right hand.
Wesson throws a lazy right hand but Humbert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Humbert looks to land a right hand but Wesson moved out of range.
Humbert throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Wesson to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Humbert misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Wesson misses with a head kick.
Wesson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wesson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Humbert makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Humbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wesson manages to avoid it.
Wesson misses with a head kick.
Humbert digs a good hook to Wesson's body.
Wesson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wesson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wesson scores with a hook to the body. Humbert takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wesson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wesson misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Humbert misses.
Wesson throws the kick towards the body but Humbert avoids it.#T3#
Wesson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wesson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick and Humbert moves out of range easily.
Humbert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice shot lands for Wesson.
Wesson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Humbert throws a right and a left that Wesson avoids nicely.
Humbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wesson connects with a solid leg kick.
Wesson misses with a wild body shot.
Humbert swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wesson fakes the leg kick and cracks Humbert in the body.
Wesson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wesson! #T4#
A cross from Wesson lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Humbert manages to avoid it.
Wesson blocks a jab.
Humbert takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Humbert swings for the body but Wesson moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Wesson.
Humbert moves out of range of the body kick from Wesson.
Humbert wants to counter the offense by Wesson and move into the clinch position.
Humbert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wesson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Humbert momentarily.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
Humbert takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Humbert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wesson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Wesson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick and Humbert moves out of range easily.
Wesson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Humbert takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wesson avoids the body shot from Humbert.
Wesson connects with the punch.
Wesson throws a body kick that misses
and Humbert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Humbert has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wesson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wesson.
Humbert throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wesson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wesson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Humbert on the side of the head.
Wesson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Humbert can do to turn this around?
A big right from Humbert misses.
Humbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wesson manages to avoid it.#T1#
Humbert moves out of range as Wesson throws a body kick.
Humbert's coach down at The PIT Hawaiian Kempo was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Humbert's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wesson lands with a shot to the body.
Humbert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wesson.
Wesson thumps Humbert with a low kick.
Wesson misses the jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wesson - that will leave a mark!
Humbert keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wesson.
Wesson throws a body shot but no joy.
Humbert on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wesson. Wesson obviously looking to wear him down.
Humbert misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Wesson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Humbert is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wesson.#T2#
Humbert scores with a jab. Wesson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Humbert throws an overhand right that lands on Wesson's shoulder, as Wesson tries to avoid the shot.
Humbert takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Wesson. Those never looked like landing.
Humbert has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wesson.
Good standup being displayed there by Wesson as he connects with a hook.
Wesson lands with a nice body punch.
Wesson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Crunch! Wesson slams his shin into Humbert's torso.
Wesson cracks Humbert with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wesson misses with an uppercut. Humbert saw that one coming.
Humbert is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Humbert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Humbert misses its intended target. #T3#
Humbert misses with a wild body shot.
Wesson misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Humbert counters by moving into the clinch.
Wesson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wesson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Humbert misses with some punches.
Wesson can't find room to land a body shot as Humbert controls the action.
Humbert misses with the head strike.
Wesson tries to throw a body punch but Humbert avoids it by throwing Wesson back against the cage.
Wesson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Humbert's elbow.
Humbert misses with the head strike.
Humbert misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wesson throws a head punch that misses.
Humbert lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wesson backwards.
Wesson throws a head punch that misses.
Wesson is trying to maintain a safe position but Humbert gets an underhook and turns Wesson into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Wesson.
Wesson struggles to land a body shot inside as Humbert controls his hands.
A short right from Humbert on the inside. #T4#
Humbert can't find room to land a body shot as Wesson controls the action.
Wesson lands a right hand.
Wesson blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Wesson.
Humbert blocks a body shot from Wesson.
Wesson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Humbert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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!
Humbert swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wesson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Humbert lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wesson misses with a punch to the body.
Wesson blocks a body shot from Humbert.
Humbert misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Humbert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Humbert works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wesson prevents a body shot from Humbert.
Wesson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wesson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Wesson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Wesson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wesson. Humbert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wesson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Humbert. That did some damage!
Humbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Humbert with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wesson walks into a stiff left hand from Humbert.
Humbert uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wesson.
Wesson lands with a cross.
Wesson cracks a nice hook into Humbert's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Humbert throws a jab but it's blocked by Wesson.
Humbert takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Humbert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
A jab from Wesson does it's job there.
Wesson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Humbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wesson.
Dean Wesson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wesson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Humbert stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Humbert is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Humbert is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Humbert takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wesson scores with a kick to the body.
Wesson throws a lazy head kick
and Humbert counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Wesson misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Humbert on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Humbert blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Humbert connects with a right hand. Wesson shakes it off.
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!
Humbert throws a body shot but no joy.
Wesson lands a body shot.
Humbert takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
Wesson is looking to land body kicks.
Wesson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Humbert is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wesson with a body shot.
Wesson throws a leg kick
and Humbert cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Humbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wesson slips a straight right by Humbert.
Humbert throws out a loose jab but Wesson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wesson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wesson throws a head kick but Humbert moves out of range. #T3#
Wesson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wesson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Humbert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Humbert misses with a body shot
and Wesson counters with a stiff right hand.
Humbert takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
Wesson misses with a left hand
and Humbert counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Humbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wesson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A jab lands there for Wesson.
Wesson throws a leg kick
enabling Humbert to counter with a crisp jab.
Wesson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Wesson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesson scores with a head kick.
Humbert lands with a right hand. #ROC2#
Wesson is rocked!
Humbert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wesson.
It looked like Wesson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oh Wesson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wesson lands with a slapping head kick.
Humbert throws a body shot but no joy.
Wesson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wesson seems to have got his legs back now.
Wesson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wesson swings for the body but Humbert moves out of range.
Humbert misses with the combination.
Wesson lands a front kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Wesson clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Wesson!
A solid body kick from Wesson.
Wesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wesson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Humbert's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wesson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Humbert counters with a right hand to the body.
Humbert swings away with a body shot that misses
and Wesson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Humbert is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wesson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humbert misses with an uppercut.
Humbert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wesson misses with a right hand
and Humbert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wesson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Humbert circles away quickly and effectively.
Humbert appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Humbert misses with a hook. Wesson ducked under it nicely.
Wesson lands a nice shot that snaps Humbert's head back.
Some bone on bone action there as Humbert checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Humbert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wesson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Humbert checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Humbert takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Humbert takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
As Humbert backs away, Wesson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Humbert throws a jab but it's blocked by Wesson.
Wesson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It seemed like Humbert was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wesson.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Wesson misses with a kick to the body.
Wesson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Humbert.
Wesson lands a nice looking body kick.
Wesson misses with an uppercut.
Humbert has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A leg kick checked by Humbert.
Wesson slips a straight right by Humbert.
Humbert swings for the body but Wesson moves out of range.
Humbert throws a right hand that misses
and Wesson counters with a solid body kick.
Wesson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Humbert's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wesson lands a high kick!
Wesson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Humbert.
Humbert throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Wesson works the jab nicely.
Wesson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wesson. Humbert shrugs it off though.
Humbert on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wesson misses with a kick to the body.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
Wesson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Humbert on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Wesson misses.
Humbert throws a body shot but no joy.
Wesson cracks Humbert with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Humbert lands a nice looking body shot.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
The fighters circling - Wesson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wesson slips a jab from Humbert.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Wesson.
Wesson cracks Humbert with a right hand to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Humbert. Wesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wesson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Humbert on the side of the head.
Humbert walks into a straight right hand from Wesson.
Good work by Humbert as he checks the leg kick.
Humbert throws a series of punches but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson lands a leg kick that knocks Humbert off balance momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Wesson had his way with Humbert Humbert in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wesson, as that shot connected.
Humbert throws a hook to the side of Wesson's head but Wesson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A counter left hand to the body from Wesson misses its target.
Wesson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Humbert.
A cross from Wesson lands.
Wesson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Humbert blocks a jab.
Wesson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wesson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Humbert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wesson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Humbert.
Humbert lands a slapping body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wesson - that will leave a mark! #T1#
Humbert misses the jab.
Humbert throws a hook to the side of Wesson's head but Wesson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wesson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Humbert just manages to avoid it.
Wesson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Humbert.
Wesson throws a body shot but no joy.
Humbert takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wesson lands a jab to the nose.
Humbert scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Humbert misses.
A big left from Humbert misses.
Wesson scores with a head kick.
A jab from Wesson misses. #T2#
Humbert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Humbert now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Wesson scores with a push kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wesson throws a leg kick which misses Humbert's front leg but catches the back leg as Humbert tries to avoid it.
Humbert throws a right hand that Wesson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wesson also avoids with ease.
It looked like Wesson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Humbert lands a nice hook to Wesson's body. Wesson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wesson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Humbert backs up against the cage.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wesson connects with a looping right hand.
Humbert blocks a head kick by Wesson.
Wesson sizes up Humbert with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Humbert avoids the head kick by Wesson.
Humbert shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Humbert Humbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean Wesson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Humbert catches Wesson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Wesson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Humbert.
Wesson throws a shot to the body.
Humbert throws a big shot that misses.
Wesson misses with a hook
and Humbert counters with a stiff right hand.
Humbert misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Humbert looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesson is just out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wesson.
Wesson stalks Humbert and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Humbert's face. Humbert staggers backwards, shaken.
Wesson scores with a nice body kick.
Wesson pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Humbert misses with an uppercut. Wesson saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesson connects with a high kick.
Wesson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Humbert. Wesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Humbert swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wesson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Humbert's knee momentarily.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
Wesson throws a head kick that Humbert semi-blocks.
Wesson moves away from the strike by Humbert.
Humbert throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wesson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Humbert thinking.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wesson.
Wesson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Wesson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wesson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 50:45
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 50:45
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Wesson!

Dean Wesson retains his middleweight title!
A relieved looking Dean Wesson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Humbert Humbert spoke after the fight, saying 'the referee sucker punched me....did u see that !???'.

 

