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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wilkinson (ranked 2357 p4p, 3656 weight class) and Tom DeBlass (ranked 336 p4p, 486 weight class). Wilkinson comes to the cage accompanied by The Who - Eminence front. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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4 - 1 - 0 |
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4 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Josh Wilkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tom DeBlass!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Peter Branson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeBlass shoots for a takedown but Wilkinson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
DeBlass tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wilkinson swivels and escapes.
DeBlass shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
DeBlass not doing much here.
Wilkinson is trying to get back to full guard.
DeBlass with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBlass is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wilkinson is just riding it out for now. DeBlass eventually gives up the hold.
DeBlass is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wilkinson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time DeBlass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeBlass wants to free his trapped foot but Wilkinson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
DeBlass wants to take a breather but Wilkinson is having none of it.
Wilkinson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
DeBlass has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Elite Boxing Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Wilkinson trying to control but DeBlass postures up.
Wilkinson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two 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.
Wilkinson wants to control but DeBlass is keeping busy and won't allow it.
DeBlass looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
DeBlass is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeBlass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wilkinson keeps working.
Wilkinson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wilkinson is staying active underneath DeBlass, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
DeBlass tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wilkinson defends well and DeBlass ends up having to push Wilkinson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Josh Wilkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom DeBlass.
Wilkinson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wilkinson lands in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilkinson 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.
Wilkinson trying to control but DeBlass is working from the bottom.
Wilkinson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed DeBlass's guard.
Wilkinson is thwarting DeBlass's attempts to control the position.
Wilkinson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
DeBlass wants to improve his position but Wilkinson is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
DeBlass preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Wilkinson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeBlass defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeBlass is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilkinson trying to control from half guard but DeBlass is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeBlass tries to get to full guard but Wilkinson has control of the leg.
DeBlass gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Josh Wilkinson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big left from Wilkinson misses.
DeBlass fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilkinson looks to land a combination. DeBlass sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
DeBlass dives in and grabs Wilkinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilkinson pushes down on DeBlass's head and hops out.
Wilkinson tries to counter with a takedown but DeBlass is quick to defend against it.
Wilkinson throws a looping overhand right but DeBlass ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeBlass dives in and grabs Wilkinson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wilkinson pushes down on DeBlass's head and hops out.
Josh Wilkinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom DeBlass.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DeBlass.
Wilkinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DeBlass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilkinson feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wilkinson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
DeBlass wants to sweep here but Wilkinson controlling him for the moment.
Wilkinson wants to control from the top but DeBlass keeps moving.
Wilkinson postures up in DeBlass's guard and throws a big left but DeBlass blocks it.
DeBlass really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilkinson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wilkinson passes into half guard.
Wilkinson works his way into full mount!
DeBlass gets back to half guard.
DeBlass keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeBlass is looking for a sweep. Wilkinson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wilkinson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
DeBlass is refusing to be controlled, as Wilkinson sits in half guard.
DeBlass tries to get to full guard but Wilkinson has control of the leg.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
DeBlass is looking to control Wilkinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeBlass avoid being mounted?
Wilkinson winds up and cracks DeBlass with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
DeBlass is looking to control Wilkinson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeBlass avoid being mounted?
Wilkinson is looking to advance position but DeBlass won't allow it.
DeBlass is defending against the submission attempts here by Wilkinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeBlass wants to control but Wilkinson is keeping busy.
Wilkinson wants to pass the guard but DeBlass is defending well.
Wilkinson thows a huge punch but DeBlass dodges it nicely.
DeBlass is trying to get back to full guard.
DeBlass is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wilkinson working DeBlass over with strikes.
Wilkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeBlass keeps working.
DeBlass tries to roll over but Wilkinson keeps him under control.
DeBlass is trying to control but can't.
Wilkinson has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can DeBlass defend it? Wilkinson steps over the head and cranks it - DeBlass is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wilkinson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josh Wilkinson!
An out of breath Josh Wilkinson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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hype
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RATING
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