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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aiko Inhanamoto (ranked 2720 p4p, 3429 weight class) and Wade Wilson (ranked 348 p4p, 416 weight class). Inhanamoto comes to the cage accompanied by Veruca Salt - "Stoneface". Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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8 - 4 - 2 |
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177 cm
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12 - 10 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Aiko Inhanamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inhanamoto misses with a double jab.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Inhanamoto as he jumps to the side.
Inhanamoto tries to clinch up.
Wilson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Inhanamoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Inhanamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson looking to score a takedown here. Inhanamoto is defending well but Wilson drives through and ends up in Inhanamoto's guard.
Inhanamoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
Inhanamoto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Inhanamoto tries to get out of the position.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Inhanamoto blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson cracks Inhanamoto with a solid left hand.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Inhanamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Inhanamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Inhanamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson cracks Inhanamoto with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Inhanamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Inhanamoto wriggles free and stands up.
A big left from Wilson misses.
Inhanamoto moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Inhanamoto moved out of range.
Inhanamoto clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage.
Inhanamoto lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilson wants the takedown. Inhanamoto is fighting it off but Wilson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Inhanamoto's guard against 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!
Wilson postures up in Inhanamoto's guard and throws a big left but Inhanamoto blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Inhanamoto managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Inhanamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Inhanamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson drops back looking for a leg! Inhanamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Inhanamoto manages to kick Wilson off! Wilson jumps back into Inhanamoto's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Inhanamoto has wrist control.
Wilson won't allow Inhanamoto to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
Aiko Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Wilson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wade Wilson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Inhanamoto's shoulder, as Inhanamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Wilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Inhanamoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Wade Wilson has been cut.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Inhanamoto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Inhanamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Inhanamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inhanamoto has momentary wrist control but Wilson slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto seems keen to control Wilson's posture.
Inhanamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson postures up and lands a big shot to Inhanamoto's brow.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilson is working Inhanamoto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Inhanamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
Wilson cracks Inhanamoto with a solid left hand.
Wade Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Inhanamoto's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wilson 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.
Wilson trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilson works over Inhanamoto with some ground and pound from guard.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto has momentary wrist control but Wilson slips an elbow through the middle.
Wilson works over Inhanamoto with some ground and pound from guard.
Inhanamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
Inhanamoto pulls Wilson in close to prevent any damage.
Inhanamoto trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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.
Wilson distracts Inhanamoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Inhanamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Inhanamoto has wrist control.
Wilson with a nice head shot there.
Inhanamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson distracts Inhanamoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilson is working Inhanamoto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilson lands a couple of digs.
Inhanamoto is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wade Wilson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Inhanamoto sprawls well. Inhanamoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Inhanamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson throws a jab when Inhanamoto was well out of range.
Wilson shoots for a double leg takedown but Inhanamoto sprawls well. He's pushed Wilson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilson misses with a looping right.
Wilson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Inhanamoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Inhanamoto wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson lands a couple of digs.
Oh Inhanamoto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Inhanamoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Wilson working some strikes from top position.
Wilson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Inhanamoto wants to stand up but Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aiko Inhanamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Inhanamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Inhanamoto has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson postures up in Inhanamoto's guard and throws a big left but Inhanamoto blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Inhanamoto has wrist control.
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilson postures up and lands a big shot to Inhanamoto's brow.
Wilson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Inhanamoto covers up, he's hurt! Wilson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Wilson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Wilson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wade Wilson!
Wade Wilson 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.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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