Event: DARE 49: WESSON VS. BOUNTY     
Date:   Jun 02, 2018
#R1#
Bounty keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bounty is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bounty thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wesson if he has to take too many more of those.
Wesson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bounty looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bounty 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 Wesson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wesson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wesson is looking to land body kicks.
Bounty throws a body kick that misses
and Wesson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wesson looks to land a body kick but Bounty moved away.
Wesson moves out of range of the body kick from Bounty.
Bounty swings for the body but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bounty manages to avoid it.
Bounty throws a low kick but Wesson avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bounty checks it well.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wesson.
Bounty throws a low kick, looking for Wesson's leg but Wesson calmly moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wesson. That's going to slow Bounty down.
Wesson loads up on a big right hand but Bounty slips the punch.
Bounty misses with a lunging right hand
and Wesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Bounty takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Wesson lands.
We've been informed that Bounty 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.
Wesson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bounty on the side of the head.
Wesson throws a body punch but Bounty moves out of range.
Wesson throws a wild body kick that Bounty sees coming a mile off.
Wesson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wesson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bounty goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wesson scores with a nice head shot.
Bounty has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wesson.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wesson.
Crunch! Wesson slams his shin into Bounty's torso.
Wesson looks to land a combination but Bounty avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesson thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick lands from Wesson. #T2#
Wesson misses with a wild body shot.
Bounty flicks out a counter leg kick but Wesson steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wesson. Bounty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wesson connects with an inside leg kick.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
Bounty takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body kick there by Bounty.
Bounty attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bounty throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wesson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wesson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bounty misses with a series of wild punches.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bounty. Wesson shrugs it off though.
Wesson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but Bounty is out of range. #T3#
Wesson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wesson tries to score with a low kick but Bounty moves his leg out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bounty.
Bounty misses with a right hand
and Wesson counters with an outside leg kick.
Wesson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bounty throws a wild body kick that Wesson sees coming a mile off.
Wesson throws a looping overhand right but Bounty ducks down to avoid it.
Wesson keeps the fight on the outside.
Bounty connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wesson avoids the head kick by Bounty.
Wesson cracks Bounty with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bounty misses with a body kick.
Wesson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Bounty misses the target.
A good leg kick by Wesson. #T4#
Wesson wants to slow Bounty down by chopping away at his legs.
Bounty tries to counter with a clinch but Wesson shakes him off and moves away.
Wesson walks into a straight right hand from Bounty.
Wesson lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wesson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wesson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice side step and Bounty releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bounty shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wesson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wesson cracks Bounty with a good jab.
Wesson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bounty walks into a left hand.
Wesson misses with a wild body shot.
Wesson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bounty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bounty scores with a punch to the head.
Bounty misses with a double jab.
Bounty misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Wesson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wesson throws a jab but it's blocked by Bounty.
Bounty slips a jab from Wesson.
Some bone on bone action there as Wesson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wesson throws a body punch but Bounty moves out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Wesson.
Wesson throws a leg kick but Bounty checks it.
Wesson moves out of range of the body kick.
Wesson misses the jab.
Bounty cracks the inside of Wesson's front leg.
Dean Wesson is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Bounty.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wesson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson checks a leg kick.
Wesson scores with a decent looking hook.
Bounty with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wesson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wesson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Bounty scores with a leg kick.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bounty.
Wesson throws a lazy right hand but Bounty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Wesson tenderised Bounty's leg. Bounty is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bounty's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wesson throws a jab when Bounty was well out of range.
Wesson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wesson thuds his shin into the meat of Bounty's side.
Bounty ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
Bounty tries to clinch but Wesson moves out of range.
And Wesson counters with a quick kick to the body but Bounty blocks it.
Bounty tries to close the distance and clinch but Wesson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wesson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wesson lands a jab to the nose.
Bounty throws a leg kick but Wesson moved away.
Bounty throws out a loose jab but Wesson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bounty doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bounty throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T2#
Wesson tries to land a front kick but Bounty steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wesson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bounty fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wesson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bounty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wesson can pounce on him.
Wesson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bounty throws out the jab.
Wesson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wesson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That kick from Bounty tenderised Wesson's leg. Wesson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A jab from Bounty does it's job there.
Good work by Bounty as he checks the leg kick.
Bounty misses the jab.
Wesson is looking to counter with a body kick.
Wesson misses the jab.
Bounty scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bounty finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T3#
Bounty walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bounty moves away from the strike by Wesson.
Wesson throws a low kick but Bounty avoids it.
Bounty feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wessons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wesson. Bounty shrugs it off though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bounty.
Wesson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wesson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bounty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Bounty.
Wesson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wesson throws a hook to the side of Bounty's head but Bounty sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bounty misses with a body kick.
It looked like Wesson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bounty.
Nice shot by Wesson.
Wesson connects with a body shot that sends Bounty's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wesson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bounty was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.
Bounty misses with a body shot.
Bounty throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wesson counters with a solid body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wesson throws a head kick that half lands.
Wesson works Bounty's body with a nice hook.
Wesson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bounty can do to turn this around?
Bounty swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wesson.
Bounty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bounty moves away.
Wesson is looking to land body kicks.
Wesson's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Bounty wants to clinch up but Wesson keeps it at a distance.
Bounty throws a wild body kick that Wesson sees coming a mile off.
Wesson avoids a kick to the body.
Bounty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wesson scores with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Wesson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Bounty lands with a nice body kick.
Bounty takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wesson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wesson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bounty wants to counter with a clinch but Wesson pushes him away.
Bounty finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wesson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bounty just manages to avoid it.
Wesson moves out of range as Bounty throws a body kick.
Bounty dips to his left and cracks Wesson with an uppercut!
Wesson scores with a body shot.
Bounty tries to clinch up.
Bounty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Bounty.
Wesson lands a glancing blow to the side of Bounty's head.
Bounty is looking to land body kicks.
Wesson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bountys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bounty avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Bounty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wesson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bounty is just out of range.
Bounty throws a low kick but Wesson moves out of range easily.
Bounty fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bounty takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wesson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bounty.
A shot to the liver by Wesson. Beautiful body shot.
Bounty fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wesson is out of range.
Wesson moves out of range of the body kick.
Wesson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bounty's head backwards.
Bounty has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wesson lands a jab to Bounty's midsection.
Bounty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bounty moves away from the strike by Wesson.
Bounty lands a front kick.#T2#
Wesson misses with a low kick.
Bounty misses with a body shot
and Wesson counters with an outside leg kick.
Bounty scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bounty throws a lazy right hand but Wesson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bounty misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bounty lands a lovely overhand right.
Bounty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wesson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bounty avoids it.
Wesson throws a jab when Bounty was well out of range.
Bounty counters with a body kick.
Wesson lands with a kick to the temple. Bounty shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wesson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bounty.
Wesson is looking to slow Bounty down with leg kicks.
Bounty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wesson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Wesson throws a wild body kick that Bounty sees coming a mile off.
Bounty feints a counter leg kick.
Wesson throws the left hand but Bounty avoids the punch easily.
Wesson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bounty tries a low kick but Wesson avoids it.
Bounty takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bounty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wesson blocks a low kick nicely.
A leg kick checked by Bounty.
Bounty on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wesson. Wesson obviously looking to wear him down.
Wesson throws a leg kick but Bounty checks it.
Bounty motions for Wesson to come forward. Bounty throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wesson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wesson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wesson lands a head kick. Bounty smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Wesson lands a leg kick that knocks Bounty off balance momentarily.#T4##CL2#
Bounty closes the distance and clinches.
Wesson jumps guard but Bounty stands there with Wesson around his waist. Wesson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wesson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bounty throws a head punch that misses.
Bounty lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Bounty breaks the clinch.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bounty.
Wesson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wesson.
The crowd cheers as Wesson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bounty doesn't seem phased though.
Wesson throws the kick towards the body but Bounty avoids it.
Bounty misses with a hook.
Wesson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wesson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Wesson clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
A cross from Bounty lands.
Wesson delivers a nice body kick.
Wesson throws a sloppy body shot
and Bounty counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice defenses there by Bounty.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wesson.
Wesson digs a good body shot into Bounty's ribs.
Bounty takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bounty misses with a body kick.
And Wesson counters with a quick kick to the body but Bounty blocks it.
Wesson avoids the head kick by Bounty.
Wesson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bounty wants to clinch up but Wesson keeps it at a distance.
Wesson misses the shot to the body.
Bounty thuds his shin into the meat of Wesson's side.
Bounty throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
A solid body kick from Bounty.
Wesson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wesson scores with a jab to the body.
Wesson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bounty feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wesson's calf.
Bounty is looking to score with low kicks.
Wesson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bounty.
Wesson throws a wild body kick that Bounty sees coming a mile off.
Wesson is looking to slow Bounty down with leg kicks.
Wesson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wesson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bounty. Wesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wesson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bounty moves out of range of the body kick.
Bounty appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bounty.
Wesson just misses with a punch to the body.
Bounty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wesson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Bounty is predictable there
and Wesson counters with a body kick that stops Bounty in his tracks momentarily.
Bounty blocks a low kick nicely.
Bounty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wesson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bounty throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wesson misses with a low kick.
Bounty throws a head kick but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson is looking to land body kicks.
Bounty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bounty scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Wesson - that will leave a mark!
Wesson clobbers Bounty with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nice defenses there by Wesson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bounty.
Wesson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bounty.
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bounty moves away.
Good exchange - Wesson coming out on top.
Bounty throws a head kick that Wesson semi-blocks.
Bounty 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.
Bounty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Bounty 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.
Wesson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bounty just manages to avoid it.
Bounty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Bounty clinches with his opponent. #T4#
Bounty lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bounty creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wesson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wesson is trying to pull guard but Bounty turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wesson tries to throw a body punch but Bounty avoids it by throwing Wesson back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Wesson as the two fighters clinch.
Bounty is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bounty throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wesson blocking some punches.
Bounty looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bounty throws a punch but it's blocked by Wesson.
Wesson lands a nice shot to the body.
Bounty blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Bounty.
Bounty prevents a body shot from Wesson.
A left hand lands to the body for Wesson.
Wesson misses with some punches.
Bounty blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Jamie Bounty will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Bounty throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Bounty.
A solid body kick from Bounty.
Wesson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bounty tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Wesson misses
and Bounty counters with a leg kick.
Wesson misses with a hook. Bounty ducked under it nicely.
Bounty bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wesson. That's going to slow Bounty down.
Wesson moves out of range of the body kick from Bounty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bounty misses with a low kick.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bounty.
Bounty throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Wesson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bounty. That did some damage!
Wesson cracks Bounty with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bounty tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bounty has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wesson.
Wesson swings for the body but Bounty moves out of range.
Bounty throws a low kick but Wesson avoids it.
Bounty throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Wesson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bounty's calf.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wesson.
Bounty walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wesson.
Wesson feints and then cracks Bounty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bounty down.
Wesson misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Bounty misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Wesson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bounty. That's going to slow Wesson down.
Jamie Bounty has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wesson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bounty's head backwards.
Wesson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wesson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bounty.
Wesson moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wesson. That's going to slow Bounty down.
Wesson dodges the punch combination from Bounty.
Bounty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wesson jabs at Bounty's body.
Bounty tried to score with a low kick but Wesson checks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wesson. That's going to slow Bounty down.
Wesson avoids a kick to the body.
Dean Wesson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Bounty looks for the body kick but Wesson saw that one coming.
Bounty throws a nice head kick!
Wesson moves out of range of the body kick from Bounty.
Bounty is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bounty with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wesson.
Bounty fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wesson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
Bounty scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bounty takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wesson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bountys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bounty takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
Bounty misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wesson lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Bounty on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bounty. That did some damage!
Wesson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Wesson scores with a jab. Bounty acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wesson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bounty.
Bounty is looking to land body kicks.
Wesson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bounty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wesson scoring well with a low kick there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wesson, as that shot connected.
Bounty throws a right hand that misses
and Wesson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bounty is looking to clinch but Wesson is avoiding it.
Bounty moves out of range of the body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Wesson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Wesson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 49:46
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 49:46
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Wesson!

Dean Wesson is the new middleweight champion!
Dean Wesson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: DARE 42: NICOLAS VS. SLATER     
Date:   Apr 28, 2018
#R1#
Wesson throws the kick towards the body but Simeone avoids it.
Wesson slips under a jab.
Nice body kick from Simeone.
Wesson misses with a body shot
and Simeone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Simeone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wesson scores with a spinning back kick!
Wesson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gilberto Simeone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesson throws a body shot but no joy.
Simeone misses with a body kick.
Simeone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Simeone.
Simeone throws a hook but Wesson avoids it easily.
Wesson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simeone.
Simeone moves out of range of the strikes.
Wesson misses with an uppercut. Simeone saw that one coming.
Simeone stalks Wesson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wesson's face. Wesson staggers backwards, shaken.
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!
Simeone swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Wesson counter with a right hand. #CL#
Wesson clinches with his opponent. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Simeone.
Simeone lands a shoulder strike.
Wesson jumps guard but Simeone stands there with Wesson around his waist. Wesson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Simeone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Simeone stops a takedown attempt from Wesson.
Simeone tries to throw a body punch but Wesson avoids it by throwing Simeone back against the cage.
Simeone gets through Wesson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Simeone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Simeone working aggressively here.
Simeone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wesson jumps guard but Simeone turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Wesson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simeone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simeone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wesson.
Simeone lands a shoulder strike.
Simeone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Wesson backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simeone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wesson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Simeone after a bit of a struggle.
Wesson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wesson blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Simeone is trying to break free.#TD#
Wesson ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wesson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Wesson working for a triangle but Simeone defends it easily. #SUB#
Wesson is looking for a triangle but Simeone pushes his legs off easily.
Simeone has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wesson is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Wesson has his foot on Simeone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Simeone works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wesson keeping moving, preventing Simeone from controlling successfully.
Simeone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Wesson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simeone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Wesson is tightening it up a little... Simeone has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Simeone reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Simeone taps out! Nice BJJ there by Wesson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dean Wesson!
A relieved looking Dean Wesson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: DARE 33     
Date:   Mar 16, 2018
#R1#
Nice shot by Dog.
Dog tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wesson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wesson misses with a straight left.
Dog has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Both fighters circling a little - Wesson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Wesson moves out of range as Dog strikes.
Wesson works the jab nicely.
Dog misses with a low kick.
Wesson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wesson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Dog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dog throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog.
Wesson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dean Wesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wesson.
Wesson looks to throw a body kick
and Dog counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Wesson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Wesson scores with a body shot.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.
A little jabbing left from Wesson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wesson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dog can pounce on him.
Wesson misses the body punch #KD#
and Dog counters with a nice right hand that sends Wesson toppling to the canvas! Wesson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dog finish him?!#ROC#
Wesson is rocked!
Wesson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wesson is still on wobbly legs! Can Dog finish him?
Wesson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dog if he has to take too many more of those.
Wesson seems to have recovered his senses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesson swings widly with a right hand
and Dog counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wesson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wesson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dog's calf.
We've been informed that Wesson 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.
Wesson misses with a jab, cross combination.
A left lands for Wesson.
Wesson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Dog wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wesson thuds his shin into the meat of Dog's side.
Dog throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Dog lands a nice looking body shot.
Wesson misses with an uppercut. Dog saw that one coming.
Wesson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wesson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dog throws a hook but Wesson blocks it.
Dog lands a really nice looking cross but Wesson seems unphased.
Wesson fakes the leg kick and cracks Dog in the body.
Dog lands a body shot.
Dog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Dog lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wesson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Dog. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dog.
Dog misses with a low kick.
Dog on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Dog fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wesson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A good leg kick by Wesson.
Wesson scores with a kick to the body.
Dog uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wesson.
Dog needs to keep his hands up - Wesson had a free shot at his head there.
Dog is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog is just out of range.
Dog throws a shot from downtown. Wesson moves away and avoids it.
Wesson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dog misses with a body shot.
Wesson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dog will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wesson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dog will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dog walks into a left hand. #T4#
Wesson misses with a wild body shot.
Dog moves out of range of the body kick from Wesson.
Wesson lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog misses with a low kick as Wesson jumps back.
Wesson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wesson throws a jab when Dog was well out of range.
Dog throws a lazy body kick
and Wesson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wesson.
Wesson throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Dog.
Wesson lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wesson moves away from the strike by Dog.
Wesson misses with an uppercut.
Wesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dean Wesson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wesson throws a leg kick which misses Dog's front leg but catches the back leg as Dog tries to avoid it.
Dean Wesson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wesson takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Dog misses its target.
Dog throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wesson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wesson throws out a loose jab but Dog uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wesson, as that shot connected.
Wesson cracks Dog with an open hand slap.
Wesson is looking to slow Dog down with leg kicks.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesson.
It looked like Dog wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dog moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson throws a head kick that half lands.
Dog thows a leg kick but Wesson checks it
and Wesson counters with a right hand to the body.
Dog throws a shot from downtown. Wesson moves away and avoids it.
Wesson throws a looping overhand right but Dog ducks down to avoid it.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesson. #T1#
Dog tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wesson throws a jab but it's blocked by Dog.
Dog appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dog throws a leg kick
letting Wesson counter with a right hand.
Wesson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dog looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dog misses with a hook
and Wesson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wesson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dog.
Wesson throws a looping overhand right but Dog ducks down to avoid it.
Dog blocks a head kick by Wesson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wesson.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wesson.
Wesson throws a sloppy body shot
and Dog connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Dog avoids the head kick by Wesson.
Dog ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
Dog lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wesson's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dog throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dog fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A left lands for Wesson.
Wesson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wesson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dog appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dog cracks Wesson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Wesson.
Dog throws a right hand that misses
and Wesson counters with a nice uppercut.
Wesson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wesson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wesson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dog.#T3#
Wesson misses with a straight left.
As Wesson backs away, Dog returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Wesson throws a leg kick but Dog sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dog tried to counter with a leg kick but Wesson avoided it.
Dog lands an overhand right.
Dog takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dog checks a leg kick nicely.
Dog misses with a low kick.
Dog takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dog fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dog throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wesson flicks out a counter leg kick but Dog steps away.
Dog throws a hook but Wesson avoids it easily.
Wesson tries to move into range but Dog moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dog clobbers Wesson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dog throws a body punch but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson throws a sloppy body shot #KD#
and Dog counters with a crisp one two that drops Wesson! Dog thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wesson to his feet! Wesson is in big trouble!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog 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.
Wesson takes a swing at Dog's ribcage but misses.
Dog just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Wesson.
Nice defenses there by Dog.
Wesson checks a leg kick.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
Wesson throws a low kick, looking for Dog's leg but Dog calmly moves out of range.
Wesson dips to his left and cracks Dog with an uppercut!
Wesson connects with a body shot.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dog.
Dog uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesson.
Dog feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Dog takes the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Wesson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wesson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wesson lands a nice hook to Dog's body. Dog takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
Wesson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Dog misses the target.
Wesson throws a body shot but no joy.
Dog ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wesson moves away.
A slow jab from Dog misses its intended target.
Wesson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wesson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dog might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wesson throws a low kick, looking for Dog's leg but Dog calmly moves out of range.
Dog appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson lands with a nice body punch.
Dog chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wesson can pounce on him.
Dog will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wesson.
A low kick from Wesson is predictable there
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Wesson throws a body kick that misses.
Dog takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
Wesson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dog doesn't seem bothered though.
Dog lands with a shot to the body.
Wesson connects with a right hand. Dog shakes it off.
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Dog is just out of range.
Wesson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dog slips a jab from Wesson.
Wesson just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Wesson catches Dog right on the button with a cross.
Dog misses with a body shot.
Wesson staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Wesson misses.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but Dog is out of range. #T2#
Wesson tries to land a body kick
letting Dog counter with a right hand.
Wesson connects with a solid leg kick.
Dog throws a body shot but no joy.
Wesson lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog moves out of range of the body kick.
Dog finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Wesson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Junkyard Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wesson misses with a wild body shot.
Wesson keeps Dog at a distance using the push kick.
Wesson looks to land a right hand but Dog moved out of range.
Dog lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Dog misses the target.
Dog jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dean Wesson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dog looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T3#
Dog thows a leg kick but Wesson checks it
and Wesson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wesson feints and then cracks Dog's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dog down.
Dog displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wesson throws out the jab.
Wesson scores with a nice body kick.
Wesson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Dog.
Wesson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dog feints and then cracks Wesson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wesson down.
Dog throws a big shot that misses.
Wesson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dog throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wesson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Dog misses with a looping right.
Wesson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dog misses with a lunging right hand
and Wesson counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Wesson throws a shot from downtown. Dog moves away and avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A clash of legs there as Wesson blocks the low kick.
Dog connects with a solid leg kick.
Dog moves out of range of the body kick.
Wesson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wesson throws a wild body kick that Dog sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Dog on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wesson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wesson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dog has time to react.
Wesson throws a push kick but Dog slaps the foot to one side.
Dog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
An inside leg kick lands from Wesson.
Dog misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Wesson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wesson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Wesson!

Dean Wesson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: DARE 28     
Date:   Feb 14, 2018
#R1#
A head kick by Ignatowski misses
and Wesson counters with a leg kick.
Wesson tries to clinch there but Ignatowski circles away.
Ignatowski throws a leg kick
and Wesson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wesson throws a right hand that misses
and Ignatowski makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ignatowski lands with a shot to the body.
Wesson misses with a wild body shot.
Wesson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ignatowski counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wesson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dean Wesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesson looks to land a left hand but Ignatowski moved out of range nicely.
Wesson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wesson throws a sloppy body shot
and Wesson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wesson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ignatowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wesson works Ignatowski's body with a nice hook.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but Ignatowski is out of range.
Ignatowski throws out a counter right but Wesson avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Ignatowski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wesson.
Ignatowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wesson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ignatowski takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ignatowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Ignatowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ignatowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ignatowski. Wesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Ignatowski looks to move away, Wesson throws a big counter combo but Ignatowski just gets out of the way.
Ignatowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wesson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ignatowski on the side of the head.
Wesson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Wesson misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatowski misses with a wild body shot.
Ignatowski has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ignatowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Ignatowski tries a quick counter leg kick but Wesson is wise to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatowski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatowski moves away.
Wesson blocks a head kick by Ignatowski.
A jab from Wesson finds it's way through Ignatowski's defenses.
Ignatowski misses with a body shot.
Wesson misses the shot to the body.
Ignatowski throws a hook but Wesson avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Wesson misses the target.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick and Ignatowski moves out of range easily.
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ignatowski scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ignatowski moves away.
Ignatowski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ignatowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Wesson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wesson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ignatowski. That did some damage!
Nice body kick there by Wesson.
Wesson loads up on a big right hand but Ignatowski slips the punch.
Ignatowski thinks about the counter body kick.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski is looking to chop away at Wesson's legs.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but Ignatowski is out of range.
A head kick misses from Wesson.
Ignatowski avoids the head kick by Wesson.
And Ignatowski responds with a good body kick, but Wesson manages to step out the way in time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wesson, as that shot connected.
Wesson misses with a two punch combination.
Wesson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Wesson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ignatowski throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ignatowski tries a low kick but Wesson avoids it.
Wesson throws a looping overhand right but Ignatowski ducks down to avoid it.
Wesson throws a poor cross that misses
and Ignatowski counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Ignatowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wesson misses the jab.
Wesson blocks a head kick by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski slips under a jab.
Ignatowski is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ignatowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.
Wesson misses with an uppercut
enabling Ignatowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Ignatowski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wesson tries to clinch but Ignatowski is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Wesson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ignatowski misses with a kick to the body.
Ignatowski slips a straight right by Wesson.
Wesson misses with a right hand
and Ignatowski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wesson misses with the body kick
and Ignatowski counters with a good low kick that Wesson was not able to check.
Wesson misses the body punch
and Ignatowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ignatowski staying out of range there.
Wesson throws a leg kick but Ignatowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wesson connects with a high kick.
Dean Wesson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wesson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatowski misses with a kick to the body.
Wesson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ignatowski feints a counter leg kick.
Ignatowski throws a body punch but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ignatowski swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Wesson misses with a hook.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but Ignatowski is out of range.
Wesson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ignatowski's head backwards.
A left and a right from Ignatowski both land. Nice combination.
Ignatowski attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wesson throws an overhand right that lands on Ignatowski's shoulder, as Ignatowski tries to avoid the shot.
Despite the aggression on Ignatowski's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Ignatowski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ignatowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wesson moves away.
Ignatowski misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Wesson moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Ignatowski.
Wesson prevents a body shot from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Ignatowski. #T2#
Ignatowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wesson.
Wesson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ignatowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Wesson throws a punch but it's blocked by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ignatowski lands a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Ignatowski.
Ignatowski blocks an uppercut.
Wesson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ignatowski backwards.
Ignatowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ignatowski struggles to land a body shot inside as Wesson controls his hands.
Wesson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Wesson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wesson blocks an uppercut.
Ignatowski cracks Wesson with a nice body shot.
Wesson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatowski has a couple of punches blocked by Wesson. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Ignatowski.
Wesson tries to work over Ignatowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatowski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wesson throws a head punch that misses.
Wesson is working for takedown but Ignatowski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wesson struggles to land a body shot inside as Ignatowski controls his hands.
Ignatowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ignatowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ignatowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wesson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Ignatowski.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski misses with the head strike.
Wesson tries to work over Ignatowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ignatowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatowski tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Wesson.
Wesson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ignatowski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4#
A short right from Ignatowski.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Wesson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ignatowski uses from the top position. #SUB#
Wesson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ignatowski content to stall in guard here.
Ignatowski pushes down on Wesson's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Ignatowski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wesson sees it coming and defends easily.
Wesson is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

The Reverend Jim Ignatowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ignatowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ignatowski misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Wesson misses.
Wesson misses with a right hand
and Ignatowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wesson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ignatowski let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wesson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ignatowski.
A little jabbing left from Ignatowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wesson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wesson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ignatowski.
Ignatowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Ignatowski is just out of range.
Ignatowski is looking for the big counter here.
Wesson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ignatowski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Ignatowski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ignatowski staying out of range there.
Ignatowski raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wesson scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from Wesson misses.
Wesson throws a leg kick which misses Ignatowski's front leg but catches the back leg as Ignatowski tries to avoid it.
Ignatowski throws a chopping leg kick but Wesson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wesson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ignatowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Wesson.
Ignatowski throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ignatowski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Crunch! Ignatowski slams his shin into Wesson's torso.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ignatowski lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Ignatowski lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ignatowski thows a body kick. Wesson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wesson scores with a jab to the body.
Wesson throws the left hand but Ignatowski avoids the punch easily.
Ignatowski throws a wild body kick that Wesson sees coming a mile off.
Ignatowski's corner calls for a 1-2. Ignatowski obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wesson digs a good hook to Ignatowski's body.
A solid body kick from Ignatowski.
Wesson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wesson lands with a kick to the temple. Ignatowski shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ignatowski throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC2#
Wesson is rocked!
Ignatowski looks for the body kick but Wesson saw that one coming. #T3#
Wesson throws a hook to the side of Ignatowski's head but Ignatowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wesson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Wesson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wesson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ignatowski.
Nice body punch from Ignatowski.
Wesson misses with a straight right.
Wesson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ignatowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wesson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wesson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ignatowski misses the shot to the body.
Wesson walks into a stiff left hand from Ignatowski.
Wesson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ignatowski.#T4#
Ignatowski swings for the body but Wesson moves out of range.
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!
Ignatowski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ignatowski with a jab.
Oh Wesson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ignatowski defending well as Wesson loads up on a big left hand.
Wesson seems to have got his legs back now.
Ignatowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesson.
Wesson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A lazy body kick from Ignatowski
and Ignatowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ignatowski slips a straight right by Wesson.
Ignatowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatowski raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wesson moves away from the strike by Ignatowski.
Wesson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ignatowski.
Ignatowski looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wesson lands a body shot.

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 Dean Wesson.
I think Wesson 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Wesson!

After winning the bout, Dean Wesson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: DARE: YURMOMMY VS. TRUMP     
Date:   Jan 20, 2018
#R1#
Wesson throws a lazy right hand but Ladd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wesson doesn't manage to clinch there - Ladd circles away.
Ladd is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wesson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
As Wesson looks to move away, Ladd throws a big counter combo but Wesson just gets out of the way.
Ladd throws a lazy right hand but Wesson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ladd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wesson.
Wesson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ladd.
Ladd seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ladd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Wesson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ladd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wesson moves away.
Ladd takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
Wesson lands with a kick to the temple. Ladd shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dean Wesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ladd throws a jab but it's blocked by Wesson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ladd manages to avoid it.
Wesson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from Ladd misses its target.
Ladd moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ladd! #T1#
Ladd throws a jab but it's blocked by Wesson.
Ladd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wesson wants to land a leg kick but Ladd is out of range.
Wesson scores with a jab. Ladd acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ladd works Wesson's body with a nice hook.
Wesson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ladd.
And Wesson responds with a good body kick, but Ladd manages to step out the way in time.
Wesson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wesson throws a head kick but Ladd moves out of range.
Ladd jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wesson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ladd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ladd throws a shot to the body.
Wesson defending well as Ladd loads up on a big left hand.
Wesson thinks about the counter body kick.
Ladd scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ladd slips under a jab.
Wesson throws a hook to the side of Ladd's head but Ladd sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Ladd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ladd moves out of range as Wesson strikes.
Ladd throws a right hand that Wesson ducks under and follows up with a left that Wesson also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wesson! But no joy.
Ladd fails to land with a series of punches.
Ladd is looking to wear down Wesson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ladd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A left and a right from Wesson both land. Nice combination.
Wesson throws a head kick but Ladd moves out of range.
Wesson blocks a jab.
As Ladd backs off Wesson throws a huge counter combo but Ladd manages to avoid it all.
Ladd misses with a left hand
enabling Wesson to counter with a crisp jab.
Ladd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wesson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ladd is looking to counter punch.
Ladd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wesson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ladd connects with the punch.#T3#
Ladd misses with an uppercut. Wesson saw that one coming.
Ladd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wesson scores with a spinning back kick!
Ladd staying out of range there.
Wesson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Ladd misses with an uppercut. Wesson saw that one coming.
Wesson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ladd was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wesson misses with a hook.
Wesson throws a body punch but Ladd moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Ladd misses the target.
A jab from Wesson misses.
Some wild striking there from Wesson. #T4#
Wesson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ladd.
Wesson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ladd.
Ladd throws a hook to the side of Wesson's head but Wesson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ladd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ladd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wesson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Ladd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wesson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ladd's sensitive parts.
Ladd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wesson scoring well with a low kick there.
Ladd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wesson.
Ladd throws a lazy uppercut
and Wesson counters with a body kick.
Ladd fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ladd misses the shot to the body.
Ladd missing with a left hand there. Wesson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 Rosco Ladd will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ladd cracks Wesson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ladd avoids a kick to the body.
Wesson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ladd checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ladd swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
Wesson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ladd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wesson lands a jab to the nose.
Wesson tries to move into range but Ladd moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wesson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ladd takes a step back to recover.
Wesson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson avoids the body shot from Ladd.
Wesson misses with a hook.#CL2#
Wesson instigates a clinch. #T1#
Ladd has had enough of the clinch but Wesson keeps him there for the moment.
Ladd takes an elbow to the temple.
Wesson avoiding damage.
Wesson misses with a body punch.
Wesson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ladd tries to break free but Wesson pushes him back against the cage.
Ladd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
I was talking to Ladd's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ladd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Ladd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ladd throws a hook but Wesson avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. Wesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ladd throws a body shot but no joy.
Wesson slips under a jab from Ladd.
A big right from Ladd misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ladd. Wesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wesson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Wesson tries a head kick but it misses.
Ladd throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wesson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but Ladd is out of range.
Ladd darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ladd takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ladd misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Ladd.
Ladd takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice combination there by Wesson.
Wesson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ladd ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
Ladd throws a jab when Wesson was well out of range.
Ladd throws a nice looking combination but Wesson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ladd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wesson.
Wesson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ladd's head.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
Decent striking displayed by Ladd there.
Wesson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ladd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ladd.
Wesson cracks the inside of Ladd's front leg.
Dean Wesson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wesson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ladd.
Wesson tries to bum rush Ladd with a series of wild strikes but Ladd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wesson looks to land a left hand but Ladd moved out of range nicely.
Wesson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ladd. Ladd circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wesson with a nice cross.
Wesson misses with a straight right. #T4#
Wesson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wesson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Ladd throws a body punch but Wesson moves out of range.
Ladd looks to land a left hand but Wesson moved out of range nicely.
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Ladd.
Ladd moves out of range as Wesson strikes.
Wesson is looking to clinch but Ladd is avoiding it.
Wesson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Wesson tries to clinch but Ladd moves out of range.
Wesson misses with a jab to the body
and Ladd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wesson.
Ladd with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ladd slips a jab and a cross from Wesson.
Wesson blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Wesson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ladd throws a nice looking combination but Wesson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wesson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wesson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wesson defending well as Ladd loads up on a big left hand.
Ladd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ladd with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wesson to score with a decent uppercut.
Ladd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wesson finds it's way round the side to connect with Ladd's head.
Wesson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ladd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wesson throws a shot from downtown. Ladd moves away and avoids it.
Ladd looks to land a right hand but Wesson moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wesson slips under a jab from Ladd.
Wesson throws the kick towards the body but Ladd avoids it.
Wesson punishes Ladd's body with a nice straight punch.
Ladd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Ladd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Wesson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wesson avoids the body shot from Ladd.
Wesson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ladd.
Ladd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wesson manages to avoid it.
Wesson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ladd slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ladd connects with a body shot that sends Wesson's belly button to the back.
Wesson throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ladd counter with a right hand.
Ladd throws a big shot that misses.
Ladd with a nice cross.
Wesson moves away from the strike by Ladd.
Wesson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ladd will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A jab from Ladd does it's job there.
Ladd has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wesson.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ladd.
Ladd moves out of range of the leg kick from Wesson.
Wesson misses with an uppercut.
Ladd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wesson misses with an uppercut. Ladd saw that one coming.
Ladd misses with a body shot.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
Ladd throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wesson avoids the body shot from Ladd.
Ladd lands with an overhand left.
Ladd just misses with a punch to the body.
Wesson darts in trying to clinch
enabling Ladd to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Wesson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ladd cracks Wesson with a good jab.
Ladd misses with an uppercut. Wesson saw that one coming.
Wesson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ladd's head.
Ladd avoids the head kick by Wesson.
Wesson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wesson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ladd.
Ladd misses with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wesson lands with a left to the head.
Wesson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ladd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ladd wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Wesson has Ladd pressed against the cage, preventing Ladd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ladd tries to break the clinch but Wesson is controlling the position.
Wesson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wesson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ladd seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wesson can turn it around.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wesson.
Ladd wants to get back to striking at distance but Wesson won't allow it.
Wesson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wesson lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wesson.
Ladd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ladd is looking to break free of the clinch but Wesson has double underhooks.
Wesson stalls.
Ladd lands with a left to the head.
Ladd is trying to break the clinch but Wesson is controlling him.
Wesson can't find room to land a body shot as Ladd controls the action.
Wesson misses with some punches.
Ladd wants to get back to striking at distance but Wesson won't allow it.
Wesson can't find room to land a body shot as Ladd controls the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dean Wesson.
I think Wesson 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 28:29
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Wesson!

An out of breath Dean Wesson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DARE BEYOND THE THUNDERDOME     
Date:   Dec 30, 2017
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Kalervo.
Kalervo misses with a head kick.
Kalervo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wesson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wesson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kalervo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Wesson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kalervo is looking to chop away at Wesson's legs.
Wesson misses with a wild body shot.
Kalervo misses with a left hand
and Wesson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kalervo throws a right hand that misses
and Wesson counters with a stiff right hand.
Kalervo misses with a straight left.
Wesson circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Wesson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Wesson catches Kalervo right on the button with a cross.
Kalervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick
and Kalervo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wesson lands a nice shot that snaps Kalervo's head back. #T1#
Wesson punishes Kalervo's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalervo misses with a wild body shot.
Kalervo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Wesson lands.
Wesson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kalervo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wesson throws a looping overhand right but Kalervo ducks down to avoid it.
Wesson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kalervo motions for Wesson to come forward. Kalervo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wesson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kalervo lands an overhand right.
Wesson misses with a double jab
and Kalervo counters with a head kick. #CL2#
Kalervo closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wesson tries to pull guard but Kalervo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T2##BC2#
Kalervo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wesson throws an overhand right that lands on Kalervo's shoulder, as Kalervo tries to avoid the shot.
Wesson checks a low kick from Kalervo.
Kalervo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wesson cracks a nice hook into Kalervo's ribs.
Kalervo doesn't manage to clinch there - Wesson circles away.
Kalervo dips to his left and cracks Wesson with an uppercut!
Kalervo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wesson. That did some damage!
Kalervo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalervo looks to land a body kick but Wesson moved away.
Kalervo checks a leg kick.
Kalervo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wesson's corner calls for a 1-2. Wesson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wesson throws out a loose jab but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalervo motions for Wesson to come forward. Kalervo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Wesson throws a head kick but Kalervo moves out of range.
Kalervo tests Wesson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kalervo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kalervo avoids the head kick by Wesson.
Kalervo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kalervo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Wesson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wesson throws out a loose jab but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kalervo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wesson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kalervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalervo.
Kalervo throws a lazy uppercut
and Wesson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wesson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kalervo throws a hook to the side of Wesson's head but Wesson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalervo throws a head kick that misses.
Wesson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T4#
Kalervo connects with a body shot that sends Wesson's belly button to the back.
A big left from Wesson misses.
Wesson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalervo scoring well with a low kick there.
Wesson scores with a hook.
Kalervo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wesson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kalervo digs a good body shot into Wesson's ribs.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
Wesson throws a hook but Kalervo avoids it easily.
Kalervo throws a head kick but Wesson moves out of range.
Kalervo looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesson is just out of range.
Wesson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wesson lunges at Kalervo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalervo's hand.
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 Dean Wesson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wesson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kalervo tries to clinch but Wesson is having none of it.
Kalervo lands a right hook to the body.
Wesson walks into a stiff left hand from Kalervo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalervo. Wesson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalervo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kalervo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wesson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kalervo connects with a right hand. Wesson shakes it off.
Kalervo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Wesson cracks Kalervo with a good jab.
Kalervo slips a straight right by Wesson.
A big right from Wesson misses.
Wesson throws an overhand right that lands on Kalervo's shoulder, as Kalervo tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Kalervo misses.
Wesson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalervo. #T1#
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kalervo.
Kalervo misses with a wild body shot.
Wesson throws a series of strikes that have Kalervo backpedaling.
Wesson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wesson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kalervo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wesson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kalervo. Kalervo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wesson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kalervo throws a leg kick which misses Wesson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wesson tries to avoid it.
Wesson connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Kalervo.
Wesson throws a jab when Kalervo was well out of range.
Kalervo ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalervo throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Wesson throws an overhand right that lands on Kalervo's shoulder, as Kalervo tries to avoid the shot.
Wesson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalervo is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Kalervo.
Wesson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kalervo.
Wesson takes a swing at Kalervo's ribcage but misses.
Kalervo slips under a jab.
Kalervo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kalervo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wesson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kalervo scrambles back to his feet.
A big right from Kalervo misses.
Wesson misses with the combination.
Kalervo lands a jab to Wesson's midsection.
A head kick misses from Wesson. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Wesson. That snapped Kalervo's head back.
Kalervo throws a jab but it's blocked by Wesson.
Wesson throws a shot from downtown. Kalervo moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Kalervo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kalervo scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Wesson.
Wesson misses with a kick to the body.
Kalervo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wesson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Wesson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kalervo cracks Wesson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wesson lands a lovely overhand right.
Kalervo looks to score with a jab to the body but Wesson is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Wesson misses the target.
Wesson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dean Wesson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wesson lands with a right hand. #T4#
Kalervo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wesson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalervo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalervo.
Kalervo looks to land a body kick but Wesson moved away.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
Kalervo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Wesson misses with a straight right.
Kalervo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kalervo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kalervo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wesson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
Wesson lands a right hook to the body.
Kalervo cracks Wesson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Wesson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Wesson lands a right hook to the body.
Wesson throws the left hand but Kalervo avoids the punch easily.
Kalervo misses with a straight right.
It looked like Wesson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good work by Kalervo as he checks the leg kick.
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalervo is just out of range.
Wesson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kalervo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kalervo throws a leg kick
and Kalervo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kalervo jabs at Wesson's body.
Kalervo pushes Wesson away with a front kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalervo lands a nice hook to Wesson's body. Wesson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wesson 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.
Kalervo looks to land a right hand but Wesson moved out of range.
Kalervo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesson.
Kalervo swinging wildly here. #T1#
Kalervo clobbers Wesson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wesson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wesson looks to land a right hand but Kalervo moved out of range.
Kalervo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wesson takes a swing at Kalervo's ribcage but misses.
Kalervo ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
Wesson throws a jab when Kalervo was well out of range.
Kalervo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Kalervo has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wesson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wesson scores with a shoulder strike.
Kalervo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Wesson misses with some punches.
Wesson swings wildly with an uppercut but Kalervo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Wesson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wesson. #BC#
Wesson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wesson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kalervo backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalervo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wesson slips a jab and a cross from Kalervo.
Kalervo avoids the body shot from Wesson.
Wesson throws a right hand that misses
letting Kalervo counter with a right hand.
Kalervo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wesson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wesson throws a big counter combination but Kalervo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dean Wesson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Kalervo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wesson throws a right hand that misses
and Kalervo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalervo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.
Wesson connects with a body shot.
Wesson scores with a sloppy right hand. Kalervo should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Wesson.
Wesson scores with a nice body kick.
Kalervo throws a chopping leg kick but Wesson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wesson tried to counter with a leg kick but Kalervo avoided it.
Kalervo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalervo punishes Wesson's body with a nice straight punch.
Untamo Kalervo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalervo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wesson moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wesson.
Wesson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Kalervo misses.
Wesson is looking to counter punch.
Kalervo throws a leg kick
and Wesson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kalervo blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wesson.
Wesson pushes Kalervo away with a front kick.
Wesson throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalervo flicks out a counter leg kick but Wesson steps away.
Wesson throws a body punch but Kalervo moves out of range.
Kalervo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Kalervo.
The fighters circling - Kalervo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wesson.
Kalervo throws a body kick that misses.
Kalervo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dean Wesson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wesson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dean Wesson!

An out of breath Dean Wesson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: DUEL#111 Patterson vs Trew     
Date:   Dec 02, 2017
#R1#
Wesson cracks the inside of Ingesson's front leg.
Wesson connects with an inside leg kick.
Ingesson misses the body punch
letting Wesson counter with a right hand.
Wesson throws a leg kick but Ingesson checks it.
Some wild striking there from Ingesson.
Wesson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ingesson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ingesson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ingesson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingesson loads up on a big right hand but Wesson slips the punch.
Ingesson throws a jab when Wesson was well out of range.
Ingesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wesson misses with a leg kick
and Ingesson counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Wesson scores with a hook to the body. Ingesson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ingesson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wesson throws a head kick but Ingesson moves out of range.
Wesson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wesson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ingesson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wesson misses with a leg kick
and Ingesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wesson misses the body punch
and Ingesson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick and Ingesson moves out of range easily.
Ingesson is looking to counter punch.
Wesson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ingesson is out of range.
Wesson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Ingesson defending well as Wesson loads up on a big left hand.
Ingesson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wesson slips a jab and a cross from Ingesson.
Ingesson lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wesson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ingesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ingesson throws a body punch but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson lands a jab to the head.
Ingesson misses with a series of wild punches.
Ingesson throws a right hand that misses
and Wesson counters with a nice body kick.
Wesson tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Wesson throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wesson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ingesson.
Ingesson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ingesson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ingesson blocks a head kick by Wesson.
Dean Wesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ingesson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wesson avoids a punch combination nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ingesson.#T4#
Ingesson misses with a lunging right hand
and Wesson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ingesson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wessons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ingesson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wesson. Wesson obviously looking to wear him down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wesson, right into the meat.
Ingesson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wesson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ingesson throws out the jab.
A jab from Wesson does it's job there.
Wesson looks to land a right hand but Ingesson moved out of range.
Wesson thows a leg kick but Ingesson checks it
and Ingesson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dean Wesson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ingesson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Wesson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ingesson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wesson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Wesson darts in trying to clinch
and Ingesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wesson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wesson jabs at Ingesson's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wesson.
Wesson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ingesson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wesson.
An attempted straight right counter from Ingesson misses the target.
Ingesson misses with a hook
enabling Wesson to counter with a crisp jab.
Wesson misses with a looping left.#T1#
Ingesson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wesson.
Ingesson moves out of range of the leg kick from Wesson.
Wesson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wesson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ingesson in his tracks.
Wesson lands a head shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wesson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ingesson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Wesson throws a nice head kick!
Wesson tries a head kick but it misses.
As Wesson looks to move away, Ingesson throws a big counter combo but Wesson just gets out of the way.#T2#
Wesson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ingesson doesn't seem bothered though.
Wesson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A little feinted left hand from Ingesson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wesson throws a push kick but Ingesson slaps the foot to one side.
Wesson moves out of range as Ingesson strikes.
Wesson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ingesson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wesson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ingesson is out of range and Wesson settles back down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Ingesson there.
Wesson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ingesson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wesson can pounce on him. #T3#
Ingesson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wesson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A head kick misses from Wesson.
Wesson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wesson misses with a wild body shot.
Wesson gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Ingesson counter with a right hand.
Wesson misses with a lunging right hand
and Ingesson counters with a straight right hand.
Dean Wesson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ingesson throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Wesson to counter with a crisp jab.
That kick from Wesson tenderised Ingesson's leg. Ingesson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ingesson keeps the fight on the outside.
Wesson lands a nice looking body kick.
Wesson misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Wesson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ingesson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wesson misses with an uppercut. Ingesson saw that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ingesson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wesson just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wesson.
Ingesson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wesson connects with a nice looking jab.
Wesson throws a head kick but Ingesson moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Wesson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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.
#R3#
Ingesson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ingesson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wesson.
Wesson throws a hook to the side of Ingesson's head but Ingesson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ingesson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ingesson checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice body punch from Wesson.
Ingesson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ingesson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wesson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ingesson blocks a low kick nicely.
Wesson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ingesson connects with a jab.#T1#
Ingesson misses with a left hand
letting Wesson counter with a right hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Ingesson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Wesson keeps Ingesson at a distance using the push kick.
Ingesson looks to throw the jab but Wesson is out of range.
Nice cross by Wesson.
Wesson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wesson slips under a jab from Ingesson.
Ingesson walks into a straight right hand from Wesson.
Ingesson misses with a body shot.
Ingesson swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Ingesson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Wesson finds it's way round the side to connect with Ingesson's head.
Ingesson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wesson counters with a thumping low kick.
Wesson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Ingesson counter with a right hand.
Wesson lands a leg kick and bounces back 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!
Ingesson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ingesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A good leg kick by Wesson.
Wesson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wesson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ingesson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wesson looks to land a body kick but Ingesson moved away.
Ingvar Ingesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dean Wesson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick and Ingesson moves out of range easily.
It looked like Ingesson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ingesson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wesson. That's going to slow Ingesson down.
Wesson throws a nice head kick! #KD#
Ingesson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Wesson sprawling to the canvas! Wesson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ingesson finish him?! #ROC#
Wesson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dean Wesson has been cut.
Ingesson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wesson is still on wobbly legs! Can Ingesson finish him?
Ingesson throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ingessons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wesson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wesson tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Ingesson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ingesson swats away the attempt to clinch by Wesson.
Ingesson lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Wesson up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Ingesson from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Wesson's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ingvar Ingesson!
Ingvar Ingesson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sin City Allstars logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Dean Wesson spoke after the fight, saying 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: DUEL#106 Feltre vs Pearson     
Date:   Nov 11, 2017
#R1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLovin, right into the meat.
A bone on bone clash there as Wesson blocks the leg kick.
Wesson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McLovin misses with a low kick.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
Wesson throws a jab but it's blocked by McLovin. #CL#
Wesson forces McLovin back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wesson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wesson.
Wesson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McLovin dodges an elbow strike from Wesson.
Wesson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wesson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson is pushing McLovin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wesson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wesson. #T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Wesson throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wesson throws an elbow but misses.
Wesson swings wildly with an uppercut but McLovin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wesson swings wildly with an uppercut but McLovin uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
McLovin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wesson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McLovin! But no joy.
McLovin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wesson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McLovin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wesson moves away.
Wesson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McLovin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wesson.
Wesson throws a push kick but McLovin slaps the foot to one side.
Wesson throws an overhand right that lands on McLovin's shoulder, as McLovin tries to avoid the shot.
McLovin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wesson. That did some damage!
Wesson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Wesson misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Wesson lands an impressive looking overhand right. McLovin doesn't seem phased though.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
McLovin misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wesson throws a leg kick but McLovin moved away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wesson.
McLovin moves out of range of the body kick.
Wesson avoids the head kick by McLovin.
Fagell McLovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLovin moves away.
The crowd cheers as Wesson lands an impressive looking overhand right. McLovin doesn't seem phased though.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
McLovin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A slow jab from Wesson misses its intended target.
Wesson scores with a punch to the head.
McLovin swings for the body but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McLovin manages to circle out of the way.
Wesson moves out of range as McLovin throws a body kick.
McLovin ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
McLovin throws a series of punches but Wesson avoids them all with ease. #T3#
Wesson thows a left - swing and a miss!
McLovin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wesson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLovin tries a head kick but it misses.
Wesson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wesson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Wesson.
McLovin misses with a wild body shot.
McLovin slips under a jab from Wesson.
McLovin misses with a hook. Wesson ducked under it nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McLovin is looking to chop away at Wesson's legs.
Wesson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wesson throws a counter high kick but McLovin was just alert enough to avoid it.
Wesson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McLovin.
McLovin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McLovin lands a high kick!
Wesson lands with a kick to the ribs.
McLovin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wesson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
McLovin takes a swing at Wesson's ribcage but misses.
Wesson looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T4#
McLovin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from McLovin 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 Wesson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wesson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
McLovin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLovin throws a solid leg kick but Wesson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McLovin.
Wesson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wesson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wesson connects with a high kick.
Decent striking displayed by Wesson there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wesson.
McLovin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McLovin scores with a push kick.
Wesson throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like McLovin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McLovin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McLovin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wesson rather than just go for the knockout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wesson.
McLovin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from McLovin.
Wesson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McLovin at a distance.
Wesson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid body kick from Wesson.
McLovin tries to land a leg kick but Wesson saw it coming and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Wesson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McLovin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McLovin swings for the body but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Wesson misses its intended target.
Wesson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McLovin.
Nice defenses there by McLovin.
Sloppy strikes from McLovin. Those never looked like landing.
Wesson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wesson lands a nice leg kick that just misses McLovin's sensitive parts.
McLovin throws an off balance right hand
and Wesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McLovin throws a low kick but Wesson moves out of range easily.
Wesson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McLovin throws a body punch but Wesson moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLovin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wesson manages to avoid it.
McLovin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wesson.
Wesson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLovin can do to turn this around?
McLovin lands a nice shot that snaps Wesson's head back.
Dean Wesson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wesson is looking to land body kicks.
McLovin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wesson moves away from the strike by McLovin. #T1#
Wesson swings widly with a right hand
and McLovin counters with a thumping low kick.
Wesson scores with a kick to the body.
McLovin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Wesson back to the cage. McLovin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wesson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wesson misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for McLovin.
Wesson blocks a low kick nicely.
Wesson wants to clinch.
Wesson keeps McLovin at a distance using the push kick.
McLovin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wesson throws a leg kick but McLovin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McLovin throws a leg kick that misses.
McLovin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wesson.#T2#
Wesson looks to land a body kick but McLovin moved away.
McLovin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
McLovin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fagell McLovin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
McLovin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Wesson does no damage.
Wesson lands with an uppercut that bounces McLovin off the cage and back into range.
McLovin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wesson in his tracks.
McLovin avoids the head kick by Wesson.
Wesson cracks the inside of McLovin's front leg.
Wesson throws a wild body kick that McLovin sees coming a mile off.
Wesson throws a body kick that misses.
Wesson misses with an attempted mid kick.
A clash of legs there as Wesson blocks the low kick.
A jab from Wesson misses.
As Wesson backs off McLovin throws a huge counter combo but Wesson manages to avoid it all.
Wesson misses with a looping left.
McLovin misses with a two punch combination.
McLovin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McLovin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T3#
Some wild striking there from Wesson.
McLovin lands with an uppercut that bounces Wesson off the cage and back into range.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but McLovin is out of range.
Wesson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wesson misses with a head kick.
McLovin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Wesson.
McLovin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McLovin throws a sloppy head kick and Wesson moves out of range easily.
McLovin avoids a kick to the body.
Wesson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but McLovin is out of range.
A head kick misses from Wesson.
Wesson misses with a series of wild punches.
McLovin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from McLovin.
Wesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wesson scores with a body shot. #T4#
Wesson staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLovin throws out a loose jab but Wesson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wesson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McLovin throws out a counter right but Wesson avoids it with no problem.
Nice body kick there by Wesson.
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McLovin manages to avoid it.
Wesson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wesson walks into a stiff left hand from McLovin.
McLovin blocks a jab.
McLovin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Some wild striking there from McLovin.
Wesson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McLovin manages to circle out of the way.
McLovin throws a head kick but Wesson moves out of range.
McLovin scores with a head kick.
McLovin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wesson.
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLovin moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses.
McLovin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Fagell McLovin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Wesson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wesson lands a jab to the head.
McLovin misses with a body kick.
McLovin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wesson thinks about countering with a body kick.
McLovin misses with an uppercut. Wesson saw that one coming.
Wesson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
McLovin misses with a shot to the body
and Wesson counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Wesson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McLovin unleashes a big counter combination but Wesson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wesson blocks a leg kick.
A big left from Wesson misses.
Wesson throws a body punch but McLovin moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLovin avoids the body shot from Wesson.
Wesson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big right from McLovin misses.
McLovin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wesson tries to close the distance and clinch up but McLovin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wesson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Wesson looks to land a body kick but McLovin moved away.
McLovin cracks a nice hook into Wesson's ribs.
McLovin looks to land a combination but Wesson avoids it well.
An inside leg kick lands from McLovin.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick and McLovin moves out of range easily.
McLovin lands with a nice body punch.
Wesson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wesson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McLovin avoids the body shot from Wesson.
McLovin throws a front kick aimed at Wesson's knee but Wesson avoids it well.
McLovin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wesson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wesson throws a nice head kick!
McLovin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wesson throws a push kick but McLovin slaps the foot to one side.
Wesson throws a push kick but McLovin slaps the foot to one side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McLovin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wesson looks for the body kick but McLovin saw that one coming.
McLovin lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Wesson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McLovin.
McLovin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McLovin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wesson is out of range and McLovin settles back down.
Wesson avoids the body shot from McLovin.
Wesson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McLovin blocks a leg kick.
Wesson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wesson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McLovin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McLovin throws a hook but Wesson avoids it easily.
Wesson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wesson lands a nice hook to McLovin's body. McLovin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McLovin, right into the meat.
McLovin moves out of range of the body kick.
Wesson misses with a low kick.
Wesson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wesson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#T3#
A nice leg kick lands there from McLovin.
Wesson throws the kick towards the body but McLovin avoids it.
Good exchange - Wesson coming out on top.
A swing and a miss from Wesson.
Despite the aggression on McLovin's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McLovin misses with a double jab.
Wesson throws the left hand but McLovin avoids the punch easily.
Wesson throws the kick towards the body but McLovin avoids it.
McLovin throws a one two combo.
Wesson throws a shot from downtown. McLovin moves away and avoids it.
Left hook, right uppercut from McLovin.
Wesson lands with a cross.
A shot to the liver by McLovin. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wesson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McLovin throws a chopping leg kick but Wesson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McLovin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice jab there from Wesson.
Wesson throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Wesson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McLovin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Wesson under the eye.
McLovin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wesson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wesson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McLovin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Wesson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McLovin.
A big right from Wesson misses.
Wesson tries to land a front kick but McLovin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McLovin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wesson.
McLovin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McLovin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wesson. Wesson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McLovin scores with a hook.
Wesson tries to clinch up but McLovin circles away and keeps his distance.
Wesson swings for the body but McLovin moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wesson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wesson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McLovin misses with a looping right.
McLovin throws a front kick aimed at Wesson's knee but Wesson avoids it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Fagell McLovin.
I think McLovin 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fagell McLovin!

After winning the bout, Fagell McLovin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Dean Wesson had this to say: 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: DUEL#102 Fanning vs Andersson     
Date:   Oct 21, 2017
#R1#
Grossweiner throws a shot from downtown. Wesson moves away and avoids it.
Grossweiner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wesson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Grossweiner somewhat.
Grossweiner throws a leg kick but Wesson sees it coming and moves out of range. #TD#
Grossweiner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Grossweiner lands a nice forearm strike.
Wesson is trying to improve his position.
Check out the look on Grossweiner's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Grossweiner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Grossweiner lands a nice forearm strike.
Wesson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Grossweiner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossweiner in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wesson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#ROC#
Wesson is rocked!
Wesson is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Grossweiner cracks Wesson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wesson is still in real trouble! Can Grossweiner finish him?
Grossweiner lands a strong strike to the head of Wesson. That's dazed him! Grossweiner looking to finish here. Wesson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Grossweiner lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James B. Grossweiner!
James B. Grossweiner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Dean Wesson spoke after the fight, saying 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: Bushido 70: Yurmommy vs. Penn     
Date:   Sep 23, 2017
#R1#
Wesson misses with a wild body shot.
Wesson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wesson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saravakos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wesson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Saravakos.
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saravakos was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.
Wesson lands with a shot to the body.
Saravakos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wesson moves away.
Wesson thuds a left hand into Saravakos's body.
Saravakos's coach down at White Eagle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Saravakos's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Saravakos tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saravakos.
Saravakos flicks out a counter leg kick but Wesson steps away.
Wesson throws a low kick but Saravakos avoids it.
Saravakos cracks Wesson with an open hand slap.
Saravakos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Saravakos looks to move away, Wesson throws a big counter combo but Saravakos just gets out of the way.
Wesson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saravakos's calf.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saravakos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wesson is out of range and Saravakos settles back down. #T1#
Saravakos scores with a hook.
Saravakos works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wesson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saravakos lands with a thumping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Wesson.
Saravakos throws a leg kick but Wesson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saravakos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wesson lands a nice shot to the body.
Saravakos takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Wesson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saravakos throws out a counter right but Wesson avoids it with no problem.
Wesson throws a front kick that sends Saravakos stumbling back into the ropes.
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saravakos was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wesson throws a leg kick that misses.
Wesson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Saravakos lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wesson doesn't seem phased though.
Saravakos connects with a solid leg kick.
Good work by Saravakos as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Wesson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saravakos.
Saravakos misses with a hook.
Saravakos dodges the punch combination from Wesson.
Wesson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wesson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saravakos's sensitive parts.
Saravakos throws a right hand that misses
and Wesson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dean Wesson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wesson misses with a jab to the body
and Saravakos counters with a straight right hand.
Wesson 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.
Wesson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saravakos moves away.
Saravakos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wesson. Saravakos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saravakos flicks out a counter leg kick but Wesson steps away.
Saravakos moves out of range as Wesson strikes.
Saravakos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Saravakos blocks a head kick by Wesson. #T3#
Wesson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut lands for Wesson. That snapped Saravakos's head back.
Saravakos wants to clinch up but Wesson keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Wesson enables Saravakos to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Wesson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Wesson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saravakos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wesson's guard.
Saravakos wants to take a breather but Wesson is having none of it.
Wesson is looking for a sweep. Saravakos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wesson is not content to let Saravakos control the position.#T4##SUB#
Wesson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Saravakos pulls his head out easily.
Saravakos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wesson keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wesson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Saravakos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saravakos trying to control but Wesson is working from the bottom.
Saravakos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wesson's guard.
Saravakos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wesson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wesson tries to roll over but Saravakos keeps him under control.
Saravakos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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 Dean Wesson will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saravakos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesson.
A punch lands to the side of Wesson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saravakos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wesson was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravakos.
Wesson blocks a jab.
Saravakos throws a solid leg kick but Wesson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saravakos.
Saravakos throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wesson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saravakos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saravakos moves out of range of the body kick from Wesson.
Saravakos throws a looping overhand right but Wesson ducks down to avoid it.
Wesson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saravakos misses with an uppercut.
Wesson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saravakos motions for Wesson to come forward. Saravakos throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saravakos lands a right hook to the body.
Saravakos scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saravakos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wesson throws a counter high kick but Saravakos was just alert enough to avoid it.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Wesson!
Saravakos fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wesson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wesson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saravakos doesn't seem bothered though.
Saravakos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saravakos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Wesson is out of range and Saravakos settles back down.
Saravakos tries to land a front kick but Wesson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saravakos misses with a head kick.
Saravakos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wesson throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Saravakos counters with a single leg into guard. Wesson didn't expect that.
Wesson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Saravakos trying to control the position from guard on top but Wesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Saravakos stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Wesson throws up his legs and catches Saravakos in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Saravakos tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Wesson! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dean Wesson!
A relieved looking Dean Wesson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: Bushido 66: Middleweight GP R1     
Date:   Aug 25, 2017
#R1#
Reborn throws the left hand but Wesson avoids the punch easily.
Wesson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've been informed that Wesson 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.
Wesson misses with a head kick.
Dean Wesson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wesson slips under a jab from Reborn.
A big right from Reborn misses.
Wesson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Reborn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reborn gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wesson connects with a looping right hand.
Wesson lands a nice looking body shot.
Reborn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reborn slips a straight right by Wesson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Reborn's head.
Reborn dodges the punch combination from Wesson.
Wesson stalks Reborn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Reborn's face. Reborn staggers backwards, shaken.#T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Wesson!
Wesson throws a hook but Reborn blocks it.
Reborn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reborn sets himself, and Wesson steps forward looking for the clinch! Reborn avoids it this time.
A big left from Reborn misses.
Wesson counters with a body kick.
Reborn just misses with a punch to the body.
Wesson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Reborn crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wesson - the referee stops the clock and Reborn gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wesson. Reborn manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Reborn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wesson lands with a nice combination. Reborn backs away looking to recover.
The fighters circling - Wesson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wesson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Wesson misses its intended target. #CL#
Reborn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wesson misses with the head strike.
Wesson lands an elbow just above Reborn 's eye. #CUT2#
It looks like TheDragon Reborn has been cut.
Wesson blocks an elbow strike.
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 battle for position here, against the ropes.#T2#
Wesson lands a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Wesson ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wesson no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Reborn tries to free his leg and advance position but Wesson is retaining full guard.
Reborn wants to control from the top but Wesson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wesson is looking for a triangle but Reborn pushes his legs off easily.
Wesson keeping moving, preventing Reborn from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Reborn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Reborn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wesson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reborn has Wesson in his guard.#REVB#
Reborn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
Wesson wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Wesson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Wesson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reborn defends it easily.#SUB2#
Wesson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Reborn has picked Wesson up and slammed him! Wesson can't keep hold of the triangle and Reborn manages to pass to side control!
Reborn moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB#
Reborn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wesson, who protects the arm well. #T4##SUB#
Reborn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Wesson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Reborn's guard! Nice work there by Wesson!
Reborn looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wesson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Reborn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wesson pushing down on Reborn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Wesson seems to be working for a kimura but Reborn defends the submission attempt.
Wesson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Reborn is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Wesson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TheDragon Reborn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Reborn looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dean Wesson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wesson throws a push kick but Reborn slaps the foot to one side.
Reborn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wesson tries to score with a low kick but Reborn moves his leg out of the way.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but Reborn is out of range.
Reborn misses with a combination
and Wesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wesson scores with a punch to the head.
Wesson staying out of range there.
Reborn tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Wesson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wesson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reborn throws a leg kick
and Wesson counters with a good, hard body kick but Reborn shrugs it off.
Wesson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wesson avoids a kick to the body.
Wesson lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Reborn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wesson counters with an outside leg kick.
Reborn walks into a straight right hand from Wesson.
Reborn throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Reborn misses its intended target.
Reborn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reborn wants to clinch up but Wesson keeps it at a distance.
Reborn throws a leg kick which misses Wesson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wesson tries to avoid it.
Reborn takes one to the chin there.
Wesson tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wesson.
Wesson keeps the fight on the outside.
Reborn moves out of range as Wesson throws a body kick.
Wesson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Reborn's head.
Reborn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wesson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reborn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Reborn blocks a head kick by Wesson.
Reborn looks to land a body kick but Wesson moved away.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
Wesson throws a jab but it's blocked by Reborn.
Wesson moves out of range as Reborn strikes.
Reborn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wesson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wesson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Reborn rushes Wesson and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Reborn lands a shot to the body.
Wesson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Reborn has him pressed against the ropes.
Reborn misses with a body punch.
Reborn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wesson misses with a body punch.
Wesson working aggressively here.
Wesson avoids the elbow strike from Reborn, against the ropes.
Reborn is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wesson is keeping busy.#T3#
Wesson blocks a body shot from Reborn.
Wesson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wesson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reborn lands an elbow inside that Wesson shrugs off.
Reborn blocks a body shot from Wesson.
Wesson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Reborn lands an elbow inside.
Wesson can't find room to land a body shot as Reborn controls the action.
Reborn throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Wesson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wesson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reborn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reborn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wesson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wesson lands with an uppercut that bounces Reborn off the ropes and back into range.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Wesson.
Reborn slips under a jab.
Reborn tries to counter by clinching up but Wesson breaks away and moves out of range.
Wesson jabs at Reborn's body.
An inside leg kick lands from Wesson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reborn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Wesson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reborn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reborn misses with a series of wild punches.
Reborn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reborn thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wesson if he has to take too many more of those.
Wesson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Reborn will feel that in the morning.
Wesson scores with a nice body kick.
Wesson misses with a leg kick
and Reborn counters with a two punch combo.
Wesson misses with a hook. Reborn ducked under it nicely.
Reborn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wesson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Wesson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TheDragon Reborn's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Reborn is looking to clinch but Wesson is avoiding it.
Wesson tries a quick counter leg kick but Reborn is wise to it.
Reborn defending well as Wesson loads up on a big left hand.
Reborn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wesson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reborn is looking to counter the offense by Wesson and move into the clinch.
Wesson scores with a decent looking hook.
Wesson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wesson takes a swing at Reborn's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Reborn rushes Wesson and presses him up against the ropes.
Wesson misses with a punch on the inside.
Reborn dodges an elbow strike from Wesson.
Reborn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hook to the body lands for Wesson.
Wesson lands a right hand.
Reborn tries to work over Wesson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reborn blocks an uppercut.
Wesson tries a body shot but Reborn blocks it. #T1#
Reborn misses with a hook to the ribs.
TheDragon Reborn has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Wesson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reborn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wesson counters with a low kick, right behind Reborn 's knee.
Wesson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wesson is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Reborn moves into the clinch successfully.
Reborn throws an elbow that misses. #TD2#
Wesson pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Wesson has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Reborn should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Wesson has tightened it up now! Reborn should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dean Wesson!
An out of breath Dean Wesson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
TheDragon Reborn spoke after the fight, saying 'I can do better'.

 

Event: DFC 61: In The Crosshairs     
Date:   Jul 15, 2017
#R1#
Wesson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Supertramp.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Wesson. Supertramp does a little dance to reset his feet.
Supertramp misses with a hook.
Wesson throws a hook but Supertramp avoids it easily.#TD2#
Supertramp shoots in and bounces Wesson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Wesson trying to keep a closed guard but Supertramp is proving a slippery customer.
Supertramp in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Wesson has his foot on Supertramp's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Supertramp works his way back into a safe position though.
Supertramp throws a big right hand that misses.
Supertramp trying to control the position from guard on top but Wesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Supertramp sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wesson's guard.
Wesson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Supertramp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wesson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Wesson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Supertramp pulls his head out easily.
Supertramp lands with a punch from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Wesson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Wesson actively working from the bottom here.
Supertramp is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Supertramp performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Supertramp prevents Wesson from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wesson is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SUB#
Wesson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Supertramp pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Wesson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Supertramp is nestled in close to Wesson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wesson wants to get back to full guard.
Supertramp wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wesson keeps working.
Supertramp winds up and cracks Wesson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Supertramp is thwarting Wesson's attempts to control the position.
Supertramp not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Supertramp winds up and cracks Wesson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Supertramp is looking to take a break and control but Wesson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wesson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Supertramp's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Supertramp's back!#SUB#
Wesson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Wesson looking for the choke but no joy.
Supertramp is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB#
Supertramp fending off the submission attempt from Wesson. #SUB#
Wesson is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Supertramp taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Wesson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Wesson!
A relieved looking Dean Wesson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 

Event: RFC 45: Tipping Point     
Date:   May 20, 2017
#R1#
Wesson throws a solid leg kick but Brisebois takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wesson.
A telegraphed right hand from Wesson misses the target.
And Brisebois tries to counter it with a takedown but Wesson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch combination from Wesson misses.
Wesson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wesson connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick by Wesson misses #TD2#
and Brisebois counters with a single leg into guard. Wesson didn't expect that.
Brisebois trying to control the position from guard on top but Wesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Wesson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Brisebois has his hands clasped together but Wesson extends and breaks Brisebois's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wesson.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Wesson!
An out of breath Dean Wesson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: RFC 42: Stack Em Up!!!!     
Date:   Apr 29, 2017
#R1##CL2#
Wylde closes the distance and clinches.
Wesson is trying to break the clinch but Wylde is controlling him.#BC2#
Wylde breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wylde throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wesson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wylde uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Wylde swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wylde is just out of range.
Wesson swings for the body but Wylde moves out of range.
Wylde shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wesson throws a hook to the side of Wylde's head but Wylde sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wylde just misses with a punch to the body.
Wesson staying out of range there.
Wesson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wesson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wylde.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wylde dips to his left and cracks Wesson with an uppercut!#CL2#
Wylde pushes Wesson up against the cage in a clinch.
Wylde keeps control of Wesson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wylde misses with a punch on the inside.
Wesson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wylde's elbow.
Wesson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T1#
Wylde has Wesson pressed against the cage, preventing Wesson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wylde keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wesson's efforts to push away.
Wylde has a couple of punches blocked by Wesson.
Wylde lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Wesson breaks the clinch.
Wylde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wesson manages to avoid it.
Wylde lands a nice shot that snaps Wesson's head back.
Wylde lands with a nice body kick.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wylde.
It seemed like Wylde was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wesson tries to move into range but Wylde moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wylde lands with a right hand.
Wylde misses with a hook
and Wesson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL2#
Wylde clinches up with Wesson and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee calls for Wylde to work.
The referee calls for Wylde to work.
Wesson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Wylde lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wylde struggles to land a body shot inside as Wesson controls his hands. #BC#
Wesson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice combination there by Wesson.
Wesson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wylde.
Wylde feints and then cracks Wesson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wesson down.
Wesson lands a jab to Wylde's midsection.
Wesson scores with a jab to the head.
Wesson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wesson looks to land a body kick but Wylde moved away.
Wesson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wesson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wylde.
Wesson throws a series of strikes that have Wylde backpedaling. #CL2#
Wylde has managed to clinch. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wylde.#BC2#
Wylde's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wesson throws a leg kick but Wylde sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wylde throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wylde misses with a body kick.
Wesson is looking to counter punch.
Wesson avoids the body shot from Wylde.
Wylde tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wylde scores with a jab to the head.
Wylde misses with a left hand
and Wesson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wesson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wylde checks it well.
Wesson moves away from the strike by Wylde.
Wylde cracks Wesson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wylde tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wesson counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Wesson misses the target.
Wylde cracks a nice hook into Wesson's ribs.
Derek Wylde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Wylde scores with a sloppy right hand. Wesson should have avoided that one.
Wylde misses with a body shot.
Wylde throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wesson throws a series of punches but Wylde avoids them all with ease.
Wylde is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wesson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wylde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Wesson gets tackled into the cage by Wylde. Wylde maintains the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Wesson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wylde pushes Wesson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC#
Wesson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wesson scores with a nice strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Wylde dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Wylde misses with a body shot.
Wesson throws an overhand right that lands on Wylde's shoulder, as Wylde tries to avoid the shot.
Wylde misses with a straight left.
Wesson thuds his right hand into Wylde's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wesson throws a hook but Wylde avoids it easily.
Dean Wesson is winning the standup battle so far.
Wesson walks into a jab.
Wesson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wylde. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wylde throws a big shot that misses.
Wesson throwing a counter right hand but Wylde manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wylde. That's going to slow Wesson down.
Wylde gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wesson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson avoids the body shot from Wylde.
Wesson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Good shot there by Wylde.
Wylde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wesson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wesson throwing a counter right hand but Wylde manages to avoid it.#T1#
Wylde looks to land a right hand but Wesson moved out of range.
Wesson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wylde ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
Wylde misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Wylde.
Wesson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wylde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wylde swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wesson.
Wylde uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wesson.
Wylde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wylde misses the jab.
Wylde scoring well with a low kick there.
Wylde misses with a hook. Wesson ducked under it nicely.
Wylde with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Wylde takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wylde wants to clinch up but Wesson keeps it at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wesson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wylde sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wylde connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wesson momentarily.
Wylde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wesson manages to avoid it.
Wylde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A low kick from Wylde is predictable there
letting Wesson counter with a right hand.
Wesson moves out of range of the body kick from Wylde.
Wesson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wylde.
Wesson throws a big counter combination but Wylde scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wesson stalks Wylde and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wylde's face. Wylde staggers backwards, shaken.
Wesson stuns Wylde with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A big left from Wylde misses.
Wesson moves out of range of the leg kick from Wylde.
Wesson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wylde flicks out a counter leg kick but Wesson steps away.#T3#
Wesson avoids the body shot from Wylde.
Wylde slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wylde manages to avoid it.
Wylde misses with a low kick as Wesson jumps back.
Wylde misses the shot to the body.
Wylde scores with a punch to the head.
Wesson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wesson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wesson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wylde is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Wesson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wesson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wylde.
Wylde throws out a counter right but Wesson avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Wesson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #CL2#
Wylde forces Wesson back against the cage and clinches.
Wesson wants to get back to striking at distance but Wylde won't allow it.
Wylde working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wesson is trying to force a seperation but Wylde has the dominant position.
A short left from Wylde.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Wesson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wesson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wylde moves out of range as Wesson strikes.#CL2#
Wylde rushes Wesson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wesson has had enough of the clinch but Wylde keeps him there for the moment.
Wylde stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wylde lands with a left to the head.
Wylde is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Wylde.
Wesson wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Wylde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wesson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A telegraphed right hand from Wesson misses the target.
Wylde looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Wylde moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wylde.
Wesson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wylde stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wesson tries to circle away but Wylde has him pinned against the cage.
Wylde stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wesson wants to get back to striking at distance but Wylde won't allow it.
Wylde has Wesson pressed against the cage, preventing Wesson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wesson takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Wesson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Wylde.
Wylde just leaning against Wesson, taking a breather. #BC#
Wesson manages to break the clinch.
Wylde shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wesson throws the left hand but Wylde avoids the punch easily.
Wylde looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Wylde misses with a low kick.
Wesson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wesson looks to score with a jab to the body but Wylde is just out of range.
Wylde bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wesson throws a sloppy head kick and Wylde moves out of range easily.
Wesson swings for the body but Wylde moves out of range.
Wylde scores with the left hand. Wesson knows he should have avoided that one.
Wylde lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wesson misses with a straight left.
Wylde lands a nice shot that snaps Wesson's head back.
Wesson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wylde.
Wesson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC2#
Wesson is rocked!
Wesson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Wylde on the side of the head.
Dean Wesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wylde slips under a jab from Wesson.
The fighters circling - Wylde throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wesson misses with a looping right.
Wesson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wesson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wylde. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wylde lands with a hook. Wesson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wesson throws an off balance right hand
and Wylde counters with a nice kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Wylde there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wylde dips to his left and cracks Wesson with an uppercut!
Wesson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wylde.
Wylde checks the leg kick.
Wesson misses with an uppercut.
Wylde throws a lazy right hand but Wesson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T3#
Wesson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wylde just misses with a punch to the body.
Wylde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wesson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wylde lands with a nice body punch.
Wesson misses with a straight left.
Wesson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wylde throws a jab but it's blocked by Wesson.
Wesson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wylde cracks Wesson with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Wylde moves into the clinch successfully.
Wylde stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wylde is working Wesson over against the cage.
Wylde misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Wesson has had enough of the clinch but Wylde keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Wesson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesson throws a right hand that Wylde ducks under and follows up with a left that Wylde also avoids with ease.
Wesson ducks right into an uppercut from Wylde.
Wylde throws a shot to the body.
Wesson looks to throw the jab but Wylde is out of range.
Wylde digs a good body shot into Wesson's ribs.
Wylde lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wylde plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oh Wesson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wesson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wylde lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wesson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wesson scores with a jab to the head.
Wesson staying out of range there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Wylde comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wylde 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Wylde!

Dean Wesson spoke after the fight, saying 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: RFC 39: Grudge Match     
Date:   Apr 08, 2017
#R1#
Wesson connects with a body shot that sends Jaruud's belly button to the back.
Wesson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wesson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jaruud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wesson throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaruud.
Jaruud attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Wesson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jaruud misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson misses with a looping left.
A big right from Wesson misses.
Wesson throws a lazy right hand but Jaruud sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Jaruud gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wesson counters with a two punch combo.
Jaruud throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wesson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaruud swings for the body but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wesson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A combination from Jaruud does no damage.
Wesson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jaruud just manages to avoid it.
Wesson misses with a hook.
Jaruud thuds his shin into the meat of Wesson's side.
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!
Jaruud ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
Jaruud lands a head kick! #T2#
Wesson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wesson misses with a lunging right hand
and Jaruud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Jaruud closes the distance and pushes Wesson back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Jaruud fails to land.
Jaruud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jaruud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wesson can't break the clinch.
Wesson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaruud tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Jaruud.
Jaruud throws a punch but it's blocked by Wesson.
Wesson lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T3#
Wesson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaruud has double underhooks.
Jaruud lands a body shot.
Jaruud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jaruud prevents Wesson from breaking the clinch.
Jaruud lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wesson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jaruud cracks Wesson with a nice body shot.
Wesson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot in the inside from Jaruud.
Jaruud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaruud lands a body punch.
Wesson blocks an uppercut.
Wesson working aggressively here.
Jaruud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wesson swings wildly with an uppercut but Jaruud uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Jaruud blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaruud lands with a right to the head.
Jaruud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jaruud lands a hook that snaps the head of Wesson backwards.
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!
Jaruud prevents a body shot from Wesson. #BC#
Wesson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jaruud tries to land a body kick
and Wesson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jaruud pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wesson with a hook.
Wesson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wesson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wesson throws a push kick but Jaruud slaps the foot to one side.
Jaruud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Batuhan Jaruud dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wesson works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Jaruud moves into the clinch.
Wesson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaruud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jaruud blocking some punches.
Batuhan Jaruud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wesson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaruud misses with some punches.
Jaruud has a couple of punches blocked by Wesson.
Jaruud tries to work over Wesson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaruud lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wesson backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson working aggressively here.
Wesson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jaruud misses with a punch to the body.
Jaruud lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wesson backwards.
Jaruud scores with a shot to the side of Wesson's head. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jaruud.
Jaruud lands a shoulder strike.
Jaruud tries to work over Wesson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wesson blocking some punches.
Wesson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wesson is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaruud has double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Jaruud - that landed with a thud.
Wesson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jaruud works on Wesson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jaruud makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaruud.
Wesson has a couple of punches blocked by Jaruud.
Wesson is trying to break the clinch but Jaruud has him pressed against the cage.
Jaruud swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T2#
Jaruud misses with a punch to the body.
Jaruud lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wesson backwards.
Jaruud cracks Wesson with a nice body shot.
Jaruud misses with a punch on the inside.
Wesson tries to pull guard but Jaruud forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wesson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wesson tries to work over Jaruud's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaruud gets through Wesson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jaruud lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jaruud lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wesson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wesson scores with a hook to the body.
Wesson prevents a body shot from Jaruud.
Jaruud throws a punch but it's blocked by Wesson. #T3#
Jaruud lands a right hand.
Jaruud scores with an uppercut up the middle.#ROC2#
Wesson is rocked!
Wesson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oh Wesson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wesson.
Jaruud lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Wesson to his knees! Jaruud keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Batuhan Jaruud!
The defeated Dean Wesson had this to say: 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 11     
Date:   Feb 26, 2017
#R1#
Crank slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wesson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Crank counters with a shoot takedown. Wesson fights it but they end up in guard.
Wesson wants to sweep here but Crank controlling him for the moment.
Crank lands a couple of digs.
Crank won't allow Wesson to sweep him here.
Crank wants to control from the top but Wesson keeps moving. #SUB2#
Wesson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Crank got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wesson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crank has managed to get both his arms back between Wesson's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crank stands up over Wesson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crank working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crank trying to control but Wesson is working from the bottom.
Wesson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crank's guard. #REVB#
Wesson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Wesson wants to control from the top but Crank keeps moving.
Crank tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crank keeping moving, preventing Wesson from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crank is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
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.
Wesson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crank is trying to keep Wesson in close.
Crank striking off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Crank trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crank slips a jab from Wesson.
Dean Wesson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wesson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wesson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Wesson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Crank seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Crank avoids the head kick by Wesson.
Wesson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Crank decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wesson's guard.
Crank stands up over Wesson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Crank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Crank throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Wesson working for a triangle but Crank defends it easily.
Crank landing some decent shots from guard.
Wesson trying to keep a closed guard but Crank is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Crank landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Wesson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crank trying to control the position from guard on top but Wesson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crank pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wesson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Wesson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crank defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Crank lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Spank Crank dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Crank thuds a left hand into Wesson's body.
Crank stuns Wesson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wesson drops his hands momentarily and Crank takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wesson misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Crank counters with a single leg into guard. Wesson didn't expect that.
Crank content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Wesson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crank landing with the ground and pound.
Crank cracks Wesson with a solid left hand.
Crank trying to control but Wesson is working from the bottom.
Crank content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Crank working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wesson's head.
Wesson has momentary wrist control but Crank slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Wesson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crank doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crank manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Crank controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Wesson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crank defends it easily.
Crank chips away with some ground and pound.
Crank postures up and lands a big shot to Wesson's brow.
Crank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wesson can do to turn this around?
Wesson has momentary wrist control but Crank slips an elbow through the middle.
Crank postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Crank landing some decent shots from guard.
Crank chips away with some ground and pound.
Crank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Wesson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crank is in close to Wesson's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#
Wesson is rocked!#SUB2#
Wesson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Crank can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wesson is still in real trouble! Can Crank finish him?
Crank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Spank Crank overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crank scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Wesson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crank defends it easily.#T3##SUB2#
Wesson has his foot on Crank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crank works his way back into a safe position though.
Crank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Crank trying to control but Wesson is working from the bottom.
Wesson seems to have recovered his senses.
Crank works over Wesson with some ground and pound from guard.
Crank scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Wesson has his foot on Crank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Crank works his way back into a safe position though.
Crank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wesson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crank chips away with some ground and pound.
Crank lands a couple of elbows.
Crank landing with the ground and pound.
Crank arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Wesson's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Spank Crank!
Spank Crank managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Irish Collar & Elbow Nutrition and Laundry, into his post fight interview.
Dean Wesson spoke after the fight, saying 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 9     
Date:   Jan 15, 2017
#R1#
Wesson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#
It looks like John Anderson has been cut.
Nice body kick there by Wesson.
Wesson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wesson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anderson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #TD#
Anderson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Anderson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Wesson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wesson is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Anderson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wesson gets back to full guard.
Our spies down at at The Iron Palace inform us that Wesson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T1#
Anderson throws an elbow that misses. Wesson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Anderson's guard. Nice move by Wesson!#REVB##SUB#
Anderson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wesson stacks Anderson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wesson!
Wesson has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Anderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson is squirming around, avoiding Wesson's attempts to control the action.
Wesson controlling the pace for now.
Anderson looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T2##SUB2#
Wesson is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Anderson is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dean Wesson!
Dean Wesson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 05, 2016
#R1#
West scores with a spinning back kick!#KD#
West lands a left and a right that send Wesson crashing to the mat, dazed. West thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Wesson is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Dean Wesson has been cut.
West throws a head kick that misses.
Wesson is still on wobbly legs! Can West finish him?
A punch combination from West misses.
Wesson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wesson seems to have recovered his senses.#CL#
West moves into the clinch successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Wesson breaks the clinch.
West tries a head kick but it misses.
Wesson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Wayde West has been cut.#CL#
West forces Wesson back against the cage and clinches.
West has a couple of punches blocked by Wesson. #TD#
West works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Wesson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
West wants to control from the top but Wesson keeps moving.
West would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SUB2#
West avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
West wants to get up but he can't break Wesson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Wesson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
West preventing the sweep.
West tries to stand but Wesson is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wesson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but West can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wesson looking to control. #SUB2#
Wesson has his foot on West's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. West works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Wesson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
West sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Wesson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
West wants to stand but Wesson is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL#
West has managed to clinch.
Wesson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. West smiles and moves away. #CL#
West has closed the distance and engaged Wesson in a clinch. #TD#
West lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wesson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Wesson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
West tries to stand but can't do so whilst Wesson controls his leg.
Wesson works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've been hearing that West has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T4#
Wesson working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Wesson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. West defends it easily.#SUB2#
Wesson looking for a guillotine here but West defends easily.
West controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wesson controls West momentarily but West frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayde West dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##KD#
West drops Wesson with a beautiful combination! Wesson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - West is looking for the KO!#CL#
West has taken the fight to the clinch.
West misses with an elbow strike. #BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
Wayde West is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
West scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
West tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB2#
Wesson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but West pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
West moves nicely into side control.
West tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
West wants to stand but Wesson has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. #T1##SUB2#
Wesson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
West would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wesson looking to control. #SUB2#
Wesson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
West with a nice head shot there.#SU#
West gets to his feet. Wesson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
West throws a lazy head kick
enabling Wesson to counter with a crisp jab.
West is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wesson can do to turn this around?#CL#
West has Wesson up against the cage in a clinch. #T2#
West throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
West manages to break the clinch. #CL#
West moves into the clinch.
Wesson avoids the elbow strike from West, against the cage.
Wesson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. West seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wesson can turn it around.#TD#
West has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wesson is trying to keep an underhook but West manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Wesson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
West wants to stand up but Wesson is controlling the position.
West is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Wesson manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as West accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3##SUB2#
Wesson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wesson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
West wanted to stand there but Wesson had control of the position. #SUB2#
West got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wesson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, West has managed to get both his arms back between Wesson's legs - danger averted.
West tries to stand but Wesson is controlling from the bottom.
West throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wesson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
West postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
West wanted to stand there but Wesson had control of the position. #SUB2#
West avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
West trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Wesson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Wesson is looking for a triangle but West pushes his legs off easily.
Wesson is breathing heavily.
West wants to stand but Wesson is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Wesson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU#
West decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Wesson, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Wayde West dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
West is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
West tries to clinch there but Wesson circles away.
Wesson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wesson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
West lands a hook to the side of the head.
West unloads a knee to the mid-section.#TD#
West has Wesson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. West pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wesson tumbling to the mat - West dives into Wesson's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
West wants to stand but Wesson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Wesson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1##SU#
West gets to his feet - Wesson follows without any prompting.
Dean Wesson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
West closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
West escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from West is defended easily by Wesson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wesson! But no joy.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
Dean Wesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
West throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CL#
West instigates a clinch.
West stalls. #BC#
West breaks from the clinch. #CL#
West closes the distance and pushes Wesson back into the cage.
Wesson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but West has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
West breaks from the clinch.
West fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
West misses with a series of wild punches.
West takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
West throws a head kick but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wesson lands with a shot to the body.
Wesson throws a body shot but no joy.
West moves in looking to clinch but Wesson pushes him off.
Nice sprawl there from Wesson as West shoots in.
Wayde West is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice uppercut lands for Wesson. That snapped West's head back.
West doesn't manage to clinch there - Wesson circles away.
Nice defenses there by West.
West fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wesson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
West looks to clinch
and Wesson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wesson throws an overhand right that drops West like a sack of potatoes! Wesson dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dean Wesson!
After the big win, Dean Wesson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

 

Event: DFC Sin City 17     
Date:   Nov 12, 2016
#R1#
Wesson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan connects with an inside leg kick.
Chikatchawan throws a lazy head kick
enabling Wesson to counter with a crisp jab.
Chikatchawan blocks a jab.
Wesson misses the jab.
Chikatchawan is looking to counter punch.
Chikatchawan misses with an uppercut. Wesson saw that one coming.
Wesson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chikatchawan throws a head kick that half lands.
Wesson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chikatchawan was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.
Chikatchawan throws a jab but it's blocked by Wesson.
Wesson lands a jab-cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wesson misses with a body kick.
It looked like Chikatchawan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wesson.
Chikatchawan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wesson.
Tsoko Chikatchawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wesson misses with a looping right.#T1#
Wesson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wesson moves forwards but Chikatchawan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chikatchawan lands a right hook to the body.
Chikatchawan misses with an uppercut.
Wesson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Chikatchawan blocks it well.
Chikatchawan tries a head kick but it misses.
Chikatchawan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wesson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chikatchawan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wesson fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chikatchawan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wesson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Chikatchawan counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wesson misses with a wild body shot.
Chikatchawan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wesson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chikatchawan throws out the jab.
Wesson lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Chikatchawan throws a wild body kick that Wesson sees coming a mile off.
Chikatchawan lands a jab to the nose.
Wesson looks to land a left hand but Chikatchawan moved out of range nicely.
Wesson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Chikatchawan lands a right hook to the body.
Wesson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chikatchawan's head backwards.
Chikatchawan throws a lazy right hand but Wesson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chikatchawan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wesson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wesson jabs Chikatchawan right on the nose. Chikatchawan blinks but takes it well.
Nice uppercut lands for Chikatchawan. That snapped Wesson's head back.
Wesson moves away from the strike by Chikatchawan.
Wesson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wesson tries to bum rush Chikatchawan with a series of wild strikes but Chikatchawan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Chikatchawan misses.
Chikatchawan looks to throw a body kick
and Wesson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wesson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T3#
Chikatchawan misses with a straight right.
Chikatchawan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chikatchawan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wesson avoids the body shot from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wesson moves away.
Chikatchawan throws a shot to the body.
Chikatchawan cracks Wesson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wesson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chikatchawan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chikatchawan misses with a right hand
letting Wesson counter with a right hand.
Wesson throws a hook but Chikatchawan avoids it easily.
Crunch! Chikatchawan slams his shin into Wesson's torso.
Chikatchawan fakes the leg kick and cracks Wesson in the body.
Wesson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chikatchawan.#T4#
Chikatchawan throws a front kick that sends Wesson stumbling back into the cage.
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!
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Chikatchawan.
A little jabbing left from Wesson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wesson throws a lazy right hand but Chikatchawan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chikatchawan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wesson's sensitive parts.
Wesson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Chikatchawan throws a wild body kick that Wesson sees coming a mile off.
It seemed like Wesson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chikatchawan throws out a powerful jab.
Chikatchawan with a hook.
Wesson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chikatchawan.
Wesson cracks Chikatchawan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wesson just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chikatchawan throws a sloppy body shot
and Wesson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chikatchawan. Wesson shrugs it off though.
Wesson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chikatchawan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsoko Chikatchawan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Wesson avoids a kick to the body.
Wesson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wesson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chikatchawan.
Wesson blocks a low kick nicely.
Chikatchawan cracks Wesson with an open hand slap.
Chikatchawan scores with a punch to the head.
Wesson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wesson misses with a looping left.
Chikatchawan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Chikatchawan feints and then cracks Wesson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wesson down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson 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.
Wesson throws a right hand that misses
and Chikatchawan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chikatchawan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A swing and a miss from Wesson.
Chikatchawan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Chikatchawan moves out of range as Wesson strikes.
Chikatchawan throws a leg kick which misses Wesson's front leg but catches the back leg as Wesson tries to avoid it.
Chikatchawan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wesson.
Wesson ducks under a wild hook from Chikatchawan.
Wesson lands a slapping body shot.
Tsoko Chikatchawan is winning the standup battle so far.
Wesson scores with a jab.
A slow jab from Chikatchawan misses its intended target.
Chikatchawan lands with a straight right. Wesson didn't see that one coming.
Wesson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chikatchawan.
Wesson moves out of range of the strikes.
Wesson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wesson misses with a hook
and Chikatchawan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wesson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chikatchawan was well out of range. Poor timing from Wesson.
Wesson misses with a few strikes there. #T2#
Chikatchawan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chikatchawan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chikatchawan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chikatchawan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Chikatchawan throws a good cross that connects.
Chikatchawan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Chikatchawan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wesson scores with a spinning back kick!
Wesson lands a nice shot that snaps Chikatchawan's head back.
Chikatchawan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chikatchawan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wesson can do to turn this around?
A jab from Wesson misses.
Chikatchawan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Wesson counters with a stiff right hand.
Wesson throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Chikatchawan misses the shot to the body.
Chikatchawan slips a straight right by Wesson.
Chikatchawan catches Wesson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chikatchawan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wesson.
Chikatchawan connects with a body shot.
Chikatchawan throws a hook but Wesson blocks it.
A left lands for Chikatchawan.#ROC#
Wesson is rocked!
Chikatchawan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chikatchawan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wesson is still on wobbly legs! Can Chikatchawan finish him?
Chikatchawan throws a looping overhand right but Wesson ducks down to avoid it.
Wesson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wesson avoids the body shot from Chikatchawan.
Wesson jabs Chikatchawan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wesson seems to have recovered his senses.
Wesson scores with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chikatchawan misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Chikatchawan misses the shot to the body.
Chikatchawan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wesson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chikatchawan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wesson.
Wesson scores with a jab to the body.
Wesson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wesson throws a shot from downtown. Chikatchawan moves away and avoids it.
Chikatchawan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wesson defending well as Chikatchawan loads up on a big left hand.
Wesson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Wesson misses the target.
Wesson lands a two punch combo.
Chikatchawan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wesson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chikatchawan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wesson throws a nice looking combination but Chikatchawan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chikatchawan lands a right hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tsoko Chikatchawan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chikatchawan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wesson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chikatchawan.
Wesson fails to land with a series of punches.
Wesson jabs Chikatchawan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chikatchawan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chikatchawan lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan throws the kick towards the body but Wesson avoids it.
Chikatchawan lands with an overhand left.
Wesson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Chikatchawan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wesson will feel that in the morning.
Chikatchawan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wesson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wesson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chikatchawan.
Wesson pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Chikatchawan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wesson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chikatchawan swings for the body but Wesson moves out of range.
Wesson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Chikatchawan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Chikatchawan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Chikatchawan thumps Wesson with a low kick.
Chikatchawan drops his hands momentarily and Wesson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chikatchawan connects with a high kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Chikatchawan.
Chikatchawan misses with a body shot.
Wesson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chikatchawan defending well as Wesson loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Chikatchawan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Chikatchawan throws a hook but Wesson blocks it.
Chikatchawan ducks under a wild hook from Wesson.
Chikatchawan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wesson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chikatchawan manages to avoid it.
Dean Wesson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chikatchawan scores with a shot to the body.
Chikatchawan throws a jab when Wesson was well out of range.
Wesson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chikatchawan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wesson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chikatchawan tries a head kick but it misses.
Chikatchawan thows a leg kick but Wesson checks it
and Wesson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Wesson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Chikatchawan has got the better of the exchanges.
Chikatchawan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wesson on the side of the head.
Wesson misses with a looping left.
Chikatchawan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chikatchawan thumps Wesson with a low kick.
Wesson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chikatchawan throws a jab when Wesson was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Wesson misses.
Wesson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wesson throws a right hand that Chikatchawan ducks under and follows up with a left that Chikatchawan also avoids with ease.#T3#
Chikatchawan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wesson misses with a two punch combination.
Chikatchawan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wesson in his tracks.
Wesson just misses with a punch to the body.
Wesson misses with a body shot.
Chikatchawan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chikatchawan thuds his shin into the meat of Wesson's side.
Chikatchawan throws a combination. Wesson tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice uppercut there from Chikatchawan.
Wesson dodges the punch combination from Chikatchawan.
Wesson is looking for the big counter here.
Chikatchawan looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Chikatchawan backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Wesson's temple! It sends Wesson violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Chikatchawan celebrates and the doctors try to help Wesson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Tsoko Chikatchawan!
A very excited looking Tsoko Chikatchawan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Dean Wesson had this to say: 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: TUF semis 4     
Date:   Oct 05, 2016
#R1#
A jab from Wesson misses.
Penny throws a combination that misses
and Wesson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penny displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wesson throws out the jab.
Penny slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wesson moves out of range as Penny strikes.
Wesson moves away from the strike by Penny.
Wesson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Penny throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Penny getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#
It looks like Dean Wesson has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Wesson misses.
Penny misses the body punch
and Wesson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wesson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Penny closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Penny on the inside. #T1#
Wesson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Penny smiles and moves away.
Wesson throws a jab but it's blocked by Penny.
Penny throws a body punch but Wesson moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Penny. Beautiful body shot.
Wesson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Penny.
Penny misses with a hook.
Penny pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wesson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wesson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
It looked like Penny wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Penny misses with an uppercut. Wesson saw that one coming.
Wesson lands a nice looking body shot.
Penny throws a hook to the side of Wesson's head but Wesson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Penny fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wesson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Penny throws a lazy right hand but Wesson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Wesson throws a poor cross that misses
and Penny counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Penny takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penny rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wesson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wesson scores with a punch to the head.
Wesson throws a nice head kick!
Wesson moves out of range as Penny strikes.
Wesson lands with a right hand.
Penny looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
Wesson closes the distance and clinches.
Penny gets through Wesson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wesson gets through Penny's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wesson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Penny blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wesson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Penny smiles and moves away.
Princess Penny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Wesson.#T3#
Wesson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Penny fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wesson.
Penny on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Penny blocks a jab.
Wesson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Penny's head.
Wesson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Penny swings widly with a right hand
and Wesson counters with a straight right hand.
Penny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Penny moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Penny fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wesson throws a head kick but Penny moves out of range.
Wesson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Penny had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wesson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Penny.
A punch combination from Penny misses.
Penny misses with a combination
and Wesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wesson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Penny counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wesson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL2#
Wesson clinches up against the cage.
Penny lands with a short shot to the head.
Wesson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Penny smiles and moves away.
Wesson is looking to clinch.
Wesson misses with a hook
and Penny counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Princess Penny will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dean Wesson'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.
#R2#
Penny connects with the punch.
Wesson is looking to clinch.
Princess Penny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wesson doesn't manage to clinch there - Penny circles away.
Wesson is looking to clinch but Penny is avoiding it.
Wesson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wesson throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Penny counters with a crisp one two that drops Wesson! Penny thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Wesson to his feet! Wesson is in big trouble!#ROC#
Wesson is rocked!
Penny lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Wesson up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Penny from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Wesson's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Princess Penny!
Princess Penny decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Dean Wesson spoke after the fight, saying 'The better fighter won tonight. Congrats to my opponent. Got to get back to the gym and work my way to avenge this loss.'.

 

Event: Sin City 9 Lindberg v Xhaka     
Date:   Sep 17, 2016
#R1#
Collins throws a lazy uppercut
and Wesson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Collins tries a low kick but Wesson avoids it.
Collins misses with a hook.
Wesson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Collins shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Wesson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Collins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Collins showed some decent athleticism there.
Wesson manages to get to full guard.
Wesson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Wesson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Wesson.
Wesson is trying to keep Collins in close.
Collins landing with the ground and pound. #T1#
Wesson is trying to control the position but Collins postures up. #SUB#
Wesson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Collins is defending well. Wesson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Collins has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Wesson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Wesson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Dean Wesson made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: DFC Mayhem 6     
Date:   Aug 19, 2016
#R1#
Wesson throws a shot from downtown. Stark moves away and avoids it.
Stark waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wesson.
Stark moves forwards but Wesson connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Stark throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wesson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stark is in Wesson's guard.#SUB2#
Stark drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wesson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wesson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wesson! #REVR#
Stark tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wesson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wesson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stark tries to escape but Wesson is in control. #SUB#
Wesson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stark is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Wesson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stark, who protects the arm well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB#
Wesson is trying to get an arm triangle but Stark is defending well. #SUB#
Wesson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stark is looking to reverse the position.#T2#
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.
Stark trying to control but Wesson flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Wesson controlling well, preventing Stark from escaping the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Wesson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Wesson is not going to allow Stark to sit and survive in this position.
Stark breaks Wesson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stark throwing strikes from guard but Wesson blocks nicely.
Wesson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Wesson keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wesson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Wesson is looking for a triangle but Stark pushes his legs off easily.
Wesson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wesson looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Wesson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Stark doesn't defend quickly enough and Wesson has managed to lock this one up! Can Stark escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Wesson on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dean Wesson!
Dean Wesson very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: DFC Sin City 1     
Date:   Jul 23, 2016
#R1#
Wesson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Creed tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Wesson counter with a right hand.
Creed throws a push kick but Wesson slaps the foot to one side.
A countering left hand to the body from Wesson misses.
Wesson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL#
Creed clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Creed ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Creed no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wesson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Wesson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wesson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Creed is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wesson dives into side control. #SUB2#
Creed wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Wesson has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Creed's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Creed is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Wesson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Dean Wesson!
During a confident post fight interview, Dean Wesson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 14, 2016
#R1#
Wesson misses with an uppercut.
Wesson stuffs the takedown attempt from Culture. Culture gets slowly back to his feet.
A left and a right from Wesson both land. Nice combination.
Wesson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Culture throws a lazy head kick
and Wesson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Culture shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Wesson to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Culture with a poor takedown
and Culture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Culture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wesson connects with a single shot there.
Wesson misses with a looping right.#CL#
Culture gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Culture is pushing Wesson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wesson tries to pull guard but Culture won't allow it. #BC#
Culture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Randy Culture seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Culture is predictable there
enabling Wesson to counter with a crisp jab.
Culture with a poor takedown
and Wesson counters with a stiff right hand.
Culture falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wesson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wesson throws a combination. Culture tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Culture takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Culture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wesson.
Dean Wesson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wesson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wesson throws a jab when Culture was well out of range.
Culture wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Culture changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wesson tries to avoid it but Culture manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wesson to the ground. Wesson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Culture misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Wesson to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Culture is rocked!
Culture is breathing heavily.
Wesson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Culture appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wesson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Culture has his takedown stuffed
and Culture takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Culture is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#KD2#
Wesson drops his shoulder and cracks Culture with a huge uppercut! Culture goes down! Can Wesson finish him?
Culture controls Wesson momentarily but Wesson frees himself. #T3##SUB2#
Wesson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Culture looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Culture looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Culture! #REVR#
Culture seems to have got his legs back now.
Wesson is looking to regain half guard here but Culture keeps moving and retains side control.
Wesson struggling a bit here.
Wesson sneaks back into half guard.
Wesson has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Wesson is looking to control Culture's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wesson avoid being mounted?#T4#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wesson taking some punishment here, with Culture in his half guard. #SUB2#
Wesson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Culture lands strikes from half guard.
Wesson trying to control here. #SUB2#
Wesson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dean Wesson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Culture has his takedown stuffed
and Wesson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Culture tries for a takedown but Wesson circles away easily
and Wesson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Culture doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wesson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randy Culture. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Culture takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wesson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wesson lands with an uppercut that bounces Culture off the cage and back into range.
Jab, jab by Wesson - just one landing.
Wesson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Culture fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wesson, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Wesson jumps guard but Culture stands there with Wesson around his waist. Wesson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Culture is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wesson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wesson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Culture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Wesson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wesson scores with a nice head shot.
Wesson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Culture tries for a takedown but Wesson circles away easily
and Wesson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Culture looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Wesson jabs Culture to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wesson lands with a big left! Culture is wobbled badly! Wesson comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Culture to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dean Wesson!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 29, 2016
#R1#
Wesson lands a head shot.
Wesson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Wesson.
Ugoh throws the kick towards the body but Wesson avoids it.
Wesson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ugoh lands with a nice body kick.
Wesson 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.
Ugoh tries to land a body kick
and Wesson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wesson avoids the head kick by Ugoh.
Wesson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ugoh is looking to land body kicks.
Ugoh tries to land a front kick but Wesson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Ugoh connects with a leg kick. Wesson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ugoh drops his hands momentarily and Wesson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wesson moves out of range as Ugoh throws a body kick.
Wesson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ugoh tries a head kick but it misses.
Ugoh is looking to land body kicks.#T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ugoh. Wesson shrugs it off though.
Wesson scores with a body shot.
Ugoh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wesson blocks a low kick nicely.
Wesson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Wesson.
Wesson lands with an overhand left.
Ugoh connects with a leg kick. Wesson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ugoh.
Ugoh looks winded!
Wesson connects with a right hand. Ugoh shakes it off.
Ugoh misses with a head kick. #KD#
Wesson drops Ugoh with a big left hand and mounts him. Ugoh is in big trouble! #ROC#
Ugoh is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ugoh is trying to escape the mount but Wesson keeps good control and instead manages to take Ugoh's back.
Ugoh is still in real trouble! Can Wesson finish him?
Wesson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ugoh seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Wesson has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Ugoh is in real trouble here. Wesson gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Ugoh is tapping out! Wesson wins by rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dean Wesson!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 23, 2016
#R1#
Wesson misses with a combination #TD2#
and Wahlberg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wesson won't be happy with that.
Wesson tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Wesson can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Wahlberg is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Wesson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Wesson for a finish.
I really don't envy Wesson right now.
Wahlberg connects with a big shot to the side of Wesson's head. #T1#
Wahlberg trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wesson doesn't escape.
Wahlberg is hanging on to Wesson's back as he tries to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wesson is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near. #SUB2#
Wesson won't enjoy being in this position. Wahlberg looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Wesson is tapping - it's over boys! Wahlberg picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Wahlberg!

 

 
 
 
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